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Table of Contents
Red Dead Redemption 2 Guide
Walkthrough and Mission List
Chapter 1
Outlaws from the West
Enter, Pursued by a Memory
Old Friends
The Aftermath of Genesis
Who the Hell is Leviticus Cornwall
Eastward Bound
Chapter 2
Polite Society, Valentine Style
Americans at Rest
Exit Pursued by a Bruised Ego
Who is Not without Sin
Good, Honest, Snake Oil
Money Lending and Other Sins
Paying a Social Call
A Quiet Time
Blessed are the Meek
The First Shall be Last
We Loved Once and True
The Spines of America
Pouring Forth Oil
A Fisher of Men
The Sheep and the Goats
An American Pastoral Scene
A Strange Kindness
Chapter 3
Further Questions of Female Suffrage
The New South
The Course of True Love
American Distillation
Advertising, the New American Art
An Honest Mistake
Horse Flesh for Dinner
The Fine Joys of Tobacco
Preaching Forgiveness as He went
Magicians for Sport
Sodom? Back to Gomorrah
Blessed are the Peacemakers
Friends in Very Low Places
A Short Walk in a Pretty Town
Blood Feuds, Ancient and Modern
The Battle of Shady Belle
Chapter 4
The Joys of Civilization
Angelo Bronte, a Man of Honor
No, No and Thrice, No
Fatherhood And Other Dreams
The Gilded Cage
A Fine Night of Debauchery
Horsemen, Apocalypses
American Fathers
Urban Pleasures
Country Pursuits
Revenge is a Dish Best Eaten
Banking, the Old American Art
Chapter 5
Welcome to the New World
Savagery Unleashed
A Kind and Benevolent Despot
Hell Hath No Fury
Paradise Mercifully Departed
Dear Uncle Tacitus
Fleeting Joy
A Fork in the Road
Icarus and Friends
That's Murfree Country
Chapter 6
Visiting Hours
Just a Social Call
A Rage Unleashed
The Delights of Van Horn
Archeology for Beginners
The Bridge to Nowhere
Honor, Amongst Thieves
The Fine Art of Conversation
Goodbye, Dear Friend
Mrs. Sadie Adler, Widow
Favored Sons
The King's Son
My Last Boy
Our Best Selves
Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemption (Mission)
Epilogue Part 1
The Wheel
Simple Pleasures
Farming, for Beginners
Fatherhood, for Beginners
Old Habits
Jim Milton Rides, Again?
Fatherhood, for Idiots
Motherhood
Gainful Employment
The Landowning Classes / Home of the Gentry?
Epilogue Part 2
Bare Knuckle Friendships
Home Improvement for Beginners
An Honest Day's Labors
The Tool Box
A New Jerusalem
A Quick Favor for an Old Friend
Uncles Bad Day
A Really Big Bastard
Trying Again
A New Future Imagined
American Venom
Post Game Guide: Side Quests, Collectibles, and Things to Do After You Beat the Game
Treasure Maps
Exclusive Digital Pre-Order Treasure Map
High Stakes Treasure
High Stakes Treasure Map 1
High Stakes Treasure Map 2
High Stakes Treasure Map 3
Jack Hall Gang Treasure
Jack Hall Gang Treasure Map 1
Jack Hall Gang Treasure Map 2
Jack Hall Gang Treasure Location 2
Jack Hall Gang Treasure Map 3
Panoramic Map
The Poisonous Trail Treasure
Poisonous Trail Treasure Map 1
Poisonous Trail Treasure Map 2
Poisonous Trail Treasure Map 3
The Strange Statue Puzzle
Torn Treasure Maps
Torn Treasure Map 1
Torn Treasure Map 2
Torn Treasure Location
Hermit Locations
Landmarks of Riches Treasure
Landmark of Riches Treasure Map 1
Landmark of Riches Treasure Map 2
Landmark of Riches Treasure Map 3
Landmark of Riches Treasure Map 4
The Elemental Trail Treasure
The Elemental Trail Treasure Map 1
The Elemental Trail Treasure Map 2
The Elemental Trail Treasure Map 3
Tips and Tricks
Things to Do First
Red Dead Online
Red Dead Online Updates
RDO Updates Archive
Red Dead Online Walkthrough - Story Missions
Red Dead Online Opening
Honor Among Horse Thieves
The Right Side of the Tracks
If The Hat Fits...
