Category: Red Dead Redemption 2

The Elk in Red Dead Redemption 2 is an incredibly large mammal that has many useful drops and crafting recipes. While it is a herbivore, it is still dangerous and should be hunted cautiously. There is also a legendary version of this animal, meaning that it is possible to come across one if you are lucky.

Best Weapons to Kill the Elk With

As with many other large mammals such as the cow, a powerful weapon should be used as to kill it quickly and effectively. To kill the elk we recommend you use either the sniper rifle or the bow. If you use the sniper, make sure not to use explosive ammo as it will ruin the kill. Similarly, you should use improved arrows when using the bow. If you are hunting the elk, make sure to use herbivore bait, as it will help to attract one.

Elk Locations

Elk are most prominent in mountainous areas, especially where there is forest. The best place to find elk is in the mountains of Ambarino by Cumberland. They can also be found in West Elizabeth and by Annesburg.

Elk Items

Some of these items can only be obtained by killing the legendary elk.

Material	Cost	Kill Quality
Legendary Elk Pelt	$33.00	Legendary
Perfect Elk Pelt	$6.50	Perfect
Good Elk Pelt	$3.90	Good
Poor Elk Pelt	$2.60	Poor
Elk Antlers	$1.35	Any
Mature Venison	$0.60	Any
Legendary Elk Antler	$0	Legendary

Elk Crafting

Item Name	Pricing	How to unlock
Legendary Fox Moccasins	$40.00	Perfect Elk Pelt, Legendary Fox Pelt
Legendary Elk Moccasins	$30.00	Legendary Elk Pelt, Perfect Goat Hide
Elk Antler Trinket	$22.75	Legendary Elk Antler
Elk Fringed Shotgun Chaps	$21.00	Perfect Elk Pelt
Legendary Elk Half Chaps	$16.00	Legendary Elk Pelt, Perfect Sheep Hide
Gila Monster Gambler’s Hat	$16.00	Perfect Elk Pelt, Perfect Gila Monster Skin
Legendary Elk Range Gloves	$13.00	Legendary Elk Pelt
Elk Riding Gloves	$12.00	Perfect Elk Pelt
Elk Flop Hat	$12.00	Perfect Elk Pelt

The Boar is a large mammal in Red Dead Redemption 2. It is omnivorous and can be very dangerous to hunt due to its aggression. However, it is very rewarding to kill due to its hides and its meat which can be sold at a fair price. The boar also is one of the animals with the most crafting recipes, and has a legendary version as well.

Best Weapons to Kill the Boar With

Due to the boar’s immense strength it is important to use the right weapon as to not take damage, but also to get a perfect kill. For this, we recommend the sniper rifle due to its power and range. Any ammo can be used except for explosive ammo, which will ruin the kill. If you plan on hunting this animal, we recommend using both predator and herbivore bait to attract it.

Boar Locations

Boars often spawn in groups in marshy locations. To have the best shot at finding them , we recommend you go near the rivers of LeMoyne.

Boar Materials

Material	Cost	Kill Quality
Legendary Boar Pelt	$22	Legendary
Perfect Boar Skin	$2.1	Perfect
Good Boar Skin	$1.26	Good
Poor Boar Skin	$0.84	Poor
Tender Pork Loin	$0.6	Any
Boar Tusks	$0.45	Any
Animal Fat	$0.25	Any
Legendary Boar Tusk	$0	Legendary

Crafting With Boar Items

Item Name	Pricing	How to unlock
Boar Mother Hubbard Saddle	$90.00	Perfect Boar Pelt
Legendary Boar & Bison Fowlers	$37.00	Legendary Boar Pelt, Legendary Tatanka Bison Pelt
Boar & Bull Fowler Boots	$31.00	Perfect Ox Hide, Perfect Boar Pelt
Boar Tusk Talisman	$31.00	Gold Earring, Cobalt Petrified Wood, Legendary Boar Tusk
Bull Fowler Boots	$29.00	Perfect Boar Pelt, Perfect Bull Hide
Snake Skin Cavalry Gloves	$26.00	Perfect Boar Pelt, Perfect Snake Skin
Boar Fringed Shotgun Chaps	$25.00	Perfect Boar Pelt x2
Legendary Beaver Flop Hat	$22.00	Legendary Beaver Pelt, Legendary Boar Pelt, Cardinal Feather
Legendary Cougar Riding Gloves	$20.00	Legendary Cougar Pelt, Perfect Boar Pelt
Boar Riding Gloves	$15.00	Perfect Boar Pelt, Perfect Rabbit Pelt x2
Legendary Ram Rifleman Gloves	$12.00	Legendary Ram Hide, Perfect Boar Pelt
Huntsman Accessory	$10.00	Perfect Boar Pelt, Hawk Feather, Quail Feather x2

