Summary of "The Red Dead Redemption II 100% Completion Strategy Guide"

Red Dead Redemption II 100% Completion Strategy Guide Summary

This guide offers a comprehensive and optimized approach to completing Red Dead Redemption II to 100%, focusing on efficiency and minimizing unnecessary travel and repetition. It is designed for both first-time completions and replays, emphasizing the importance of planning the order in which tasks and challenges are tackled.

Storyline and Gameplay Highlights

The game requires over 100 hours to fully complete.
The guide aligns story missions with challenges and collectible hunts to maximize efficiency.
Some challenges can be completed simultaneously with story missions if activated beforehand.
The guide respects the game’s immersive narrative by integrating tasks naturally into the story progression.

Key Strategies and Tips

Optimal Task Order: Completing challenges and objectives in a pre-planned sequence saves significant time and reduces backtracking.
Activate Challenges Early: Certain challenges must be active before starting related missions to count (e.g., bandit challenges before “Blessed Are The Peacemakers”).
Combine Collectibles: Instead of separate trips for dinosaur bones, dreamcatchers, rock carvings, and other collectibles, the guide combines them into single round-trips grouped by region (county/state).
Efficient Robberies: Use specific gunsmith back doors and business locations in towns like San Denis and Rhodes to rob stores without gaining a wanted level, allowing multiple robberies in one area.
Bounty Management: Achieving a high bounty during missions can be easier and less risky than in free roam, and clearing bounties early prevents losing rewards later.
Gambling Challenge: The blackjack challenge is luck-based and requires patience, with no shortcut available.

Collectibles and Challenges

The game features a vast array of tasks, including:

65 exotic animal kills
77 orchid collections
25 alligator eggs
Numerous rock carvings, dreamcatchers, and dinosaur bones
Over 19 animals to hunt in perfect condition for Mrs. Hobbes

The guide breaks down these tasks into manageable chunks aligned with story progression.

Additional Notes

The guide is hosted on GTA Forums, organized by chapter with clickable video links for easy reference.
Designed for quick consultation on smartphones or tablets while playing.
Emphasizes balancing speed with enjoying the immersive story and character development.

Featured Source: - The guide creator (unnamed) presenting the strategy and tips in the video. - GTA Forums (hosting the full guide and videos).

This guide is ideal for players aiming to complete Red Dead Redemption II fully and efficiently without sacrificing the rich storytelling experience.