RDR2: All Talismans & Trinkets (& Locations)

Playing as Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2 can be dangerous. Players need to manage several things, like keeping Arthur fed, making sure he has enough bullets, and caring for his horse. It’s also important to be careful, as enemy gangs can ambush you anywhere in the game world.

As a Red Dead Redemption 2 player, I’m always looking for ways to get an edge, and the talismans and trinkets are amazing for that! You can get them crafted by the fence, but be warned – it’s not always easy. You’ll usually need to hunt down rare parts from legendary animals or complete some pretty challenging tasks. I’ve put together a complete guide to all the talismans and trinkets, detailing exactly what they do and how to get your hands on them. It covers all the effects and lists what you need to craft them or the missions you’ll have to finish to unlock these powerful items.

Okay, so if you snagged the Special Edition or Ultimate Edition of Red Dead Redemption 2 – the Ultimate Edition is like the game with all the extras, similar to a Game of the Year edition – you automatically get the Eagle Talon Talisman and the Iguana Scale Trinket. They just pop right into your inventory, no extra work needed!

Iguana reduces horseback damage by 10%, while Eagle Talon extends Eagle Eye by 5 seconds.

Alligator Tooth Talisman

Lowers The Drain Speed of Dead Eye Core By 10%

  • Talisman Effect: Lowers the drain speed of Dead Eye Core by 10%
  • Can only be acquired after Chapter 5, ‘That’s Murfree Country’
Ingredients Locations
Legendary Alligator Tooth Kill and skin the Legendary Bullgator in the Bayou Nwa
Vintage Civil War Handcuffs Complete any set of Cigarette Cards and mail them to Phineas T. Ramsbottom
Gold Jointed Bracelet Random loot chance from enemies and chests. Try saving before opening a chest and reloading for the desired loot

The Alligator Tooth Talisman is a late-game craftable item, but it’s worth getting as soon as you can. It reduces how quickly your Dead Eye Core drains, letting you use slow-motion shooting for longer and land more precise, powerful shots.

Bear Claw Talisman

Lowers The Drain Speed Of Health Core By 10%

  • Talisman Effect: Lowers the drain speed of Health Core by 10%
  • Can only be acquired after Chapter 2, ‘Exit Persued by a Bruised Ego’
Ingredients Locations
Legendary Bear Claw Kill and skin the Legendary Bharati Grizzly Bear
Quartz Chunk Mail the location of any dinosaur bone to Deborah MacGuinness during the ‘A Test Of Faith’ stranger mission
Silver Chain Bracelet Random loot chance from enemies and chests. Try saving before opening a chest and reloading for the desired loot

The Bear Claw Talisman is an early-game item in Red Dead Redemption 2 that stays helpful throughout the entire story. It slows down how quickly your health and stamina decrease, letting you go longer between meals and survive fights more easily.

Beaver Tooth Trinket

Slows Degradation For All Weapons By 10%

  • Talisman Effect: Permanently slows degradation for all weapons by 10%
  • Can be acquired starting from Chapter 2
Ingredients Locations
Legendary Beaver Tooth Kill and skin the Legendary Beaver in the Elysian Pool, New Hanover

The Beaver Tooth Trinket is simple to make, though you’ll need to venture outside the starting areas of New Hanover to get the materials. Once crafted, both John and Arthur’s guns will stay in good condition for much longer, reducing the need to constantly clean them with gun oil.

Tatanka Bison Horn Trinket

Decreases The Amount Of Melee Damage Received By 10%

  • Talisman Effect: Permanently decreases the amount of melee damage received by 10%
  • Can be acquired in the Epilogue
Ingredients Locations
Legendary Tatanka Bison Horn Kill and skin the Legendary Tatanka Bison in Hennigan’s Stead, New Austin

The Legendary Tatanka Bison Horn Trinket is easy to make, needing just one item – but you’ll need powerful weapons to defeat the massive Legendary Tatanka Bison to get it. Once crafted, the trinket provides strong protection against close-range attacks. It’s a great item for players who like to fight up close, and especially useful in chaotic situations like bar brawls or surprise attacks.

