Red Dead Redemption 2 achievement guide

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1. Step 1Chapter 1

   Colter - Complete the introductory linear story missions, practice mission objectives to earn early progress toward the 70 gold medals, and finish the chapter to unlock story progression achievements.

2. Step 2Chapter 2

   Horseshoe Overlook - Keep Honor positive, donate $250 to the camp tithing box for Give to the Poor, complete at least one companion activity for Friends with Benefits, fulfill camp item requests toward Errand Boy, and complete all optional Honor story missions including Money Lending and Other Sins (I-III) and We Loved Once and True.

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   • Give to the Poor: Deposit a cumulative total of $250 into the gang's tithing box at camp.
   • Friends With Benefits: Complete at least one companion activity with a gang member at camp in Chapter 2, Chapter 3, and Chapter 4.
   • Errand Boy: Talk to your gang members around camp between Chapter 2 and Chapter 4 to receive errands, then find and hand over five of the requested items.
3. Step 3Chapter 3

   Clemens Point - Complete at least one companion activity for Friends with Benefits, continue fulfilling item requests for Errand Boy, maintain high Honor, and finish optional Honor missions including The Course of True Love (I-II) and Money Lending and Other Sins (IV).

4. Step 4Chapter 4

   Saint Denis - Complete a companion activity to finish Friends with Benefits, ensure the $250 donation is complete, finish five camp requests to unlock Errand Boy, and complete missable Honor missions including Help a Brother Out, Brothers and Sisters, One and All, and Fatherhood and Other Dreams before the chapter's final bank heist.

5. Step 5Chapter 5

   Guarma - Play through the linear island missions without worry, as Guarma-exclusive animals are not required for Zoologist or Skin Deep.

   Also in this step: Skin Deep, Zoologist

6. Step 6Chapter 6

   Beaver Hollow - Keep Arthur's Honor at level 4 or higher to access and complete the remaining optional Honor missions including Do Not Seek Absolution (I-II), The Course of True Love (IV-V), Archeology for Beginners, Honor, Amongst Thieves, and Money Lending and Other Sins (VI-VII) to unlock Lending a Hand.

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   • Lending a Hand: Accept and complete every optional Honor story mission across Chapters 2 through 6 in a single playthrough.
7. Step 7Epilogue Part 1

   Pronghorn Ranch - Play through John's early ranch storyline missions and begin cleaning up challenges, stranger strands, and hunting requests across the unlocked portions of the map.

8. Step 8Epilogue Part 2

   Beecher's Hope - Complete the main narrative, visit all 9 fallen companions' graves, clear remaining challenges, reach full 100% checklist completion for Best in the West, study and skin all required animals for Zoologist and Skin Deep, replay missions as needed for 70 gold medals, and finish all Red Dead Online achievements.

   Also in this step: Best in the West