For GTA 5 Story Mode 100%, collect all 50 Spaceship Parts and all 50 Letter Scraps, then complete 25 of 50 Stunt Jumps, 25 of 50 Under the Bridge challenges, and 8 of 15 Knife Flights. Other sets such as Submarine Pieces, Nuclear Waste, Peyote Plants, and Monkey Mosaics are optional for the basic 100% counter.
The fastest route is to finish the story far enough to unlock the required strangers, characters, aircraft, docks, and equipment, then clear Los Santos, the countryside, the north, and the ocean as separate sweeps.
Use the GTA V 100% completion checklist for every mission and activity outside the collectible sets.
What GTA 5 Collectibles Count for 100%?
- Spaceship Parts: 50 total; all 50 are required.
- Letter Scraps: 50 total; all 50 are required.
- Stunt Jumps: 50 total; any 25 are required for 100%.
- Under the Bridge: 50 total; any 25 are required for 100%.
- Knife Flights: 15 total; any 8 are required for 100%.
Completing every jump and flight is still useful for trophies and full completion beyond the in-game percentage. The 100% counter only asks for the smaller required number.
Story Mode vs. GTA Online Collectibles
This guide covers the single-player map used by Michael, Franklin, and Trevor. GTA Online has separate collections such as Action Figures, Playing Cards, Signal Jammers, Movie Props, and other event or update items.
A GTA Online collectible map will not complete Story Mode Spaceship Parts or Letter Scraps. Check the character wheel and pause menu before following a route so the correct version of Los Santos is open.
Before You Start the Map Route
- 1. Progress far enough to unlock all three main characters and free map travel.
- 2. Start Far Out with Franklin so Spaceship Parts register correctly.
- 3. Use the pause menu under Stats to review the 100% checklist.
- 4. Choose a second-screen map or printed checklist and mark every item immediately.
- 5. Save in a separate slot before a long collection session.
- 6. Use a helicopter for roofs and bridges, a fast controllable car for jumps, and an off-road vehicle for mountains.
The GTA V Story Mode beginner guide explains early money, characters, missions, and safe progression before a full map sweep.
Fastest Regional Map Order
1. Central and West Los Santos
Clear Downtown, Rockford Hills, Vinewood, Del Perro, Vespucci, and the canals together. The city has short roads and dense item spacing, so combine nearby Letter Scraps and Spaceship Parts before moving outward.
2. South Los Santos and the Port
Group La Mesa, Cypress Flats, Elysian Island, the airport, and the docks. Keep a helicopter nearby for roofs and bridge checks, then switch to a motorcycle or sports car for jumps.
3. Vinewood Hills and the Western Countryside
Sweep the hills, Tongva Valley, Great Chaparral, and the roads toward Fort Zancudo. An off-road vehicle handles dirt access while a helicopter saves time on ridges.
4. Grand Senora Desert and Sandy Shores
Search small structures, radio equipment, abandoned buildings, airfields, and rocky ground before driving north. Finishing the center of the map prevents long cleanup trips later.
5. Mount Chiliad and Paleto Bay
Clear the forest, sawmill, northern roads, mountain paths, and coast as one trip. Save before landing on narrow terrain and mark the item before taking off again.
6. Ocean and Underwater Sets
Leave Submarine Pieces, Nuclear Waste, and underwater cash for a dedicated session after the required missions, dock, submersible, and sonar tools are available.
Spaceship Parts: All 50 Required
Franklin starts the collection after meeting Omega in Far Out. The 50 parts appear on rooftops, in storm drains, near desert structures, along the coast, and in remote sections of Blaine County.
Collecting every part completes Omega’s chain and unlocks the Space Docker. Do not begin a full route before the mission is active, because the checklist and reward depend on that encounter.
Letter Scraps: All 50 Required
Letter Scraps reveal the confession connected to Leonora Johnson’s murder. They are spread through alleys, roofs, industrial zones, hills, beaches, and the countryside.
The pieces can be collected by any protagonist, but using one character for the full route makes the checklist easier to audit. After the final scrap, follow the unlocked conclusion instead of stopping at the collection notification.
Stunt Jumps: 25 Required, 50 Total
Only 25 successful Stunt Jumps count toward 100%, but all 50 are needed for the Show Off achievement or trophy. Franklin’s driving ability and a fast, stable car make difficult approaches easier.
- Save before jumps near water or heavy traffic. A failed landing can destroy the vehicle or leave a long return route.
- Use the same car for a regional group. Changing vehicles after every jump wastes more time than it saves.