Love and Honor
Where Your Morals Lead You
Highly Illegal and Highly Moral
Kerosene, Tar, and Greed
More Than One Way To Earn a Buck
Kill Them, Each and Every One
Bring a Goddamn Posse
The Hanging of Tom Davies
Destroyed by Grief
These Bastards Can Fight
Banks Don't Rob Themselves
Bard's Crossing Treasure Map Guide and Treasure Location
Gaptooth Breach Treasure Map Guide and Treasure Location
Red Dead Online Outlaw Pass and Rewards
Frontier Pursuits
Roles - Bounty Hunter, Collector, and Trader
How to Become a Bounty Hunter in Red Dead Online
How to Become a Collector in Red Dead Online
How to Become a Trader in Red Dead Online
How to Become a Moonshiner in Red Dead Online
Where to Find Madam Nazar's Location in Red Dead Online
Collector's Guide
Red Dead Online Collector's Guide - Eagle Egg, Boar Bristle Brush, and Bone Arrowhead Location
Red Dead Online Collector's Guide - Durant Pearl Bracelet, Pelle Pearl Necklace, and Bonnard Pearl Ring Locations
Red Dead Online Tips and Tricks
How to Find and Play with Friends and Crew Members in Red Dead Online
How Honor Works In Red Dead Online
How to Make an Online Posse In Red Dead Online
Can You Cross-Play In Red Dead Online?
Passive Mode and Private Lobbies
Trapper (Online)
Ultimate Edition Online Bonuses: Camp Skins, Horses, and Outfits
Red Dead Online Horses
How to Guides for Red Dead Online
How to Make Money in Red Dead Online
How to Change or Delete Your Player Character in Red Dead Online
How to Play Red Dead Online
How to Fast Travel in Red Dead Online
How to Save in Red Dead Online
How to Get the Best Gun in Red Dead Online
How to Get the Best Horse in Red Dead Online
How to Start Every Mode in Red Dead Online
How To Earn Fast XP In Red Dead Online
How To Parley and Feud With Other Players In Red Dead Online
How Does Crime Work In Red Dead Online
How Do Camps Work In Red Dead Online
How to Find and Play with Friends and Crew Members in Red Dead Online
How Ability Cards Work In Red Dead Online
How To Dual Wield Weapons In Red Dead Online
How Does Hair Growth Work In Red Dead Online
How to Get Gold in Red Dead Online
How to Link Twitch Prime to Red Dead Online
Showdown Modes and Tips
Gun Rush Tips
Elimination Series and Tips
Red Dead Online Races
Dynamic Events
Where to Sell Pelts and Skins in Red Dead Online
Red Dead Online Hunting Guide and Strategy
Things to Do First in Red Dead Online
Online Stranger Missions
Alden Carruthers Missions
Angus Elliston Missions
Anthony Foreman Missions
Black Belle Missions
Bonnie MacFarlane
Bray and Tammy Aberdeen Missions
Flaco Hernandez Missions
Hamish Sinclair Missions
Hector Barlow Missions
James Langton Missions
Joe Missions
Josiah Trelawny Missions
Mama Watson Missions
Sadie and Jake Adler Missions
Sean MacGuire Missions
Shaky Missions
Sheriff Freeman Missions
The Boy Missions
Thomas Missions
Online Treasure Map Locations, Gang Hideouts, and Gold Bars
Horse Insurance Guide
Online Rank Unlock Bonuses: Weapons, Items, Horses and Ability Cards
Beta Release Date
Red Dead Online Weapons
Legendary Animals and Fish Locations and Map
How to Kill Legendary Animals and Legendary Animal Locations
Legendary Alligator Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary Bear Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary Beaver Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary Boar Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary Buck Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary Cougar Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary Coyote Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary Elk Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary Fox Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary Moose Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary Panther Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary Pronghorn Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary Ram Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary Tatanka Bison Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary White Bison Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
Legendary Wolf Location, Skin, and Kill Guide
How to Catch Legendary Fish and Legendary Fish Locations
Legendary Bluegill
Legendary Largemouth Bass
Legendary Perch
Legendary Redfin Pickerel
Legendary Rock Bass
Legendary Smallmouth Bass
Legendary Sockeye Salmon
Legendary Bullhead Catfish
Legendary Chain Pickerel
Legendary Muskie
Legendary Steelhead Trout
Legendary Longnose Gar
Legendary Catfish
Red Dead Redemption 2 Cheats
Gold Bar Duplication Exploit
Red Dead 2 PC Cheats
How-To Guides
How to Fast Travel
How to Get the Best Horse, The White Arabian, and Other Great Horses
The Best Weapons Guide: The Best Pistol, Best Rifle, and Best Shotgun
How to Get a War Horse
How to Win at Poker
How to Save Your Game
How to Get a Horse Brush
How to Fish and How to Unlock Fishing
How to Rob Trains
How to Clear Your Bounty
How to Clean Yourself
How Long Does It Take to Beat RDR2
How to Open a Safe
What is Lumbago?
