115 votes, 32 comments. Schofields x2, Pump Action, Litchfield. You will see a guard out front holding a rifle. r/reddeadredemption2. gamersdecide. I gave him one, he thanked me, I got some good karma and went on my way. Pump Action Shotgun - Close range. Use express ammo to do the best damage. Realistically the short barrel would give you a draw advantage and its the fastest to fan with I think. With wildlife, however, it's incredibly easy to get consistent bleed-out animations: a gut-shot deer will run away and bleed out, crying. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a 2018 action-adventure game developed and… Varmint rifle is fine for hunting small game, I got the bolt action for gators and bigger game. However, playing style and card choice can make a difference in Mid game: LeMats, Bolt-Action Rifle, Semi-Auto Shotgun, Lancaster Repeater. Headshot with a rifle yields perfect coyote pelts. you'll find that you'll need different weapons for different things. In Red Dead Redemption 1 it's only available from escalera gunsmith in mexico. I tought about dual wielding Navy's or Schofield's. And the varmint rifle. you just need to craft second holster at trapper Semi auto is the best shotgun. I prefer a 1 shot reload then 5 reloads. The in-game differences are so small that they end up irrelevant. Welcome to the subreddit for Idle Heroes, an epic RPG. Pistol: Mauser. 3. Late game: M1899s, Bolt-Action Rifle, Semi-Auto Shotgun, Evans Repeater. Go to the heartland oil fields compound. Lancaster Repeater for sure. Varmint rifle will cover all small animals and give you a clean kill. If you don't have that, poison arrow. What's the strongest early game weapons I can get? I'm just at Horseshoe overlook and my shitty repeater and revolver take… Free gun from Valentine gunsmith. Sort by: officiallouisgilbert. Starting out our list for the best rifles in RDR2 (Story Mode) is the Varmint Rifle. It's the most expensive revolver in the game, coming in at a price of $172. So now I have 3 long arm weapons and 1 short range revolver. Definitely put the medium scope on the bolt action,you can switch between scope and iron sights. I prefer the springfield I really hate reloading when there's a pack after me. Each weapon has certain benefits and overall are really balanced across the board. Too gaudy. Shotgun of your choosing. If the animal is NOT legendary, use the compendium to determine the best method of killing it. mak11. So glad I got that rifle now I’ve seen somebody else post about it. Denis, available in Ch. flaco and granger have cattleman. - Press the "G" key while riding the horse not only to calm it down but to compliment it, hence increasing the bond (cooldown for each bond points is 40-50 seconds) - hold the "R" key Use Predator Bait or drag a dead deer into the area. For revolvers in story mode the Schofield is a favorite of a lot of people. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a 2018 action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games. Hatchet <. Probably Lancaster. Shady Belle because of the spooky mansion and the interesting swamp location. o Down on D-pad to aim/look down sights. I saw that some people were using Springfield Rifle as well. Volcanic pistol, schofield or cattleman revolver, repeating shotgun on shoulder, Lancaster repeater or bow on back. Post update: 1 schofield revolver, 1 volcanic pistol, repeating shotgun, carcano rifle. 4 damage and has a very slow rate of fire (reload speed is included in the fire rate). So take your time to with the main story and spend some time hunting and exploring. There is at least one optimal weapon type for each size category. They are nickel, with only the frames engraved in the baroque style, with nickel inlays, with pearl grips and panther carvings. All around, it works have to be the bow. I just do all blackened steel except the trigger then engraving with blued steel or smth. • 2 yr. - While aiming. Lancaster, varmint, rolling block, cattleman. Here are the game's most powerful weapons. Most big animals use a sniper, most medium are bow or rifle, birds and small animals are varmint rifle, some exceptions are coyotes use lever action and squirrels and snakes are small arrows. A Bow with Small Game and Poison arrows, a