- Wait for the success message. Crossing the ramp is not enough if speed, distance, angle, or landing fails.
Under the Bridge: 25 Required, 50 Total
Any 25 successful bridge flights count for 100%. Completing all 50 Under the Bridge challenges and all 15 Knife Flights contributes to Close Shave.
Use a small helicopter for low bridges. Approach slowly, center the aircraft, and avoid correcting sharply beneath the structure. Save before the tightest routes.
Knife Flights: 8 Required, 15 Total
Knife Flights require the plane to pass between buildings while rolled onto its side. Only eight count for 100%, but all 15 are needed for the broader challenge completion.
Trevor’s higher starting flight skill can make the controls more comfortable. Use a small plane, line up well before the gap, and make small corrections rather than rolling at the last second.
Optional Story Mode Collectibles
Submarine Pieces
There are 30 Submarine Pieces connected to Abigail and the Death at Sea chain. They are optional for the basic 100% counter and are best collected in one ocean session.
Nuclear Waste
There are 30 Nuclear Waste barrels. Purchase the Sonar Collections Dock to access the collection activity and use Trackify or sonar to locate each barrel.
Peyote Plants
Peyote Plants transform the character into animals in supported versions. Their availability and extra Golden Peyote conditions depend on the version and progression state.
Monkey Mosaics
Enhanced versions add 50 Monkey Mosaics photographed around the map. Complete the related introduction before following a route, and do not expect the set in every older release.
Epsilon Tracts
The ten Epsilon Tracts appear after the required Epsilon progression. They are optional for the basic 100% percentage and belong later in a completion save.
Hidden Packages
Underwater cash packages and other hidden pickups can help with money, but they are not one of the five collectible categories required by the 100% counter.
Version Differences: Legacy vs. Enhanced
The five core 100% collectible requirements remain the main Story Mode target, but optional content differs across the original releases, later console ports, and GTA V Enhanced on PC and current consoles.
Check whether a guide labels an item as Enhanced-only before searching an empty location. Monkey Mosaics, wildlife photography, Peyote variations, vehicles, and other extras were not distributed identically across every edition.
How to Track Every Location Without Repeating the Map
- Use one checklist: do not split progress across several maps.
- Mark the item immediately: waiting until the end of a route creates false missing locations.
- Record the region: a note such as “Vespucci complete” is more useful than remembering 43 of 50.
- Wait for registration: watch for the collection or challenge success message.
- Save after each region: keep a recoverable checkpoint if progress fails to register.
- Screenshot the last marker: it gives the next session a reliable starting point.
What to Do When One Collectible Is Missing
- 1. Open Stats and confirm which collection is incomplete.
- 2. Check the most recently cleared region first.
- 3. Revisit locations where the pickup sits on a roof, below a bridge, inside a structure, or at a different height from the marker.
- 4. For jumps and flights, confirm the game displayed a success message rather than assuming the attempt counted.
- 5. For version-specific sets, verify that the item exists in your edition before searching again.
The GTA 5 secret locations guide covers worthwhile places that are not part of the formal collectible counter.
Best Vehicles for Collectible Cleanup
- Small helicopter: rooftops, bridges, mountain landings, and rapid regional travel.
- Fast stable car: Stunt Jumps and city routes.
- Motorcycle: tight alleys and short jumps, with a higher crash risk.
- Off-road vehicle: desert tracks, hills, and Mount Chiliad access.
- Submersible: underwater collections after the required unlocks.
Use the GTA 5 best vehicles guide for useful Story Mode cars, aircraft, and free locations.
GTA 5 Collectibles FAQ
How many collectibles are in GTA 5 Story Mode?
The map contains many categories. For the 100% counter, focus on 50 Spaceship Parts, 50 Letter Scraps, 25 Stunt Jumps, 25 Under the Bridge challenges, and eight Knife Flights.
Do you need all 50 Stunt Jumps for 100%?
No. Any 25 count for 100%, but all 50 are required for Show Off.
Do you need every Under the Bridge challenge?
No. Any 25 count for 100%. The full set matters for the wider flight challenge and trophy path.
Are GTA Online collectibles included?
No. Online Action Figures, Playing Cards, Signal Jammers, and similar sets use separate progress.
Can every character collect the items?
Many pickups can be collected by any protagonist, but some side-mission chains begin with a specific character. Using one character for a full route makes tracking easier.
Return to the GTA 5 Complete Guide for missions, heists, money, vehicles, secrets, cheats, and GTA Online coverage. The Strangers and Freaks guide covers the side missions that unlock several collections.
