All Game Items - Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V – All Game Items Guide

This guide provides a comprehensive listing of every major item type in Grand Theft Auto V (both Story Mode and GTA Online). Items are grouped by category: Weapons, Armor, Consumables, Materials, Currencies, Collectibles, Key Equipment, and Vehicle Upgrades. Each entry describes the item's function, acquisition method, best use cases, and any important synergies or upgrades.

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1. Weapons

Weapons are categorized into Melee, Pistols, Submachine Guns, Assault Rifles, Shotguns, Sniper Rifles, Heavy Weapons, Throwables, and Special/Utility Weapons. All weapons can be purchased from Ammu-Nation (both modes), found in the world (Story Mode), or unlocked via missions/levels (GTA Online). Some weapons have Mk II variants available at the Weapon Workshop (GTA Online) with enhanced stats and custom ammunition.

#### 1.1 Melee Weapons

Knife – Basic stabbing weapon. Fast, quiet, low damage. Obtainable from Ammu-Nation or found on NPCs. Useful for stealth kills. Synergy: Upgraded to Nightstick or Machete (better range).

Baseball Bat – Moderate damage, wide swing. Found in backyards or Ammu-Nation. Good for crowd control.

Crowbar – Short range, moderate damage. Used to pry open doors (aesthetic only). Found in warehouses.

Hammer – Identical to crowbar in stats but different skin.

Machete – Better damage and reach than knife. Purchase from Ammu-Nation after rank 15 (Online).

Switchblade – Fast, low damage, can be used while driving. Unlocked via certain missions.

Knuckle Dusters – Increases melee damage. Can be equipped in weapon wheel. Obtainable from certain NPCs or as a collectible.

Nightstick – Long reach, moderate damage. Used by police; can be looted.

Pistol .9mm – Standard sidearm. Accurate, moderate damage. Ammu-Nation $500. Reliable early-game.

Combat Pistol – Faster rate of fire, slightly less damage. Available after Prologue.

Heavy Pistol – More powerful, slower fire rate. Unlocked at rank 10 (Online) or story mission.

SNS Pistol – Small concealable pistol. Lower damage, high fire rate. Unlocked after certain missions.

AP Pistol – Fully automatic pistol. High damage per second, but recoil. Unlocked at rank 50 (Online).

Pistol .50 – Very high damage, low magazine. Perfect for headshots. Unlocked at rank 15.

Vintage Pistol – Reskin of pistol .50 with new design. Same stats.

Mk II Combat Pistol – Upgrade available at Weapon Workshop. Adds flashlight, suppressor, custom ammo (FMJ, HP, Incendiary, Tracer).

Micro SMG – Compact, high rate of fire. Unlocked early from missions or Ammu-Nation $650.

SMG – Standard submachine gun. Balanced stats. Ammu-Nation $3,700.

Assault SMG – Higher damage, better accuracy. Unlocked at rank 30 (Online).

Combat PDW – Quiet, good for stealth. Unlocked via special missions.

Tec SMG – Legendary variant; high damage but poor accuracy. Unlocked in certain story missions.

Gusenberg Sweeper – Tommy gun style. Moderate damage, good for drive-bys. Obtainable as a safehouse item.

Mk II SMG – Upgrade available; allows drum magazine, AP or HP ammo.

Assault Rifle – Standard all-rounder (like AK-47). Ammu-Nation $2,500. Reliable.

Carbine Rifle – More accurate, less recoil. Unlocked at rank 20.

Advanced Rifle – High damage, high recoil. Rank 25.

Special Carbine – Best all-around stats. Rank 40.

Bullpup Rifle – Compact, good mobility. Rank 30.

Compact Rifle – Smallest assault rifle; low damage but fast. Unlocked via missions.

Unholy Hellbringer (GTA Online) – Heavy plasma rifle. Extremely high damage, uses special ammunition. Unlocked as a research weapon.

Military Rifle – Burst-fire or semi-auto. Very accurate.

Mk II Carbine Rifle – Upgradeable with extended mag, muzzle brakes, and custom ammo.

Pump Shotgun – Basic, high damage up close. Ammu-Nation $2,800.

Sawed-Off Shotgun – Two-barrel, high damage, short range. Good for vehicles.

Heavy Shotgun – Slower but more powerful than pump. Rank 25.