The cow is a large yet passive mammal in Red Dead Redemption 2 which has many uses. The hides of the animal are used in the crafting of many different pieces of clothing. They are herbivores so they are not that dangerous to kill, but they can take a while as they are large.

Best Weapon to Kill the Cow With

Due to the cow being such a large animal and the importance of getting a perfect pelt when killing it, it is important to use the correct weapon. The best two weapons to use are the bow or the sniper rifle with nonexplosive ammo. However, it is better to use the bow as you do not alert people in the area, whereas the sniper can be heard from a long way aways. We also recommend that you go at night for this reason. You do not want to be caught stealing an animal.

Cow Locations

Cows are found at the many different ranches and farms across the map, most notably Emerald Ranch.

Cow Materials

Material	Cost	Kill Quality
Perfect Cow Hide	$2.5	Perfect
Good Cow Hide	$1.5	Good
Poor Cow Hide	$1	Poor
Prime Beef	$0.6	Any

Crafting With Cow Items

Item Name	Pricing	How to unlock
Workman’s Pride Boots	$28.00	Perfect Cow Hide, Perfect Goat Hide
Legendary Moose Moccasins	$22.00	Legendary Moose Pelt, Perfect Cow Hide
Beaver Hunting Jacket	$21.00	Perfect Cow Hide, Perfect Beaver Pelt x2
Principal Vest	$18.00	Perfect Cow Hide, Perfect Deer Pelt
Iguana Big Valley Hat	$14.00	Perfect Cow Hide, Perfect Iguana Skin

Used In	Makes	Crafting ingredients
Main Campfire	Cow Hide Ground Cover	Perfect Cow Hide

Nothing quite beats the satisfaction of pulling in a huge catch at the end of a fishing trip. Unless you’re not the outdoorsy type. Fortunately for you Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2 allows you to have the whole experience without all the mess.

Like many things in Red Dead, the fishing and hunting are incredibly in depth so many rules that apply to real life fishing applies here. Things like time of day you choose to fish, the bait you use, what water you choose to fish in all matter. To help you in all your fishing endeavors, here is everything you need to know about Red Dead Redemption 2 fishing!

1. Fishing Walkthrough

Before you begin fishing, it helps for you to know how the controls work. It works the same way that a lot of fishing mini-games in video games do but with a few more things that you should keep in mind like your bait type.

You have the option of choosing a bobber or lure. If you pick a bobber it’s a matter of casting your line out and waiting. You can reel a little bit but if you do it too much you’ll scare away potential catches.

If you choose lure you’ll have to continue reeling until you feel a bite. Once you’ve chosen which one you want to use, use LT/L2 to grip the rod and then RT/R2 to cast your line into the water. When you want to reel in your line a little, you’ll tap RT/R2.

Grabbing Your Materials

After doing this for a while you’ll eventually run out of materials. You can pick up more in Lagras at the bait and tackle shop. It has everything you need from live worms to crayfish.

2. What You Should Use as Bait

We mentioned bait above but now we’re going to get into a little bit more detail. You shouldn’t pick some bait and slap it on your line. Much like real life, you have to put a little thought into the bait you use.

Bobbers

Food items like bread, cheese, and cornbread will all do the trick for smaller fish. Worms and crickets will help you catch any medium-sized fish. If you want to reel in the biggest of fish that are found in the deep parts of rivers and lakes the only bobber that will work is a crayfish.

Lures

Lures will help you catch larger fish than bobbers will unless you use a river lure. River lures only let you catch small and medium-sized fish. If you want to catch a large lake fish then the lake lure will work. Swamp lures will help you get the medium and large-sized fish found in the swamps.

If you want to start catching legendary fish you’ll need the special versions of these lures but we’ll get into that a little later.

