Red Dead Redemption 2: 18 Important Gameplay Secrets You Didn't Know

I will waste no time getting into the meat of this video we all know what Red Dead Redemption 2 is how amazing it is and how Rockstar have created an unprecedented level of insert reviewer comment here yes there are thousands of tips and tricks videos out there but I think I found a whole bunch of new ones I'm Scott former coach accom and this is red evidential 218 important gameplay secrets you didn't know number 18 if someone steals your horse whistle to buck them off due to how random and dynamic the vast majority of Red's ever attempt chanteuse interactions are sometimes you'll come across a thief trying to do what you've been getting away with for hours stealing your horse now you might have put hours into breeding the perfect steed so if someone starts tearing off down the highway just whistle a couple of times and your horse will buck them back off however you decide the thief's punishment is up to you them number 17 cutscene dialogue differs depending on your honor level speaking of how to deal with thieves and other NPCs it is very easy to plummet your honor right into the negative half after just a horse ride gone wrong though there are ample times later in the story when you're pushed towards a meaningful redemption arc know that even in the lead-up to Chapter six your honor ratings affect various protein interactions and lines of dialogue to say more would be spoilers but suffice it to say even after a few hundred hours on one playthrough there are ample reasons to go do it all again number 16 the secret hair and beard growth method like The Witcher 3 Arthur's hair grows in real time albeit contingent on what an in-game full day is you can speed this up with some hair tonic available from a general store but did you know that stagecoaches can help to simply town to the fact that they take days to arrive at a location down some hair tonic and pick any town or city on the other side of the map though all you'll see is a fade to black and back up at your destination Arthur has gone through a considerable amount of time triggering rapid hair growth in the process if you want instant long hair or a beard use this method and it will take two or three trips max number 15 feed bodies to pigs to cover your tracks you tried dumping them in rivers blowing them apart with dynamite dumping them off cliffs you've even tried stuffing one behind a tepee hogtied where no one will ever see but there's always a bounty after a murder well have you tried dumping a body in a pig pen though the sound effects Rockstar have recorded are absolutely disgusting this is one way to make sure that your target disappears from the world forever number 14 used the bone arrow to fish way faster sometimes you just can't be followed with that standard fishing minigame and to that I have two solutions one equipped the bone arrow then use Deadeye to highlight fish near the surface fish thankfully don't have as many weapon requirements for perfect pelt or meat quality as mammals so stick an arrow or two into whichever one you fancy even the legendary fish and pick them up far easier number two use dynamite though this will guarantee a poor quality fish the legendary animals are impervious to your explosion happy tactics plus if you just want some food to replenish a core before sleeping this is a very quick way to get a handful of fish all at once number thirteen perches stirrups to make any horse go faster unless you happen to purchase one of the more expensive versions of Red Dead Redemption too with some handy bonus content the starting few chapters only give you horses that are around three to five pips of speed so when you finally make it to the stables in Chapter two make a beeline for the stirrups in the customization menu and spend your first lump of cash on the most expensive one weirdly outside of the basic horse care package that you can pay for that also times out after a few days this is the only way to permanently upgrade your steed speed number 12 punch while equipped with the lasso for a unique takedown even when you're all out of bullets the lasso is your secret weapon useful for aiming in a person's legs to whip them off their feet if you equip the lasso and walk up to any NPC or target then press circle or be Arthur will automatically drag them to the floor in a unique animation that ends with them being parked I use this move when you need to bring back a bounty or Target alive as it's guaranteed not to kill them through sheer momentum or collision with another object in the environment number 11 a couple of first-person secrets I totally recommend the optional first-person camera when searching houses or partaking in robberies but there are two basic additional control methods only available in first-person number 1 push down on the deeper this lets you line up shots more accurately as you can now aim down the sights number 2 click the right stick to spin 180 degrees on the spot together these two tactics make playing the entire game and first-person way more palatable and appealing I highly recommend a first-person robbery or drunken saloon brawl because video games number 10 the two types of horseless maybe you want your steed to stay nearby so they don't get left on the other side of the map after a mission in that case know that there are two types of horse whistle number one tap up for a sharp whistle that'll make your horse come straight to your position Oh - hold up - make your horse follow but it'll keep a slight distance one of the reasons that many players are seeing the horses AI freak out and get caught on scenery or otherwise not respond to commands is because with this mix of taps and holds the horse just doesn't know what to do as a bonus tip you can also use your quick tap whistle to get any dog to come running for a lovely little pat if you do it enough to the same dogs in the same towns these dogs will start recognizing Arthur and they'll come running number 9 how to max out any weapon