How Many Times Can You Do the Cayo Perico Heist a Day?
As a dedicated GTA Online gamer and content creator, one of the most common questions I see is "how many times can you run the Cayo Perico heist in a day?" After digging into the data and experimenting extensively with the stealth island heist, I have the definitive answer.
Solo Cayo Perico Finales can only be launched once every 3 GTA Online days, which equals about 2 hours 30 minutes of real-world wait time.
This cooldown timer was added in a recent patch to nerf solo grinding potential. But does this update ruin Cayo Perico as the best solo money maker in GTA Online? Keep reading to learn how to optimize your approach and still profit over $1.5 million per solo finale.
A Breakdown of Cayo Perico Heist Payout Limits
While group scores are higher, solo players can still earn up to $1,900,000 from a perfect Cayo Perico run. Here‘s a quick data reference covering reward caps based on target loot and player count:
| Heist Target Loot | Max Solo Payout | Max 2-Player Team Payout | Max 4-Player Team Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tequila | $900k-$990k | $1.97 million | $2.09 million |
| Ruby Necklace | $1 million | $2.2 million | $2.32 million |
| Bearer Bonds | $1.1 million | $2.42 million | $2.54 million |
| Pink Diamond | $1.3 million | $2.86 million | $3 million |
| Panther Statue | $1.9 million | $4.1 million | $4.18 million |
Table data sourced from Rockstar Games & player reporting
As you can see, while the Panther Statue ushers in the biggest payouts, solo players can still net over $1 million per finale – making Cayo Perico the #1 grind for making money fast.
Maximizing Your Solo Cayo Perico Rewards
While the long 2.5 hour cooldown is a tough nerf, don‘t fret. You can optimize runs by:
- Always Taking Suppressors: Stealth is 45 mins faster than going loud. Suppressors help you sneak more easily.
- Choosing Gold Over Paintings: Gold loot bags net $330k each at a full loot capacity over the $220k of coke.
- Learning Where All Secondary Spawns Are: Having all spawn maps memorized lets you grab the most in 8 loot bags fast.
- Completing Elite Challenges: For an extra $100k! Do it under 15 mins, get headshots, don‘t die once.
Check out this loot value per bag table I compiled:
| Loot Type | Value Per Bag |
|---|---|
| Cash | $78k |
| Weed | $148k |
| Gold | $330k |
| Cocaine | $220k |
Combining optimal primary targets like the Pink Diamond with max secondary gold loot deposits over $1.5 million in 15 minutes into your account every 2.5 hours. This updated payout still beats any other money making method in GTA Online in 2024.
Is Cayo Perico Still Worth It After the Cooldown Nerf?
The verdict? Absolutely. Consider this:
- Casual players can net $1 million+ every 3-5 hours from Cayo Perico with little effort.
- Expert runs grab elite challenges for $100k+ bonuses while grabbing the max secondary loot solo in just 15 minutes playtime.
- The solo cooldown doesn‘t impact players running the finale back-to-back in separate heist groups.
For these reasons, seasoned GTA Online veterans agree the Cayo Perico heist is still the undisputed kingpin for making money quickly. Mix up your approach, optimize runs for max payout, and solo players can still stack over $1 million per hour played.
What has your experience been with the new Cayo Perico cooldowns? Share your thoughts in the comments! I may feature them in an upcoming viewer highlights video.
