Red Dead Redemption 2 100% Completion Guide: Best in the West

Achieving 100% completion in Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the most satisfying and complete achievements offered by Rockstar Games' open world. Although the map contains hundreds of details, the game is quite forgiving and does not require you to discover absolutely everything to unlock the coveted trophy or achievement "Best in the West".

If you open the pause menu and enter the "Progress" section, you can check your exact percentage in real time. Below, we break down all official requirements organized by category to help you reach the top in the Wild West.

Missions and Events Required for 100% RDR2 Completion

Narrative missions and random events set the foundation for your progress. To fulfill this section, you don't need to complete every single side event, but you do need to reach these specific goals:

Story and Side Missions

• Story missions: You must complete 100% of the game's main story missions, spanning from Chapter 1 through the end of the Epilogue.
• 10 Stranger missions: Although there are many more, you only need to complete 10 mission strands from secondary characters (marked with question marks).
• 5 Bounty Hunting missions: Hand in or eliminate 5 targets by finding wanted posters in sheriffs' offices.

Open World Encounters

• 25 Chance Encounters: Interact with 25 random events that arise spontaneously while traveling down roads or through towns.
• 1 Gang Ambush: Survive and eliminate the attackers when a rival gang tries to ambush you along your journey.
• Gang Hideouts: Find and clear enemy presence in the hideouts of all gangs in the game.

Essential Collectibles in Red Dead Redemption 2

The map is packed with secrets and treasures. To reach 100% completion, you must complete a series of key collections and search quests:

Discoveries and Story

• 1 Point of Interest: Inspect and sketch at least one unique point of interest on the map into Arthur's journal.
• Companion Graves: Find and pay respects at all graves of fallen allies throughout the adventure.

Collections and Stranger Quests

• Cigarette Cards: Complete at least one full set of 12 collectible cigarette cards.
• A Test of Faith: Locate all 30 dinosaur bones scattered across the map to complete Deborah MacGuiness's quest.
• Fisher of Fish: Catch and mail all legendary fish required for Jeremy Gill's quest.
• Duchesses and other Animals: Complete the request list of orchids, exotic plants, and plumes for Algernon Wasp.
• Geology for Beginners: Find all 10 rock carvings etched into stone for Francis Sinclair.
• A Better World, A New Friend: Complete all hunting requests and mail small stuffed animals.
• Treasure Hunt: Follow the clues and successfully complete at least one full chain of treasure maps.
• Dreamcatchers: Discover and inspect all 20 dreamcatchers hanging from trees across the map.

Compendium Tracking in Red Dead Redemption 2

The compendium tracks the game's wildlife, flora, and gear. For 100% completion, you do not need to register the entire compendium, but rather reach the following numbers:

• 50 Animals: Study and discover 50 different animal species using your binoculars or weapons.
• 10 Equipment Items: Obtain 10 useful pieces of equipment, such as bandoliers or reinforced holsters.
• 10 Fish Species: Catch or discover 10 different species of fish in rivers and lakes.
• All Gangs: Discover and interact with all enemy gangs operating on the map.
• 10 Horse Breeds: Ride or discover 10 different breeds of horses.
• 20 Plant Types: Collect at least 20 species of plants, mushrooms, or herbs.
• 45 Weapons: Find and use at least 45 different weapons from those available in the catalog.

Character Progress and Player Challenges

Improving your character's stats and your bond with your mount is essential to completing the player section:

• Max Attributes: Max out your Health, Stamina, and Dead Eye bars by engaging in physical activities and combat.
• Horse Bonding: Reach bonding level 4 with one of your horses through care and riding.
• Complete All Challenges: Pass all 90 challenges in the game (10 levels in each of the 9 categories: Bandit, Explorer, Survivalist, Master Hunter, Sharpshooter, Gambler, Herbalist, Horseman, and Weapons Expert).

Miscellaneous Activities, Crafting, and Robberies

This category covers immersion in everyday life mechanics, entertainment, and organized crime:

Exploration and Encounters

• 5 Shacks: Discover and investigate 5 unique cabins or shacks on the map.
• 5 Legendary Animals: Hunt, kill, and skin 5 legendary animals.
• 5 Special Characters: Talk to 5 of the eccentric characters or preachers on the map.

Leisure and Services

• Minigames: Play at least one game of all 4 available table games (Poker, Blackjack, Dominoes, and Five Finger Fillet).
• Entertainment and Rest: Take a paid bath in a hotel, attend a show, and enjoy a theater performance in Saint Denis.

Crafting and Crimes

• Full Crafting: Craft at least one item from each of the 6 categories (cooked food, tonic, ammunition, hunting item, horse care item, and throwing weapons).
• The 4 Robberies: Successfully execute a house robbery, shop robbery, coach robbery, and train robbery.

By meeting every one of these objectives, you will achieve 100% progress in the menu and unlock the coveted "Best in the West" trophy.

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