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In Red Dead 2, there are a number of various challenges you can undertake during your adventures.
There are 90 challenges in all spread across nine main categories. However, these challenges cannot be seen until you unlock the first one in each category. The challenges must be completed in order, within each category - actions towards a challenge aren't counted until that challenge is unlocked, meaning they will have to be completed again once the challenge is active.
Completing some challenges will unlock unique rewards in the form of Reinforced Equipment like Bandoliers and Holsters. These rewards can then be purchased from the Trapper, who has multiple camps across the world. Some challenges will reward you with cash and experience points towards one of your main attributes.
Each of the challenges is aligned with one of the three character attributes, as follows:
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- Health - Horseman, Sharpshooter, and Weapons Expert
- Stamina - Bandit, Gambler, and Master Hunter
- Dead Eye - Explorer, Herbalist, and Survivalist
Completing one set of challenges will add a segment to the aligned attribute ring, and completing all three challenges aligned to a particular attribute will add a second segment to that attribute ring.
Completing all nine sets of challenges unlocks the Legend of the East outfit.
Unlocking some challenges can also reveal certain things in the world - like the Legendary Panther.
Click the challenges name in the table below to jump to the details for that set of challenges.
| Jump To: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bandit Challenges | Explorer Challenges | Gambler Challenges |
| Herbalist Challenges | Horseman Challenges | Master Hunter Challenges |
| Sharpshooter Challenges | Survivalist Challenges | Weapons Expert Challenges |
Bandit Challenges
The Bandit Challenges involve Arthur Morgan breaking the law in several different ways, like robbing trains and people, which will result in a large bounty on your head. Hold up one townfolk to unlock the first challenge.
| Challenge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Hold Up 5 Townsfolk | Bandit Bandolier |
| Rob Two Coaches (Either Missions or on the Road) | $5, 25 Dead Eye XP |
| Rob the Cash Register in Any Four Shops in One Day | Bandit Holster |
| Rob Three Coaches in One Day | $10, 50 Dead Eye XP |
| Amass a $250 Bounty in One State | $10, 50 Dead Eye XP |
| Steal Five Horses and Sell Them to the Horse Fence at Clemens Cove | $15, 100 Dead Eye XP |
| Rob $50 Worth of Cash and Valuables from Townfolk or Travelers | Bandit Off-Hand Holster |
| Steal Seven Wagons and Sell Them to the Fence at Emerald Ranch | $15, 100 Dead Eye XP |
| Hogtie Someone and Leave Them on the Railroad Three Times | $20, 150 Dead Eye XP |
| Rob Five Trains Without Dying or Being Caught | Bandit Gun Belt |
Explorer Challenges
The Explorer Challenges involve following clues found on treasure maps and finding valuables hidden away. Find a treasure map to unlock and complete the first challenge.
- For more details, see our Treasure Maps Guide.
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| Challenge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Find a Treasure Map | Explorer Holster |
| Find a Treasure | $5, 25 Stamina XP |
| Find a Treasure | Explorer Bandolier |
| Find a Treasure | $10, 50 Stamina XP |
| Find a Treasure | $10, 50 Stamina XP |
| Find a Treasure | $15, 100 Stamina XP |
| Find a Treasure | Explorer Gun Belt |
| Find a Treasure | $15, 100 Stamina XP |
| Find a Treasure | $20, 150 Stamina XP |
| Find a Treasure | Explorer Off-Hand Holster |
Gambler Challenges
The Gambler Challenges involve Arthur Morgan competing in table games that include Poker, Blackjack, Dominoes and Five Finger Filet. Win one hand of poker to unlock the first challenge.