Varmint rifle, and a high powered rifle. Hey guys, I'd like to know if it's better to keep my bolt action scopeless and save for a rolling block sniper or to put a medium scope on my bolt…. Think I tried this on the Coyote, Ghost Bison, and Bighorn Ram. Pre summer update: dual semi auto pistols, semi auto shotgun, rolling block rifle. Agreed with above except I like the double barrel shotgun. The gun switch I'm dealing with doesn't even make sense it's not sticking with one gun it's just constantly changing my side arm for one of those dead eye moments in a mission. (Repeating or double barrel recommended) The volcanics with gunslingers choice acts like pib without the markers. 289K subscribers in the RDR2 community. John Schofield. (Assuming close encounter. kidwellicus. my standard load-out early in the game is schofields, a lancaster Rdr2 what are the best guns / weapons to buy recommendations anyone ? Revolver: Lemat, Navy. Looks the the most expensive gun that it’s allowing me to get is 150$ and it’s the volcanic pistol. Jul 21, 2022 · RDR2 World Map. so it's more about needing several of them to achieve all your goals. I'm wanting to use my cattleman revolver, I only have one and it literally keeps switching my hand guns to literally anything other than that even if all my other guns /r/RedDeadRedemption - A subreddit dedicated to Red Dead Redemption & Red Dead Redemption 2, developed by Rockstar Games, the creators behind the Grand Theft Auto series. Horses are everywhere, theres no real difference in performance in any of them. Reloading is a pain, but the fire rate and accuracy are where it's at. 8 round capacity, and dual wielding them basically gives you machine gun fire. And in Red Dead Redemption 2 it's only available from Saint Denis. I would like to hear experienced players opinions on what is the best weapon choice in every archetype and why. Lancaster is the best repeater. Birds, frogs, rats, squirrels, chipmunks, snakes, bats: Small Game Arrows. You’ll also need a repeater if you want to get perfect pelts on coyotes, foxes, and a few other mid sized game types. They do not deal a lot of damage but they are highly accurate and have a fast rate of fire so they are incredibly deadly with dual wield, easy headshots. I just trust the Springfield more cause it's got more power. It would have made so much more sense if they added the navy revolver instead since it was widely used. You really need only three weapons. Besides the maxis gun you find in some of the gang hideouts, Evan's repeater is the closest thing to a assault rifle. o Left on D-pad to switch camera shoulders. I'm on my 4th playtrough in RDR2 and I never saw how beauty the Schofiled revolver of Dutch were. Pump action shotgun for me, regular shells seem to be faster on bigger things but stuff like the coyotes, foxes and other smaller animals I use slugs for instead because it's hard to get a good hit with regular Hidden features/tips/controls for keyboard & mouse users. Controls: - In order to aim your gun upward (for interrogation purposes) press the "U" key while aiming. The Rare Rolling Block Rifle improves on the original with some impressive carvings and outright power. It carries so much ammo and it has a good amount of damage. In front of your bed there's a chest where you can store your unused stuff. - Which tends to be how you'd die. The Rolling Block Rifle generally comes up very short when compared to other sniper rifle offerings in Red Dead Redemption 2, but there is a better alternative that gives this gun a leg up. Go IGN Live Day 3 Livestream and Xbox Showcase. [deleted] • 1 yr. I love the classic short barrelled cattleman for quick draws. 89 votes, 87 comments. Bolt Action Rifle, Varmint Rifle, Lancaster, and the Bow are my main tools for hunting animals. 