Killing Trevor in GTA 5 is a permanent, story-ending choice that locks you out of one-third of the game's playable cast and closes off a significant chunk of post-game content. When Franklin is given the option to eliminate Trevor — known in the community as Option B — the consequences ripple through the entire save file. This guide explains exactly what happens, step by step, from the moment you make the call to the long-term impact on your game world.
GTA 5's story culminates in a three-way decision that determines which of the three protagonists survives. The choice known as Option A (Deathwish) lets all three live. Option B sends Franklin to kill Trevor. Option C has Franklin kill Michael. Each outcome locks in a completely different post-game state, with no way to reverse course short of loading an earlier save.
The Three Endings at a Glance
What Happens When You Kill Trevor
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Section 1: The Final Mission — Choosing Trevor's Fate
The trigger happens in the mission "Something Sensible" (Option B). After a series of late-game missions involving Devin Weston and the FIB, Franklin receives a phone call from either Devin Weston or Steve Haines, each pressuring him to eliminate one of his partners. Choosing to call Trevor instead of Michael sets Option B in motion. Franklin lures Trevor to the oil fields in Sandy Shores under the pretense of a meeting, where Michael ambushes him from behind.
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Section 2: The Death Cutscene — Fire on the Tracks
In the cutscene, Michael corners Trevor near a fuel tanker at the Sandy Shores rail yard. He douses Trevor in petrol and Franklin ignites it, setting Trevor ablaze. Trevor staggers away and collapses, his car exploding behind him. Michael and Franklin exchange a few tense words before going their separate ways. The scene is deliberately brutal — it is designed to feel like a betrayal, which makes the Deathwish ending feel more satisfying to many players by contrast.
Trevor is ambushed at the Sandy Shores rail yard in a cutscene that ends with fire and an explosion. -
Section 3: Trevor Is Permanently Removed as a Playable Character
Once the credits roll, the character switch wheel is reduced to two options: Michael and Franklin. There is no way to switch to Trevor — his slot is simply gone. Any mission, side quest, or random event that required Trevor as the active character becomes inaccessible. If you loaded a save where Trevor's missions were still in progress, those mission markers vanish from the map entirely. This is the single largest gameplay consequence of the choice.
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Section 4: Trevor's Businesses and Properties Are Lost
Trevor owns several income-generating businesses in the game, and these become inaccessible after his death. His methamphetamine laboratory in Sandy Shores, which could be managed for passive income, shuts down. The Towing Impound lot (unlocked through Trevor's side missions) can no longer be used. His home base — the trailer in Sandy Shores — becomes inaccessible. Any Trevor-specific Strangers and Freaks missions that were not completed before the ending are permanently forfeited. Some of these included unique vehicles and story beats tied to Ron and Wade.
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Section 5: What You Keep — Money, Weapons, and Progress
Not everything is lost. Money that was already deposited into the shared bank account from heists carries over — you keep every dollar earned. Weapons from the shared inventory pool remain available to Michael and Franklin. All previously completed missions stay marked as done in your save file, and your story completion percentage reflects that. Notably, GTA Online is completely separate from the single-player story, so your online character and all online progress are entirely unaffected by which ending you choose.
Heist money and shared weapons carry over, but Trevor's businesses and exclusive content are permanently inaccessible.
Key Things to Do Before Choosing Option B
- Complete Trevor's Strangers and Freaks missions first. Any uncompleted Trevor-specific side quests become inaccessible after his death, including the Cletus hunting missions and the Maude bounty missions.
- Finish the Towing Impound and Meth Lab missions. If you want the income and completion credit from Trevor's businesses, wrap these up before the final mission.
- Save your game manually before starting "Something Sensible" so you can reload and experience Option A or Option C without replaying the entire story.
- Collect any vehicles parked at Trevor's properties — some unique cars and planes stored at his garages will not be accessible once he's gone.
Common Questions About Killing Trevor
Can you undo killing Trevor?
No — not without loading a save from before the mission. The ending is hard-locked into your save file. The only way to reverse it is to keep a manual save created prior to "Something Sensible" and reload from that point.
Does killing Trevor affect 100% completion?
You can still reach 100% story completion in GTA 5 after killing Trevor, as long as you completed all of Trevor's required missions and Strangers events before the ending. The final mission itself counts toward completion.
Is GTA Online affected by Trevor's death?
No. GTA Online is entirely independent of the single-player story. Your online character, money, properties, and progress are untouched regardless of which ending you choose in story mode.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Option B in GTA 5?
Option B is the story ending where Franklin calls Trevor to a meeting at the Sandy Shores oil fields and, with Michael's help, kills him. It unlocks the mission "Something Sensible" and permanently removes Trevor as a playable character.
Can you still play as Trevor after the ending?
No. Once you complete Option B and the credits roll, Trevor's slot on the character switch wheel is permanently removed. You can only play as Michael and Franklin going forward in that save file.
What do you lose by killing Trevor in GTA 5?
You permanently lose Trevor as a playable character, access to his Sandy Shores meth lab, the Towing Impound business, all uncompleted Trevor-specific side missions, and some unique post-game random events that only trigger when playing as Trevor.
Is it better to kill Trevor or Michael in GTA 5?
Most players recommend choosing Option A (Deathwish) so all three characters survive and the full post-game content remains accessible. Between killing Trevor and killing Michael, killing Michael removes access to more real-estate income but keeps all of Trevor's chaotic content intact.
Do you keep your money if you kill Trevor in GTA 5?
Yes. Any money already earned and deposited from heists and other activities stays in your account. You do not lose cash by choosing Option B — only Trevor's future income streams (his businesses) become inaccessible.
Bottom Line
Killing Trevor in GTA 5 is a dramatic, story-defining choice that comes at a real gameplay cost. You lose a playable character, several businesses, and a batch of side missions that are only accessible through him. If you want to experience the ending without long-term regret, save your game before the final mission so you can try all three outcomes. For the full GTA 5 story experience and to keep all content accessible, most players ultimately recommend choosing Option A — Deathwish — on their main playthrough. For more on GTA 5's story and features, visit the official Rockstar Games GTA V page.