3. Fantastic Fish and How to Catch Them

There is no end to the variety of fish that you can catch in Red Dead 2. Here are a few of them and the best bait to use to reel them in.

• Chain pickerel- corn
• Bluegill- cheese
• Redfin pickerel- bread
• Smallmouth bass- any of the natural baits
• Largemouth bass- crayfish
• Rock bass- cheese or any of the natural baits
• Perch- bread
• Bullhead catfish- corn or cheese
• Lake sturgeon- lake lure
• Steelhead trout- worms
• Sockeye salmon- river lure
• Muskie- lake lure

Keep in mind that you can use any bait and still maybe catch some these. These are the baits that are proven to be the most effective in correlation to the fish.

Best Time of the Day to Fish

Like in real life, the time of day will affect what you’re able to catch. The morning and afternoon are when you’ll have the most success with it because again, like in real life this is when the most bugs are around.

You should also try your luck with fishing when it’s raining because the fish will mistake the drops on the water’s surface for bugs.

4. Places and Conditions

Each one of the fish above is found in different bodies of water. The time of day and weather conditions are also a factor in catching them.

Chain Pickerel

You can find the chain pickerel in most bodies of water in the game so they’re fairly common. You’ll have the most success with them if you’re trying to catch them in bright, sunny weather.

Bluegill

You won’t have any luck finding Bluegills in the swamps but you’ll be able to catch them in most of the rivers and lakes in the game. The best time to catch them is when it’s raining.

Redfin Pickrel

Redfin pickerel prefer warm and sunny weather like the chain pickerel. You’ll only be able to find them in the southern rivers.

Smallmouth Bass

You’ll be able to find smallmouth bass in all of the northern rivers. They are more active during rainy days than sunny.

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass is also more active in rainy weather. Unlike the smallmouth bass, you’ll mostly find them in the south.

These are only a few examples, you can go find a guide for the rest. Now on to what you want to catch. The legendary fish.

5. Be a Legend by Catching the Legends

To find the legendary fish you’ll need the map that tells you where they are. For that, you’ll go to Gill’s Landing to pick up the quest from an NPC named… well, Gill. There are thirteen fish that you’ll have to hunt down in all.

As we said above, you’ll need to get the special lures in order to catch them. You want to make your reeling time as short as possible so it’s best to not attempt to catch them until they are fairly close to shore.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Fishing Tips That Will Help You Reel the Biggest Catch of the Day

Red Dead Redemption 2 fishing is probably the closest you can come to the sport without actually doing it. It’s fairly in depth down to you having to consider the time of day and weather conditions before you go fishing. Use these tips to make the most legendary catches.

If you’re a perfectionist or an achievement/trophy hunter you’re going to want to do everything in Red Dead 2. Here are a few tips that will help you do that.

Cowboys and … Angels? Not in this game. You’re more likely to find cowboys and vampires or serial killers. Yup – these Red Dead Redemption 2 easter eggs will leave you sleeping with your nightlight on for a few days.

Why the game is so obsessed with the macabre, we don’t know. But we do know where these eggs are – you can learn about them below.

1. The Cult Note

In the land of Emerald Ranch and the Heartland Overflow, there’s a small cabin. It’s not any abandoned cabin – it seems to be the headquarters of what was a once a cult.

If you look around you can find a note and signs that point to everyone drinking the kool-aid, aka, a mass suicide. The note has a strange sermon on it and you can pick it up and keep it.

If this didn’t creep you out too much, follow the instructions on the note. It’ll tell you to come back “at the second hour under the half moon”. If you choose to do that, then look to the skies.

You’ll find something glowing and otherworldly there.

2. The Ghost Train and the Vampire

Since we’re talking about creepy stuff, let’s talk about two more otherworldly things.

You can find the ghost train riding alongside you riding on the tracks between Lemoyne and New Hanover. Sometimes it’s there – sometimes it’s not.

The vampire, on the other hand, doesn’t hang out by the railroad tracks. For that, you’ll have to head to Saint-Denis (not the one in Paris). After you collect clues from graffiti around town, an x will mark the spot.

Come back at night and you can meet the not-so-glamorous vampire. This one is out of a horror movie – not those Twilight films.

