How Much is Tequila Worth in Cayo Perico? An In-Depth Guide
If you‘ve been running the Cayo Perico heist in GTA Online lately, chances are you‘ve seen your fair share of tequila targets. But how much are those stylish Sinsimito bottles actually worth? And is tequila worth re-rolling for compared to more valuable loot like diamonds or gold?
In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll break down exactly how much money you can expect to earn from tequila in the Cayo Perico heist under different difficulties and scenarios. I‘ll provide tips to optimize your take, data-driven comparisons to other loot types, and recommendations on when tequila is or isn‘t worth the effort based on my own experience grinding this highly profitable heist.
How Much are the Different Tequila Targets Worth?
Let‘s start by looking at the value of the various tequila loot targets you might come across on your trips to Cayo Perico:
Sinsimito Tequila
The standard tequila loot target features everyone‘s favorite fictional brand – Sinsimito. Here are the payout values:
- Normal difficulty: $900,000
- Hard difficulty: $990,000
This lines up with the normal 10% bonus for playing on hard. It‘s one of the most common tequila item types you‘ll see.
Madrazo Files
On some heists, intel documents called the Madrazo Files will replace the standard tequila:
- Normal difficulty: $1,100,000
- Hard difficulty: $1,210,000
So the files provide a slight bump over the base tequila value. They thematically tie into the Madrazo cartel backstory of the heist.
Ruby Necklace
During certain weekly events, Rockstar has made a Ruby Necklace available as the target instead of standard tequila:
- Normal difficulty: $1,000,000
- Hard difficulty: $1,100,000
This exclusive target gives a small premium over the normal tequila. But it‘s still not as lucrative as some other item types.
Tequila Value Comparison
To put those tequila payouts in context, here‘s a comparison of what all the different primary target loot types pay out:
| Loot Item | Normal | Hard |
|---|---|---|
| Tequila | $900k – $1.1m | $990k – $1.21m |
| Bearer Bonds | $1.1m | $1.21m |
| Ruby Necklace | $1m | $1.1m |
| Cash | $1.1m – $1.5m | $1.21m – $1.65m |
| Weed | $1.5m | $1.65m |
| Painting | $1.8m | $1.98m |
| Gold | $1.9m – $2.58m | $2.09m – $2.84m |
| Coke | $2.3m | $2.53m |
| Diamonds | $2.7m – $3.6m | $2.97m – $3.96m |
| Panther | $1.9m | $2.09m |
So the tequila payout is solidly middle of the pack – better than cash or weed but not as lucrative as gold or diamonds. Later we‘ll go over recommendations on when tequila is or isn‘t worth re-rolling to try and get a more valuable target.
Bonus Targets
In addition to the primary loot, you can grab bonus targets like cash piles, cocaine, weed, and gold around the island. Here‘s a look at how much those secondary targets can pay out:
| Secondary Loot | Normal | Hard |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Piles | $78k – $89k | $86k – $99k |
| Weed | $145k – $149k | $160k – $164k |
| Artwork | $176k – $199k | $195k – $220k |
| Cocaine | $220k – $225k | $245k – $250k |
| Gold | $328k – $333k | $360k – $366k |
So cocaine and especially gold are your best options for secondary loot to maximize your take.
Tips to Get the Most Money from Tequila
While tequila may not offer the biggest potential payout, here are some tips to optimize your profit when you do get it as your heist target:
Play on Hard Difficulty
Hard difficulty provides around a 10% bonus to your overall take. So it‘s well worth the extra effort for an easy $90k – $120k bonus on a tequila heist.
The enemies are tougher and more numerous, but with practice it doesn‘t take much longer than normal.
Prioritize Cocaine and Gold as Secondary Loot
As the table above shows, cocaine and gold offer substantially more value as bonus targets than cash or artwork. Take the time to check the basement and other loot spawn locations to max out these lucrative secondaries.
Explore for Hidden Stashes
Keep an eye out for hidden caches, lockboxes, and loot piles scattered around the island. Search thoroughly through all corners of the compound and surrounding areas – there are many surprises to be found for extra cash.
Fill Your Loot Bag
Make sure you fill your duffel bag to max capacity (50 items) before leaving the island to get the full payout. Leaving early can cost you $10k+ per unfilled slot.
Remain Undetected
Stay stealthy and silent to earn the $100k bonus for not being detected during the heist. This adds up fast, so it‘s worth taking a more careful approach.
Use Supply Truck for Extra Loot
Use the supply truck entry approach to sneak in an extra duffel bag for more carrying capacity. You can often grab an extra $200k+ in bonus loot.
Is Tequila Worth Relaunching For?
One of the big questions around tequila loot is whether it‘s worth canceling and re-launching the heist if you get it instead of a more valuable target like diamonds or gold. Here are some factors to consider:
How Often You Play
If you only play once a week or less, it can be worth eating the $25k setup cost to re-roll for a chance at higher value loot.
But if you play daily and grind Cayo Perico constantly, you‘ll often earn more per hour by just running tequila heists repeatedly since re-launching is slower.
Target Re-Roll Odds
Here are the rough chances of getting various primary targets based on player reports:
| Target | Chance |
|---|---|
| Tequila | 30% |
| Bonds | 20% |
| Diamonds | 15% |
| Gold | 15% |
| Artwork | 10% |
| Panther | 10% |
So you have around a 1 in 3 chance of improving on tequila with each re-roll.
Expected Value Per Hour
I estimate you can complete about 2.5 tequila heists per hour optimally. Here‘s a table comparing the expected value per hour from re-rolling vs. running tequila as-is:
| Approach | Expected Value Per Hour |
|---|---|
| Run tequila only | $2.2 million |
| Re-roll hoping for diamonds | $2.1 million |
| Re-roll hoping for Panther | $2.4 million |
So re-rolling seems to only be more profitable if you specifically hold out for the ultra rare Panther statue. Otherwise, just grinding tequila consistently is likely to earn you more in the long run.
Is Tequila Worth It in Cayo Perico?
At the end of the day, while tequila may not be the most exciting primary loot target, running these heists is still easily one of the most profitable activities in GTA Online:
- Solid $900k-$1.1m baseline payout
- Fun and rewarding heist experience
- Frequent bonus weeks with extra cash
- Chance of getting diamonds/Panther down the road
My advice is to enjoy the consistent paydays from tequila, but keep an eye out for those juicy diamonds or special event targets in the future!
So don‘t turn your nose up at a good tequila payout – grab Pavel and crack open those beachside bottles for an easy heist score! Salud!