What is Tuberculosis?
How Many Chapters Are in Red Dead Redemption 2
Collectibles
Cigarette Card Locations and Card Sets
Points of Interest
All Dinosaur Bone Locations and Rewards
Dreamcatcher Locations
Hunting Requests
All Rock Carving Locations
Graves
How to Find Arthur Morgan's Grave - Location Guide
Fence Locations and Unlock Guide: Where to Sell Stolen Items, Gold Bars, and Valuables
Backroom Business
Rhodes Gunsmith Backroom Business
Valentine Doctor's Office Backroom Business
Homestead Robbery
Catfish Jackson's Homestead Robbery
Radley's House Homestead Robbery
Watson's Cabin Homestead Robbery
Weapons
The Best Weapons Guide: The Best Pistol, Best Rifle, and Best Shotgun
Weapon Performance, Upgrades, and Degradation
Bows
Melee Weapons
Pistols
Repeaters
Shotguns
Rifles
Throwables
Antler Knife
Talismans and Trinkets Guide: Legendary Animal Perks from the Fence
Horses Guide - Locations, Stats, Bonding, Taming, and Breeds
Horse Upgrades
How to Tame Wild Horses
How to Get the Best Horse, The White Arabian, and Other Great Horses
Stranger Missions
A Bright Bouncing Boy
A Fine Night For It (Unlockable Stranger)
A Fisher of Fish
A Test of Faith
Arcadia for Amateurs
All That Glitters
Duchesses and Other Animals
Help a Brother Out
"Look Upon My Works" Serial Killer (American Dreams Stranger Mission)
No Good Deed
Oh Brother
The Artist's Way
The Iniquities of History
The Mercies of Knowledge
The Noblest of Men, and a Woman
The Ties That Bind Us
Smoking and Other Hobbies
Random Encounters
To The Ends of the Earth
How to Make Money: Tips, Tricks, Exploits, and Gold Bar Locations
Gold Bar Locations and Where to Sell Them
Hunting Tips and Strategy
How to Get a Perfect Pelt
Alligator Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Armadillo Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
American Bison Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Badger Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Beaver Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Black Bear Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Boar Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Buck Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Bull Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Collared Peccary Pig Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Cougar Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Cow Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Coyote Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Deer Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Elk Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Fox Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Gila Monster Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Goat Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Iguana Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Moose Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Muskrat Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Ox Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Panther Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Pig Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Pronghorn Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Rabbit Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Raccoon Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Ram Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Sheep Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Snake Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Squirrel Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Wolf Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide
Camp Guide - How to Upgrade, Fast Travel, and All Upgrades
Leather Working Tools
Ledger