3. Burned Bodies

Okay, so maybe we aren’t done with the creepy stuff. It seems the easter eggs in this game are full of it.

In Roanoke Valley, you’ll find the Meteor house – or a house with a big hole in the roof. On the inside, you’ll find burning and still-smoking bodies.

You may not want to stay around there much longer. Who knows when the next hot space rock will fall from the sky?

4. Hobbit Holes – Oh My!

Are you a fan of Lord of the Rings? Well, then you’re in luck. If you head east to the North East side of Bacchus Station you’ll find a round-shaped home built right into the ground.

This hobbit hole seems to have no reason to be there – no one’s ever seen any inhabitants or have any reason to believe they exist inside the game.

However, it’s a cool find and worth seeking out if you’re in that area.

5. A Damsel in . . . The Outhouse?

Maybe we’ll say that the majority of this game’s easter eggs are creepy. There’s nothing creepier than thinking you’re going to go empty your bladder and finding the outhouse chained shut.

Not chained shut – but chained shut to keep someone inside. In this case, a woman. She’ll ask you for help and it’s up to you if you let her out.

Some gamers go straight past her and loot the nearby ranch – but if you go back to play the knight in shining armor … don’t stick around.

We don’t know the exact reason but it does seem like whoever locked her in there wasn’t doing it for kicks.

You’ll find her around the back of the house at Braithwaite Manor.

6. Let’s Play a Game

No – thankfully it’s not the doll from Saw that you’ll play with. But you can make some serious cash in a dark and crumbly setting.

Head to Window Rock, near North Valentine to see a painting. When you’ve considered this work of art (or stolen it), go to Bacchus and find a cave. The cave is full of weird statues – which you’ll need to organize.

Why? We don’t know. But if you do put them in the right order you can make three gold bars – so it’s a pretty good activity when you’re low on cash.

7. White Walkers?

If you don’t think statues in a cave are creepy, then you obviously haven’t seen the angels episode of Dr. Who. But we return to the creepy obsession with this next Easter egg.

If you’re hanging out in Saint-Denis. in the swamps, you can find a man hanging lifelessly from a tree. If you approach him to – you know- give him a proper burial, ghost things attack you and try to kill you.

So maybe you want to look at this one from afar. Unless you’re up for a fight.

8. A Mutant for the Books

Have you heard about the Nazi doctor that liked to do unthinkable experiments on people at camps?

Well thankfully this experiment wasn’t on human beings – but it did seem to be on lots of different animals. If you head to the Van Horn Trading Post and go west, you’ll find a small cabin.

Go up to the second floor and you’ll see a mutant strapped to the wall – Frankenstein style. It’s your job to figure out how all those animals got stitched or bred together.

Good luck with that.

9. A Witches Cauldron

Are you hoofing it up north by the Grizzlies? If so, you can find a witches cauldron full of grey-green liquid. Obviously, you shouldn’t drink unknown potions, but some players have.

If you choose to indulge, you’ll black up and wake up, seeming to have teleported.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Easter Eggs

Were those enough creepy crawly easter eggs for you? You could even say they were rotten eggs – not Red Dead Redemption 2 easter eggs.

However you feel about them, they’re there for you to explore – so get to hiking.

Make sure you don’t do it all right before bed or you might have some haunted dreams.

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The alligator can be a very scary creature to come across in rdr 2. To make it less of a threat, you should make sure you know everything about it before looking for it, or going where it could be. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about the alligator, from where to find it to how to kill it.

Best Weapons to Kill an Alligator With

It is important to use the right type of weapon when attempting to kill an alligator for two reasons: so you can easily kill it, and so you can preserve it and get a perfect pelt from it. Because of this, you want to avoid using any type of explosive ammo, while still using a powerful gun. The best two guns would be the sniper or the rifle with the regular, split point, high velocity, or express ammo because of this. While other weapons like shotguns with slugs or bows with poison arrows can be used, we recommend using the rifles for the best results.

Alligator Locations

The alligators most readily spawn in LeMoyne along the Kamassa River. They mostly spawn downstream towards the South of the map. They often will also spawn near Lagras.

Alligator Items

These are all the things that you can get from the alligator. Sometimes, what you get depends on the kill quality or whether or not the alligator was legendary.

