MALL CRASHER

Learn how to maximize your cash in Payday 2's Mall Crasher heist! Discover the best targets for destruction, loot strategies, and how to handle cops.

Alright, so you're diving into the Mall Crasher heist in Payday 2. Your main gig here is simple: cause a whole lot of destruction to get paid. You'll start by scoping out the mall. It's got two main floors, but the first floor is mostly shut down. Keep an eye out for security guards roaming around – you'll want to get your masks on before things get messy.

For this heist, the goal is to rack up $50,000 in damage. The best spots for this are usually the clone of an Apple Store and a vase store. Just go wild with your melee attacks on the items on sale and the cash register screens. It's a bit quirky, but even smashing all the windows counts towards the repair bill. If you've got some extra time and want to push your luck, there's a jewelry store on the second floor that's worth hitting.

Now, about that Gas Can asset you might have bought: I've found that setting a store on fire, even with civilians inside, doesn't actually cost you money. So don't sweat it if there are people around – you can't exactly tell them to evacuate anyway.

Getting out can be tricky. I've personally never been fast enough to make it back to the escape van that drops you off. However, if you're playing with a solid team, it's definitely possible to finish up and get out before that van bails. If you miss the van, don't panic. You'll have to hold out until a chopper shows up. Look for it near the escalators on the second floor.

Pro Tip: This heist is an absolute goldmine for ATMs. And if you've unlocked the Buzzsaw weapon (you need to be Reputation Level 30 or higher), you're going to have a blast in here!

Cops: Expect a mix of regular security guards and, depending on the difficulty, some heavily armored guards. They're not afraid to use the mall's staircases, and sometimes you'll even find snipers posted up on the roof.