In Grand Theft Auto 5, players are often keen to tackle situations head-on. That said, this isn't always an option if the player is vastly outnumbered, and even when it is an option, some situations call for a stealthier approach. In these times, using the game's stealth takedown mechanic can make things simultaneously easier and more enjoyable while acting as a nice change of pace from the typical, high-octane gunplay. Despite being a useful technique, many players don't remember how to perform this maneuver, opting instead for silent weapons when it comes to stealth.
Life in Grand Theft Auto 5 is all about scale. Players lead a life of crime to support a life of luxury. Because of this, the most grandiose solution is often the first one to come to mind, but now and then it helps to fall back on a little bit of stealth. What's more, players can even use this stealth kill technique in GTA Online against other unsuspecting players.
Updated January 13, 2023, by Michael Llewellyn: When it comes to the GTA series, one doesn't usually regard stealth as a viable option when things get chaotic on the streets.
However, there will be times when stealth will get players out of a bind in the single-player and online modes. This guide has been updated to include more steps and images to take down enemies quietly and efficiently in GTA 5.
How To Use Stealth In Grand Theft Auto 5
The protagonist's stealth stats can be increased the more they use it. So, the more takedowns and movement in stealth mode, the more that skill improves. To initiate a stealth takedown, players need to satisfy three conditions.
- They must be in stealth mode, usually accomplished by pressing the left stick in or pressing CTRL to crouch. To move faster in stealth mode, hold down the run button. Moving faster in stealth will help increase the sneaking stats even more.
- From here, players will need to find a target and sneak up behind them. In the case of hostile NPCs or other players that value their lives, it is best to do so undetected.
- Finally, equip any melee weapon and press the attack button, circle on PlayStation, and "B" on XboxThis should initiate the stealth takedown and remove the threat. However, a knockout is possible if going the non-lethal route without weapons.
As previously noted, players can do this with any melee weapon. This means that a stealth takedown will work whether players have their fists equipped or something more deadly such as a baseball bat. Players should use this to their advantage against numerous foes or other players online. Grand Theft Auto may not be famous for its stealth gameplay, but that doesn't mean it isn't there. Players have to do a bit of searching to find it.
Grand Theft Auto 5's story teaches players how to do stealth takedowns, but for many, it has been a long time since they've played through the story or bothered to read any of the hints. Most spend their time on the ever-expanding Grand Theft Auto Online now, building a personal fortune for themselves no matter the cost.
Grand Theft Auto 5 is available now on PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
