Mafia 3 - PC
Earning money:
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Collect money from rackets to earn a good amount of money. Your underbosses control
rackets and collect money directly from them. You will need to visit your underbosses
to get the money. There is a cap on the amount they can hold for you at a time. If you
do not collect it, they will stop bringing money in from the rackets. Keep visiting
your underbosses on a regular bases to collect the money. The cap will increase with
game progression. Progressing through the story and having all three underbosses to
command will unlock new ways to earn money, like Stealing Dead Drops and Following
Bagmen. However, this method will not become available until you progress through the
main storyline to meet Donovon on a bench in Barclay Mills. Progressing through the
main storyline is important, especially getting closer to Vito Scaletta.
Reach $140,000 to unlock the ability to hire someone to collect the racket money.
This will allow you to Steal Dead Drops and Follow Bagmen instead of worrying about
collecting racket money.
Easy "One Good Turn" achievement:
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It is likely you will get this achievement naturally. Get a fast car and drive along
the highway. Then, pull the handbrake and steer left or right. You have to make a 180
degree or more turn. Make sure you are driving fast enough or it will not count.
Easy "Testing The Shock" achievement:
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This achievement requires a fast sports car, like the De'Leo Stiletto, which can be
found (rare) randomly driving around in the Frisco Fields region (north-west of map).
Other high-end sports cars also work. There is a construction site in the north-western
corner of Frisco Fields (by the water). It has a large ramp made of dirt. Start driving
from the end of the map to the ramp at the construction site. With enough speed, you
will be able to reach 50+ meters easily. The car must land on its wheels to get the
"Testing The Shock" achievement. There are many other ramps all over the map.
Later in the game, you can also unlock upgrades that improve the speed of your
vehicle. Thus, if you have any trouble, you can wait until later in the game.
Easy "Next Time Swim Faster" achievement:
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Alligators can be found in the rivers of the Bayou area (south of map). Just jump in
the water and swim around until an alligator kills you to get the "Next Time Swim
Faster" achievement.
General Tips:
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* A menu option allows you to switch between lethal and non-lethal takedowns. This
will let you minimize the number of casualites, if you wish so.
* Civilians will react when they see you running around with a weapon at the ready.
They might try to call the police, but you’ll have the opportunity to stop them.
You can recognize them by the phone icon above their head.
* Whenever you see a Junction Box, make sure you wire tap it. This will reveal all
points of interest (collectibles, weapons, stashes) in a certain radius.
* Killing enforcers (low level officers in the mafia) isn’t mandatory, but it will
make tackling the main story quests a lot easier.
* You won’t be able to customize Lincoln right away, but the option will be added.
For more info, take a look at our Mafia 3 Character Customization guide.
* Deposit your money often – when you die, you’ll lose anything that wasn’t safely
stashed away.
* You will be able to roam the city after you finish the campaign, so don’t feel
pressured to clear every area before getting to the next.
Associate Perk Tips:
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* Keeping the lieutenants happy will be a balancing act. If any one of them isn’t
pleased, they’ll abandon your cause. They’ll show their discontent clearly at a
sit-down, but consider that a final warning. If you don’t start doing what they
think is right after that, they’re going to leave.
* Favoring one underboss over others has its benefits as well. For instance, if you
give New Bordeaux districts exclusively to Vito, you’re going to get an amazing
weapon at some point.
* Try to get the Consigliere perk as soon as you can. It will allow you to call for
a courrier and deposit your money without leaving a mission.
* Burke’s perks will unlock more cars to get via supply runs. Some of them are
among the top tier of vehicles in the game.
* Cassandra’s perks will unlock better options at the arm dealer’s van, like
cheaper ammo or stronger weapons.
Steam achievements:
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Complete the following tasks to unlock the corresponding achievement.
To view your achievements and stats in Steam, select "Community", then
"My profile", then "View all my games", then the game and view stats.
Achievement How to unlock
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Sure Thing, Boss : Unlocked all Associates.
IRA Don't Ask : Completed all of Burke's side-missions.
I Need a Favor : Completed all of Vito's side-missions.
.45 in My Hand : Completed all of Cassandra's side-missions.
Cash in Hand : Saved $150,000 between your wallet and the bank.
Baby, You're a Rich Man : Earned $500,000.
Racketeer : Got the maximum earn from one of your Rackets.
Hole in Your Pocket : Spent at least $500,000.
