Month: January 2019

The massive world of Red Dead Redemption 2 is rich with secrets and mysteries for the inquisitive gunslinger to stumble upon. Most of these locations are unmarked and can be missed entirely by those that don’t know where to look. Though there are doubtless more still waiting to be discovered, here are maps to our 5 favorite mysterious and secret locations.

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5. The Skater’s Cabin

Up north in the snow-covered mountains of Ambarino, players can find this lonely cabin on the shores of the Barrow Lagoon. Though it may look like a nondescript winter retreat from the outside, looking closer reveals a head-scratching mystery. Heading inside the cabin, players can find the Cigarette Card for Felix Hawley, a world-champion ice skater. Next to the card is a newspaper clipping that offers a few sentences about how a skater (presumably Felix) met with an unfortunate accident that cut his career short.

Heading outside, players will find a defaced grave not far from the cabin. The grave belongs to the unfortunate Felix. His coffin has been exhumed and his tombstone vandalized with graffiti that reads “NO ICE IN HELL.” Unfortunately, there’s not much else to find in the way of clues, and the mystery of Felix Hawley leaves more questions than answers. Was his death foul play? Who would dig up his coffin? How did he meet his mysterious “accident?” The answers may still be out there, waiting for a keen-minded player to uncover.

4. Limpany

If you head down the hill from Horseshoe Overlook (the spot where the gang camps in the game’s early chapters), you’ll soon spot what looks like a giant black scar amongst the landscape. Approaching will reveal the burned carcass of an entire town. Checking your map will reveal that it was once named Limpany, but aside from that, the town won’t reveal its secrets easily. Exploring won’t reveal much except charred corpses still locked in the town jail and some gold tucked away in a lockbox in the remnants of the Sheriff’s Office. Perhaps Limpany’s secrets went up in smoke as well.

3. Meteor House

This location houses a bizarre and darkly humorous secret. From the outside, it looks like just another nondescript shack tucked away in the Roanoke Valley. Push open the door, however, and you’ll find what at first appears to be a massacre. Bloody body parts, internal organs, and mangled bodies are strewn about the interior of the cabin, with a giant smoking hole in the center of the destruction. Further examination will reveal that this wasn’t an ordinary explosion. You can actually pick up a meteorite from the hole in the floor. Couple that with the giant hole in the ceiling, and it seems the inhabitants of the cabin met with a literal death from above.

2. Witches’ Cauldron

An unsettling experience awaits those who venture out to the northern edges of the map in the Grizzlies. Heading into a grove of trees on the mountainous slopes, you may begin to notice eerie noises and a feeling of discomfort will descend over you. Soon, you’ll find the apparent source of these eerie vibes. A small shack sits among the pines, and heading inside will reveal some macabre sights: animal bones. Skulls. A cawing raven. Tonics and potions scattered about. In the midst of it all sits a boiling cauldron, filled with a murky green liquid. You’ll have to decide, as the raven stares at you with his beady little eyes… will you take a sip of this mysterious witches’ brew? Only you can decide.

1. Suicide Cult

Up to the north of Emerald Ranch on the shores of a small pond sits the remains of a large building dubbed Hani’s Bethel, peacefully falling into ruin. Heading inside will reveal a sight that is decidedly less peaceful. Rows and rows of skeletal corpses lie neatly tucked into rotting beds. Melted candles, skulls, and books are strewn around the interior, and a single skeleton sits at the head of it all, the lord of this house of death. A note clutched in his bony fingers reveals that he answers to a higher power, and this cult has apparently followed him into the great beyond. Follow the instructions in the note and wait in the shack until night falls and you may be in for a close encounter of your own.

Mysteries hide amongst the trees and foothills of Red Dead 2. Will you be the one to solve the ones listed above and find the answers we’ve missed? Or will you stumble onto a mystery of your own, one that no other player has found yet? One thing is for sure: there’s quite a bit left to uncover in the wild, wild west.

Red Dead Online is a world where respect, money, and loot comes at the end of the barrel of the gun. To survive and reap the rewards of the cutthroat world of the Wild West, you’ll have to be well armed. You’ll also want to spend your money wisely. We’ve put together an in-depth guide to every weapon available in Red Dead Online, so you can know exactly what you’re getting into before you fork over your hard-earned cash. For this guide, we’ll be looking at rifles, the all-purpose firearms that make up the bulk of your arsenal.

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Note: We’ve based our number rankings for damage and fire rate in this guide out of a possible score of 10.

