Red Dead Redemption: How to Increase Honor

As a seasoned Red Dead Redemption player, I can attest to the immersive and engaging honor system that Rockstar Games has crafted. In my journey as John Marston, I’ve learned that every action has consequences, and it’s not just about what’s right or wrong, but how society perceives me.


In Red Dead Redemption (RDR), the honor system gauges John Marston’s standing and whether his actions are socially acceptable rather than judging based on moral principles. RDR2 expands upon this core element, as the story adapts dynamically in response to the protagonist’s honor. This means that a character like John, who was once an outlaw, can gain access to certain benefits within the Red Dead universe by maintaining a high level of social acceptability.

In Red Dead Redemption, players can earn rewards ranging from store discounts to unique items by cultivating a good or bad reputation. This guide offers tips on boosting your character’s honor.

How to Increase Honor in Red Dead Redemption

To boost respect in “Red Dead Redemption,” players must undertake a transformation into upstanding individuals, engaging in beneficial acts. Such tasks involve rescuing characters from danger or aiding the sheriff. These actions not only progress the game but also influence Non-Player Characters to alter their behavior towards Marston.

Hey fellow gamers! If you’re curious about how to boost your standing in the game, let me share a quick tip: contributing cash at the camp is one fast way to rack up some honor points. On the flip side, actions that tarnish your reputation such as attacking law enforcement, robbing, or causing harm to animals or innocent civilians will definitely earn you a notorious status. Keep in mind that there are no rewards for maintaining a neutral honor, so strive to either increase it or aim for the Desperado title!

In Red Dead, wearing a bandana doesn’t affect John Marston’s honor rating positively or negatively. To earn full recognition for your tasks and missions, consider taking off the bandana during those activities.

It’s clear that boosting your honor rank leads to bigger tips compared to lower ratings. To illustrate this point, when you achieve the Hero title, a nun might reward you with the Obscuridad del Santo Andres – a scarce item that decreases enemy aim precision in gunfights.

Honor Rank Perks in Red Dead Redemption

In the storyline of Red Dead, John Marston gains various advantages as he progresses, these bonuses depend on his level of honor. He doesn’t need fancy titles because having a questionable reputation can bring benefits such as reduced prices at Thieves’ Landing. Here’s a table detailing every honor rank in Red Dead Redemption and their corresponding perks.

Honor Rank Title Perks
High 3 Hero
  • Lawmen or civilians will only report crimes after the first murder or bank robbery.
  • In a random encounter, a nun bestows the Obscuridad del Santo Andres.
High 2 Peacemaker
  • Shop prices are improved by 50% aside from the ones at Thieves’ Landing.
  • Unlock the Duster Coat.
High 1 Honest Joe
  • Double pay for jobs, including Bounty Hunting.
Neutral Drifter
  • None.
Low 1 Rustler
  • The cost of bribing eyewitnesses is reduced by 50%.
Low 2 Road Agent
  • Whistling may summon the unique Dark Horse.
  • Shop prices are improved by 50% in Thieves’ Landing.
  • Marston insults people, instead of greeting them.
Low 3 Desperado
  • Civilians only report crimes after the first murder or bank robbery.

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2024-11-11 14:54