Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Sweet's Missions

Navigate Sweet's Missions in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, understanding gang warfare mechanics and the state of the Grove Street Families.

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Sweet's Missions

Carl "CJ" Johnson's journey back to Grove Street begins with his brother, Sean "Sweet" Johnson. These initial missions serve as a crucial introduction to the game's mechanics, the ongoing gang war, and the dire state of the Grove Street Families. Pay close attention to Sweet's instructions, as they often highlight important gameplay elements.

Big Smoke

This mission is your very first taste of San Andreas. After the opening cinematic, you'll find yourself back in Grove Street. The primary objective here is to reunite with your family and get a feel for the neighborhood.

  • Objective: Ride with Sweet, Ryder, and Big Smoke back to Grove Street.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. Immediately after the cutscene, you'll be in Sweet's green Greenwood.
    2. Simply enjoy the ride as Sweet drives you through the neighborhood. This is a good opportunity to observe the environment and get acquainted with the visual style of Los Santos.
    3. A brief altercation with a Ballas gang will occur. Don't worry, you're not expected to fight yet.
    4. Once you arrive at Grove Street, another cutscene will play, marking the mission's completion.
  • Reward: Respect +

Ryder

Ryder's mission introduces you to the concept of "respect" and the importance of looking presentable. It also gives you your first taste of a drive-by shooting, albeit a controlled one.

  • Objective: Get a haircut and grab some food.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. After the initial cutscene with Ryder, get into his Picador.
    2. Haircut: Drive to the Barber Shop marked on your radar. Park the car and head inside. Choose any haircut you like; it doesn't affect the mission outcome, but it does impact your "Respect" and "Sex Appeal" stats.
    3. Food: Next, drive to the Cluckin' Bell fast-food restaurant. Go inside and order some food. Again, your choice of meal doesn't matter for the mission, but eating too much can make CJ fat, affecting his stats.
    4. Drive-by: On the way back, Ryder will attempt a drive-by on a Ballas gang member. This is a scripted event; just watch it unfold.
    5. Return to Grove Street to complete the mission.
  • Reward: Respect +

Tagging Up Turf

This mission is your introduction to the core gang mechanic of tagging. You'll learn how to spray over rival gang tags, which is crucial for increasing Grove Street's influence.

  • Objective: Spray over 6 Ballas tags in East Los Santos.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. Get into Sweet's Greenwood.
    2. Sweet will drive you to the first tag location. Once there, he'll give you a Spray Can.
    3. First Tag: The first tag is on the wall directly in front of you. Approach it and press the action button to spray over it.
    4. Second Tag: Head into the alleyway nearby. You'll find the second tag on the wall.
    5. Third Tag: Climb over the fence at the end of the alley. The third tag is on the side of the building.
    6. Fourth Tag: Continue down the street. You'll encounter two Ballas gang members. You can either fight them or simply run past them. The fourth tag is on a wall further down.
    7. Fifth Tag: Cross the street and look for a building with a low wall. Climb over it to find the fifth tag.
    8. Sixth Tag: The final tag is located on the roof of a building. To reach it, climb onto the dumpster next to the building, then jump onto the roof.
    9. After spraying the last tag, a cutscene will trigger, and you'll automatically return to Grove Street.
  • Strategy Tip: While you can fight the Ballas members, it's often quicker and safer to just avoid them or run past if your health is low. Your primary goal is to spray the tags.
  • Reward: Respect +, Spray Can added to your weapon inventory at the Johnson House.

Cleaning the Hood

This mission emphasizes the importance of taking out rival gang members to secure Grove Street territory. You'll be introduced to basic combat and the use of melee weapons.

  • Objective: Eliminate drug dealers and Ballas gang members.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. After the cutscene, get into Sweet's Greenwood.
    2. Drug Dealers: Sweet will drive you to a location where two drug dealers are operating. Get out of the car and approach them. You can use your fists or pick up the Baseball Bat that Sweet provides. Eliminate both dealers.
    3. Ballas Gang: Next, Sweet will drive you to a house where Ballas members are hanging out.
    4. Approach Carefully: There are several Ballas members here. It's best to approach cautiously. You can try to lure them out one by one or use cover to your advantage.
    5. Eliminate All Threats: Take out all the Ballas members in the area. Keep an eye on your health and pick up any dropped weapons or health packs if available.
    6. Once all Ballas are eliminated, the mission will conclude.
  • Strategy Tip: Use the Baseball Bat for quick, powerful melee attacks. Aim for headshots if you're using a firearm (though you likely won't have one at this stage unless you picked one up).
  • Reward: Respect +

Drive-Thru

This mission combines driving, shooting, and a bit of strategic thinking as you defend your crew during a drive-by.

  • Objective: Protect your crew during a drive-by shooting.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. Get into Sweet's Greenwood with the rest of the crew.
    2. Sweet will drive to a Cluckin' Bell. After a brief stop, a rival Ballas car will pull up alongside you.
    3. Drive-by Combat: You'll automatically switch to the passenger seat and be given a Tec-9. Your goal is to shoot the Ballas gang members in their car.
    4. Prioritize Targets: Focus fire on the Ballas in the closest car first. Aim for headshots to take them down quickly.
    5. Second Car: After dealing with the first car, another Ballas car will appear. Continue firing until all enemies are eliminated.
    6. Chase Sequence: Sweet will then pursue the remaining Ballas. Keep shooting until their car is destroyed or all occupants are dead.
    7. Once the threat is neutralized, Sweet will drive back to Grove Street.
  • Strategy Tip: Don't be afraid to hold down the fire button. The Tec-9 has a high rate of fire. Lead your shots slightly if the enemy car is moving fast.
  • Reward: Respect +, Tec-9 added to your weapon inventory at the Johnson House.

