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For the Terroil gas company tanker truck in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, see Fists (vehicle).

When all else fails, knuckle down and work with what you've got.
Grand Theft Auto V description on Social Club.

The Fist is a "weapon" available in all Grand Theft Auto games.

Description[]

The fist represents the unarmed state of the protagonist or playable characters; they will not draw attention in weapon-free zones, and merely locking onto pedestrians or police will not cause panic or attract a Wanted level.

2D Universe[]

In Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto: London games and Grand Theft Auto 2, fists are non-lethal, to both the player and NPCs, though using them may still scare away pedestrians and attract police attention. In these games, fists are designed to only knock NPC characters over or be used to interrogate them. They can however be used to kill by pushing NPCs into danger, but the actual fists do no damage and a fistfight can last forever if one lets it.

3D Universe[]

In the 3D-era Grand Theft Auto games, if the player throw punches near someone, there is a chance they might attack them or run away. In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, locking into an Ammu-Nation clerk or a restaurant staff member even without any weapons on will instantly cause the clerk to react as if a weapon was aimed at them (In the case of the Ammu-Nation clerk, firing at the player).

Grand Theft Auto IV[]

The fist generally remained the same as in 3D Universe, but this time, fighting was made more advanced, and timing elements were introduced into physical combat to allow dodging and melee counters. Usually, locking on a pedestrian will not cause them to react unless a punch is thrown. Depending of the type of pedestrian, they may either run away or will attempt to fight back (in that case, the reticle will change color).

Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]

The fist is more elaborated than in previous games and is not only focused into combat, but more interactive for taunting. If the fist is equipped whilst driving a basic vehicle, the player can flip the middle finger and insult pedestrians, which the outcome will vary depending of the pedestrian and the duration of the insult. Pedestrians will likely react to the player's insult pacifically, but the longer they hold insulting, they may react violently, either running away or attempting to take out the player from the car to start a fight. Said feature is also applied to drivers, where they may either drive away recklessly or starting to chase the player.

Performance[]

3D Universe[]

Naturally, punching is a last-resort in the GTA games, lacking the range of firearms and power of melee weapons. Bare-handed attacks have unique properties - for example, they can be chained, causing the protagonist to unleash a series of various punches and kicks, including a stomp or ground-level kick if an enemy is lying prone, the fists can also prove to be almost stealthy in their abilities. In GTA: San Andreas, Carl Johnson is able to learn more powerful moves by fighting and defeating gym trainers. The skills obtained in the Below the Belt Gym, which are probably the best, can make the fist attacks very powerful. This is because the combo attack of that gym ends with a "super" punch that can kill any person, no matter the amount of health the person has. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories introduced new abilities while fighting, including breaking opponents' necks.

Fist combos can damage and destroy a car. If the player has a maxed-out Muscle in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, including the Martial Arts combo, a normal car like the Greenwood can be destroyed in less than twenty-five hits. This also works for some lamp posts that can be broken down with a couple of punches. The fist can be chained as a combo with other melee weapons (except the chainsaw) by using Gym Styles and using the melee weapons upon the third strike and vice versa. This technique usually kills a pedestrian after the combo is completed.

In some games, fists can be reinforced with Brass Knuckles to increase damage.

3D Universe Overview[]


Weapon Statistics - 3D Universe
Damage Fire Rate [?] Range
(m / ft)
Ammo Specifications/
Capacity
Reload Mechanism Reload Speed
Weapon.dat
8 (GTA Vice City) 250 (GTA Vice City) 2.4 / 7.9 (GTA Vice City) 1000 (GTA Vice City) N/A 100 (GTA Vice City)
Observed
N/A 3 hits per second Cannot be determined N/A N/A 0.1 second

Grand Theft Auto IV[]

In Grand Theft Auto IV, the fist is more practical for usage againsts enemies, and was improved over previous iterations. The character not only can make use of punches, but kicks and even headbutts when chained with combos. The character can also push NPCs if used while moving.

As counter-attacks were implemented in the game, the fist can be used immediately after dodging an enemy attack (if timed correctly), resulting in special combos that can deal greater damage or even finishing moves when the enemy is very weak (i.e. uppercuts, spinning kicks and knee attacks). The player is also able to disarm another person who has a Knife or a Baseball Bat and keep it as their own by dodging their attacks, then quickly pressing the attack or counter-attack button. It is also possible to knock or even kill someone out with a single punch to the head (usually right on the scalp), though this is a rare occurrence and is difficult to execute. The same happens with the Baseball Bat (although more easily).

