10 Hidden GTA San Andreas tips: Boost skills, heal fast, and gain perks for a better playthrough

Discover hidden tips in GTA San Andreas to enhance your gameplay. Perfect for beginners and veterans alike, these tricks make your playthrough more efficient and enjoyable.

Shoot cars to increase weapon skills. Bring a car to Grove Street, shoot it, store it in the Johnson House's garage, and repeat.

Visit Ammu-Nation shooting ranges. Complete challenges with the Pistol and Micro SMG early in the game after the Doberman mission.

Kill Drug Dealers for quick cash. They drop large amounts of money but approach with caution, as they are armed.

Increase Stamina at the gym first. Use the treadmill and cycle to boost Stamina, which is essential for certain missions.

Find all 100 Gang Tags in Los Santos. Unlock free weapons and ammo in the Johnson House and arm Grove Street gangsters better.

Save Gang Wars for the late game. Progress resets during the story, so resume gang warfare after returning to Los Santos.

Get free shotguns from cop cars. Hijack a police car for a Pump Action Shotgun, but beware of the instant Wanted level.

Heal with Hotdog vans. Find parked Hotdog vans and eat a hotdog to heal CJ. Traffic vans don't work.

Ambulances boost health. Jump in an ambulance for a 20-point health increase and start Paramedic missions to boost maximum health.

Date girlfriends for perks. Katie and Barbara provide benefits like avoiding loss of weapons or money after getting Wasted or Busted. Unlock Medic and Cop uniforms too.