| Challenge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Win Five Hands of Poker | Gambler Holster |
| In Blackjack, Double Down and Win the Hand Five Times | $5, 25 Dead Eye XP |
| Win Three Games of Five Finger Filet | Gambler Bandolier |
| Bust One Poker Opponent Out in Each Location (Flatneck Station, Saint Denis, and Valentine) | $10, 50 Dead Eye XP |
| Win Three Rounds of Dominoes Without Drawing Any Tiles Against Two or Fewer Opponents | $10, 50 Dead Eye XP |
| Beat the Blackjack Dealer in Two Locations (Rhodes and Van Horn) | $15, 100 Dead Eye XP |
| Beat the Five Finger Fillet Player in Every Location (Strawberry, Valentine, and Van Horn) | Gambler Gun Belt |
| Win Three Hands of Blackjack With Three Hits or More | $15, 100 Dead Eye XP |
| Win Three Games of Dominoes in a Row | $20, 150 Dead Eye XP |
| Win Three Hands of Poker in a Row | Gambler Off-Hand Holster |
Herbalist Challenges
The Herbalist Challenges involve Arthur Morgan becoming more adept at finding rare plants and herbs, as well as gathering them. Pick one Yarrow plant to unlock the first challenge.
| Challenge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Pick Six Yarrow | Herbalist Off-Hand Holster |
| Pick and Eat Four Species of Berry | $5, 25 Health XP |
| Craft Seven Items Using Sage as an Ingredient | Herbalist Gun Belt |
| Pick Five Mushrooms and Feed Them to Your Horse | $10, 50 Health XP |
| Craft Nine Items Using Indian Tobacco as an Ingredient | $10, 50 Health XP |
| Pick 15 Different Species of Herbs | $15, 100 Health XP |
| Craft and Use Five Special Miracle Tonics | Herbalist Holster |
| Use Oleander to Craft Six Poison Weapons (includes Poison Throwing Knife) | $15, 100 Health XP |
| Pick One of Each Species of Herb | $20, 150 Health XP |
| Season and Cook all Eleven Types of Meat | Herbalist Bandolier |
Horseman Challenges
The Horseman Challenges involve breaking every breed of horse, hunting animals on horseback, and riding to the best of your ability by increasing your bonds. Kill a rabbit from horseback to unlock the first challenge.
- See a list of all Horses and where to find them on our Horses Guide.
| Challenge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Kill Five Rabbits from Horseback | Horseman Gun Belt |
| Jump Over Three Obstacles in 15 Seconds | $5, 25 Stamina XP |
| Ride From Valentine to Rhodes in Less Than Five Minutes | Horseman Holster |
| While Mounted, Drag a Victim for 3,300 Feet Using Your Lasso | $10, 50 Stamina XP |
| Trample Five Animals While on Horseback | $10, 50 Stamina XP |
| Ride From Strawberry to Saint Denis in Less Than Nine Minutes Without Touching Any Water | $15, 100 Stamina XP |
| Kill Seven Enemies From Horseback Without Dismounting | Horseman Bandolier |
| Kill Nine Predators From Horseback | $15, 100 Stamina XP |
| Ride From Van Horn to Blackwater in Less Than 17 Minutes Without Touching Any Water | $20, 150 Stamina XP |
| Break Every Wild Horse Breed | Horseman Off-Hand Holster |
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Master Hunter Challenges
The Master Hunter Challenges are all about Arthur becoming the best huntsmen ever, by tracking, killing, and skinning a variety of animals, ending with a hunt for a Legendary Animal. Skin a deer to unlock the first challenge.
| Challenge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Skin Three Deer | Master Hunter Off-Hand Holster |
| Get Three Perfect-Quality Rabbit Pelts | $5, 25 Health XP |
| Track 10 Different Animal Species Using Your Binoculars | Master Hunter Bandolier |
| Get a Clean Kill After Calling to an Animal Five Times | $10, 50 Health XP |
| Skin Three Bears (Black Bears or Grizzly Bears) | $10, 50 Health XP |
| Kill and Skin Five Cougars With Your Bow | $15, 100 Health XP |
| Use Bait to Lure and Kill Both a Herbivore and a Predator | Master Hunter Gun Belt |
| Catch Three Fish Without Using a Fishing Rod | $15, 100 Health XP |
| Catch an Opossum Playing Possum | $20, 150 Health XP |
| Find and Kill the Legendary Panther "Giaguaro" | Master Hunter Holster |
Sharpshooter Challenges
The Sharpshooter Challenges will challenge Arthur Morgan to be a perfect shot, forcing him to prove his accuracy by shooting moving targets, mastering Dead Eye, and getting long range kills. Kill a flying bird to unlock the first challenge.