Any sort of punch or kick to a car may damage the car and slightly deform their bodywork, although this will take some time to make effect on them. Helicopters are sensitive to impacts, so a few punches on the main body will produce smoke on the vehicle, at the cost of attracting a wanted level for destroying a vehicle intentionally. One of the basic methods with the fist is to "restart" a heavily-damaged vehicle, where a few hits in the engine bay of a vehicle that stopped due to multiple crashes will make the vehicle's ignition system work successfully, able to drive them freely to be repaired. However, in the worst case scenario, multiple hits to the engine bay will make the car set aflame in the front area, leading to an explosion (though this may take awhile until the vehicle's rear wheels are set on fire).

GTA IV Overview[]


Weapon Statistics - Grand Theft Auto IV
Damage
(per shot)
Fire Rate [?] Range
(m / ft)
Ammo Specifications/
Capacity
Reload Mechanism Reload Speed [?]
WeaponInfo.xml
0 N/A 1.6 / 5.2 N/A N/A N/A
In-game Statements / Markings
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Observed
0.3-0.5/8 (Primary attack)

0.5-1/8 (Secondary attack)
3-5/8 (Counter-attack 1)
5/8 (Counter-attack 2)

N/A Cannot be determined N/A N/A N/A

Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]

In Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, the player is able to perform not only punches, kicks and headbutts, but also slaps to the face and sucker punches to knock the opponent out on the first hit if caught by surprise. While sneaking, the player is also able to deliver a karate chop like movement to the neck to immediately knock the opponent unconscious. Unlike in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the player still cannot break opponents' necks from behind. Fist fighting may help in increasing their character skill, as it will boost the general strength of melee attacks. Vehicle damage is applied as well, though, unlike in GTA IV, it is a bit easier because of the vehicle's general sensivity, especially aircraft.

GTA V and Online Overview[]


Weapon Statistics - Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online
Damage
(per shot) [?]
Fire Rate [?] Range
(m / ft) [?]
Ammo Specifications/
Capacity
Reload Mechanism Reload Speed [?]
Weapons.meta
0 0 30 / 98 0 N/A N/A
In-game Statements / Markings
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Observed
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rockstar Games Social Club [?]
Fist-GTAV-RSCStats
Damage
5%

5%

Fire Rate/Speed
20%

20%

Accuracy
Range
1%

1%

Clip Size

Image Gallery[]

HUD icon[]

First-Person View[]

Trivia[]

General[]

  • Destroying cars with fists does not attract a wanted level, no matter how many cars the player destroys, even if a police officer is killed by a car explosion that is caused by damaging the car with the fists.
    • However, this is opposite in Grand Theft Auto IV, as smashing a smoking vehicle can cause the said vehicle to catch fire and eventually explode and attract a wanted level.
  • From all the Grand Theft Auto protagonists, Trevor Philips, Niko Bellic, Victor Vance, Huang Lee, and Luis Lopez are the ones who have a solid hand-to-hand combat background; Niko, Trevor, and Vic as part of their army training, Huang by his martial arts background, and Luis by his underground cage fighting experience. CJ can acquire skills through the progress of the game by training in gyms and dojos.

2D Universe[]

3D Universe[]

  • Tommy Vercetti is the only protagonist who can hold back a fist without punching straight away. This feature was removed in the Definitive Edition of GTA Vice City.
  • GTA San Andreas has a cheat in which Carl Johnson can send NPCs flying in one punch. However, this cheat also affects pedestrians as they can also send CJ (and other pedestrians) flying in one punch, killing him in the process. However, if the invincibility cheat is activated, CJ can no longer die from getting punched by pedestrians.
  • In GTA San Andreas, if the player gets a wanted level in an interior of any accessible buildings and goes out, the police will also use this weapon to fight against them.
  • In GTA San Andreas, if someone fires a gun while a pedestrian is striking their fists in the air before punching, the pedestrian will keep their fists in the air while running away.

