Trial By Fire is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto III, picked up in Hepburn Heights, Portland. The objective: triads. This GTA 3 Trial By Fire walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Hepburn Heights, Portland.
- Objective: Triads.
- Reward: $10,000.
- Unlocks: Big’n’Veiny.
- Unlocked by: I Scream, You Scream.
GTA 3 Trial By Fire walkthrough
- Go to Chinatown and pick up the Flamethrower.
- Kill 25 Triads before time runs out.
How GTA 3 Trial By Fire fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted. It also fails if this happens: Time runs out.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 3 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Want every mission in Liberty City? See all GTA 3 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 3 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 3 Trial By Fire?
Pick it up in Hepburn Heights, Portland.
What do you get for completing GTA 3 Trial By Fire?
$10,000.
What fails GTA 3 Trial By Fire?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Time runs out.
What does GTA 3 Trial By Fire unlock?
Big’n’Veiny.
Which version of GTA 3 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA 3, aside from minor control differences.



