Rub Out is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, picked up in Diaz’s Mansion, Starfish Island, Ocean Bay. The objective: ricardo Diaz. This GTA Vice City Rub Out walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Diaz’s Mansion, Starfish Island, Ocean Bay.
- Objective: Ricardo Diaz.
- Reward: $50,000, Vercetti Estate, Ability to gain a six-star wanted level and .357, MP5 and M4 available at Ammu-Nation.
- Unlocks: Shakedown, Love Juice and Chopper Checkpoints.
- Unlocked by: Death Row.
GTA Vice City Rub Out walkthrough
- Storm Diaz’s mansion and kill him.
- Find another way in if the front door is locked.
How GTA Vice City Rub Out fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted. It also fails if this happens: Lance dies.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA Vice City 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 Vice City? See all GTA Vice City missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA Vice City cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA Vice City Rub Out?
Pick it up in Diaz’s Mansion, Starfish Island, Ocean Bay.
What do you get for completing GTA Vice City Rub Out?
$50,000, Vercetti Estate, Ability to gain a six-star wanted level and .357, MP5 and M4 available at Ammu-Nation.
What fails GTA Vice City Rub Out?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Lance dies.
What does GTA Vice City Rub Out unlock?
Shakedown, Love Juice and Chopper Checkpoints.
Which version of GTA Vice City 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 Vice City, aside from minor control differences.