HD Universe[]

  • In The Ballad of Gay Tony and Grand Theft Auto V, there is a cheat that allows the player to have an explosive punch. These explosions are as powerful as the Explosive Shotgun, able to kill someone and destroy vehicles in one to two hits; when playing as Trevor Philips, he can destroy vehicles in one hit at the cost of getting killed unless the invincibility cheat is activated, wherein he will be able to survive explosions.

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[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto and Grand Theft Auto: London (1969/1961)
WeaponsFist | Pistol | Machine Gun | Flamethrower | Rocket Launcher
Car WeaponsCar Bomb
Deleted WeaponsPetrol Bomb
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto 2
WeaponsPistol | Dual Pistol | S-Uzi Machine Gun | Silenced S-Uzi Machine Gun | Shotgun | Flamethrower | ElectroGun | Rocket Launcher | Molotov Cocktails | Grenades
Car weaponsVehicle Machine Gun | Vehicle Oil Slick | Vehicle Mine | Vehicle bomb
Deleted weaponsInstant Vehicle Bomb | ElectroBaton
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto III
MeleeFist | Baseball Bat
Basic FirearmsAK47 | Pistol | M16 | Shotgun | Sniper Rifle | Uzi
Heavy WeaponsFlamethrower | Rocket Launcher
ExplosivesCar Bomb | Grenades | Molotov Cocktail
SpecialDetonator
BetaLand Mine
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
UnarmedFist | Brass Knuckles
MeleeScrewdriver | Hammer | Knife | Meat Cleaver | Golf Club | Nightstick | Baseball Bat | Machete | Katana | Chainsaw
ThrownTear Gas (PS2 only) | Molotov | Grenade | Detonator Grenade
HandgunColt 45/Pistol | Colt Python/.357
ShotgunShotgun/Chrome Shotgun | Stubby Shotgun | Spaz 12 Shotgun/S.P.A.S. 12
SMGTec-9 | Ingram Mac 10/Mac | Uzi 9mm/Uz-I | MP5/MP
AssaultRuger/Kruger | M4
HeavyM60 | Flame Thrower | Rocket Launcher | Minigun
SniperSniper Rifle | PSG1/.308 Sniper
SpecialCamera | Detonator | Car Bomb
BetaAK-47 | Desert Eagle | Grenade Launcher | Land Mine | MP5K | Nailgun | Silver Colt 1911 | Steyr Aug | Taser
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
UnarmedFist | Brass Knuckles
MeleeBaseball Bat | Chainsaw | Golf Club | Katana | Knife | Nightstick | Pool Cue | Shovel
HandgunDesert Eagle | Pistol/9mm | Silenced Pistol/9mm
ShotgunCombat Shotgun | Shotgun | Sawn-Off Shotgun
SMGMicro SMG | SMG | Tec9
AssaultAK-47 | M4
SniperRifle/Country Rifle | Sniper Rifle
HeavyFlamethrower | Rocket Launcher | Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher | Minigun
ThrownGrenade | Molotov | Satchel Charges/Remote Explosives | Tear Gas
Consumable ItemsFire Extinguisher | Spray Can | Camera
GiftsCane | Dildo | Flowers | Vibrator
SpecialCar Bomb | Detonator | Night Vision | Parachute | Thermal Vision
OtherCrates | Surface-to-Air Missile | Flares | Vibrator 1 | Dildo 2
BetaGlock | Python | Mac-10 | MP5K | PSG1 | M60 | Nail Bat | Meat Cleaver | Machete | Screwdriver | Sledgehammer | Hammer | Skateboard | Stubby Shotgun | Land Mine
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto Advance
MeleeBaseball Bat | Fist | Katana
GunsAssault Rifle | Pistol | Shotgun | Uzi
HeavyFlamethrower | Minigun | Rocket Launcher
ExplosivesCar Bomb | Grenades | Molotov
SpecialDetonator
Deleted weaponsOil Slick
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
UnarmedFist | Brass Knuckles
MeleeBaseball Bat | Nightstick | Machete | Meat Cleaver | Chisel | Knife | Hockey Stick | Fire Axe | Katana | Chainsaw
ThrownMolotov | Grenade | Remote Grenade
HandgunPistol | .357
ShotgunShotgun | Stubby Shotgun | SPAS 12