Satchel Upgrades
Challenges Guide: Maps, Locations, and Tips
Bandit Challenges
How to Hold Up 5 Townsfolk For Bandit Challenge 1
How to Rob Two Coaches For Bandit Challenge 2
How to Rob the Cash Register in Any Four Shops in One Day for Bandit Challenge 3
How to Rob Three Coaches in One Day for Bandit Challenge 4
How to Amass a $250 Bounty in One State for Bandit Challenge 5
How to Steal Five Horses and Sell Them to the Horse Fence for Bandit Challenge 6
How to Rob $50 Worth of Cash and Valuables from Townfolk or Travelers for Bandit Challenge 7
How to Steal Seven Wagons and Sell Them to the Fence for Bandit Challenge 8
How to Hogtie Someone and Leave Them on the Railroad Three Times For Bandit Challenge 9
How to Complete Five Train Robberies Without Dying or Being Caught For Bandit Challenge 10
Master Hunter Challenges Guide: Animal Locations, Map, and Tips
How to Skin Three Deer for Hunting Challenge 1
How to Get Three Perfect-Quality Rabbit Pelts for Hunting Challenge 2
How to Track 10 Different Animal Species Using Your Binoculars for Hunting Challenge 3
How to Get a Clean Kill After Calling to an Animal Five Times for Hunting Challenge 4
How to Skin Three Bears for Hunting Challenge 5
How to Kill and Skin Five Cougars With Your Bow for Hunting Challenge 6
How to Use Bait to Lure and Kill Both a Herbivore and a Predator for Hunting Challenge 7
How to Catch Three Fish Without Using a Fishing Rod for Hunting Challenge 8
How to Kill an Opossum Playing Possum for Hunting Challenge 9
How to Find and Kill the Legendary Panther, "Giaguaro" for Hunting Challenge 10
Horseman Challenges Guide, Maps, Best Horse, and Racing Tips
How to Kill Five Rabbits from Horseback for Horseman Challenge 1
How to Jump Over Three Obstacles in 15 Seconds for Horseman Challenge 2
How to Ride From Valentine to Rhodes in Less Than Five Minutes for Horseman Challenge 3
How to While Mounted, Drag a Victim for 3,300 Feet Using Your Lasso for Horseman Challenge 4
How to Trample Five Animals While on Horseback for Horseman Challenge 5
How to Ride From Strawberry to Saint Denis in Less Than Nine Minutes Without Touching Any Water for Horseman Challenge 6
How to Kill Seven Enemies From Horseback Without Dismounting for Horseman Challenge 7
How to Kill Nine Predators From Horseback for Horseman Challenge 8
How to Ride From Van Horn to Blackwater in Less Than 17 Minutes Without Touching Any Water for Horseman Challenge 9
How to Break Every Wild Horse Breed for Horseman Challenge 10
Sharpshooter Challenges
How to Kill Three Flying Birds for Sharpshooter Challenge 1
How to Kill Two Different Animal Species in the Same Dead Eye Use for Sharpshooter Challenge 2
How to Kill Five Flying Birds While on a Moving Train for Sharpshooter Challenge 3
How to Kill an Enemy at Least 80 Feet Away With a Thrown Tomahawk for Sharpshoot Challenge 4
How to Kill Six Animals Without Switching or Reloading Your Weapon for Sharpshooter Challenge 5
How to Kill Someone at Least 660 Feet Away With a Long Scoped Rifle For Sharpshooter Challenge 6
How to Get Seven Headshots in a Row for Sharshooter Challenge 7
How to Disarm Three Enemies Without Reloading or Switching Your Weapon for Sharpshooter Challenge 8
How to Shoot Three People's Hats Off in the Same Dead Eye Use for Sharpshooter Challenge 9
How to Kill Three Flying Birds With Three Consecutive Long Scoped Rifle Shots for Sharpshooter Challenge 10
Weapons Expert Challenge
How to Kill Three Enemies With a Knife For Weapons Expert Challenge 1
How to Kill Three Enemies in 10 Seconds Using Only Throwing Knives For Weapons Expert Challenge 2
How to Kill Three Birds of Prey Using Only a Tomahawk For Weapons Expert Challenge 3
