Everything to Know About the Wolf in RDR 2.

The wolf is one of the most iconic animals in the animal kingdom, so it goes without saying that it would and animal in rdr 2. Being the predatory, medium sized mammal that it is, it is important to know what to do when going near it. You do not want to encounter it and be unprepared, and you are going to want to know where to look if you do want to find it. Once you kill it, you are going to want to know what to do with it. Read on to find out everything you should know about the Red Dead Redemption’s wolf.
Best Weapons To Kill With
The wolf is a powerful animal that is decently hard to take down. Because of this, you must make sure to use the right weapon when trying to kill it. There are two main weapons you should consider when trying to kill it: the bow and the sniper.
With the bow, you can guarantee a powerful and accurate weapon. Its silence means that it will not draw the attention of other players or animals, and its can give you a perfect kill every time. Just make sure you do not use explosive arrows.
The sniper rifle is also a great tool for the job. The power and the range of this weapon can ensure that you will not have to get close to finish the job. However, it is much louder than the bow, which may cause some unintended consequences.
Wolf Locations

The wolf can be found in multiple forested locations along the map, most notably, Cumberland Forest, the Grizzlies, and Big Valley region.
Wolf Kill Rewards
These are all the things you can get from killing the wolf, along with how much you can sell them for. Note that the kill quality will effect what you get.
Material | Cost | Kill Quality |
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Perfect Wolf Carcass | $5.25 | Perfect |
Legendary Wolf Carcass | $46 | Legendary |
Legendary Wolf Pelt | $43 | Legendary |
Good Wolf Carcass | $3.15 | Good |
Poor Carcass | $2.1 | Poor |
Perfect Wolf Fur | $1.5 | Perfect |
Good Wolf Fur | $0.9 | Good |
Big Game Meat | $0.75 | Any |
Poor Wolf Fur | $0.6 | Poor |
Wolf Heart | $0.45 | Any |
Legendary Wolf Heart | $0 | Legendary |
Crafting With Wolf Items
Item Name | Pricing | How to unlock |
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Legendary Cougar/Wolf Vest | $42.00 | Legendary Cougar Pelt, Legendary Wolf Pelt |
Legendary Wolf Batwing Chaps | $34.00 | Legendary Wolf Pelt, Perfect Goat Hide |
Wilderness Vest | $28.00 | Prefect Wolf Pelt, Perfect Panther Pelt |
Wolf Coat | $25.00 | Perfect Ram Hide, Perfect Wolf Pelt |
Legendary Moose Hunting Jacket | $24.00 | Legendary Moose Pelt, Perfect Wolf Pelt |
Recipe Name | Effect | How to obtain | Type | Price |
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Wolf Heart Trinket | Doubles resistance to alcohol | Legendary Wolf Heart | General | $16 |
Used for | It makes | Crafting ingredients |
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Main Campfire | Wolf Skull | Perfect Wolf Carcass |
Main Campfire | Campfire Log Seat Cover | 2x Perfect Wolf Pelt |
Satchel | Legend of the East Satchel | (Complete all Stachel Upgrade) – Perfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Cougar Pelt, Perfect Wolf Pelt |