SMGTec-9 | Mac-10 | Micro SMG | SMG
AssaultAK | M4
HeavyM60 | Flame-Thrower | Rocket Launcher | Minigun
SniperSniper Rifle | Laser Sighted Sniper Rifle
SpecialCamera | Car Bomb | Detonator
UnusedTear Gas | Silver Colt 1911
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
UnarmedFist | Brass Knuckles
MeleeNightstick | Baseball Bat | Butterfly Knife | Knife | Fire Axe | Golf Club | Machete | Katana | Chainsaw | Gaff Hook
ThrownMolotov | Grenade | Remote Grenade
HandgunPistol | Equalizer
ShotgunShotgun | Stubby Shotgun | Spaz 12
SMGScorpion | Silenced MG | Micro SMG | SMG
AssaultAK | Assault Rifle
HeavyFlame-Thrower | Rocket Launcher | Minigun | M249
SniperSniper | Laser Sniper
SpecialCamera | Car Bomb | Binoculars | Detonator
UnusedTear Gas | Land Mine
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto IV, The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony
UnarmedFist
MeleeBaseball Bat | Knife | Pool Cue
HandgunPistol | Combat Pistol | Automatic 9mm | .44
ShotgunPump Shotgun | Combat Shotgun | Sawn-Off Shotgun | Assault Shotgun | Auto Shotgun
SMGMicro SMG | SMG | Assault SMG | Gold SMG
AssaultAssault Rifle | Carbine Rifle | Advanced MG
SniperSniper Rifle | Combat Sniper | Advanced Sniper
HeavyRocket Launcher | Grenade Launcher
ThrownMolotov | Grenade | Pipe Bomb | Sticky Bomb
SpecialCar Bomb | Random Pickable Objects | Parachute
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BetaHammer | Nailgun | Python | Silenced Pistol | Sledgehammer | Zastava M70
Weapons in GTA IV (Category) | Weapons in The Lost and Damned (Category) | Weapons in The Ballad of Gay Tony (Category)
The Lost and Damned only. | The Ballad of Gay Tony only. | TLAD and TBOGT only.
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
FistFist
MeleeNight Stick | Chainsaw | Baseball Bat | Teaser | Sword
HandgunPistol | Twin Pistols | Revolver
ShotgunShotgun | Stubby Shotgun | Double Barreled Shotgun
Submachine GunMicro SMG | SMG
Assault RifleAssault Rifle | Carbine Rifle
HeavyFlamethrower | Minigun | RPG
ThrownFlashbang | Molotov Cocktail | Grenade | Proximity Mine
SpecialCrates | Car Bomb | Detonator | Fire Extinguisher | Sniper Rifle
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto V
MeleeAntique Cavalry Dagger | Baseball Bat | Bottle | Crowbar | Fist | Golf Club | Hammer | Hatchet | Knife | Knuckle Dusters | Machete | Nightstick
HandgunsAP Pistol | Combat Pistol | Heavy Pistol | Marksman Pistol | Pistol | Pistol .50 | SNS Pistol | Stun Gun | Vintage Pistol
ShotgunsAssault Shotgun | Bullpup Shotgun | Heavy Shotgun | Musket | Pump Shotgun | Sawed-Off Shotgun
Machine GunsAssault SMG | Combat MG | Combat PDW | Gusenberg Sweeper | Machine Pistol | MG | Micro SMG | SMG
AssaultAdvanced Rifle | Assault Rifle | Bullpup Rifle | Carbine Rifle | Special Carbine
Sniper RiflesHeavy Sniper | Marksman Rifle | Sniper Rifle
HeavyFirework Launcher | Grenade Launcher | Homing Launcher | Minigun | Railgun | RPG
ThrownBall | Grenade | Jerry Can | Molotov | Proximity Mines | Sticky Bomb | Tear Gas (BZ Gas)
SpecialCamera | Digiscanner | Parachute | Remote Sniper
.
Beta/UnknownAssault MG | Assault Sniper | Fire Axe | Fire Extinguisher | Heavy Rifle | Laser | Laser Sight | Lasso | Lighter | Loudhailer | Programmable AR | Rubber Gun | Shovel | Tear Gas Launcher
ManufacturersCoil | Hawk & Little | Shrewsbury | Vom Feuer
Related PagesWeapon Wheel | Attachments | Ammu-Nation
DLC Content Weapons
Added as part of the following GTA Online content updates:
Lowriders | Ill-Gotten Gains Part 2 | Ill-Gotten Gains Part 1 | Festive Surprise | The Last Team Standing Update | The Independence Day Special | The "I'm Not a Hipster" Update | The High Life Update | The Business Update | The Valentine's Day Massacre Special | Beach Bum Update
Other Weapons
Enhanced Version | Special/Collector's Edition and Pre-Order Bonus | Rockstar Games Social Club
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto Online
MeleeAntique Cavalry Dagger | Baseball Bat | Battle Axe | Bottle | Candy Cane | Crowbar | Fist | Flashlight | Golf Club | Hammer | Hatchet | Knife | Knuckle Dusters | Machete | Nightstick | Pipe Wrench | Pool Cue | Switchblade | Stone Hatchet
HandgunsAP Pistol | Ceramic Pistol | Combat Pistol | Double-Action Revolver | Flare Gun | Heavy Pistol | Heavy Revolver (Mk II) | Marksman Pistol | Navy Revolver | Pistol (Mk II) | Pistol .50 | Perico Pistol | SNS Pistol (Mk II) | Stun Gun | Up-n-Atomizer | Vintage Pistol | WM 29 Pistol
ShotgunsAssault Shotgun | Bullpup Shotgun | Combat Shotgun | Double Barrel Shotgun | Heavy Shotgun | Musket | Pump Shotgun (Mk II) | Sawed-Off Shotgun | Sweeper Shotgun
Machine GunsAssault SMG | Combat MG (Mk II) | Combat PDW | Gusenberg Sweeper | Machine Pistol | MG | Micro SMG | Mini SMG | SMG (Mk II) | Tactical SMG | Unholy Hellbringer
AssaultAdvanced Rifle | Assault Rifle (Mk II) | Battle Rifle | Bullpup Rifle (Mk II) | Carbine Rifle (Mk II) | Compact Rifle | Heavy Rifle | Military Rifle | Service Carbine | Special Carbine (Mk II)
Sniper RiflesHeavy Sniper (Mk II) | Marksman Rifle (Mk II) | Precision Rifle | Sniper Rifle
HeavyCompact Grenade Launcher (EMP | Snowball) | Firework Launcher | Grenade Launcher | Homing Launcher | Minigun | Railgun | RPG | Widowmaker
ThrownAcid Package | Flare | Grenade | Jerry Can (Hazardous | Fertilizer) | Molotov | Proximity Mines | Pipe Bomb | Snowballs | Sticky Bomb | Tear Gas (BZ)
SpecialCar Bomb | Fireworks | Hacking Device | Metal Detector | Orbital Cannon | Parachute
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Beta/UnknownAssault MG | Assault Sniper | Dippo | Fire Axe | Fire Extinguisher | Laser | Laser Sight | Lasso | Loudhailer | Programmable AR | Rubber Gun | Shovel | Tear Gas Launcher
ManufacturersCoil | Hawk & Little | Shrewsbury | Vom Feuer
Related PagesWeapon Wheel | Attachments | Ammu-Nation | Gun Van | Weapon Workshop | Weaponized Vehicles (Workshop)
DLC Content Weapons
The Chop Shop | San Andreas Mercenaries | Los Santos Drug Wars | The Criminal Enterprises | The Contract | Los Santos Tuners | The Cayo Perico Heist | Los Santos Summer Special | The Diamond Casino Heist | The Diamond Casino & Resort | Arena War | After Hours | Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series | The Doomsday Heist | Smuggler's Run | Gunrunning | Cunning Stunts: Special Vehicle Circuit | Import/Export | Bikers | Cunning Stunts | Further Adventures in Finance and Felony | Lowriders: Custom Classics | Be My Valentine | January 2016 Update | Festive Surprise 2015 | Executives and Other Criminals | Halloween Surprise | Lowriders | Freemode Events Update | Ill-Gotten Gains Part 2 | Ill-Gotten Gains Part 1 | Heists | Festive Surprise | The Last Team Standing Update | The San Andreas Flight School Update | The Independence Day Special | The "I'm Not a Hipster" Update | The High Life Update | The Business Update | The Valentine's Day Massacre Special | Holiday Gifts | Beach Bum Update

Other Weapons
Enhanced Version | Special/Collector's Edition and Pre-Order Bonus | Rockstar Games Social Club
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