How to Kill 10 Enemies With a Shotgun Using Crafted Ammo For Weapons Expert Challenge 4
How to Kill Five Mounted Enemies, Using One Throwing Knife per Kill For Weapons Expert Challenge 5
How to Kill Four Enemies at the Same Time With a Single Stick of Dynamite For Weapons Expert Challenge 6
How to Kill Four Consecutive Enemies by Throwing and Retrieving the Same Tomahawk For Weapons Expert Challenge 7
How to Kill 15 Enemies Using a Long-barreled Sidearm For Weapons Expert Challenge 8
How to Kill Nine Unaware Enemies From Behind Using the Bow For Weapons Expert Challenge 9
How to Kill a Grizzly Bear Without Taking Damage, Using Only Throwing Knives For Weapons Expert Challenge 10
Survivalist Challenges
How to Catch Three Bluegill Fish For Survivalist Challenge 1
How to Hand Five Animals in to Pearson at Camp or to the Trapper For Survivalist Challenge 2
How to Kill Five Animals Using the Varmint Rifle For Survivalist Challenge 3
How to Craft All of the Arrow Types For Survivalist Challenge 4
How to Catch a Fish in the Bayou From a Riverboat and While Standing on Railroad Tracks For Survivalist Challenge 5
How to Kill a Scavenging Animal While it is Feeding on a Corpse Five Times For Survivalist Challenge 6
How to Kill Eight Small Game Animals With Consecutive Shots, Using Small Game Arrows For Survivalist Challenge 7
How to Craft a Homing Tomahawk, Improved Tomahawk, Volatile Fire Bottle, and Volatile Dynamite For Survivalist Challenge 8
How to Catch a Fish That Weighs at Least 19 lbs For Survivalist Challenge 9
How to Catch One of Each Type of Fish in the World For Survivalist Challenge 9
Locations
Ambarino
Grizzlies West
Mount Hagen
Grizzlies East
New Hanover
Annesburg
Cumberland Forest
The Heartlands
Valentine
Lemoyne
Lagras
Rhodes
Saint Denis
West Elizabeth
Strawberry
New Austin
Hennigan's Stead
Cholla Springs
Rio Bravo
Gaptooth Ridge
Flat Iron Lake
Recipes and Crafting
Cooking Recipes
Crafting Recipes
Small Game Arrows
Trapper Locations, Legendary Pelts and Outfits Guide (Where to Sell Legendary Bear Pelt)
Easter Eggs and References
UFOs in Red Dead 2
Vampire Easter Egg
Bonnie MacFarlane's Lover
Bigfoot in Red Dead 2
How to Find All The Ghosts
Witch Cauldron Easter Egg Location Guide
How to Find the Tiny Church for 100% Completion
Where to Find Sasquatches and Giants
Sex and Romance
Outfits
Accessories
Boots
Chaps
Coats and Jackets
Exclusive Outfits
Garments
Gloves
Hats
Pants
Reinforced Equipment
Shirts
Spurs
Suspenders
Vests
Table Games
Blackjack
Dominoes
Five Finger Fillet
Poker
Items
Provisions
Tonics
Ingredients
Materials
Kit Items
Valuables
Hair Tonic
Universe
Characters
Arthur Morgan
Dutch van der Linde
Bill Williamson
Javier Escuella
John Marston
Charles Smith
Micah Bell
Sadie Adler
Hosea Matthews
Abigail Roberts
Uncle
Josiah Trelawny
Lenny Summers
Sean Macguire
Mary-Beth Gaskill
Karen Jones
Tilly Jackson
Leopold Strauss
Reverend Swanson
Susan Grimshaw
Molly O'Shea
Pearson
Jack Marston
Factions
The Van der Linde Gang
LeMoyne Raiders
Marshalls
Animals
Plants
Fish
100% Completion Checklist
Achievements and Trophies
Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Mods
How to Install Mods
How to Uninstall Mods
Mod - How to Play as an Eagle and Other Animals
Mod - Skip Intro
Mod - Tiny Arthur
Mod - God Mode
Mod - Photorealism
Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Controls
PC and Console Version Differences
Tech Specs, File Sizes, and Resolution
Patches and Updates
Known Glitches and Bugs
Pre-Order Bonuses and Collector's Editions
RDR2 PC Pre-Order Bonuses
Interactive Map: Legendary Animals and Fish, Cigarette Cards, Rock Carvings, and More
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