Assault Shotgun – Full-auto, decent range. Rank 35.

Bullpup Shotgun – Fast fire rate, decent damage. Rank 40.

Double Barrel Shotgun – Two shots, then long reload. Highest per-shot damage.

Sweeper Shotgun – Combat variant with drum magazine. Rare.

Mk II Heavy Shotgun – Upgradeable explosive ammo (slugs or explosive shells). Devastating.

Sniper Rifle – Standard bolt-action. Good for long-range. Ammu-Nation $7,500.

Heavy Sniper – Higher damage, slower rate of fire. Rank 30.

Marksman Rifle – Semi-auto; good balance of speed and power. Rank 45.

Marksman Pistol – One-handed sniper; low range but fast. Unlocked via missions.

Heavy Sniper Mk II – Can be upgraded with thermal scope, explosive rounds, armor piercing ammo. One of the best weapons for PvP and contact missions.

RPG – Fires unguided rockets. High explosive damage. Unlocked at rank 25 (Online) or story mode. Limited ammo (10 max).

Homing Launcher – Lock-on missiles. Rank 60 (Online). Great against aircraft.

Grenade Launcher – Fires grenades in an arc. Ammo capacity 10. Good for clearing groups.

Minigun – Rotary machine gun. Massive fire rate, stationary while firing. Rank 50 (Online).

Compact Grenade Launcher – Shorter range, smaller magazine. Easier to carry.

Railgun – Electromagnetic projectile; very high damage. Rare research weapon (Online).

Widowmaker – Laser minigun, overheats. Special heavy weapon.

Grenade – Timed explosive (4 seconds). Max 25. Flashbang, tear gas, molotov cocktails also available.

Sticky Bomb – Remote detonated. Can be stuck to vehicles. Max 10. Very versatile.

Pipe Bomb – Thrown, timed explosive. Less common.

Incendiary Rounds – Not a throwable; ammunition type for certain Mk II guns.

Snowball – Seasonal; used for fun. No damage.

Stun Gun – Non-lethal; incapacitates enemies for a few seconds. Useful for stealth missions. Unlocked after certain story missions.

Flare Gun – Fires bright flares; can attract police or ignite gas. Niche.

Tear Gas – Creates a cloud that damages health over time. Useful for area denial.

Molotov Cocktail – Fire damage over area. Good for crowds.

Firework Launcher – Aesthetic; available during holidays. No combat benefit.

Up-n-Atomizer (Online) – Pistol that creates a shockwave; pushes enemies/vehicles away. Great for knocking player vehicles off your car.

Atomizer – Similar; more powerful. Unlocked from weekly challenges.

2. Armor

Standard Armor – Reduces damage by 50% until depleted. $500 from Ammu-Nation. Max capacity 10.

Super Heavy Armor – Reduces damage by 80%. $1,000 per piece. Offers best protection. Available after certain story events or rank 100 (Online). Max 5.

Light Armor – Very weak (20% reduction). Rarely used. Obtainable from certain mission rewards.

Bulletproof Helmets (Online) – Can be combined with armor for additional head protection. Effect is minor. Unlocked via clothing stores.

Synergies

3. Consumables

First Aid Kit – Restores 50% HP. Can be found in many buildings. Purchase $100 (Story) or $20 (Online). Max 5.

Snack Items (P’s & Q’s, EgoChaser, Sprunk, etc.) – Each restores 25 HP. Snacks can be consumed quickly during combat via Interaction Menu (Online). Stack up to 30 each.

Medic Spray (Online) – Instant full heal. Very expensive ($1,500). Unlocked at rank 25.

Stealth Ointment – Not a heal; increases stealth speed. Niche.

Bull Shark Testosterone – Temporary (30 seconds) +50% damage, +50% damage reduction. Costs $500 (Online). Crafted with 3× stamina restoratives? Actually purchased.

Beast Mode Potion (Online) – Temporary increase in strength and melee damage. Rare reward.

Mysterious Tonic – Nullifies all negative effects. Used in certain missions.

EgoChaser – Restores 25 HP. Sold by vending machines or stores.

Pisswasser – Same effect. Beer that also reduces lung capacity? No, just health.

Sprunk – Similar. All snacks are functionally identical for health restoration.