Bison Horn Talisman

Lowers The Drain Speed Of Stamina Core By 10%

  • Talisman Effect: Lowers the drain speed of Stamina Core by 10%
  • Can be acquired starting from Chapter 2
Ingredients Locations
Legendary Bison Horn Kill and skin the Legendary White Bison in Grizzlies West near Lake Isabella
Abalone Shell Fragment In an abandoned house near the Rhodes Butcher, North of Main Street
Silver Earring Random loot chance from enemies and chests. Try saving before opening a chest and reloading for the desired loot

Okay, so as someone who spends hours riding around in Red Dead Redemption 2, let me tell you, the Bison Horn Talisman is a lifesaver. Basically, it slows down how quickly your Stamina drains, which is HUGE. You can sprint farther, swim longer, and generally take a beating without constantly needing to eat food or chug tonics to refill your energy. It’s seriously a game-changer for exploring and surviving!

Boar Tusk Talisman

Lowers Drain Speed of Horse Health And Stamina Core By 10%

  • Talisman Effect: Lowers drain speed of Horse’s Health and Stamina Core by 10%
  • Can be acquired starting from Chapter 2
Ingredients Locations
Legendary Boar Tusk Kill and skin the Legendary Boar in the Bluewater Marsh
Cobalt Petrified Wood In a carriage under a rock face near Lake Isabella in Grizzlies West
Gold Earring Random loot chance from enemies and chests. Try saving before opening a chest and reloading for the desired loot

The Boar Tusk Talisman makes taking care of horses much simpler. It slows down how quickly a horse’s health and stamina decrease, meaning they can run farther, need less food, and survive longer while traveling – which is especially helpful for long trips or escaping danger on horseback.

Buck Antler Trinket

Raises Chances For Higher Quality Pelts And Loot From Hunted Animals

  • Talisman Effect: Raises chances for higher-quality pelts and loot from hunted animals
  • Can be acquired starting from Chapter 2
Ingredients Locations
Legendary Buck Antler Kill and skin the Legendary Buck in Big Valley, West Elizabeth

If you enjoy hunting in the game, the Buck Antler Trinket is really valuable. It guarantees perfect quality animal pelts, even if you don’t use the best weapons or land every shot. This means you can earn more money from selling pelts or get flawless decorations for your camp, so it’s definitely worth finding!

Cougar Fang Trinket

Increases Stamina Experience Gain By 10%

  • Talisman Effect: Increases Stamina experience gain by 10%
  • Can only be acquired in the Epilogue
Ingredients Locations
Legendary Cougar Fang Kill and skin the Legendary Cougar in Gaptooth Ridge

The Cougar Fang Trinket, available only after completing the main story, makes it much quicker to restore John’s Stamina to its maximum level after playing as Arthur. While it only provides a 10% boost, this can add up quickly as you explore the world on horseback, hunt, and swim, helping you max out John’s Stamina faster.

Coyote Fang Trinket

Increases Dead Eye Experience Gain By 10%

  • Talisman Effect: Increases Dead Eye experience gain by 10%
  • Can be acquired starting from Chapter 2
Ingredients Locations
Legendary Coyote Fang Kill and skin the Legendary Coyote in Scarlett Meadows, The Heartlands

The Coyote Fang Trinket is a special item that helps players improve their character’s stats more quickly, giving them an advantage in combat. It boosts Dead Eye experience by 10%, allowing players to unlock powerful abilities faster. These abilities enhance the slow-motion aiming mode, letting outlaws take down multiple enemies with greater precision.

Elk Antler Trinket

Increases Value Of Looted Money By 10%

  • Talisman Effect: Increases value of looted money by 10%
  • Can be acquired starting from Chapter 2
Ingredients Locations
Legendary Elk Antler Kill and skin the Legendary Elk in Cumberland Forest, near Bacchus Station

If you’re heading to the far North to hunt the Legendary Elk, prioritize getting the Elk Antler Trinket. Throughout your journey across the American West, you’ll find a lot of loot. This Trinket boosts the money you get from defeated enemies and chests by 10%, and the sooner you have it, the more extra money you’ll earn.

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2026-02-12 03:37