Gta V Construction Assassination: Walkthrough And Stock Guide

Mastering GTA V construction assassination requires more than just shooting your way to the top of a skyscraper. This mission, given by Lester Crest to Franklin Clinton, serves as the final assassination contract in the game. If you approach it strategically, it also acts as your ultimate ticket to multiplying your in-game wealth through the stock market.

To beat the mission smoothly, secure a gold medal, and maximize your millions, you need to manage your pre-mission stock investments carefully, sneak past heavy security, and take down target Enzo Bonelli before he escapes via helicopter.

Pre-Mission Preparation and Stock Market Strategy

You shouldn't trigger this mission right away if you want to maximize your bank accounts. Experienced players save all of Lester's assassination assignments until after completing the main story campaign. By then, you have millions of dollars pooled across Michael, Franklin, and Trevor, allowing investment returns to net you the game's maximum possible cash payouts.

Before you answer the ringing payphone or head to the starting marker, switch to all three protagonists and check the LCN exchange.

• Invest in GoldCoast (GCD): Put every last dollar that Michael, Franklin, and Trevor own into GoldCoast stock on the LCN web browser.
• Create a Backup Save: Save your game in a separate slot before starting the mission. This safety net ensures you can reload if you miss the peak stock return window later.

Once your money is locked into GoldCoast, head over to Pillbox Hill to start the contract. For official background details on the game's mechanics, you can check Rockstar Games.

Navigating the Construction Site

The mission brief warns you that Enzo Bonelli's security force has turned the high-rise into an armed fortress. When you arrive at the construction site, a cutscene triggers, showing Bonelli fleeing upward toward his chopper.

Don't rush blindly through the front gates. Instead, use these steps to clear the lower levels efficiently:

1. Approach the site from the rear entrance off Adam's Apple Boulevard to bypass heavy front-gate resistance.
2. Neutralize the single guard stationed near the exterior lift.
3. Step into the construction elevator and ride it upward.
4. Clear the intermediate floor of hostile guards using automatic weapons or a rifle from cover.
5. Locate the second elevator shaft where additional guards descend to challenge you. Take them out and ride the lift to the roof.

Securing the Gold Medal

Earning a 100% gold rating on this mission requires hitting specific performance criteria. You don't have to get them all in a single run, but executing them together saves you time.

• Time: Complete the mission quickly by moving with purpose through the lifts without lingering to scavenge minor ammo pickups.
• No Fly Zone: This is the most important objective. As soon as you emerge onto the roof, equip a Rocket Launcher or a minigun. Target Bonelli's helicopter immediately and blast it out of the sky before it lifts off the pad. If you let him fly away, chasing him down becomes messy and ruins the gold requirement.
• Money Earned: Fulfill the baseline assassination financial reward by eliminating the target cleanly.

Exiting and Cashing In on Stocks

Once Bonelli and his bodyguards are dealt with, you need to escape the zone. You can hop back into the elevator to descend safely to ground level, or save time by leaping off the edge of the building and deploying a parachute.

Flee the area until you lose your wanted level, at which point Franklin automatically calls Lester to wrap up the contract.

To reap your financial rewards:

• Open your phone browser and check your portfolio on the LCN exchange.
• GoldCoast stock climbs steadily in value after Bonelli's demise, peaking at roughly an 80% return.
• Sleep in safehouses multiple times without saving to advance in-game hours quickly while watching your portfolio value.
• Sell your shares right before the stock plateaus to maximize your payout. For broader gaming community strategies and database references, visit IGN.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Players often run into avoidable roadblocks during this mission. Keep these pitfalls in mind:

• Forgetting to invest beforehand: If you complete the mission before sinking your cash into GoldCoast, you lose out on millions of dollars in profit.
• Allowing the helicopter to escape: Hesitating on the roof gives Bonelli time to take off. Keep your explosive weapon ready the second the rooftop loading screen finishes.
• Selling too early or too late: Check your portfolio every few in-game hours after the mission. Selling too soon leaves money on the table, while waiting too long causes the stock value to crash back down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I replay this mission if I miss the gold medal?

Yes. You can replay any completed story or assassination mission from the pause menu under the Game tab, allowing you to pick up missed gold medal objectives later.

What happens if I accidentally kill target Enzo Bonelli before he reaches the roof?

The game is scripted so that Bonelli retreats upward during the opening cutscene. You cannot reach him until you take the elevators to the roof anyway.

Do I need to invest with all three characters?

You don't have to, but splitting your investments across Michael, Franklin, and Trevor ensures that all three characters maximize their individual net worths, which helps later when buying expensive properties across Los Santos.