4. Materials

Supplies – For bunker research. Can be stolen or bought. Used to produce weapons or weapon upgrades.

Cocaine, Meth, Weed, Counterfeit Cash, Forged Documents – MC businesses raw materials. Converted to product for sale.

Cargo (Special Cargo) – Items purchased for CEO crate missions. Varied value.

Vehicle Cargo – Stolen cars to be sold at Vehicle Warehouse.

Ammunition Components – Used in Ammu-Nation weapon upgrades (Mk II). Obtained from stealing resupplies or Ammu-Nation missions.

Research Materials – From bunker; unlock special weapons and vehicle upgrades.

5. Currencies

Money (GTA $) – Main currency. Earned through missions, heists, selling vehicles, businesses. Used for everything.

Shark Cards – Microtransaction currency (real money) that converts to GTA $. Not an item, but a means to get cash.

Chips (Casino) – Used in Diamond Casino & Resort. Can be purchased with GTA $. Used for gambling. Can be exchanged back.

Gold Bars (Story Mode) – Collectible treasure; can be sold for cash.

Event Tokens – Limited-time currency for special events (e.g., Halloween).

Daily Objectives – Not currency but grant cash and RP for completing set tasks.

Heist Payouts – Cash earned from completing heists (Story and Online).

6. Collectibles

Letter Scraps – 50 pieces. Collect all to unlock the “Philadelphia” custom shotgun (double-barrel? Actually a special model). Located across Los Santos and Blaine County.

Hidden Packages – 10 packages unlocked at certain points; contain cash and weapons.

Gold Bars – Found in wrecked flights or heist prep; sell at Ammu-Nation for cash.

Merryweather Helicopter Crashes – Lootable for cash and weapons.

Completing the Strangers and Freaks missions – Unlocks vehicles or abilities.

Stunt Jumps – 50 in total; completing all unlocks a special vehicle or spawn point? Actually gives a reward vehicle (Dune Buggy).

Underwater Collectibles – Various treasures; sell for cash.

Action Figures – 100 hidden. Collect all to unlock the Space Docker (alien car) and a custom outfit.

Signal Jammers – 50 jammers. Destroy all to unlock a special rocket launcher (or something?) Actually unlocks a reward from the casino? After destroying all, the “Weapon Rack” reward? Wait: In GTA Online, destroying all signal jammers unlocks a weapon (e.g., the Widowmaker?) No, it gives a free vehicle? Let me recall correctly: Signal Jammers are part of the “Los Santos Slasher” investigation. Completing it yields a cash reward and unlocks a revolver? Actually it’s a unique weapon (Double-Action Revolver).

Playing Cards – 54 to collect. Unlocks a special suit and high roller outfit.

LSD Robbery Stashes – Part of business side missions; not permanent collectibles.

Reputation Points (RP) – Not physical items but function as progression currency.

7. Key Equipment

Smartphone – Used for missions, contacts, internet, heist planning. Essential.

Radio – Vehicle radio; collect songs? Not an item but integral.

Heist Planning Board – In each character’s safehouse; used to set up heists (Story Mode).

Scuba Gear – For underwater heist prep; allows breathing underwater.

Bullpup Rifle? – Not equipment; weapon.

Interaction Menu – Not an item but a tool to manage items.

Pegasus Vehicles – Purchased vehicles delivered to designated spots.

MOC (Mobile Operations Center) – Vehicle that functions as command center and weapon workshop. Unlockable after purchasing a bunker.

Avenger – Flying command center. Similar to MOC but airborne.

Terrorbyte – Truck for resupplying businesses from one spot.

Oppressor Mk II – Hoverbike; not equipment but primary vehicle for grinding. Requires Nightclub and Terrorbyte.

Chests (Business) – Used for storing product.

Vehicle Warehouse – Storage for stolen cars.

Bunker – Research and manufacturing facility.

Facility – Heist planning location for Doomsday Heist.

Arcade – For Casino Heist planning.

Arena Workshop – For upgrading Arena War vehicles.

Heist Keycards – Used in heists; varied levels.

EMP Device – Used in heists or missions to disable electronics.

Thermal Scope – Weapon attachment; grants heat vision.

Night Vision Goggles – Headgear; allows vision in dark.

Rebreather – Consumable; extends underwater breath.

