The Declasse Apocalypse Brutus is a custom van featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Arena War update.
Influence[]
The Brutus clearly draws inspiration from the custom 1988 Chevrolet K-2500 Silverado "RV from Hell" featured in the film Tango & Cash, given the similar cabin, the large compartment on the back, and the similar weapon mounting on the left. Nevertheless, much of the vehicle's body resembles that of the 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, particularly in the front fascia, square fenders, and tail lights. Additionally, certain elements of the front fascia, especially the shape of the headlights, are derived from the GMC Sierra, from the same model years.
Design[]
The Brutus appears as a lifted compact van with heavy duty tires and a unique panoramic windscreen providing excellent visibility.
The interior of the van uses the same dial set and textures as the Speedo, with the dashboard obviously larger to compensate the elongated cabin.
In the Arena Workshop, the Brutus only has a single primary color, which is applied on the entire bodywork. An inaccessible secondary color is applied to the rally fogs of the "Jackal" Ram Weapon, which is set to a permanent black color. It uses a set of wheels identical to the "Mudslinger" off-road wheels available in Los Santos Customs and other mod shops, wrapped in high-profile tires. These rims can also support a dedicated color.
The van can be equipped with a left-mounted machine gun on the rear fender, which resembles either an M1919 Browning or a short-barreled Browning M2HB.
Performance[]
Vehicle[]
The Brutus possess good top speed for a vehicle of its type, being on par with trucks like the Trophy Truck and the Desert Raid. While its acceleration is rather low, boost upgrades can mitigate this issue, especially the highest option available for the vehicle, in the same way as other Arena contenders. The van also has good handling for off-road environments, although scoop upgrades may hinder its capabilities.
The Brutus is powered by a front engine, which cannot be seen due to the hood being permanently closed to make room for the armor options. Said engine is coupled to an 8-speed gearbox in a front engine, all-wheel-drive layout. The engine sound is similar to the one from vehicles like the Riata and the Barrage.
Abilities[]
- The vehicle can be installed with both "Jump" mods and "Shunt" mods. The Jump modifications come in three levels of effectiveness and can be activated using the horn button. When activated, the vehicle will be launched into the air, in a similar way to the Ruiner 2000 and Scramjet. The Shunt modifications allow the vehicle to shunt to the side.
- The vehicle can be installed with Boost upgrades. This can be used to significantly speed up the vehicle. It can be used repeatedly while driving the vehicle, but it is better to let it fully recharge for maximum efficiency.
Armor[]
While the Brutus is able to take a single explosive without being destroyed, its rather large windshield leaves the front occupants vulnerable against gunfire. The Medium and Heavy armor plating upgrades can mitigate this issue, adding a pair of panels covering the front quarters of the windshield.
Weaponry[]
- The vehicle can be fitted with a Ram Weapon. The ram weapon behaves in a similar way to the updated scoops and ramming bars of the RCV and Armored Boxville, causing a large amount of damage to other vehicles and often sending them flying into mid-air with little to no disadvantage against the vehicle itself, and no damage to the vehicle's engine whatsoever. It should be noted that the effectiveness against other players is significantly reduced compared to its effectiveness against NPCs and their vehicles.
- Mounted .50 Cal: The vehicle can be modified with a single machine gun, which behaves similarly to other front-mounted machine guns on various land vehicles, having a base damage of 30, a fire rate of 400 rounds per minute and a maximum range of 100 meters/328 feet, as well as the ability to destroy vehicles instantly upon being damaged enough, similar to mounted miniguns. It has decent firepower against players and vehicles with none or light armor, but will struggle against heavily-armored vehicles. Aiming at close range can be also tricky due to it being offset to the left.
- The vehicle has the option for installing Proximity Mines. Unlike Weaponized Vehicles added in the Gunrunning update, the Brutus, along with all Arena Cars in the Arena War update, has five different Proximity Mine choices: Kinetic, Spike, EMP, Slick and Sticky;
- The Kinetic option (orange flashing light) creates a small impulse spreading several meters around the area, sending players and vehicles into the air. The impulse deals little damage to both players and vehicles.
- The Spike option (dark blue flashing light) bursts the tires of vehicles passing over or near it, as well as dealing a small amount of damage to the vehicle, mainly effecting the vehicle's windows, but otherwise dealing no damage or force. The mine does not burst vehicles with Bulletproof Tires installed.
