MissionHeists
The Merryweather Heist
Trevor, Michael and Franklin steal a Merryweather device at the docks or offshore, then have to hand it back.
- Mission no.
- 28
- Given by
- Trevor Philips
Overview
The Merryweather Heist is Trevor's heist in Grand Theft Auto V. Michael, Franklin and Trevor steal a mysterious device from Merryweather Security, either from a freighter at the Port of Los Santos or from the sea floor off Paleto Cove.
Walkthrough
Freighter approach:
- Drop Franklin at the overpass sniper spot.
- At dusk, as Michael, swim to the freighter and board it.
- Plant four sticky bombs while Franklin snipes the guards.
- Switch to Franklin when Michael is spotted, kill pursuers and shoot down the helicopter.
- Detonate the bombs, dive to the wreck as Michael, find the device and hand it to Trevor in the sub.
Offshore approach:
- Michael flies the Cargobob carrying Trevor's sub to the test site near Paleto Cove.
- As Trevor, dive and find the container using sonar.
- Escape Merryweather boats and helicopters, then return the sub to the airfield.
Tips
- Freighter gold: 12 headshots, 80% accuracy, 12 stealth kills, reach the interior undetected and find the container within 60 seconds.
- Offshore gold: find the container within 2:00, finish within 14:30, kill all pursuers and escape within 4 minutes.
- On the freighter, let Franklin clear the deck before moving.
Rewards and unlocks
There is no cash; Lester appears and makes the crew return the device. The mission unlocks the Sonar Collections Dock and moves Blitz Play closer.
Other rewards
Subversive Achievement
Unlocks
Blitz Play (if Trash Truck, Tow Truck, Boiler Suits, Masks, Getaway Vehicle, The Hotel Assassination ,Did Somebody Say Yoga? and Hood Safari are completed first), Sonar Collections Dock
Prerequisite
By the Book, Minisub, Cargobob (Only if the offshore method was selected)
Gold medal objectives
- Salvager: Find the container within 02:00. Avoid hitting rocks on the ocean floor.
- Time: Complete within 14:30. Skip all cutscenes.
- Show no Mercenary: Eliminate all pursuing Merryweather enemies.
Objectives
- Find a four-seater vehicle.
- Drive to the airstrip.
- Get in the Cargobob.
- Use the grappling hook to pick up the submersible.
- Fly to the test site.
- Release the submersible near the test site.
- Use the Trackify app to locate the device.
- Go to the device.
- Ascend to surface level.
- Pick up the submersible.
- Fly to the airstrip.
- Defend against the oncoming attack from Merryweather.
- Fly to the airstrip.
- Fly low over the airstrip and release the submersible.
Notes
This is a branching mission that is played when choosing The Merryweather Heist (Offshore).
Mission giver 1
Characters 5
Vehicles 5
Weapons 5
Part of heists 1
Gangs 1
On the map
The Merryweather Heist: questions and answers
Who gives the mission The Merryweather Heist in GTA V?
The Merryweather Heist is given by Trevor Philips.