Carbine Repeater

Rank Unlocked: 1

Cost: $90.00

Capacity: 7

Damage Per Shot: 6

Fire Rate:  5

Description: The Carbine Repeater is your starter long gun, unlocked from the start of the game. It’s decent, but nothing to really write home about. It’ll usually take a few body shots to drop an enemy, so you’ll want to go for headshots whenever possible to make quick work of your opponents. Where it really excels is with its blistering reload speed. It works on an unusual mechanism where new magazine is inserted on the back of the stock, allowing you to keep shooting and shooting with almost no pauses.

Lancaster Repeater

Rank Unlocked: 12

Cost: $243.00

Capacity: 14

Damage Per Shot: 6

Fire Rate: 6

Description: A favorite of cowboys, lawmen, and everyone in between, the Lancaster is a dependable piece of equipment. It’s exceptionally accurate for a repeater, allowing you to easily pick off targets at longer ranges. As soon as possible, we recommend upgrading from the Carbine to the much more well-rounded Lancaster.

Litchfield Repeater

Rank Unlocked: 18

Cost: $348.00

Capacity: 16

Damage Per Shot: 7

Fire Rate: 5

Description: The Litchfield is a fearsome weapon, boasting a huge 16 round capacity and massive per-shot damage, almost on par with a few of the games more powerful bolt-actions and snipers. This raw power is balanced by a slower fire-rate, meaning the Litchfield is well suited to players who like to be a little more deliberate with their shots.

Springfield Rifle

Rank Unlocked: 38

Cost: $156.00

Capacity: 1

Damage Per Shot: 8

Fire Rate: 3

Description: The venerable Springfield was formerly the standard issue rifle for the U.S. Army, but it’s starting to show its age. Despite its devastating power, the weapon can only chamber a single shot. After firing, you’ll need to load a new round and prime the weapon again to keep shooting. It certainly isn’t suited for rapid fire, but doesn’t quite have the range and accuracy of a full-fledged sniper rifle. We recommend adding a mid or short range scope and using the Springfield as a sort of close-range sniper to get the most out of this weapon.

Bolt Action Rifle

Rank Unlocked: 7

Cost: $216.00

Capacity: 5

Damage Per Shot: 7

Fire Rate: 4

Description: It becomes quickly apparent when using the Bolt Action why it eventually replaced the Springfield. Though it does sacrifice some damage, the higher magazine capacity and quicker firing speed more than make up for it. It’s also a very versatile gun, excelling at everything from mid-range shootouts to longer range encounters. You’ll still want to keep an eye on your rounds though, as the reload process can be a bit slow.

Rolling Block Rifle

Rank Unlocked: 13

Cost: $411.00

Capacity: 1

Damage Per Shot: 9

Fire Rate: 3

Description:  A cross between a musket and a sniper rifle, nothing beats the Rolling Block when it comes to raw power. Unfortunately, like its little brother, the Springfield, it can only hold a single round. You’ll have to fully reload the weapon after every shot, so the Rolling Block is really only suited to long ranges. You won’t be doing any quick scoping with this sniper rifle. That said, if you spot an enemy from a distance, they’ll be on the ground before they even know what hit them.

Carcano Rifle

Rank Unlocked: 50

Cost: $456.00

Capacity: 6

Damage Per Shot: 8

Fire Rate: 4

Description: An Italian military issue rifle, the Carcano is infamously known as the rifle that would eventually be used to assassinate JFK. It operates exactly like the Bolt Action, but with a higher capacity and damage. If you find yourself frustrated with the Rolling Block’s slow reloads, you might prefer the Carcano. It’s capacity and firing speed also make the Carcano much better suited to shootouts at closer ranges.

Varmint Rifle

Rank Unlocked: 8

Cost: $72.00

Capacity: 14

Damage Per Shot: 4

Fire Rate: 7

Description: If there were such a thing as a Wild West submachine gun, it’d be the Varmint Rifle. Its low caliber rounds are designed for small game hunting, and therefore don’t do much damage. It’s the only pump action rifle, though, which means it has a blistering fire rate. Coupled with the high capacity, and you can spray your enemies with a barrage of fire in short order. It may not be your first choice, but the Varmint Rifle can be a nifty little weapon to use in a pinch.

Whether you value power, accuracy, or speed, there’s a rifle for every situation and preference. Experiment with a few different options so you get the sense of what works best for you, because there’s no tool more indispensable than your trusty rifle.