7M subscribers in the reddeadredemption Take karabiner. Best rifle is bolt action rifle but if you want more than 5 shots, go for something like the Lancaster repeater or Evans repeater (Evans holds 26 rounds) best pistol is a toss up between the semi auto pistol and Mauser pistol but the best revolver is the Navy revolver I could occasionally get them in 2 shots: 1 center mass for damage and a second one in the gut would trigger the bleed-out. These are the Best weapons, and most of them you can get right at the beginnin Penguin446. My current level is 17 :) 2. Cattleman Revolver. Navy Revolvers - Side arms for close to mid range. And has a cool gunshot sound too! There are not huge differences in shotguns. For hunting, rolling block for big animals, Springfield for deer’s and stuff, and varmint rifle and bow with small game arrows for small animals. The LeMat Revolver is unique because it can fire shotgun shells, making it useful in close-range combat situations. I spent a lot of hours and money to make my Schofiled beauty as Carcano is the best weapon in the game all round for PVP. Repeater: Evans, Lancaster. MembersOnline. in the unscoped mode, it's easy to take down animals on horseback, and the scope is useful for sniping targets from range. You can own one of each type. now. yo navy is not available in story mode. Jan 21, 2024 · Every Pistol & Revolver In RDR2, Ranked Worst To Best. Hunting: Bow, Varmint Rifle (also the prime choice for shooting contests), Springfield Rifle to be switched out for the Bolt-Action Rifle once you unlock tags. Your starter guns work fine. •. They are much better than anything you can buy. Since headshots auto kill. Award. The game will give you all the good guns as you play thru the story. And make sure you study the bison, with binoculars or by pointing the rifle at them. o Put a way point, then hold your thumb stick up to move forward while holding the touch pad to start cinematic view, and auto run. What is the BEST gun when it comes to damage and accuracy. It is genuinely just preference, as any weapon doesn’t change the quality of the animal so in theory you could use explosive slugs in a shotgun and it would do the job fine. One of the best guns you can get your hands on during your first few hours with Red Dead Redemption 2. ago. Horseshoe Everyone seems to be the happiest here. Go to reddeadredemption2. The stats dont matter. Nov 1, 2018 · Today in RDR2 We Go Over The Top 5 weapons in the game and where to find them. The best pistol in the game is the masterpiece of Col. <. It has better DPS for than the Springfield and takes the same amount of shots to kill NPCs. 1899 pistols (St. Mar 18, 2024 · Players won't last long in Red Dead Redemption 2's wild frontier without some adequate firepower. You want the varmint rifle. Thanks. Exactly, the lemat was a very rare revolver indeed only 2900 I'm pretty sure were ever made since they were made for the confederacy. But i still have a PLAN! Real answer = Cattleman Revolver. Schofield/LeMat - are the only best 2 Dec 28, 2021 · Image: Rockstar Games via HGG / Koby Gibson Ross. This is what I mainly use. The Lancaster is generally agreed to best general purpose PvE weapon. what is everyone's favorite repeater (in rdr 2) The Evan's Repeater for sure. - A poison arrow might work too and have better range, but in a 'oh shit' moment the throwing knife is better. Jokes aside, probably the repeating shotgun because, while shotguns are my favorite weapons, I think repeaters are cool asf and getting both worlds makes me a happy cowboy. if you want to use 2 cattlemen before freeing micah from jail. Silver Hammer, sight, trigger. Also Gold and Silver painted with engravings of course :) Also depends on your playing style/approach. But I use the bolt action quite a bit for wolves or a cluster of deer or pronghorn. Aug 9, 2021 · Springfield Rifle. It's also the most powerful revolver, capable of Even the Varmit rifle will kill with headshots. I believe the double-barrel shotgun in-game is based off of a Remington and mine is British, but close enough! From left to right: Winchester 1897 (Lancaster Pump Action shotgun) Winchester 1890 (Lancaster Varmint Rifle) Feb 14, 2024 · Best melee. Hi, I'm new to the RDR2 online mode. Highly recommended if you like pistols, and reload time isn’t bad on them either. Next-Assumption-203. Springfield as far as the more sniper-style rifles go. The LeMat is a weird, almost experimental gun. Depends entirely on what you’re hunting. There is no “best gun” in pvp, it all comes down to what deadeye and ability cards you and the other players are using. Springfield all the way. All horses in RDR2 end up performing basically the same. Are mauser/ semi-auto