Unlocking the Most Insane Challenges in Red Dead Redemption 2!

To achieve the status of the East’s Legend in Red Dead Redemption 2, players need to complete a multitude of challenges to fully optimize their attributes and acquire a special outfit. In total, there are nine different challenge sets available within the game, with each set containing ten ranks for players to conquer on their path to greatness.

Although some difficulties in Red Dead Redemption 2 might seem as straightforward as foraging herbs or tracking game, others can be excessively demanding due to their stringent requirements. As you persistently attempt these challenges, it’s essential to understand the most difficult tasks that may significantly affect your gaming experience.

8. Horseman Rank 9

Ride from Van Horn to Blackwater in Less Than 17 Minutes Without Touching Water

By the ninth Horseman’s rank, players should ideally have a bonded horse, equipped with stirrups and a saddle, to facilitate their travel from Van Horn to Blackwater, given that they will be required to ride for quite some distance. This specific trip can only be undertaken during the Epilogue, as attempting it earlier would result in Arthur being chased by bounty hunters, law enforcement, and an unseen sniper. Furthermore, this journey is rather lengthy.

A simpler approach for completing this task involves following the railroad lines linking the states. However, traveling from Annesburg to the southwest corner of Blackwater is no walk in the park; even a 17-minute journey seems rather generous, especially when you’re constantly pressing X/A on your horse and administering tonics to maintain its energy levels over such an extended period.

7. Sharpshooter Rank 4

Kill Someone 80 Feet Away with a Tomahawk

Tomahawks serve as a thrilling and destructive tool in Arthur’s inventory, yet achieving a kill from more than 80 feet away with one is quite challenging. The auto-targeting feature doesn’t extend to such an extraordinarily long range for the tomahawk, and Dead Eye functionality won’t work effectively when used at that distance either, as players would expect it to.

Achieving Rank 4 of the Sharpshooter can be effortlessly attempted when players accumulate tomahawks, thanks to a recurring O’Driscoll camp at Hanging Dog Ranch, west of Wallace Station in West Elizabeth. This location allows players to repeatedly coordinate their tomahawk throws until one successfully hits a skull. Another method involves entering Dead Eye with a fully charged bar, selecting an enemy with the tomahawk, and while still in Dead Eye mode, running as far as possible before executing the throw.

6. Gambler Rank 9

With Three Games of Dominoes in a Row

Nothing can be more daunting than taking on Gambling challenges, and one such task is achieving Rank 9, which demands winning three consecutive games of Dominoes. This isn’t just about playing multiple rounds of Dominoes, but rather securing victories, as players must accumulate enough points per game against their opponents without losing focus or slipping up. However, there’s a clever strategy for conquering this challenge.

A Rank 9 Gambler’s task isn’t particularly difficult because players have flexibility in choosing their game format (Dominoes), and if they find themselves on the brink of losing, they can easily leave the table, then return to pick up where they left off as if no loss occurred.

5. Horseman 10

Break Every Wild Horse Breed

In Red Dead Redemption 2, completing Horseman Level 10 will be a lengthy process since players must domesticate all distinct horse breeds found within the game. However, not all horse breeds are wild, so players will only need to tame nine different ones. Finding these specific breeds can prove challenging for some, especially when the desired breed fails to appear, making the search even more frustrating.

Horse Breed	Location
American Paint	Fairvale Shanty, Ambarino
American Standardbred	Big Valley, West Elizabeth
Appaloosa	Cattail Pond, Ambarino
Hungarian Halfbred	Flatneck Station, New Hanover
Kentucky Saddler	The Heartlands, New Hanover
Morgan	Big Valley, West Elizabeth
Mustang	Cholla Springs, New Austin
Nokota	Lone Mule Stead, West Elizabeth
Tennessee Walker	The Heartlands, New Hanover

4. Weapons Expert Rank 10

Kill a Grizzly Bear without Taking Damage, Using Only Throwing Knives

Grizzly Bears reside in the western region of West Elizabeth, but locating and defeating one may prove challenging for players. Simply throwing knives at them might not be effective due to their tough physique, requiring players to bring an ample supply if they want to pierce the thick hide and fat of a bear that’s known for its fierce resistance. While poisonous throwing knives can be used, many will still be needed to inflict enough damage on such a formidable foe.

In the game “Red Dead Redemption 2,” Grizzly Bears are relentless attackers. A thrown knife to their head won’t immediately incapacitate them, so players should maintain a safe distance and keep throwing knives at the bear as much as possible without being cornered or attacked themselves. This repeated assault may eventually force the bear into submission, requiring the player to try again if they fail initially.

3. Gambler Rank 10

Win Three Hands of Poker in a Row

Even for a seasoned player with a flawless poker expression, achieving Gambler Rank 10 remains tough, as it requires winning three consecutive hands. This is done by either having the best cards in each round or compelling all other competitors to fold, but bluffing can be precarious since artificial intelligence poker opponents might hold a superior hand.

In contrast to a Gambler Rank 9 game, there’s no option for players to quit this contest without losing their progress. Instead, it tests both luck and persistence as each participant strives to force everyone else out of the round, winning the pot three times in succession to claim triumph over the second-to-last Gambler challenge.

2. Master Hunter Rank 7

Use Bait to Lure and Kill Both a Herbivore and a Predator

In Red Dead Redemption 2, you’ll find two types of lures for sale: Herbivore Attractant and Predator Lure. To conquer this task, players should venture into wild areas teeming with herbivores and predators, then lay down the initial bait without alarming potential predators. After that, it’s a matter of killing the animal before any other predators are scared off.

As a passionate hunter, I’ve found that this pursuit can be quite an enduring test. Even after luring a herbivore with bait and laying more bait for the predator, it’s frequently the case that the predator may not show up, or if it does, it might not register the catch. It’s a game of patience and tranquility, where the slightest movement could spook a skittish creature into disappearing from sight.

1. Gambler Rank 8

Win Three Hands of Blackjack with a Total of Five Cards or More

As a dedicated fan, let me tell you, conquering Rank 8 Gambler in Red Dead Redemption 2 is no easy feat! Although subsequent Gambler challenges may give players a run for their money, none compare to this daunting task. In this challenge, players must triumph in three rounds of Blackjack, and here’s the twist – they can only have three or more cards in each hand.

That means you’ll need to accumulate a total of 5 cards before you even hit Blackjack or stand, and pray that your hand is strong enough to outdo the dealer’s. It’s a high-stakes game indeed!

The Rank 8 Gambler’s position purely depends on Random Number Generators and luck; no element of skill seems to play a part, as the house generally holds an advantage. Given how challenging it is for players to claim five cards without exceeding their limit, patience becomes crucial in this endeavor. It’s advisable to place minimal bets to minimize potential losses.

2025-02-25 10:04