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Splitting Up the Districts
Mafia III

Splitting Up the Districts

Learn the best ways to split districts in Mafia III to maximize underboss income, unlock upgrades, and achieve trophies like Family and Big Earner.

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Learn the best ways to split districts in Mafia III to maximize underboss income, unlock upgrades, and achieve trophies like Family and Big Earner.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Understand District Values:
    • Downtown, Barclay Mills, Tickfaw Harbor: $120,000 each
  2. 2
    French Ward, Frisco Fields, Southdowns: $140,000 each
  3. 3
    Each boss starts with one district worth $100,000.
  4. 4
    Even Split (Not Ideal):
    • Each boss gets $100k + $120k + $140k = $360,000 income.
  5. 5
    Unlocks 9 of 11 upgrades per boss (27 of 33 total).
  6. 6
    Misses the 2nd to last upgrade by $10,000.
  7. 7
    Staggered Split (Recommended):
    • Give one boss two $140k districts, another two $120k districts.
  8. 8
    Scenario 1: $100k + $120k + $120k = $340,000 (9/11 upgrades).
  9. 9
    Scenario 2: $100k + $120k + $140k = $360,000 (9/11 upgrades).
  10. 10
    Scenario 3: $100k + $140k + $140k = $380,000 (10/11 upgrades).
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    This results in 28 of 33 total upgrades, keeps all bosses happy, unlocks their side missions, and helps achieve the Family trophy. The 11th upgrades are generally not very impactful.
  12. 12
    Shorting a Boss for Top Upgrades:
    • Give one boss an extra district, meaning another boss gets fewer.
  13. 13
    Scenario 1 (Shortest Boss): $100k + $120k = $220,000 (7/11 upgrades).
  14. 14
    Scenario 2 (Boss with 2 $140k): $100k + $140k + $140k = $380,000 (10/11 upgrades).
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    Scenario 3 (Boss with 3 Districts): $100k + $120k + $120k + $140k = $480,000 (11/11 upgrades).
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    This strategy also results in 28 of 33 total upgrades. Be respectful to the shorted boss to prevent them from turning on you.
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    Sacrificing a Boss for Two Top Upgrades:
    • Give one boss only one district, and two other bosses extra districts.
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    Boss 1 (Sacrificed): $100,000 (4/11 upgrades). This boss will likely turn against you.
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    Boss 2 (3 Districts): $100k + $120k + $120k + $140k = $480,000 (11/11 upgrades).
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    Boss 3 (4 Districts): $100k + $120k + $140k + $140k = $500,000 (11/11 upgrades). This unlocks the Big Earner trophy.
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    This results in 26 of 33 total upgrades.
Tips
  • The staggered split (Scenario 3 in step 3) is generally the best outcome, balancing upgrades and boss happiness.
  • If you choose to short a boss, maintain a respectful demeanor to mitigate their dissatisfaction.
  • Unlocking the 11th upgrade for a boss is not always necessary and can come at the cost of other benefits.
  • Achieve the Family trophy by keeping all bosses happy with a staggered split.
  • Achieve the Big Earner trophy by giving one boss four districts ($500,000 income).

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