GTA 5 100% completion: 69 story missions, Franklin's 20 Strangers and Freaks missions, 42 hobbies, 14 random events and 16 miscellaneous tasks such as spaceship parts, letter scraps and stunt jumps. What you can skip, the rewards and the order.
What you need for 100% in GTA 5
Getting 100% in GTA 5 does not mean "doing everything". According to PowerPyx, you actually need about two thirds of the game's content: only Franklin's Strangers and Freaks, any 14 random events, half of some collectibles and bronze in the hobbies. You can track progress in the pause menu under Stats → 100% Checklist, with more detail on your Rockstar Social Club profile.
| Section | How many you need | Catch |
|---|---|---|
| Story missions | all 69 | including Lester's 5 assassinations; any ending counts |
| Strangers and Freaks | 20 specific Franklin missions | Michael's and Trevor's do not count |
| Hobbies and pastimes | 42 specific items | bronze is usually enough |
| Random events | any 14 | there are 57–60 in total, depending on the guide |
| Miscellaneous | 16 tasks | collectibles, purchases, friends, Chop |
Guides weight the sections differently: GTABase puts the story at 55%, PowerPyx at 50%. So go by the in-game checklist itself, not by the percentage for any single item.
Story and Strangers and Freaks
69 story missions, from "Prologue" to one of the three endings. Your heist approach does not matter: any option counts. Lester's assassinations are best done after the finale, when you have more money to play the stock market. The full list is on the GTA 5 missions page.
Strangers and Freaks. Only Franklin's 20 missions are required:
| Character | Missions |
|---|---|
| Tonya (tow truck) | 5 "Pulling Favors" missions |
| Beverly (paparazzi) | 5 "Paparazzo" missions |
| Hao | 1, "Shift Work" (unlocks street races) |
| Barry | Franklin's 2 "Grass Roots" missions |
| Mary-Ann | 1, "Exercising Demons" as Franklin |
| Dom | 4 extreme "Risk" missions |
| Omega | 1, "The Final Frontier", after all 50 spaceship parts |
| Dreyfuss | 1, "A Starlet in Vinewood", after all 50 letter scraps |
GTABase points out that Franklin's line formally has 24 tasks, but the checklist does not show four of them separately. You still have to complete them.
42 hobbies and pastimes
It is not any 42, it is specific ones. According to PowerPyx, they include:
- a private dance at the strip club;
- the Ammu-Nation shooting range: 18 challenges (6 weapon types, 3 each), at least bronze;
- 5 street races (Franklin only, from 20:00 to 05:00, after "Shift Work");
- 6 off-road races and 4 sea races;
- 3 triathlons;
- 12 flight school lessons;
- 13 parachute jumps (from mountains and from a helicopter);
- winning a match of tennis and of darts;
- golf: 9 holes at par or under.
Items unlocked by the story show up on the map on their own. Yoga, gun running, bail bond jobs and some other activities are not needed for 100%.
Random events and 16 miscellaneous tasks
Random events are the blue or red dots on the minimap while you drive around. Any 14 count, and you can do them as any character.
Miscellaneous (16 items):
| Task | How to do it |
|---|---|
| 50 spaceship parts | From Beyond the Stars achievement; anyone can collect them, Franklin hands them in |
| 50 letter scraps | A Mystery, Solved achievement; unlocks the Dreyfuss mission |
| 25 of 50 stunt jumps | the Show Off achievement needs all 50 |
| 25 of 50 under-the-bridge flights | Close Shave needs all 50 |
| 8 of 15 knife flights | Close Shave needs all 15 |
| Buy 5 businesses | any that generate income; garages, hangars, helipads and the strip club do not count |
| Buy a car from a website | any dealership on the in-game internet |
| Walk Chop and play with him | near Franklin's house |
| Booty Call | with a club dancer or after an event |
| Hire a prostitute | an item on the game's checklist |
| Rob a store | only 24/7, LTD, Rob's Liquor and similar; Ammu-Nation, barbershops and tattoo parlors do not count |
| Go to the movies | alone; you do not have to watch the film to the end |
| With a friend: movies, bar, strip club, darts | four separate items; inviting Lamar as Franklin is convenient |
What you do NOT need for 100%
- the Epsilon cult line and Michael's and Trevor's other Strangers and Freaks (Epsilon is only needed for the Kifflom! achievement);
- the 30 barrels of nuclear waste and the 30 submarine parts;
- the second half of the stunt jumps, bridges and knife flights;
- all 57–60 random events: 14 is enough;
- gold medals in missions: for 100% you only have to complete them;
- stock market money, clothes, tattoos, car mods, the cable car, fairground rides.
Some of these are needed for trophies: see GTA 5 achievements.
Completion order and tips
- Story, with collectibles along the way. You can collect spaceship parts from the start, and letter scraps too. Unlock Franklin's Strangers and Freaks as they appear.
- Save before the finale. Any ending works for 100%, but option C keeps every lead alive and keeps all activities available.
- Money after the story. Do Lester's assassinations, play the stock market, buy businesses.
- Hobbies in batches. Flight school gives you the skills for bridges and knife flights straight away; a helicopter and a jet from Fort Zancudo work well for those.
- Random events in the background. You will pick up 14 of them while driving around.
Cheats do not block 100%: Rockstar only disables achievements temporarily, and they do not affect the completion percentage. The codes are on the GTA 5 cheats page.
What 100% in GTA 5 gets you
- the Career Criminal achievement/trophy;
- UFOs over Mount Chiliad (at night, in the rain), over Fort Zancudo and over Sandy Shores;
- an orange "100%" T-shirt in Franklin's wardrobe;
- the bonus Strangers and Freaks mission "The Last One".
According to GTABase, in the Enhanced version a golden peyote appears in the Chiliad mountains after "The Last One" and turns your character into Sasquatch. The game does not give you any weapons or cars for 100%.
GTA 5 100% completion FAQ
What do you need to get 100% in GTA 5?
69 story missions, Franklin's 20 Strangers and Freaks missions, 42 specific hobbies and pastimes, any 14 random events and 16 miscellaneous tasks, including 50 spaceship parts and 50 letter scraps.
Do you need Epsilon for 100% in GTA 5?
No. The Epsilon line belongs to Michael, and only Franklin's Strangers and Freaks count toward 100%. Epsilon is only needed for the Kifflom! achievement.
Can you permanently miss anything for 100%?
No. After the finale the game continues in free roam, and every required item stays available whichever ending you pick.
Where can I see my 100% progress in GTA 5?
In the pause menu: Stats → 100% Checklist. A more detailed list is on your Rockstar Social Club profile.
Can I use cheats while going for 100%?
Yes. Cheats only disable achievements temporarily; they do not affect the completion percentage.
What does 100% completion in GTA 5 give you?
The Career Criminal achievement, a "100%" T-shirt for Franklin, UFOs over Chiliad, Fort Zancudo and Sandy Shores, and the bonus mission "The Last One".