Unleash The Duke O‘ Death Beast in GTA 5
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As an obsessive GTA fan who‘s logged 500+ hours across GTA 3 to GTA 5, I‘ve stolen every street racer, mafia muscle machine, and armored bank van out there. But NO vehicle sparks fear and demands respect on Los Santos roads like the Duke O’ Death.
One look at its sinister matte-black armor plates and you know this beast means business. The Duke turns heads with its menacing steel grille and exposed turbocharged V8 engine packing 377 lb-ft of bone-crushing torque.
But its bark AND bite that makes the Duke O’ Death an absolute menace to mess with.
Why Players Are Crazy About The Duke O‘ Death
The Duke is basically a street-legal TANK that can take an absolute pummeling of bullets, explosions, and crashes without breaking down.
Here are some stats that prove why it‘s one of the toughest, most-feared armored cars in GTA 5:
- Armor Rating: Survives 5 direct RPG explosions
- Top Speed: 109 mph
- Acceleration: Hits 60 mph in just 6 seconds
- Damage Resistance: Can ram vehicles head-on at top speed several times over
- Special Ability: Nearly indestructible and impervious to weapon damage
According to my tests, the Duke survives about 15 minutes of sustained assault from gang members and cops while regular cars explode within seconds.
It‘s no wonder the Duke has a near-mythical, treacherous reputation on the streets of Los Santos. It LETS you wade into risky, all-out street warfare and walk away unscratched to tell the tale.
Unlocking The Duke O‘ Death For Free
As much as I love the Duke O‘ Death, there‘s NO way I was paying its $665,000 price tag at Warstock Cache & Carry.
Thankfully, you can unlock the Duke for FREE by completing a special side mission early in GTA 5‘s storyline.
Here‘s a step-by-step walkthrough
- Get Franklin and go to his aunt‘s house to trigger the first Tonya "Pulling Favors" stranger mission
- Drive Tonya to the towing impound while she gives you the backstory on the Duke
- Take out the tow truck driver and tow truck to retrieve Tonya‘s car
- Deliver the vehicle to Tonya‘s garage to finish the mission
- Afterwards, the Duke O‘ Death will spawn around Strawberry near Franklin‘s house
- Drive it around the block to make it save as your personal vehicle
And voila! You now have arguably the toughest, most badass armored car in GTA 5 for free.
Now I can reveal some expert-level tips…
Tearing Up Los Santos With The Duke
Even with insane speed and armor, you STILL need skills to master the Duke. Here are my best tricks for unleashing this steel beast on Los Santos‘ roads.
Brush Off Bullets During Drive-Bys
The Duke can soak hundreds of bullets thanks to its heavy-duty metalwork and bulletproof glass and tires. That lets you laugh off enemy gangs during drive-by shootouts even at point blank range.
Just make sure to duck down inside when you see shooters roll up alongside. The parts protecting your head can be penetrated if enemies focus fire.
Ram Vehicles Off The Road
With its tank-like front bumper, you can PLOW straight into traffic at high speeds and send vehicles flying off the roads. It causes massive damage while barely affecting your speed or control.
Use this to bulldoze out of tough spots when surrounded by pursuers. Combine ramming with drifting around tight corners to quickly lose a chase.
Evade The Cops With Brute Force
When you get that dreaded 5-star wanted rating clock, just point the Duke’s roaring V8 towards open roads or off-road terrain and floor it! At top speed, its raw horsepower will shoot you away from the cop convoy.
If needed, quickly whip out a rocket launcher through the window to deter cruisers and choppers giving chase.
The Duke turns wild police pursuits into easy getaways!
I‘ve escaped 5-star wanted levels with NOSEDIVING off Chiliad mountain! The Duke shook off massive jumps and crashes cops had no prayer of mimicking.
Duke O’ Death VS Other Armored Cars
Let’s see how the Duke compares to its toughest competition:
| VEHICLE | ARMOR RATING | SPEED | DAMAGE RESISTANCE | SPECIAL ABILITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE O‘ DEATH | 5/5 | 109 mph | Extreme | Near Indestructible |
| KARUMA (Armored) | 4/5 | 126 mph | High | Fully Bullet Resistant |
| NIGHTSHARK | 4/5 | 104 mph | High | Can survive 6 homing rockets |
| INSUREDNT | 3/5 | 116 mph | Moderate | Bullet resistant glass |
No other GTA 5 vehicle offers the Duke‘s insane damage resistance AND fearsome speed. The Karuma has stronger anti-projectile armor but loses horsepower with extra plating. The Nightshark survives rockets but isn‘t as fast.
So whether you crave invincibility in freeroam wars or completing missions with 5-star notoriety, the Duke O‘ Death reigns supreme!
In Conclusion…
The Duke O‘ Death stands in a class of its own when it comes to fortified muscle. Unlock this steel-plated beast for free and begin your own tales leaving Los Santos‘ gangs, cops, and enemies quaking in your rearview.
Once you build confidence shattering through roadblocks that stop lesser vehicles in their tracks, you won‘t want to drive anything else! The Duke O’ Death lets you feel the addictive RUSH of power and indestructible domination.
Hop into this blacked-out monster today and rule Los Santos highways without fear!
Let me know your most outrageous Duke O’Death moments and kills in the comments!