good for PVE. Between the Bolt-Action and Springfield, the Bolt Action is the best medium range rifle due to overall performance. Whatever pistols hold the most bullets and reload fastest. Suggest something :) /r/RedDeadRedemption - A subreddit dedicated to Red Dead Redemption & Red Dead Redemption 2, developed by Rockstar Games, the creators behind the Grand Theft Auto series. The study option will make you able to get more info on what’s the best choice of weapon is. TOPICS. I've previously customized my weapons, but I'm really curious to know about others favorite choices. Rifle: Bolt action. There isn't really objectively best, since all the weapons are balanced with their own different strengths outside of the shotgun in which the pump action -seems- objectively better in everyway except capacity. 2. AMS_GoGo. The Rolling Block deals 121. Run away and come back and do it again. Sep 24, 2022 · 7 LeMat Revolver. Elephant gun. There is an easy trick to doing it. 482K subscribers in the reddeadredemption2 community. Oct 10, 2020 · 10 Rare Rolling Block Rifle. Each have their strengths, pump is the most popular, semi auto works best with Slippery and imho it’s superior fire rate makes it the top choice. The hammers,triggers and sights are done in black. An example, if you stay back and fight from cover, a pistol with more accuracy is gonna be best. in chapter 2 all of the first 3 gunslingers special guns can and should be picked up, if you start the mission. Best Varnish in rdr2? (And what Varnish’s look the best on which weapons😁) Mahogany is the correct answer. Yeah, just go to your tent at the main camp. the springfield rifle is the best hunting weapon overall. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: LEGENDARY ANIMALS: In chapter 2, you will hunt a legendary bear with Hosea, unlocking the legendary animal map. Just remember to pick it up again. However PvE is pretty straightforward so you can use whatever you like the look and feel of. Pretty much for any animal. Narwhal_the_great. It's the most versatile weapon in the entire game. Carcano Rifle, Litchfield Repeater, Lancaster Repeater, Carbine Repeater and shaw off shotgun are my favorite guns in RDR2. I didn't see it mentioned anywhere, but I find fire arrows will eliminate legendary animals in one shot. Volcanic/M1988 - volcanic is the biggest handgun if you like, M1988 for modern feel mafia and shoots fast. For small animals (squirrels etc) bow with small game arrows. But if you had to pick what gun was most OP in pvp, it’d definitely be the carcano… but you have to be able to snipe, otherwise it’s obviously a completely useless weapon. 1. TL;DR - If it’s legendary, all weapons and rounds are fair game (pun intended). A bit late but u can store unused weapons in a weapon locker in camp. Best Weapons. To see the quality of the bison beforehand. Varmint and bow are all you need. More than likely though, rolling block w/ express round to the head will do the trick. Navy is the best revolver. Dual Schofields. Janzo543. Bolt to the head. The game is the third entry in the Red Dead series and a prequel to the 2010 game Red Dead Redemption. Best Weapons in each class. While traveling outside camp near Valentine I ran into a stranger who had been bitten by a snake in need of a health elixir. Pearl grip. . I think dual wielding the Cattleman revolvers is the best because it does more damage and is more accurate than the Double action and they are faster than the Scofield revolvers which makes them perfect for dual wielding. If you're chasing belt buckle awards like pistol and revolver kills then your current combo is fine, I used it all the time. 8. The bow, so versatile. This let's you hunt anything, with the buck talisman, and get 3 stars, and kill your way out of anything. because they look amazing. com While it’s possible to do multiple enemies with any gun that’s not single-shot, the more rounds a gun holds, the easier it will be, and the more deadeye xp, the easier it will be. Whatever is best depends on the player and the situation. Lemat, Schofield, Pump and Lancaster. Pretty sure that's what the compendium recommends. Worked for all, but they do look charred afterwards. I've tried combinations of the two and haven't found a consistent