Big Con Heist Prep: Optimal Support Crew (Gunman, Driver, Hacker)

Selecting the right support crew is a foundational step for a successful Diamond Casino Heist using The Big Con approach. This guide details the optimal, most cost-effective choices for your Gunman, Driver, and Hacker, tailored specifically for a stealthy "in-and-out" strategy. Making smart choices here will save you money and align with the non-combat nature of this approach.

First, we will take a look at all the important prep missions you need to do, besides the mandatory prep missions of course. Note that you can do all these heist prep missions either solo or with your friends. However, doing them with at least one friend will make things much faster and easier for you. Having said that, it is not impossible to do the prep missions on your own. You can also do the prep missions in either public or solo sessions.

Gunman

You do not need to worry about choosing the best gunman for the Big Con approach since you won't be getting into combat situations. It will be a simple "in-and-out" approach. You will be using disguises to make your way in and out and shouldn't need any weapons. Therefore, you can choose KARL ABOLAJI who only takes 5% cut. When you choose the weapons, make sure you choose the Micro SMG loadout in case the heist doesn't go as planned. Do not choose the shotgun loadout as it does little to no damage.

Driver

You do not need your driver either, since you won't be using the getaway vehicle for this approach. But hiring a driver is mandatory therefore you can choose KARIM DENZ who only takes 5% cut. For the vehicles, in case you decide to use the getaway cars (which you do not need if you're following this guide) you can choose the Sentinel Classic getaway vehicles. Also, if you do decide to use the vehicles, makes sure you upgrade them to Level 3 in the arcade garage, by sitting in the car and upgrading them.

Hacker

Choosing a hacker is the most important thing in this whole prep. You need to make sure you choose the best hacker in the list since the time you get inside the vault is based on the hacker you choose. Choose either PAIGE HARRIS or AVI SCHWARTZMAN if you've unlocked him. We have a guide on how to unlock Avi Schwartzman.

If you choose PAIGE, you will get a total of 3 minutes and 15 seconds in the vault and she takes 9% of the cut. If you choose AVI, you will get an extra 15 seconds giving you a total of 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Trust us when we say this, those 15 seconds are a lot when you're emptying the vault. It really helps!

So we recommend AVI if he's unlocked for you, otherwise, go with PAIGE. For a more detailed comparison of hacker benefits specifically, see our Optimal Support Crew guide.

With your core support crew selected, the next step for your hacker involves specific prep missions. You can find detailed walkthroughs for these in our guide to acquiring the hacking device.

Vault Time Considerations

The time it takes for the animations to play out while you're looting must be considered when working out the time you'll have to work in the vault. On top of that, if you're carrying out the Casino Heist using either the Big Con approach or the Silent & Sneaky approach you must leave the vault before the timer runs out if you want to exit undetected.

So adding those extra 15 seconds with Avi will allow you to loot the maximum possible content, increasing your final take.