Deconstruction for Beginners is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto IV, picked up in Playboy X’s Penthouse, Northwood, Algonquin for Playboy X. The objective: messina Union Leaders. This GTA 4 Deconstruction for Beginners walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Playboy X’s Penthouse, Northwood, Algonquin.
- Given by: Playboy X.
- Objective: Messina Union Leaders.
- Reward: $6,500 and Grenades and Assault Rifle unlocked in Liberty City Gun Club.
- Unlocks: Photo Shoot and Ruff Rider.
- Unlocked by: Blow Your Cover.
GTA 4 Deconstruction for Beginners walkthrough
- Playboy has left the weapons in a car in an alley downtown.
- Take out the lookouts.
- Go to the construction site and find the first Union leader.
- Strike out the Union leaders.
- Take down the next Union leader.
- Backup has arrived to protect the last leader. Take him down.
How GTA 4 Deconstruction for Beginners fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Playboy dies.
- Playboy abandoned.
- Cavalcade destroyed before getting in the car.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 4 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Liberty City? See all GTA 4 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 4 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 4 Deconstruction for Beginners?
Pick it up in Playboy X’s Penthouse, Northwood, Algonquin for Playboy X.
What do you get for completing GTA 4 Deconstruction for Beginners?
$6,500 and Grenades and Assault Rifle unlocked in Liberty City Gun Club.
What fails GTA 4 Deconstruction for Beginners?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Playboy dies; Playboy abandoned; Cavalcade destroyed before getting in the car.
What does GTA 4 Deconstruction for Beginners unlock?
Photo Shoot and Ruff Rider.
Which version of GTA 4 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 releases of GTA IV, aside from minor control differences.