| Challenge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Kill Three Flying Birds | Sharpshooter Bandolier |
| Kill Two Different Animal Species in the Same Dead Eye Use | $5, 25 Dead Eye XP |
| Kill Five Flying Birds While on a Moving Train | Sharpshooter Holster |
| Kill an Enemy at Least 80 Feet Away With a Thrown Tomahawk | $10, 50 Dead Eye XP |
| Kill Six Animals Without Switching or Reloading Your Weapon | $10, 50 Dead Eye XP |
| Kill Someone at Least 660 Feet Away With a Long Scoped Rifle | $15, 100 Dead Eye XP |
| Get Seven Headshots in a Row | Sharpshooter Off-Hand Holster |
| Disarm Three Enemies Without Reloading or Switching Your Weapon | $15, 100 Dead Eye XP |
| Shoot Three People's Hats Off in the Same Dead Eye Use | $20, 150 Dead Eye XP |
| Kill Three Flying Birds With Three Consecutive Long Scoped Rifle Shots | Sharpshooter Gun Belt |
Survivalist Challenges
The Survivalist Challenges will test Arthur's ability to survive in the wild by catching fish, hunting animals, and more. Catch one bluegill fish to unlock the first challenge.
| Challenge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch Three Bluegill Fish | Survivalist Gun Belt |
| Hand Five Animals in to Pearson at Camp or to the Trapper | $5, 25 Stamina XP |
| Kill Five Animals With the Varmint Rifle | Survivalist Off-Hand Holster |
| Craft All of the Arrow Types | $10, 50 Stamina XP |
| Catch a Fish in the Bayou From a Riverboat and While Standing on Railroad Tracks | $10, 50 Stamina XP |
| Kill a Scavenging Animal While it is Feeding on a Corpse Five Times | $15, 100 Stamina XP |
| Kill Eight Small Game Animals With Consecutive Shots, Using Small Game Arrows | Survivalist Bandolier |
| Craft a Homing Tomahawk, Improved Iomahawk, Volatile Dynamite, and Volatile Fire Bottle | $15, 100 Stamina XP |
| Catch a Fish That Weighs at Least 19 lbs | $20, 150 Stamina XP |
| Catch One of Each Type of Fish in the World | Survivalist Holster |
Weapons Expert Challenges
The Weapons Expert Challenges will task Arthur with making kills with a variety of weapons and ammo. Kill an enemy with a knife to unlock the first challenge.
| Challenge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Kill Three Enemies with a Knife | Weapons Expert Holster |
| Kill Three Enemies in 10 Seconds Using Only Throwing Knives | $5, 25 Health XP |
| Kill Three Birds of Prey Using Only a Tomahawk | Weapons Expert Gun Belt |
| Kill 10 Enemies With a Shotgun Using Crafted Ammo | $10, 50 Health XP |
| Kill Five Mounted Enemies, Using One Throwing Knife per Kill | $10, 50 Health XP |
| Kill Four Enemies at the Same Time With a Single Stick of Dynamite | $15, 100 Health XP |
| Kill Four Consecutive Enemies by Throwing and Retrieving the Same Tomahawk | Weapons Expert Off-Hand Holster |
| Kill 15 Enemies Using a Long-barreled Sidearm | $15, 100 Health XP |
| Kill Nine Unaware Enemies From Behind Using the Bow | $20, 150 Health XP |
| Kill a Grizzly Bear Without Taking Damage, Using Only Throwing Knives | Weapons Expert Bandolier |
Up Next: Bandit Challenges
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