Missions List

Welcome to the comprehensive mission guide for Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars! This section provides detailed, actionable walkthroughs for every main story mission, ensuring you navigate the treacherous streets of Liberty City with ease. Missions are listed chronologically as they appear in the game's narrative. Each entry includes the mission's primary objectives, a step-by-step walkthrough, key takeaways, and a breakdown of rewards. Remember the golden rule: Save often! While the game offers autosaves after missions, it's always wise to use your second save slot after completing significant side activities or whenever you feel you've made good progress.

You step into the shoes of Huang Lee, arriving in Liberty City under tragic circumstances. Your primary objective is to deliver the Yu Jian, a family heirloom sword, to your Uncle Kenny after your father's untimely death. This sword is meant to solidify his claim as the next Triad boss, but as you'll soon discover, nothing in Liberty City is ever straightforward.

Yu Jian

This is your introductory mission, setting the stage for Huang's arrival and the immediate chaos that ensues. It's largely a cinematic and tutorial-driven experience, but pay close attention as it introduces core mechanics.

Objective: Deliver the Yu Jian sword to Uncle Kenny.
Walkthrough:
1. Upon arrival at Francis International Airport, a cutscene will play where you are ambushed by unknown assailants.
2. You'll be thrown into a car and driven to a secluded location.
3. During the drive, you'll be forced to interact with the touchscreen to break the car window. Follow the on-screen prompts by tapping and swiping vigorously. This is a tutorial for touchscreen interaction.
4. Once the window is broken, you'll be able to escape the vehicle.
5. After escaping, another cutscene will trigger, revealing the theft of the Yu Jian and your apparent demise.
6. You'll then find yourself near a dumpster. Follow the on-screen prompt to interact with the dumpster and retrieve your first weapon, a Baseball Bat. This also serves as a tutorial for interacting with environmental objects.
7. Proceed to the designated safe house in Dukes, marked on your GPS as a green house icon. This will serve as your primary base of operations for the initial missions.
8. Enter the safe house to complete the mission.
Key Items Acquired: Baseball Bat.
New Locations Unlocked: Your first safe house in Dukes (South Bohan).
Mission Rewards: $50, access to your safe house.
Strategy Tip: This mission is designed to be a linear introduction. Focus on understanding the touchscreen interactions for breaking objects and the basic movement controls. Don't worry about combat yet, as it's mostly scripted.

Deadly Deliveries

Uncle Kenny needs you to prove your worth and begin establishing your presence in Liberty City. This mission introduces you to the concept of drug dealing, a core gameplay mechanic that will be a significant source of income throughout the game.

Objective: Pick up a drug shipment and deliver it to a buyer.
Walkthrough:
1. Head to Uncle Kenny's apartment in Dukes, marked by a yellow 'K' icon on your map. A cutscene will play where Kenny explains the basics of drug dealing.
2. After the cutscene, you'll be instructed to pick up a drug package. A new marker will appear on your GPS, typically in a nearby industrial area or alleyway.
3. Steal a vehicle. Any car will do, but a faster one is always preferable for deliveries, especially when evading police. Look for a sedan or sports car.
4. Drive to the pickup location. Park near the contact, exit your vehicle, and approach them to receive the Drug Package (Heroin). This will automatically be added to your inventory.
5. A new marker will appear on your GPS, indicating the buyer's location. Drive there quickly. Buyers often have limited patience, and some deals are timed.
6. Upon arrival, exit your vehicle and approach the buyer. A brief transaction will occur. You will receive money for the drugs.
7. After the deal, you might attract unwanted attention. For this first mission, a 1-star wanted level is common. Evade the police by driving erratically, using alleys, or finding a Pay 'n' Spray. The Pay 'n' Spray is marked by a spray can icon on your map. Drive into it to instantly lose your wanted level for a small fee.
8. Once you've lost the police, return to Uncle Kenny's apartment (yellow 'K' icon) to complete the mission.
Key Items Acquired: Drug Package (Heroin) for the mission, initial drug dealing tutorial.
New Mechanics Introduced: Drug dealing system (buying low, selling high), wanted levels, Pay 'n' Spray.
Mission Rewards: $100, access to the full drug dealing system, ability to buy drugs from dealers.
Strategy Tip: For drug deliveries, always try to have a fast, durable vehicle. Learn the layout of Dukes to quickly find shortcuts and escape routes from the police. Keep an eye on your radar for police icons (blue dots). If you get a wanted level, prioritize getting to a Pay 'n' Spray.

Under the Gun

Kenny needs you to handle some "business" and introduces you to the more violent side of Triad operations. This mission will teach you basic combat and weapon usage, providing you with your first firearm.