Big Earner : Received $10,000 in earn from one Underboss.
The New Boss : Flipped 16 Racket Bosses.
Live Another Day : Recruited 15 Racket Informants.
No Loose Ends : Killed all of the Racket Bosses.
Can't Trust a Rat : Killed 15 Racket Informants.
Custom 358 : Drove at 120 mph or faster for 20 seconds.
New Bordeaux Drifter : While driving, drifted for at least 5 seconds.
Wrecker : Executed 10 Vehicle Takedowns.
Combat Specialist : Killed 300 enemies via Takedowns.
Closed Casket : Performed 50 Brutal Takedowns.
Bon Appétit! : Fed a body to an alligator.
Next Time Swim Faster : Got eaten by an alligator.
Sending A Message : Chained together 3 or more Brutal Takedowns.
Code 112 : Stole a Police car.
Insurance Risk : Escaped a Police Zone after being chased for 2 minutes.
Never Saw it Coming : Killed an enemy within 2 seconds of kicking open a door.
Playboy magazine locations:
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Search the indicated locations to find the Playboy magazines:
-=Delray Hollow=-
1. On a desk in the back of the Everyday Laundromat. There is also a Junction
Box nearby.
2. On a table in the basement of Sammy's Bar.
3. On a desk inside the green ramshackle house in the area.
4. On the bar counter inside the Double Barrel Bar.
-=River Row=-
1. On a desk inside the Bayside Shipping warehouse.
2. Behind the wall on a table in the kitchen area of Fresh Crab Shack.
3. In the corner filing cabinet inside Baby Bear BBQ restaurant next to the table.
4. On a table in a shack in the River Row slums.
5. Next to a chair in a riverfront home near the bridge that has a wooden chair.
-=Pointe Verdun=-
1. On a bench near the cliff at the lighthouse.
2. Inside a small house under the freeway.
3. On a black coach inside the garage next to the Bevers Moonshine.
4. In a trailer office in the police station. Use stealth to avoid detection.
5. On top of a bench in the Burke's Iron & Metal garage.
-=Barclay Mills=-
1. Find the building with the Red Draft billboard next to the large open hangar
(garage). It is inside the garage/hangar,
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Collect money from rackets to earn a good amount of money. Your underbosses control
rackets and collect money directly from them. You will need to visit your underbosses
to get the money. There is a cap on the amount they can hold for you at a time. If you
do not collect it, they will stop bringing money in from the rackets. Keep visiting
your underbosses on a regular bases to collect the money. The cap will increase with
game progression. Progressing through the story and having all three underbosses to
command will unlock new ways to earn money, like Stealing Dead Drops and Following
Bagmen. However, this method will not become available until you progress through the
main storyline to meet Donovon on a bench in Barclay Mills. Progressing through the
main storyline is important, especially getting closer to Vito Scaletta.
Reach $140,000 to unlock the ability to hire someone to collect the racket money.
This will allow you to Steal Dead Drops and Follow Bagmen instead of worrying about
collecting racket money.
Easy "One Good Turn" achievement:
---------------------------------
It is likely you will get this achievement naturally. Get a fast car and drive along
the highway. Then, pull the handbrake and steer left or right. You have to make a 180
degree or more turn. Make sure you are driving fast enough or it will not count.
Easy "Testing The Shock" achievement:
-------------------------------------
This achievement requires a fast sports car, like the De'Leo Stiletto, which can be
found (rare) randomly driving around in the Frisco Fields region (north-west of map).
Other high-end sports cars also work. There is a construction site in the north-western
corner of Frisco Fields (by the water). It has a large ramp made of dirt. Start driving
from the end of the map to the ramp at the construction site. With enough speed, you
will be able to reach 50+ meters easily. The car must land on its wheels to get the
"Testing The Shock" achievement. There are many other ramps all over the map.
Later in the game, you can also unlock upgrades that improve the speed of your
vehicle. Thus, if you have any trouble, you can wait until later in the game.
Easy "Next Time Swim Faster" achievement:
-----------------------------------------
Alligators can be found in the rivers of the Bayou area (south of map). Just jump in
the water and swim around until an alligator kills you to get the "Next Time Swim
Faster" achievement.
General Tips:
-------------
* A menu option allows you to switch between lethal and non-lethal takedowns. This
will let you minimize the number of casualites, if you wish so.
* Civilians will react when they see you running around with a weapon at the ready.