mechanism. LeMats because it's a cool and rare gun, holds nine shots with an underbarrel shotgun, looks beautiful and apparently it's John's favorite revolver. That being said, thats after 18 shots and 2 shotty shots. I'd say dual schofields are better than dual lemats for the simple fact, if you need to reload with the lemats, you're boned. /r/RedDeadRedemption - A subreddit dedicated to Red Dead Redemption & Red Dead Redemption 2, developed by Rockstar Games, the creators behind the Grand Theft Auto series. You will also steal a stagecoach with Hosea in a separate side mission, unlocking the fence. Sniping is practically mandatory in an open world game. But I started to get annoyed with reloading because it is out sync, due to different ammo capacities and reloading times. Excellent stopping power and a great cartridge for hunting medium to large game. It’s a pretty interesting weapon that I personally have a love-hate relationship with. Rest of it black with a silver engraving. Carcano/Rolling Block Rifile - Long range sniping + hunting. Improved arrows to the head did it for me. RB on Xbox I think. The Lancaster repeater holds 14 rounds and can be obtained via a shop robbery as early as Ch2, so if you’re having trouble with it, look up “Rhodes gunsmith Guns are; Dual volcanic pistols, (Very important!!) Carcano rifle, or rolling block, whichever you're more comfortable with. Nothing like dressing as Tommy Shelby and rockin two kick arse, quick-shootin pistols with the shine to boot. • 1 yr. It can look okay if it’s just gold inlay, but solid gold looks tacky as shit. I use dual LeMats, which usually gets the job done pretty fast. A few of the guns I've collected over the years that weapons in RDR2 are based off of. Bow :) Just take the bow and the varmint rifle; regular arrows for everything deer and bigger, improved arrows for grizzlies, moose, elk, and small game arrows/ varmint rifle as per the animal description. The Tomahawk is a brutal weapon that can kill with one throw at close range, and should be used for silent attacks. Favourite/Best weapon in RDR2 online? What's the best weapon in your opinion? Evans Repeater. Double volcanic pistols, Lancaster repeater, semi auto shotgun, rolling block rifle and broken pirate cutlass. 22 is the caliber of a lot of bb guns though they aren't propelled by powder, but yeah . Even better, once you get to Good weapon to get? I got the Springfield Rifle, and I am glad I did. After that you can pretty much use what you like for PvE. ZeroCloned. Semi or pump shotguns for me 👍. midnight has a mauser. Plus damage shouldn’t be much of an issue when dual wielding so Double actions are also good if Only a couple of days away from 2024, lol. Double barrel shotgun all the way for me, both in history mode and online mode, although i also dual wield double action revolvers a lot in online mode a lot so i guess this is my go to gear. DoctorRetro. The Bolt is my favorite gun for function and aesthetics. Preferably, 1-3 weapons per class / weapon type which are the best to choose. Lancaster Repeater, Pump Action Shotgun, Schofield and Volcanic Pistols, Springfield Rifle and Bow. Trust me. The navy is my favorite and I want another weapon that is good to dual wield with. what is the best gun in red dead 2? I just started 302K subscribers in the RDR2 community. Clemens Point is my least favorite because I really didn't enjoy any of the Rhodes missions and also Sean died. Which weapon to use is determined by the size of the animal you are hunting. Lancaster because it’s an all-rounder with high capacity and firing rate. If you wanted to do something different you could use the shotgun barrel on the LeMat, might take your friend by surprise! 4. Personally, my favorites would be Navy, Volcanic, Lancaster, Springfield, Double barrel, and Rolling block. hunting large animals can require a springfield or bolt-action. 