Objective: Eliminate rival gang members and secure a territory for Kenny.
Walkthrough:
1. Meet Uncle Kenny at his apartment (yellow 'K' icon). He'll brief you on a rival gang encroaching on his territory. He will provide you with a Pistol.
2. Drive to the designated gang territory, marked on your GPS as a red zone.
3. Upon arrival, you'll encounter several rival gang members (usually 3-5). You'll automatically equip the Pistol.
4. Engage the enemies. use cover by standing near walls, dumpsters, or other objects (Huang will automatically crouch behind cover). Aim for headshots to conserve ammo and deal maximum damage. Tap the target icon to switch targets.
5. After clearing the initial group, more enemies might appear from nearby alleys or buildings. Stay vigilant and check your radar for red enemy dots.
6. Once all rival gang members in the area are eliminated, the territory will be secured, and a message will confirm this.
7. Return to Uncle Kenny's apartment to report your success and complete the mission.
Key Items Acquired: Pistol (permanently added to your inventory after this mission).
New Mechanics Introduced: Basic gun combat, cover system, manual aiming (optional, by holding the attack button), weapon reloading (tap the weapon icon).
Mission Rewards: $150, Pistol added to inventory, increased respect with Kenny.
Strategy Tip: Prioritize enemies with melee weapons first, as they can close distance quickly. Then focus on those with firearms. Don't rush into groups; pick them off from a distance if possible. Remember to reload your weapon (tap the weapon icon on the touchscreen) when safe. If your health gets low, look for health packs (green crosses) or food vendors.

Recruitment Drive

Kenny wants to expand his influence and needs you to recruit new members for his Triad faction. This mission involves driving and some light persuasion, testing your ability to handle multiple NPCs.

Objective: Pick up potential recruits and bring them to Kenny's safe house.
Walkthrough:
1. Meet Uncle Kenny at his apartment. He'll give you a list of potential recruits located across Dukes.
2. A series of markers (usually green person icons) will appear on your GPS, indicating the locations of these individuals.
3. Steal a four-door vehicle – a sedan or SUV is ideal, as you'll need space for multiple passengers. A two-door car will not work for this mission.
4. Drive to the first recruit's location. Park near them and honk your horn (tap the horn icon on the touchscreen) to get their attention. They will enter your car.
5. Once they enter your car, proceed to the next recruit's location. Repeat the process until you have all the required recruits (usually 3-4) in your vehicle.
6. Be careful not to damage the car too much or attract police attention, as this might scare off your recruits. If the car takes too much damage (indicated by smoke or fire), they might flee, and you'll have to find another vehicle and restart the pickup process for that specific recruit. If you get a wanted level, they might also flee.
7. Once all recruits are in your car, drive them safely to Kenny's safe house (green house icon).
8. Park the car in the designated yellow marker to complete the mission.
Key Items Acquired: None directly, but you gain reputation with Kenny.
New Mechanics Introduced: Transporting multiple NPCs, managing vehicle damage with passengers.
Mission Rewards: $200, increased Triad influence.
Strategy Tip: Choose a sturdy, fast four-door car for this mission. The "Patriot" SUV or a "Perennial" sedan are good choices. Drive cautiously to avoid attracting police or damaging the vehicle. Plan your route to pick up recruits efficiently, perhaps starting with the furthest and working your way back.

The Wheelman

Kenny needs a reliable driver for a sensitive operation. This mission focuses on your driving skills and evading pursuit, often involving a higher wanted level than previous missions.

Objective: Drive a getaway vehicle for Kenny's associates after a heist.
Walkthrough:
1. Meet Kenny at his apartment. He'll direct you to a specific vehicle, usually a modified, durable car like a Bulletproof Patriot or a fast sports car. Get into this designated vehicle.
2. Drive to the rendezvous point, marked on your GPS. This is where Kenny's associates will enter the car.
3. After they get in, you'll be given a destination for their "business." Drive there quickly.
4. Upon arrival, a cutscene will play as the associates conduct their business (often a robbery or hit).
5. Once they return to the car, you'll immediately gain a 2-star or 3-star wanted level. The police will be actively pursuing you.
6. Your primary goal is to lose the police. use your driving skills:
  - Drive through alleys and off-road sections to break line of sight.
  - Perform sharp turns and handbrake turns to shake off pursuing vehicles.
  - Look for ramps or unique jumps to gain distance or bypass roadblocks.
  - Head to a Pay 'n' Spray if possible, but be aware that police might block the entrance. If you can get inside, it's the quickest way to lose the stars.
  - Smashing through phone booths, parking meters, and other destructible objects can sometimes slow down police vehicles behind you.
7. Once the wanted level is gone (all stars disappear from the top right of your screen), drive Kenny's associates to their final drop-off point, marked on your GPS.
8. Drop them off by parking in the yellow marker and then return to Kenny's apartment to complete the mission.
Key Items Acquired: None.
New Mechanics Introduced: Advanced police evasion tactics, driving under pressure.
Mission Rewards: $300, increased respect with Kenny.
Strategy Tip: Focus on maintaining speed and avoiding head-on collisions. The designated getaway vehicle is often durable, but it's not invincible. Knowing the map's shortcuts and Pay 'n' Spray locations is crucial for success. Don't be afraid to drive aggressively, but avoid crashing into walls or other cars too often, as this will slow you down and damage the vehicle.

Continue through the main storyline, and remember to check back here for detailed strategies on every mission, from the early struggles to the climactic showdowns! The challenges will escalate, but with these guides, you'll be well-equipped to face them.