- The EMP option (light blue flashing light) disables the vehicle's electronics when passing over it. The accelerator, brakes and steering, as well as the radio and other features are disabled for around 5 seconds before reactivating. It also deals a small amount of damage to players. The player will be notified by whom their vehicle was disabled by in a small notification above the radar.
- The Slick option (green flashing light) bursts a large amount of oil on the surface, causing vehicles passing over it to lose control. This deals no damage to both vehicles or players.
- The Sticky option (purple flashing light) bursts a large amount of sticky substance on the surface, causing vehicles passing over it to slow down. This deals no damage to both vehicles or players.
- The truck can also be installed with saw blades. These blades deal damage to NPCs and players, contact with the blades can instantly kill them and push light vehicles away.
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Maximum Velocity (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 87 / 140 | 8 | N/A | AWD | 3500 / 7716.2 | 80 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 8 | N/A | AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
| Damage (per shot) [?][?]GTA V PED HEALTH POINTS: Strong: 200 ; Average: 175 ; Weak: 150 ; Animal: 150 ; Armour: 200 ; Gull: 10 ; Fish: 10 ; Rat: 10 ; Shark: 200 |
Fire Rate [?][?]In the files, the millisecond is the thousandth number (0.001) | Range (m / ft) [?][?]Also measured in-game through GPS waypoint or other players in the map menu |
Ammo Specifications/ Capacity |
Reload Mechanism | Reload Speed [?][?]In the files, the millisecond is the thousandth number (0.001) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1515HitLimbs modifier (2424(multiplayer)) 22.522.5LightArmor modifier |
0.15 (400 RPM) | 100 / 328.1 | 750 | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | 400 RPM | 100 / 328.1 | Unlimited | N/A | N/A |
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Damage | 30% 30% | |||
| Fire Rate/Speed | 98% 98% | ||||
| Accuracy | 10% 10% | ||||
| Range | 65% 65% | ||||
| Clip Size | 100% 100% | ||||
Modifications[]
The Apocalypse Brutus can be modified at Los Santos Customs and other mod shops, although special upgrades are only available at the Arena Workshop.
| Category | Modification | Cost | Image | |
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| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $1,000 | ||
| Street Brakes | $20,000 | |||
| Sport Brakes | $27,000 | |||
| Race Brakes | $35,000 | |||
| Boost | None | $20,000 | ||
| Boost Upgrade 20% | $100,000 $50,000 (AW) | |||
| Boost Upgrade 60% | $230,000 $115,000 (AW) | |||
| Boost Upgrade 100% | $400,000 $200,000 (AW) | |||
| Shunt Boost | $520,000 $260,000 (AW) | |||
| Bodywork | Decorations | None | $4,200 |  |
| Eternally Chained | $6,720 $3,360 (AW) |
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| Speared | $7,140 $3,570 (AW) |
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| Blades | None | $50,000 |   | |
| Spinning Blades | $145,000 |   | ||
| Armor Plating | No Armor Plating | $20,000 |   | |
| Light Armor | $110,000 $55,000 (AW) |
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| Reinforced Armor | $175,000 $87,500 (AW) |
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| Heavy Armor | $300,000 $150,000 (AW) |
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| Bumpers | Front Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $2,200 |   |
| Incisor | $4,600 |   | ||
| Fighter's Jaw | $7,400 |   | ||
| Roadblock | $23,400 $11,700 (AW) |
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| Rear Bumpers | Stock Rear Bumper | $2,200 |   | |
| Jackass | $4,600 |   | ||
| Impact Bar | $7,400 |   | ||
| Junk Trunk | $11,700 $5,850 (AW) |
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| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $9,000 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $12,500 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $18,000 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $33,500 | |||
| Exhausts | Stock Exhaust | $260 |   | |
| Short Pipes | $750 |   | ||
| Rear Short Pipes | $1,800 |   | ||
| Dual Pipes | $3,000 |   | ||
| Fire Spitters | $19,100 $9,550 (AW) |
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| Hell Chambers | $19,500 $9,750 (AW) |
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| Fenders | None | $700 |   | |
| Reinforced Arches | $900 |   | ||
| Heavy Armored Arches | $3,000 $1,500 (AW) |
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| Grilles | Stock Grille | $200 |   | |
| Vanity Grille | $750 |   | ||
| Barbed Grille | $1,340 |   | ||
