The Paleto Score stands out as one of the most intense bank heists in Grand Theft Auto V due to its heavy military opposition and unique setup. Unlike other story mode operations, players are only tasked with selecting a single hired gunman to assist Michael, Trevor, and Franklin. Understanding the financial cut and performance capabilities of each candidate is crucial for maximizing your total payout.
Understanding the Unique Heist Setup
This specific heist does not offer multiple approach strategies like the others in the game. The trio simply charges directly into the Blaine County Savings Bank clad in heavy ballistic armor and armed with miniguns. Because the tactical plan is fixed, your choice of gunman becomes the sole variable determining how the operation plays out.
Selecting Skilled Gunmen for a Clean Run
Choosing a highly experienced gunman such as Chef or Packie McReary ensures that your support crew survives the chaotic retreat. Chef takes a 12% cut but brings incredible firepower that easily suppresses local law enforcement. Packie also demands a 12% fee and provides identical stability without getting trapped during the military engagement.
The Risks of Hiring Inexperienced Gunmen
Selecting lower-cost options like Norm Richards or Daryl Johns creates a severe vulnerability during the escape phase. Underprepared crew members get pinned down by a police cruiser and killed before reaching the train tracks. While you can pick up their dropped cash bag, paying casualty expenses reduces your overall earnings.
Long-Term Campaign Payout Strategy
Using cheap gunmen during this job can actually be a deliberate long-term investment strategy. Allowing Norm Richards to perish in Paleto saves skilled low-cut operatives like Daryl Johns for lucrative future missions like The Bureau Raid. Deciding between immediate safety or future profit margins remains the central tactical choice for players.
