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In Grand Theft Auto Online, cruising the city and engaging in occasional criminal activities is fun, but there's more to the game. Players can enhance their character's performance through Statistics, with Strength being a key attribute that boosts resilience and physical power. A higher Strength level allows players to withstand more hits, excel in melee combat and sports, and even climb ladders faster. However, increasing Strength can be challenging, but with the right strategies, it's achievable.
Good Old Fashioned Punching
Fighting Barehanded Raises Strength
In GTA Online, much like in games such as The Elder Scrolls, engaging in brawls can improve your character's Strength. Given the prevalence of firearms, opportunities for fistfights are scarce, making them valuable for leveling up. Every 20 punches landed on an opponent, whether AI or another player, increases Strength by 1%. Partnering with a friend to trade punches is a smart way to level up together.
Fail The Bar Resupply
It’s All About The Failed Delivery
With The Criminal Enterprises DLC, acquiring the Motorcycle Club Clubhouse Bar unlocks the "Bar Resupply" mission. This repeatable task involves collecting supplies and returning them to the Clubhouse. Players should focus on missions where intimidating an NPC reveals the supply location. By punching the NPC until the mission fails due to a time limit, players retain the Strength progress made from the punches. Repeating this strategy efficiently boosts Strength, though it may involve some time waiting for the right mission parameters.
Get A Helping Hand
Cheat One’s Way To Strength Gains
Despite the inherent distrust among GTA Online players, forming alliances can be beneficial for boosting Strength. A clever method involves using a friend's character inside a vehicle. By punching the car for around 10 minutes, the game registers these actions as targeting the character inside, thereby increasing Strength. Players can take turns, making it a social experience while leveling up.
Spam A Titan Of A Job
No Need To Steal A Plane
For an easier Strength boost, equip a Knuckle Duster from Ammu-Nation and participate in the "A Titan of a Job" mission, available at Rank 24. This mission involves stealing a Titan plane from Merryweather Security. However, before reaching the airport, players can exploit the absence of Wanted Levels by punching NPCs or other players in high-traffic areas, effectively gaining Strength experience.
Abuse Pier Pressure
Fight Everyone At The Beach
"Pier Pressure," a mission from Gerald, requires players to disrupt a drug meeting between the Lost and the Vagos. Instead of completing the mission, players can head to nearby Del Perro Beach and punch NPCs without incurring Wanted Levels, providing a perfect opportunity to maximize Strength.
Stall Death Metal
Another Way To Abuse No-Wanted Level Missions
Another mission from Gerald, "Death Metal," involves sabotaging a drug deal at Rogers Salvage and Scrap Yard. With no Wanted Levels during the mission, players can delay completing it and instead focus on punching civilians in nearby areas like the beach to train their Strength.
Join A Fists-Only Deathmatch
For Fun, For Co-Leveling
The Deathmatch feature in GTA Online allows for various combat scenarios, including fists-only matches. These can be created using the Content Creator, offering settings like team sizes and weapon restrictions. Participating in or hosting such matches not only adds fun to the gameplay but also efficiently increases Strength, as many players recognize fist-fighting as an effective way to boost this Statistic.
Create A Survival Mission
Test A Game To Oblivion
Using the Content Creator, players can design Survival Missions, where waves of enemies attack. Setting up a low-difficulty scenario with barehanded enemies and testing it allows characters to gain Strength during the trial run, effectively utilizing this feature for leveling purposes.
Close The Metro For A Fistfight
Brute-Force NPCs Into A Chokehold
Punching NPCs is a popular method to increase Strength, but finding them in clusters can be challenging. Metro stations offer a solution, where players can trap NPCs using a large vehicle and punch them repeatedly. As NPCs respawn, this strategy provides a consistent way to boost Strength over time.
Get Golfing
A Casual Sport That Improves Strength
Golf in GTA Online is not only a fun minigame but also a means to improve Strength. Higher Strength leads to longer drives, enhancing performance in matches. Players can access Golf via the map, customize settings, invite friends, or compete with others, making it a social and engaging way to boost this Statistic.