stats notice how every weapon has a set of white pips that denote accuracy range fire it etc plus a slew of additional gray ones that you can never seem to fill those represent a weapons maximum potential but the fact is to get there of buried in order first use gun oil to make sure the weapon is as clean as possible second visit the gunsmith or the trapper and see which additional components are available per firearm things like rifling or longer barrels will increase range for example lastly comes familiarity a start that you can view in the poor's menus compendium this percentage goes up over time the more you keep using the same weapon pick something you like maybe splash out on upgrading one specific pistol at the start then keep using it in every firefight until all those pips are white simple itch number eight those random controller vibrations and flushes of white light have you ever been journeying through the open world and feel a light controller vibration how about a mild flash of white light the latter denotes your horse accidentally killing a creature on the ground but the vibrations are an indicator that there's an NPC event nearby different to strange emissions your controller will kick out a light Rumble if someone is in need or if there's anything more radiant happening that you can interact with always pay attention to these if you're looking to main or max out your honour me interacting in any way will always result in a distribution of good or bad points number seven why weapon wraps matter they might look a bit old man grampa gunslinger and they hide your handle engravings - but sticking a wrap on your rifle will dramatically reduce the rate if deteriorates or needs cleaning combined with additional holsters you and lock across the game or with the trapper you can all but reduce the need to keep your weapons clean as a mechanic as a bonus tip although it seems like graphs only come in one color if you buy one and then head to stylings inside the gunsmith menu you can change the color number 6 you can draw into Deadeye at any time you'll likely pick up this tactic if you make a point of hunting down the legendary gunslingers but you can actually draw into Deadeye by very lightly squeezing the trigger John 1 you don't have any weapon equipped start very lightly pushing down on the right trigger with a constant motion and you'll see the world's color palette turn to sepia the knack here is feathering the start of your push only to fully depress after the animation starts in these crucial seconds you'll want to hop across to the left trigger to a more finally as Arthur brings his gun out then you can paint targets with r1 number 5 bounty tip people will start to recognize your phone another reason you keep getting identified and pursued so quickly it's almost definitely down to your choice of base mask not covering all of Arthur's face but also because you're wearing the same clothes on your second or third crime spree the solution is firstly to find a mask that covers more than just your chin but also to make a point of carrying three full outfits on your horse at all times dress offer up back at camp and prod the requisite button to save to horse then when you're on horseback head into your item screen and swap between them at will this should depending on exactly what you've done speed up the amount of time the wanted level decreases alongside meaning you don't get identified so fast number four get another horse to follow you to double or triple up on wildlife pelts and meat why ride one horse when you can ride three done by hopping on the back of up to two additional horses outside the one you've put your saddle on this will add two more icons to the mini-map that then make them your BTS deeds now the coolest thing is that by using the longer whistle from earlier you can get both additional horses to follow you at once if you're wanting to take three full animal carcasses and a slew of pelts back to camp or anywhere at once use this method and take your convoy to Pearson or a shopkeeper Red Deer to sell menus are based on radius so providing all three horses are nearby when you start the conversation you'll have three mobile inventories worth of materials to offload number three load your safe to retrieve a faraway horse sometimes a story mission will just spit you out on the other side of a cutscene miles away from not only civilization but more importantly your horse rather than spend the next half hour lumbering around on foot just open the story menu from the pause screen and reload that exact same autosave slot you'll be back where you are but because it's now a fresh load your horse is right there number two you can jump onto your horse from above when all is gone wrong climb leap up outhouses and connected buildings to get the height advantage on your pursuers as when on high you can pick off targets with much greater clarity once done you'll need a swift getaway and it's here where from a reasonable height you can leap straight down onto the back of your horse brilliantly the game's animation system does recover offer even if you like a sack of potatoes but it all depends on angle and momentum it is possible to go for the whole big triumphantly only to land in a crumpled a pile on the floor number one loads of interior chimneys have money and other rewards now the game just tried to teach you this valuable lesson during the tutorial but if you're anything like me you thought it was just that specifically for the tutorial turns out every house you can break into that has a chimney will be hiding something inside just walk up to the fireplace face the stack and hold square or X Arthur will reach inside and snag anything from a new weapon to a stack of cash and that's my list let me know down in the comments below if there were any other incredibly helpful gameplay secrets that you found I haven't got from Okocha calm please 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Length: 10min 1sec (601 seconds)

Published: Sat Nov 24 2018