They might try to call the police, but you’ll have the opportunity to stop them.
You can recognize them by the phone icon above their head.
* Whenever you see a Junction Box, make sure you wire tap it. This will reveal all
points of interest (collectibles, weapons, stashes) in a certain radius.
* Killing enforcers (low level officers in the mafia) isn’t mandatory, but it will
make tackling the main story quests a lot easier.
* You won’t be able to customize Lincoln right away, but the option will be added.
For more info, take a look at our Mafia 3 Character Customization guide.
* Deposit your money often – when you die, you’ll lose anything that wasn’t safely
stashed away.
* You will be able to roam the city after you finish the campaign, so don’t feel
pressured to clear every area before getting to the next.
Associate Perk Tips:
--------------------
* Keeping the lieutenants happy will be a balancing act. If any one of them isn’t
pleased, they’ll abandon your cause. They’ll show their discontent clearly at a
sit-down, but consider that a final warning. If you don’t start doing what they
think is right after that, they’re going to leave.
* Favoring one underboss over others has its benefits as well. For instance, if you
give New Bordeaux districts exclusively to Vito, you’re going to get an amazing
weapon at some point.
* Try to get the Consigliere perk as soon as you can. It will allow you to call for
a courrier and deposit your money without leaving a mission.
* Burke’s perks will unlock more cars to get via supply runs. Some of them are
among the top tier of vehicles in the game.
* Cassandra’s perks will unlock better options at the arm dealer’s van, like
cheaper ammo or stronger weapons.
Steam achievements:
-------------------
Complete the following tasks to unlock the corresponding achievement.
To view your achievements and stats in Steam, select "Community", then
"My profile", then "View all my games", then the game and view stats.
Achievement How to unlock
-----------------------------------------------------------
Sure Thing, Boss : Unlocked all Associates.
IRA Don't Ask : Completed all of Burke's side-missions.
I Need a Favor : Completed all of Vito's side-missions.
.45 in My Hand : Completed all of Cassandra's side-missions.
Cash in Hand : Saved $150,000 between your wallet and the bank.
Baby, You're a Rich Man : Earned $500,000.
Racketeer : Got the maximum earn from one of your Rackets.
Hole in Your Pocket : Spent at least $500,000.
Big Earner : Received $10,000 in earn from one Underboss.
The New Boss : Flipped 16 Racket Bosses.
Live Another Day : Recruited 15 Racket Informants.
No Loose Ends : Killed all of the Racket Bosses.
Can't Trust a Rat : Killed 15 Racket Informants.
Custom 358 : Drove at 120 mph or faster for 20 seconds.
New Bordeaux Drifter : While driving, drifted for at least 5 seconds.
Wrecker : Executed 10 Vehicle Takedowns.
Combat Specialist : Killed 300 enemies via Takedowns.
Closed Casket : Performed 50 Brutal Takedowns.
Bon Appétit! : Fed a body to an alligator.
Next Time Swim Faster : Got eaten by an alligator.
Sending A Message : Chained together 3 or more Brutal Takedowns.
Code 112 : Stole a Police car.
Insurance Risk : Escaped a Police Zone after being chased for 2 minutes.
Never Saw it Coming : Killed an enemy within 2 seconds of kicking open a door.
Playboy magazine locations:
---------------------------
Search the indicated locations to find the Playboy magazines:
-=Delray Hollow=-
1. On a desk in the back of the Everyday Laundromat. There is also a Junction
Box nearby.
2. On a table in the basement of Sammy's Bar.
3. On a desk inside the green ramshackle house in the area.
4. On the bar counter inside the Double Barrel Bar.
-=River Row=-
1. On a desk inside the Bayside Shipping warehouse.
2. Behind the wall on a table in the kitchen area of Fresh Crab Shack.
3. In the corner filing cabinet inside Baby Bear BBQ restaurant next to the table.
4. On a table in a shack in the River Row slums.
5. Next to a chair in a riverfront home near the bridge that has a wooden chair.
-=Pointe Verdun=-
1. On a bench near the cliff at the lighthouse.
2. Inside a small house under the freeway.
3. On a black coach inside the garage next to the Bevers Moonshine.
4. In a trailer office in the police station. Use stealth to avoid detection.
5. On top of a bench in the Burke's Iron & Metal garage.
-=Barclay Mills=-
1. Find the building with the Red Draft billboard next to the large open hangar
(garage). It is inside the garage/hangar,