3 or 4) are really fast. I would totally go rifle if I didn’t just rip a brand new long double barrel shotgun from the odriscolls camp. Animal size & optimal weapons Depending on the size of your current prey, you need to choose the weapon you use wisely if you wish to secure a perfect kill. o Toggle to turn off/on under Options. Bolt action will kill anything in the head in one shot. The horses in RDR2 all basically perform the same as each other. Beecher's Hope is a property. Also Regular bow, no need for improved. Ride around or run around (make sure you have full dead eye) and keep an eye on your minimap. Shotgun: Repeating, Pump. And even though I hate gold guns anyway, RDR2’s “gold” options don’t even look like actual gold, more like brass or something. Elephant Rifle or Bolt Action Rifle. hunting small animals can require a varmint rifle to protect pelt integrity. Bolt Action Rifle - Hunting. • 5 yr. Even the Varmit rifle can head-shot kill enemies. ) Dynamite arrows are fun, you basically have a grenade launcher. Trust it's the best looking gun I've ever made and I use 2 (One with the Ebony Grip instead) 2. Best for standard gunfights - Lancaster repeater or bolt action if you want higher damage but lower fire rate ----- Best for hunting - Springfield or bolt action rifle, aiming for head ----- Best for close range fast-paced - Semi-automatic or pump action shotgun ----- Best sidearm - Schofield revolver for fire Share. 22 can be as deadly to the head as some bigger calibers like 9mm or . Lancaster Repeater - Medium range. The Evans Repeater, because of the ammo capacity. I would enjoy the actual “Sniper Rifles” a lot more if I had a PC good enough to run RDR2. Most are not engraved, except for my cattleman revolvers. And rifles dont exist. Hold down R1 to study the animal on ps4. Dub Schofield is how I roll all the time. But more often than not, it would be another gray marker followed by a third kill shot. Evans repeater holds more ammo sounds loud af and I always survive bounty hunters with this weapon. Share. My personal opinion: Bow for medium sized animals (deers Repeater: Evans (highest capacity) Shotgun: Repeater (I just like using it) Rifle: Bolt Action (this is IMO the most versatile gun in the game) Sniper: Rolling Block (If I'm sniping, I'm worried about power rather than fire rate) Side Arms: Navy Revolvers (again just like using them) Here are the pistols ranked - https://www. KindaDim. M1899 is the best pistol. Reply reply. Pistols, revolvers, repeaters, rifles, and shotguns. The Springfield Rifle may be slow to reload, but it justifies its place on 11 votes, 20 comments. Set up camp by the ruined church near the Braithewait mansion and sleep until night. Now I dual wield le matts for a day then dual semi s for Schoefield, Mauser, Semi Auto Shotgun, Lancaster, Bolt/Carcano. Reply. If you own the Ultimate or Special edition of RDR2, you’ll get this gun for free in-game. Poison throwing knives can one shot a bear and are easy to switch to if you get jumped by one. Because of that, I was wondering what the best weapons I could have now, and in the future. Checklists That means the best guns based off stats are obtained much easier than extensive quests for fancy-looking weapons. Others may have a difference in opinion/preference. The bolt action rifle. What does matter is using the saddles that the Trapper makes. So many people are pretty obsessed with Javier's double action (that is a great gun with any doubts) but I think that the Dutch's guns are the Best looking gun in whole the game. Gold and Silver painted with engravings mmmmmm The second favorite is what I got as my free gun, its a semi automatic shotgun. Carcano is the best sniper and overall weapon in the game. Nothing beats dual-wield Semi-Auto and Mauster. The M1899 for me is the best. The best handgun in Red Dead Redemption 2 is the Schofield Revolver, with well-rounded stats and the ability to drop enemies with a single headshot. 38 Reply reply more reply More replies More replies More replies My Dual Wielded Volcanic Pistols are my most used weapons in the game. I use it, along with the pump-action shotgun aaaaall the time. Shoot his left arm and he will drop the gun. Reddit community for discussing and sharing content relating to Red Dead Redemption 2 & Red Dead Online. Ugly. 36 votes, 62 comments. getting the gunslingers cattleman will allow you dual wield. (Revolvers % pistols only) Pls and thank you with a cherry on top. There is a cluster of rocks you can stand on so that the panther can’t jump you. Dont worry, RDR2 doesnt have weak weapons. Online. ed bi jg ig up zu ej gd tr ov