Lamar Down is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in 3671 Whispymound Drive, Vinewood Hills, Paleto Forest Sawmill, Paleto Bay and Lamar Davis’ House, Forum Drive for Franklin Clinton. The objective: rescue Lamar Davis from the Ballas. This GTA 5 Lamar Down walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: 3671 Whispymound Drive, Vinewood Hills, Paleto Forest Sawmill, Paleto Bay and Lamar Davis’ House, Forum Drive.
- Given by: Franklin Clinton.
- Objective: Rescue Lamar Davis from the Ballas.
- Reward: Tanisha Jackson as a Director Mode character. (enhanced version only).
- Unlocks: Meltdown (if Legal Trouble is completed first).
- Unlocked by: The Wrap Up and Reuniting the Family.
GTA 5 Lamar Down walkthrough
- Go to the sawmill. (Franklin).
- Get into an assault position. (Franklin and Trevor).
- Find Lamar.
- Get to Lamar.
- Lead Lamar to the sawmill exit.
- Get Lamar back to his house. (Franklin).
How GTA 5 Lamar Down fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Lamar died.
- Lamar was abandoned.
- Arriving at the sawmill with a wanted level.
- Trevor’s truck was destroyed.
- Michael’s car was destroyed.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 5 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or crew member the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Los Santos? See all GTA 5 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
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FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 Lamar Down?
Pick it up in 3671 Whispymound Drive, Vinewood Hills, Paleto Forest Sawmill, Paleto Bay and Lamar Davis’ House, Forum Drive for Franklin Clinton.
What do you get for completing GTA 5 Lamar Down?
Tanisha Jackson as a Director Mode character. (enhanced version only).
What fails GTA 5 Lamar Down?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Lamar died; Lamar was abandoned; Arriving at the sawmill with a wanted level; Trevor’s truck was destroyed; Michael’s car was destroyed.
What does GTA 5 Lamar Down unlock?
Meltdown (if Legal Trouble is completed first).
Which version of GTA 5 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC releases of GTA V, aside from minor control differences.