Material	Cost	Kill Quality
Legendary Alligator Skin	$50	Legendary
Perfect Alligator Carcass	$6.5	Perfect
Good Alligator Carcass	$3.9	Good
Perfect Alligator Skin	$3.5	Perfect
Poor Alligator Carcass	$2.6	Poor
Good Alligator Skin	$2.1	Good
Poor Alligator Skin	$1.4	Poor
Big Game Meat	$0.75	Any
Alligator Tooth	$0.4	Any
Legendary Bullgator	$0	Legendary
Legendary Alligator Tooth	$0	Legendary

Crafting with Alligator Items

Item Name	Pricing	How to unlock
Alligator Ranch Cutter Saddle	$107.00	Perfect Alligator Skin
Legendary Alligator Fowlers	$35.00	Legendary Alligator Skin
Legendary Alligator Vest	$35.00	Legendary Alligator Skin
Legendary Alligator Gambler’s Hat	$22.00	Legendary Alligator Skin, Perfect Snake Skin x2

Recipe Name	Effect	How to obtain	Type	Price
Alligator Tooth Talisman	Lowers the drain speed of Dead Eye Core by 10%	Vintage Civil War Handcuffs, Gold Jointed Bracelet, Legendary Alligator Tooth	Dead Eye	$40

Bears are fearsome creatures that can do a lot of damage, especially in Red Dead Redemption 2. Because of this, you should know everything about them, including how to deal with them, incase you come across one. Bears have to be dealt with precisely, and if so, you can get lots of money from what a bear gives you. Here is everything you have to know about bears.

Best Guns to Kill the Bear With

Because the Grizzly bear is such a large animal, it is important to use a high powered weapon to kill the bear. However, it is important to remember not to use things like explosives when killing the bear, as you will not get a perfect kill. Both a rifle or a sniper can be used, but make sure that the ammo you use is either regular, express, high velocity, or spilt point bullets. The shotgun can also be used, but you should only use the slug if you want a chance of killing the bear. Similarly, the bow can be used, but only with improved or poisoned arrows. If you plan to hunt the bear specifically, both predator bait and herbivore bait can be used to attract the bear, but for best results, use both.

Grizzly Bear Locations

Grizzly bears are common throughout West Elizabeth, mostly in the forested regions with lots of trees. They are also common up in Ambarino in Grizzly East and West. The bears are more common in the East, with the legendary ones also spawning there.

Bear Items

These are all the items you get from the bear. To get these items, you have to have to kill and skin the animal. The items you receive depend both on the type of bear and the kill quality. Some of these, especially the legendary items, can be sold to a trapper.

Recipe Name	Regular	Thyme Type	Oregano Type	Mint Type
Big Game	Plain Big Game	Thyme Big Game	Oregano Big Game	Minty Big Game

Material	Cost	Kill Quality
Perfect Bear Fur	$7.5	Perfect Kill
Legendary Bear Pelt	$60	Legendary Only
Good Bear Fur	$4.5	Good Kill
Poor Bear Fur	$3	Poor Kill
Bear Claw	$1.5	Any
Big Game Meat	$0.75	Any
Animal Fat	$0.25	Any
Legendary Bear Claw	$0	Legendary Only

Crafted Bear Items

All of these can be crafted from bear materials.

Item Name	Pricing	How to unlock
Bear Dakota Saddle	$98.00	Perfect Bear Pelt
Legendary Bear Head Hat	$40.00	Legendary Bear Pelt
Cougar Cutaway Coat	$39.00	Perfect Cougar Pelt x2, Perfect Black Bear Pelt
Bear Fringed Shotgun Chaps	$38.00	Perfect Black Bear Pelt
Legendary Bear Roper	$34.00	Legendary Bear Pelt, Perfect Bull Hide
Legendary Bear Coat	$28.00	Legendary Bear Pelt, Perfect Bison Pelt
Bear Batwing Chaps	$27.00	Perfect Bear Pelt
Bear Grenadier Hat	$24.00	Perfect Black Bear Pelt

Recipe Name	Effect	How to obtain	Type	Price
Bear Claw Talisman	Lowers the drain speed of your Health Core by 10%	Silver Chain Bracelet, Quartz Chunk, Legendary Bear Claw	Health	$34.75