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In Grand Theft Auto Online, while players can enjoy the thrill of cruising the expansive city and engaging in various criminal activities, they can also enhance their gameplay by leveling up their Statistics. Among these, Strength is a crucial stat that boosts your character's resilience and physical prowess. A higher Strength level not only allows you to withstand more damage but also enhances your performance in melee combat, sports, and even speeds up ladder climbing. However, increasing Strength can be challenging, but with the right strategies, it's definitely achievable.
Good Old Fashioned Punching
Fighting Barehanded Raises Strength
In GTA Online, much like in games such as The Elder Scrolls, engaging in brawls is a direct way to enhance your Strength. Although the game's environment often encourages the use of firearms, taking advantage of fistfights can significantly benefit your character. Every time you land 20 punches on an opponent, whether they're AI pedestrians or other players, your Strength increases by 1%. This makes teaming up with a friend to trade punches an effective method for mutual Strength leveling.
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 mission involves collecting and delivering supplies, but you can strategically fail it to boost your Strength. Target the mission where you need to intimidate an NPC for the supply location. Punch the NPC until the mission fails due to a timeout, yet retain the Strength progress from your punches. Repeating this mission efficiently levels up your Strength, though it might take a few tries to get the right mission parameters.
Get A Helping Hand
Cheat One’s Way To Strength Gains
Leveraging alliances in GTA Online can be beneficial not just for survival but also for Strength gains. You can exploit the system by having a friend sit in a car while you punch it for about 10 minutes. The game registers these punches as hits on the character inside, contributing to your Strength stat. Switch roles with your friend, and you can even chat about your day as you take turns gaining Strength.
Spam A Titan Of A Job
No Need To Steal A Plane
For an easier Strength boost, equip a sharp-tipped Knuckle Duster from Ammu-Nation and join the "A Titan of a Job" mission, available at Rank 24. Although the mission involves stealing a Titan plane, you can bypass the actual theft and focus on punching NPCs or other players in high-pedestrian areas before heading to the airport. Since you won't gain a Wanted Level until you reach the airport, you can freely increase your Strength.
Abuse Pier Pressure
Fight Everyone At The Beach
"Pier Pressure," another mission from Gerald, involves intercepting a drug meeting. Instead of completing the mission, head to Del Perro Beach near the meetup site and start a punching spree. With no Wanted Level at the beach, you can continuously punch NPCs to maximize your Strength.
Stall Death Metal
Another Way To Abuse No-Wanted Level Missions
In "Death Metal," another mission from Gerald, you're supposed to sabotage a drug deal. Since there are no Wanted Levels during this mission, delay the completion and find a spot with many civilians to punch. The beach is an ideal location for this Strength-building activity.
Join A Fists-Only Deathmatch
For Fun, For Co-Leveling
GTA Online offers various Deathmatch scenarios where players can customize the rules, including fists-only matches. Participating in or creating such Deathmatches not only adds a fun element to the game but also efficiently levels up your Strength, as many players use this method to increase their stats.
Create A Survival Mission
Test A Game To Oblivion
Using the Content Creator, you can design a Survival Mission with barehanded enemies at low difficulty levels. When testing this mission, even though it's just a trial, your character can still gain Strength from the punches thrown during the test runs.
Close The Metro For A Fistfight
Brute-Force NPCs Into A Chokehold
Metro stations in GTA Online are hotspots for NPC gatherings. Strategically block the entrance or exit with a large vehicle to trap NPCs, allowing you to punch them repeatedly. As NPCs respawn, you can continue this method to significantly increase your Strength.
Get Golfing
A Casual Sport That Improves Strength
Surprisingly, Golf in GTA Online is not just a leisurely activity; it also contributes to your Strength. Higher Strength results in longer drives on the course. Access Golf through the in-game map, set your preferences, and enjoy this sport either solo or with friends to enhance your Strength while having fun.