A walkthrough for the Humane Labs Raid in GTA Online, covering setup, finale, payouts, Elite Challenges, and special vehicle unlocks.
The Humane Labs Raid is the third OG heist in GTA Online. It's a four-player heist involving the infiltration of the Humane Labs and Research facility to steal sensitive data. All setup missions, the finale, payout details, Elite Challenge requirements, and special vehicle unlocks are included below.
- Cost – $25,000
- Total Payout – $472,500 (Easy), $945,000 (Normal), $1,181,250 (Hard)
- Unlockables – Mammoth Hydra, Buckingham Valkyrie, HVY Insurgent, armored HVY Insurgent, Nagasaki Dinghy, Night Vision mask, and Rebreather mask.
- Elite Challenges: – You finish in less than 11:00, the vehicle takes no more than 2% damage, and no player dies.
Mission #1: Key Codes
For the first setup mission, "Key Codes," two players are assigned specific roles: one as the Buyer and one as the Bodyguard. Their objective is to retrieve keycards from a contact. Assigning two additional crew members as Lookouts is also recommended for this task.
Mission #2: Insurgents
In "Insurgents," the second setup mission, your crew must acquire two Insurgent Light Armor Patrol Vehicles (LAPVs) from Merryweather. As these vehicles are armed, having a player operate the gunner position in each Insurgent will assist in dealing with Merryweather resistance during the escape.
Mission #3: EMP
The objective of the third setup mission, "EMP," is to steal an EMP device. This device is located within a Hydra jet stationed on a naval aircraft carrier. One player must pilot the Hydra to secure the EMP, while other team members should pilot supporting jets to provide assistance. The Hydra containing the EMP must then be flown to the designated rendezvous point.
Mission #4: Valkyrie
For the fourth setup mission, "Valkyrie," the crew is tasked with stealing a Valkyrie helicopter from Merryweather's base. Teams can opt for a stealth approach or a direct, head-on engagement. Upon securing the Valkyrie, players must use its armaments to shoot down attacking enemy helicopters.
Mission #5: Deliver EMP
In the fifth setup mission, "Deliver EMP," the crew must take one of the stolen LAPVs, now carrying the EMP, and drive it into the Humane Labs facility, parking it at a specific location. Maintaining stealth is crucial, as being caught will compromise the mission. The use of a silencer is advisable for any necessary engagements.
Heist Finale: Humane Labs Raid
For the Humane Labs Raid finale, the crew splits into two teams. The Ground Team, consisting of two players, will enter Humane Labs equipped with night vision goggles and rebreathers (for an underwater entry) to retrieve the target files. The Air Team, also two players, will pilot the Valkyrie. They are responsible for dropping off the Ground Team, providing air support by fighting off enemy reinforcements while the Ground Team is inside, and finally extracting the Ground Team once the files are secured.
Special Unlockables
Hydra and Valkyrie To get the Hydra jet, you must finish the third mission, in which you retrieve the EMP. This mission is only available if either you've hosted both The Fleeca Job and The Prison Break, or if you're playing with a host who has. Afterwards, visit the in-game website for Warstock Cash & Carry to purchase a Hydra for $3 million.
To get the Valkyrie combat helicopter, you must finish the fourth mission, in which you steal the Valkyrie. Like with the Hydra, you'll only be able to access this mission if you or your host has previously hosted The Fleeca Job and The Prison Break. Afterwards, visit the Warstock Cash & Carry site to purchase it for $2.85 million.
The two variants of the HVY Insurgent, also unlocked through this Heist, can be purchased for $675,000 (regular) and $1.35 million (armored).
