Franklin Mission in GTA V’s Los Santos.

Franklin is a central character in GTA V, and there are several key missions and hooks that focus on him in Los Santos. Here’s a concise guide to Franklin’s missions, including where they fit in the story and quick notes on how to approach them.

Overview of Franklin-centric missions (Story Mode)

1) Prologue objective (Intro to Franklin’s world)

• Early missions show Franklin’s street-level life and relationship with Lamar.
• Not a full mission on its own, but sets up Franklin’s motivations.

2) The Long Stretch and the Lamar Down arc

• Franklin helps Lamar and gets drawn into heist-related prep work.
• Focus: establishing Franklin’s ambition and loyalty to Lamar.

3) Father/Son (character-driven, moral choices)

• A mission exploring Franklin’s family ties and his values.

4) Riverside, Lodging, and side jobs

• Various smaller tasks that flesh out Franklin’s daily life, contacts, and skill progression.

5) Heist preparation arcs

• Franklin is involved in planning and executing parts of the major heists.
• These missions often combine driving, gunplay, and strategic decisions.

6) Random events and side missions

• Franklin can pick up side jobs (car theft runs, assassination-esque targets, driver jobs) that appear around Los Santos and Blaine County.
• Quick cash and RP can be earned here, and they help with weapon/armor upgrades and driving/rappelling skills.

7) Loyalty and relationship moments with Lamar

• Several mission beats emphasize Franklin’s friendship and conflict with Lamar, shaping his choices.

Tips for completing Franklin-focused content efficiently

• Use the map and mission markers: Franklin’s story arcs usually come with clear icons; follow them to stay on track.
• Save often: If you’re playing Story Mode, save before big decision points.
• Upgrade weapons and vehicle: Franklin benefits from strong guns and a fast car for quick getaways.
• Balance between story and side activities: Side jobs improve cash and RP and can unlock helpful upgrades for later heist segments.
• If you’re chasing specific rewards (RP, money, or unlocks): Prioritize missions with higher payout after you’ve progressed enough to access them; some early missions are quick but low-value.