We all have to start somewhere right? Beginning the Facebook application Mafia Wars and trying to master it means you have to start at the very bottom rung of the ladder. Of course, there is nothing lower than that of a lowly street thug. Don't worry - with this guide, you won't be one for long!
About the Game
Mafia Wars is a popular Facebook application that players are crazed with. Taking the lead role among the re-emergence of turn based click MMO, Mafia Wars lets you assume the position of a person trying to make his/her way into the world of the illegal and the underground. If you're interested in the game and are looking for a review of it, look no more and just follow the link. If you're into the game already but are having a hard time getting a feel for it. why not start with a Beginner's Guide?
The Street Thug Job Tier
As with everything, you must first begin at the very beginning and at the beginning of Mafia Wars is the Street Thug Job Tier for newbie Mafia Wars players starting from the first level to the fourth. With the help of this guide, learn the basics of playing the game as well the requirements and rewards that go along with this game. Mastering the Street Thug job tier will reward you with a nifty, Pistol Bayonet. The Pistol Bayonet gives you an added 45 bonus to your fight damages so better finish this tier fast!
At the Bottom of the Ladder
It's time to start with the jobs you'll need to finish the Street Thug tier level. Remember that you have to fully master the Street Thug level in order to move on to the next Job Tier.
First up is basic Mugging. Yep, you'll have to start with the most measly jobs you can think of. Rob some poor old lady of her goods using up 1 energy point. Practice is perfect and each time you finish this job you'll be rewarded with 1 experience point and about 230 dollars as a reward. No need to stock up on any item for now.
Next up is the Corner Store Hold-Up. Think 7-11 mugging, slightly riskier and with a slightly bigger payout as well. For this job, you'll need 3 energy points as well a Crowbar you'll mostly pick up on the way to the hold-up. A successful heist gives you 3 experience points as well as about a thousand dollars in reward money. (The crowbar you'll be able to buy at the Inventory area for about 700$)
Getting the Hang of It
As you may have noticed, most jobs here are either robberies or thefts. This next job is no different.
Armed with 5 energy points and a 45 Caliber Pistol, you're ready to rob your very first warehouse. Equal payout with the experience as opposed to the energy points you used up. But don't worry, aside from the experience points, you'll also be able to get more than a thousand dollars in reward possible capping at $2875.
Next up is your very first Auto Theft! Yep, learn to grab cars and make them disappear in 60 seconds by using up 7 energy points to deem a reward of a max of 8 energy points and about $3220 to $5290 in reward money.
Note the both item requirements can be bought at the Inventory section with the pistol as $1000 and the shotgun for $2000
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Mafia Wars Job Guides for Facebook
Here are the job guides for the Facebook application, Mafia Wars under the New York tier.