Stealth kills are one of the most satisfying mechanics in Grand Theft Auto V, allowing you to take down enemies quietly and efficiently. Whether you're playing story missions or exploring Los Santos, mastering stealth can give you a serious edge. Here’s a step-by-step guide to becoming a silent assassin in just 10 steps.

1. Choose the Right Weapon

For stealth kills, melee weapons or suppressed firearms are essential. A knife or a suppressed pistol will help you avoid alerting nearby enemies. If you don’t have one yet, consider checking out a GTA V account with unlocked weapons to save time.

2. Stay Out of Sight

Use cover and shadows to your advantage. Crouch by pressing the analog stick (on consoles) or the crouch key (on PC) to reduce visibility. Enemies have a cone of vision—stay behind them or out of their line of sight.

3. Use the Sneak Mechanic

Walking slowly (without sprinting) makes less noise. If you’re too loud, enemies might hear you and turn around.

4. Approach from Behind

The most reliable way to perform a stealth kill is by sneaking up behind an enemy. Press the melee button when prompted for an instant takedown.

5. Dispose of Bodies

After a kill, drag the body into a hidden spot to prevent other NPCs from noticing. This is crucial in missions where alarms can trigger reinforcements.

6. Utilize Throwables

If you can’t get close, use throwable weapons like knives or suppressed sniper shots. Just make sure no one sees the body afterward.

7. Hack Cameras & Disable Alarms

Some missions have security systems. Use hacking tools (if available) or take out cameras before proceeding.

8. Distract Enemies

Throw a pebble or make noise in one direction to lure guards away from their posts. This creates openings for stealth kills.

9. Plan Your Route

Before engaging, scout the area. Identify patrol patterns and isolate targets one by one. Rushing in will almost always end badly.

10. Practice in Free Roam

The best way to refine your skills is by testing them in free roam. Find gang hideouts or military bases to practice stealth kills without mission pressure.

If you’re new to GTA 5 and want to skip the grind, some players buy GTA 5 account profiles with pre-unlocked gear. Just make sure to use trusted sources like U4N to avoid scams.