Nines and AK's

This mission is a crucial tutorial for weapon proficiency and introduces you to Ammu-Nation, your go-to for firearms.

  • Objective: Improve your shooting skills at the shooting range.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. After the cutscene, get into Sweet's Greenwood.
    2. Sweet will drive you to the Ammu-Nation in East Los Santos.
    3. Purchase Weapons: Go inside Ammu-Nation. You'll be prompted to purchase a 9mm Pistol and some ammunition. This is mandatory for the mission.
    4. Shooting Range: Head to the shooting range at the back of the store.
    5. Practice Rounds:
      • Round 1 (9mm): You'll need to hit a certain score with the 9mm. Aim for headshots for maximum points.
      • Round 2 (Tec-9): Switch to the Tec-9 and repeat the process.
      • Round 3 (AK-47): Finally, use the AK-47. This weapon has more recoil, so burst fire might be more effective than holding down the trigger.
    6. Successfully completing all three rounds will pass the mission.
    7. Important: Improving your weapon skill here is vital for future missions, as it increases your accuracy and reduces reload times.
  • Strategy Tip: Take your time and aim carefully. Don't rush your shots. The game will show you your score and how many targets you need to hit.
  • Reward: Respect +, improved weapon skill for 9mm, Tec-9, and AK-47.

Drive-By

This mission is a full-fledged drive-by, requiring you to actively participate in eliminating rival gang members from a moving vehicle.

  • Objective: Eliminate Ballas gang members in various locations.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. Get into Sweet's Greenwood with the crew.
    2. Sweet will drive you to several locations where Ballas are present.
    3. First Location: As you approach the first group, you'll automatically switch to the passenger seat with your Tec-9. Open fire on the Ballas.
    4. Second Location: Sweet will drive to another area. Repeat the process, eliminating all Ballas.
    5. Third Location: Continue to the final Ballas stronghold. Be thorough in clearing the area.
    6. Escape: After eliminating all targets, the police will be on your tail. Sweet will lead you on a chase. Your job is to keep firing at any pursuing police vehicles if they get too close, or simply focus on staying alive.
    7. Once you lose the police and return to Grove Street, the mission is complete.
  • Strategy Tip: Prioritize targets that are a direct threat to your car. aim for headshots to conserve ammo and take enemies down faster.
  • Reward: Respect +

Sweet's Girl

This mission is a rescue operation, requiring quick thinking and combat skills to save Sweet's girlfriend from a Ballas ambush.

  • Objective: Rescue Sweet's girlfriend from a Ballas ambush.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. After the call from Sweet, you'll need to quickly get to his location. Grab a fast car, like the Greenwood parked outside the Johnson House, or any other vehicle you prefer.
    2. Race Against Time: Drive to the marker on your radar. There's a time limit, so drive efficiently but carefully to avoid crashing.
    3. Ambush Site: Upon arrival, you'll find Sweet and his girlfriend under heavy fire from Ballas.
    4. Clear the Area: Immediately engage the Ballas. Use cover effectively and prioritize the most immediate threats. Your 9mm Pistol or Tec-9 will be your primary weapons.
    5. Protect Sweet: Ensure Sweet's health doesn't drop too low. He's a decent shot, but you're the main damage dealer.
    6. Escort Sweet and Girlfriend: Once the area is clear, Sweet and his girlfriend will get into your car.
    7. Return to Grove Street: Drive them back to Grove Street. Be mindful of any remaining Ballas or police who might pursue you.
  • Strategy Tip: Before starting the mission, ensure you have full health and body armor if possible. A well-placed Molotov or Grenade (if you have them) can clear groups of enemies quickly at the ambush site.
  • Reward: Respect +

Cesar Vialpando

This mission introduces you to the world of lowrider culture and street racing, leading to a significant turning point in CJ's story.

  • Objective: Win the lowrider competition.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. Get into Sweet's Greenwood and drive to the garage in Willowfield.
    2. Customize Your Lowrider: At the garage, you'll be given a Savanna. You need to customize it with hydraulics. You can also add other modifications like paint jobs and wheels, but hydraulics are mandatory.
    3. Drive to the Competition: Head to the lowrider competition location marked on your radar.
    4. Lowrider Challenge: This is a rhythm-based mini-game. You need to hit the directional buttons (Up, Down, Left, Right) in time with the on-screen prompts as they pass through the circle.
    5. Win the Competition: Aim for a high score. The better your timing, the more points you get. If you win, a cutscene will play introducing Cesar Vialpando and Kendl.
  • Strategy Tip: Practice the lowrider bouncing if you're struggling. The timing can be tricky at first. Don't get discouraged if you don't win on your first try.
  • Reward: Respect +, new contact (Cesar Vialpando), unlocks Cesar's missions.