Scope and Paint Jobs – Cosmetic weapon customization; no gameplay effect except personalization.

8. Vehicle Upgrades & Customization Items

Engine Upgrade – Levels 1-4; increases speed and acceleration.

Transmission Upgrade – Improves shift speed.

Turbo – Adds forced induction for more power.

Brakes – Better stopping power.

Suspension – Lowering improves handling at high speed.

Armor – Reduces damage from bullets and explosions. Max 100%.

Bulletproof Tires – No deflation from gunfire.

Armored Plates (Certain vehicles) – Extra protection.

Weaponized Vehicles – Machine guns, missiles, rockets installed on certain vehicles.

Livery – Paint patterns; cosmetic only.

Spoiler – Improves traction slightly.

Window Tint – Cosmetic; minor effect on visibility.

Wheel Types – Affects grip marginally.

Neon Kits & Underlights – Cosmetic.

Custom Rims – Cosmetic.

Respray – Color change; all are cosmetic.

Upgraded Vehicle Weapons (e.g., Oppressor rockets, scramjet boost) – Often require special research.

9. Ammo Types (Mk II Weapons)

Armor Piercing (AP) – Extra damage against armored enemies and vehicles. No explosive effect.

Hollow Point (HP) – Extra damage against unarmored targets. Less effective against armor.

Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) – Penetrates thin cover like car doors.

Incendiary Rounds – Sets enemies on fire; can start vehicle fires.

Tracer Rounds – Visible bullets; no extra damage but helps with aiming.

Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II only) – One-hit kill to players; extreme splash damage. Very expensive.

10. Special Items & Equipment (GTA Online)

Visitor Pass – Allows entry to partner’s facility.

Bribe Authorities – Not an item but option; pays $5,000 to lose wanted level.

Lester Call – Remove wanted level for $500.

CEO Abilities – Ghost Organization, Bribe, etc. Not items.

Security Upgrades – For businesses; reduces chance of raids.

Staff Upgrade – Increases production efficiency.

Equipment Upgrade – Same.

Armor Upgrade for Kosatka submarine – Adds guided missile or sonar.

Kosatka Moonpool Vehicle – Toreador or Kraken Avisa.

11. Important Notes on Item Acquisition & Synergies

Weapon Conservation: In Story Mode, dropped weapons can be picked up, but they disappear on mission completion if not purchased. Stick to purchased weapons.

Mk II Upgrades: Priorities for synergies: Heavy Sniper Mk II (explosive rounds) for PvP; Special Carbine Mk II (AP rounds) for missions; SMG Mk II (HP rounds) for stealth.

Armor Stacking: In GTA Online, you can wear a bulletproof helmet + armor vest + super heavy body armor for maximum protection. Combine with Bull Shark Testosterone for tank mode.

Storage: All weapons are stored in the weapon wheel; purchased weapons remain permanently. In online, you can drop weapons? No, you can hide them via Interaction Menu.

Lost Items: If you die in story mode, you lose all weapons except those bought? Actually you keep purchased weapons. Online: you keep everything.

Ammo Costs: Ammo is replenished at Ammu-Nation or via the Interaction Menu (full refill costs money). For Mk II ammo, you must purchase special ammo in bulk.

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12. Quick Reference Table – Tier List of Essential Items

Category	Best Item	Why	Acquisition
Weapon	Special Carbine Mk II (AP rounds)	Best all-rounder for missions	Rank 40 + Research
Weapon	Heavy Sniper Mk II (Explosive)	One-shot kill, anti-vehicle	Rank 60 + Research
Armor	Super Heavy Armor	Highest damage reduction	Rank 100 / Story progress
Consumable	Bull Shark Testosterone	Temporary damage buff	Purchase $500
Consumable	Super Snacks (EgoChaser)	Fast health restoration	Vending machines
Utility	Up-n-Atomizer	Knockback enemies/vehicles	Weekly prize / $399,000
Collectible	All Signal Jammers	Unlocks Double-Action Revolver	Across map
Business	Bunker + MOC/All upgrades	Passive income & weapon upgrades	Purchase & upgrades

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This guide covers the vast majority of items in Grand Theft Auto V. Always check current in-game updates for new additions, as Rockstar frequently adds researchable weapons, vehicles, and collectibles through title updates and weekly events.