Waste Not Want Knots is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto IV, picked up in McReary Residence, Meadows Park, Dukes for Patrick McReary. The objective: ancelotti Thugs. This GTA 4 Waste Not Want Knots walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: McReary Residence, Meadows Park, Dukes.
- Given by: Patrick McReary.
- Objective: Ancelotti Thugs.
- Reward: $8,000 and Ability to date Kate.
- Unlocks: Three Leaf Clover and A Long Way to Fall.
- Unlocked by: Harboring a Grudge.
GTA 4 Waste Not Want Knots walkthrough
- Find a four door car.
- Pick up Packie and the others.
- Drive to the waste depot.
- Get inside the depot and get the cash.
- Get the cash from the office.
- Meet up with Packie outside the depot.
- Escape from the depot with Packie.
- Swim out and get in the boat.
- Get Packie back to safety.
How GTA 4 Waste Not Want Knots fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Packie dies.
- Gordon dies.
- Michael dies.
- Dinghy destroyed.
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 Waste Not Want Knots?
Pick it up in McReary Residence, Meadows Park, Dukes for Patrick McReary.
What do you get for completing GTA 4 Waste Not Want Knots?
$8,000 and Ability to date Kate.
What fails GTA 4 Waste Not Want Knots?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Packie dies; Gordon dies; Michael dies; Dinghy destroyed.
What does GTA 4 Waste Not Want Knots unlock?
Three Leaf Clover and A Long Way to Fall.
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.