| Toothy | $3,300 $1,650 (AW) |
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| Hoods | Stock Hood | $1,600 |   | |
| Light Armored Hood | $3,000 |   | ||
| Medium Armored Hood | $5,000 |   | ||
| Heavy Armored Hood | $8,000 |   | ||
| Horns | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $600 | |
| Xenon Lights | $7,500 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Lights | - | ||
| Livery | None | $11,400 |   | |
| Rusty | $18,240 |   | ||
| Anarchy | $38,760 $19,380 (AW) |
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| War Machine | $41,040 $20,520 (AW) |
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| Gnasher | $43,320 $21,660 (AW) |
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| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | |||
| Full Coverage | ||||
| Name | - | |||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 2 | $200 | |||
| Blue on White 3 | $200 | |||
| Yellow on Blue | $300 | |||
| Yellow on Black | $600 | |||
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | ||
| Roofs | Stock Roof | $200 |   | |
| Packing Spares | $700 |   | ||
| Packing Supplies | $1,150 |   | ||
| Armored Spares | $3,200 $1,600 (AW) |
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| Armored Supplies | $3,900 $1,950 (AW) |
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| Sell | Sell Vehicle | |||
| Skirts | Stock Skirts | $2,500 |   | |
| Step Up Bar | $5,500 |   | ||
| Gassed Up Bar | $16,000 $8,000 (AW) |
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| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | $3,400 | |||
| Competition Suspension | $4,400 | |||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $1,000 | ||
| Street Transmission | $29,500 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $32,500 | |||
| Race Transmission | $40,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | $5,000 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $50,000 | |||
| Vertical Jump | None | $20,000 | ||
| Jump Upgrade 20% | $130,000 $65,000 (AW) | |||
| Jump Upgrade 60% | $224,000 $112,000 (AW) | |||
| Jump Upgrade 100% | $420,000 $210,000 (AW) | |||
| Wheels | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels | - | ||
| Windows | None | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $5,000 | |||
| Weapons | Ram Weapons | None | $20,000 |   |
| Jackal | $195,000 |   | ||
| Riot | $225,000 |   | ||
| Barricade | $255,000 |   | ||
| Light Scoop | $295,000 |   | ||
| Reinforced Scoop | $337,500 |   | ||
| Large Scoop | $389,500 |   | ||
| Mega Blade | $451,500 |   | ||
| Primary Weapons | None | $50,000 |   | |
| Mounted .50 Cal (Rusted) | $297,000 |   | ||
| Mounted .50 Cal (Clean) | $325,000 |   | ||
| Proximity Mine | No Proximity Mine | $50,000 | ||
| Kinetic | $270,000 $135,000 (AW) | |||
| Spike | $158,000 $79,000 (AW) | |||
| EMP | $300,000 $150,000 (AW) | |||
| Slick | $198,000 $99,000 (AW) | |||
| Sticky | $250,000 $125,000 (AW) | |||
- (AW) Unlock this item for purchase via the Arena War Career.
Gallery[]
Design[]
Images[]
The Apocalypse Brutus on the Arena War website.
Video[]
Locations[]
- Can be purchased at the Arena War website for $2,666,650 or $2,005,000 (trade price as a Sponsorship Tier reward in the Arena War Career).
- The vehicle comes with the "Rusty" Livery and a Light Scoop Ram Weapon as standard when purchased.
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Apocalypse Brutus uses the "Rap" group which can play:
- West Coast Classics
- Radio Los Santos
- The Lab
- Blonded Los Santos 97.8 FM (May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
- IFruit Radio (May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
Specifications[]
Traffic Default Colors[]
| GTA Online | PrimaryPrimaryPrimary color (1) | SecondarySecondarySecondary color (2) | PearlescentPearlescentPearlescent color (3) | WheelsWheelsWheel/tertiary color (4) | TrimTrimTrim/quaternary color (5) | AccentAccentAccent/quinary color (6) |
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| 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 157 Epsilon Blue (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) |
Trivia[]
- The vehicle is named after Marcus Junius Brutus, one of the Roman politicians who assassinated Julius Caesar, the emperor of the Roman Empire.
- The fog lights do not actually illuminate, and instead only the coronas will light up when switching to high beams. They do not physically break either, although they will stop working. This also applies to the other variants.
See Also[]
References[]
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Seen when parked or when another player is driving a Brutus.
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