GTA Online: Boost Your Strength Fast

While players can technically enjoy their Grand Theft Auto Online experience just cruising around the city and committing the occasional crime, the game does feature Statistics that players can level up to boost their character's overall performance. Among these, Strength stands out as a key attribute, directly affecting a player's resilience and physical prowess.

With a high Strength level, players can withstand more hits, excel in melee combat, perform better in sports, and even climb ladders faster. However, leveling up Strength can be challenging in GTA Online. Fortunately, with the right strategies, it's not an impossible task.

Good Old Fashioned Punching

Fighting Barehanded Raises Strength

Similar to mechanics found in games like The Elder Scrolls, engaging in brawls can boost a character's Strength in GTA Online. However, due to the prevalence of weapons like guns, opportunities to punch opponents are scarce. Players should seize these moments, as landing 20 punches increases Strength by 1%. This applies to both AI pedestrians and other players, making it beneficial to team up with a friend for mutual leveling.

Fail The Bar Resupply

It’s All About The Failed Delivery

Upon installing The Criminal Enterprises DLC, players can access the Motorcycle Club Clubhouse Bar and the "Bar Resupply" mission. This repeatable mission involves collecting and delivering supplies back to the Clubhouse. Players should aim for the mission variant where they must intimidate an NPC to locate the supplies. By punching the NPC until the mission fails due to time constraints, players can still retain the Strength gains from their punches. Repeating this mission can quickly boost Strength, though it may require some time to re-queue the mission.

Get A Helping Hand

Cheat One’s Way To Strength Gains

Despite the inherent distrust among GTA Online's criminal community, forming alliances can be advantageous for gaining Strength. Similar to power leveling, players can exploit a loophole by having a friend sit in a car while they punch it for about 10 minutes. The game registers this as punching the character inside, allowing Strength gains. Players can then switch roles and continue this method while catching up on other topics.

Spam A Titan Of A Job

No Need To Steal A Plane

For an easier Strength boost, players can focus on using their fists. After equipping a Knuckle Duster from Ammu-Nation, they can participate in the "A Titan of a Job" mission, available at Rank 24. Instead of stealing the Titan plane, players can head to a high-traffic area and punch NPCs or other players without triggering a Wanted Level, thereby gaining Strength experience.

Abuse Pier Pressure

Fight Everyone At The Beach

Another mission to exploit is "Pier Pressure," provided by Gerald. While the mission's objective is to intercept a drug deal and eliminate the involved parties, players can instead head to Del Perro Beach and start a punching spree. Since no Wanted Level is triggered at the beach, players can repeatedly punch NPCs to maximize their Strength.

Stall Death Metal

Another Way To Abuse No-Wanted Level Missions

In the "Death Metal" mission from Gerald, players are tasked with sabotaging a drug deal. Without Wanted Levels, players can delay the mission and head to a civilian-heavy area, such as the beach, to punch NPCs and train their Strength.

Join A Fists-Only Deathmatch

For Fun, For Co-Leveling

Deathmatch modes in GTA Online allow for diverse combat scenarios. Using the Content Creator, players can set up Deathmatches with fists as the only weapon, turning it into a fun and effective way to increase Strength. Many players recognize fist-fighting as a prime method for boosting their Strength Statistic, making fists-only Deathmatches popular for co-leveling.

Create A Survival Mission

Test A Game To Oblivion

With the Content Creator, players can design Survival Missions. By setting up a scenario with barehanded enemies at low difficulties and testing it, players can gain Strength experience even during the trial run, as the game records these gains.

Close The Metro For A Fistfight

Brute-Force NPCs Into A Chokehold

Punching NPCs is a popular way to boost Strength, but finding clusters of NPCs can be challenging. Metro stations, where NPCs naturally gather, provide an ideal location. By blocking the entrance or exit with a large vehicle, players can trap NPCs inside and punch them repeatedly, significantly increasing their Strength over time.

Get Golfing

A Casual Sport That Improves Strength

Surprisingly, Golf in GTA Online is not only a fun minigame but also a way to enhance Strength. Higher Strength leads to longer drives. Players can access Golf via the map, customize their game settings, and play alone or with friends, improving their Strength with each swing.