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Red Dead Redemption Accessories – Weapons, Outfits & Horses

The way you accessorize your cowboy in Red Dead Redemption can be the difference between life or death! Compare weapons, see what outfits you can wear, and check out some sweet rides (horses, folks).

 

Rare Weapons for 100% Completion:

  • Mauser Pistol
  • Evan’s Repeater
  • Carcano Sniper Rifle
  • LeMat Revolver
  • Semi-Auto Shotgun
  • Pistols
  • Rifles
  • Shotguns
  • Scoped Rifles
  • Other

 

 

Weapon Info
Pistols
Cattleman Revolver Starting weapon, lowest tier. Uses REVOLVER AMMO. Capacity 100

Power: 1
Range: 3
Rate of Fire: 5
Reload Speed: 2
Ammo Capacity: 3

Volcanic Pistol Purchase from Armadillo Gunsmith, clear Twin Rocks Gang Hideout (singleplayer) Unlocked Level 5 (multiplayer)
Power: 3
Range: 2
Rate of Fire: 5
Reload Speed: 1
Ammo Capacity: 5
Semi-Automatic Pistol

Purchase from Escalera Gunsmith, clear Fort Mercer Gang Hideout (singleplayer) Unlocked Level 24 (multiplayer)

Power: 4
Range: 3
Rate of Fire: 8
Reload Speed: 9
Ammo Capacity: 4

High Power Pistol Complete “Bear One Another’s Burden” (singleplayer). Unlock Level 35 (multiplayer)
Power:
5
Range: 4
Rate of Fire: 8
Reload Speed: 9
Ammo Capacity: 5
Schofield Revolver 6-shot revolver, unlocked at Level 9, or given by Landon Ricketts in Chuparosa “The Gunslinger’s Tragedy” mission (Singleplayer). Uses REVOLVER AMMO. Capacity 100
Power: 4
Range: 4
Rate of Fire: 6
Reload Speed: 4
Ammo Capacity: 4
Double-Action Revolver Double-action will cock the hammer, fire a round and advance cylinder with one pull of trigger. Found in Tesora Azul Gang Hideout
Unlocked at Level 17 (multiplayer)

Power: 4
Range: 4
Rate of Fire: 9
Reload Speed: 4
Ammo Capacity: 4

LeMat Revolver

One of five Rare Weapons. High capacity 9-shot cylinder. Uses REVOLVER AMMO. “An Appointed Time” mission completed. Purchase from Gunsmith in Escalera (after revolution) for $1250 and found in Fort Mercer (singleplayer). Unlocked at Level 46 (multiplayer)

Power: 4
Range: 4
Rate of Fire: 7
Reload Speed: 1
Ammo Capacity: 6

Mauser Pistol

One of five Rare Weapons, found in Blackwater Gunsmith for $800 (singleplayer). Unlocked Level 49

Power: 9
Range: 4
Rate of Fire: 9
Reload Speed: 9
Ammo Capacity: 8

Rifles  
Repeater Carbine

Effective for distance shooting, uses REPEATER AMMO. Obtained in “New Friends, Old Problems” mission (singleplayer). Unlocked Level 2 (multiplayer)

Power: 3
Range: 6
Rate of Fire: 3
Reload Speed: 2
Ammo Capacity: 3

Springfield Rifle

Powerful at mid to long ranges.
Purchased Thieves’ Landing, Unlock at Gaptooth Breach hideout, during mission We Shall Be Together In Paradise Mission (singleplayer), Level 13 (multiplayer)

Power: 7
Range: 7
Rate of Fire: 1
Reload Speed: 2
Ammo Capacity: 2

Winchester Repeater

High fire rate, uses REPEATER AMMO. Obtained from Armadillo Gunsmith or mission “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Bandit” mission (singleplayer). Unlocked Level 8 (multiplayer)

Power: 5
Range: 5
Rate of Fire: 5
Reload Speed: 1
Ammo Capacity: 6

Henry Repeater

Uses REPEATER AMMO, obtained by completing Nosalida Hideout (singleplayer), reaching Level 32 (multiplayer)
Capacity: 12 cartridges

Power: 7
Range: 6
Rate of Fire: 5
Reload Speed: 1
Ammo Capacity: 7

Evans Repeater

One of five Rare Weapons. Highest capacity of the rifles. Uses REPEATER AMMO. Obtained from Gunsmith in Blackwater for $1000 ($500 w/ max honor) in singleplayer. Pike’s Basin or Level 43 unlock (multiplayer)

Power: 6
Range: 6
Rate of Fire: 6
Reload Speed: 1
Ammo Capacity: 10

Bolt Action Rifle

Purchase from Escalera Gunsmith, complete “The Gates of El Presidio” mission (singleplayer). Unlock Level 40 (multiplayer)

Power: 8
Range: 8
Rate of Fire: 3
Reload Speed: 8
Ammo Capacity: 3

Buffalo Rifle

Holds 1 bullet, most powerful rifle in the game. Purchased from any Gunsmith after gaining Master Hunter Rank 5 (singleplayer) unlocked at Level 50 (multiplayer)

Power: 9
Range: 8
Rate of Fire: 1
Reload Speed: 9
Ammo Capacity: 1

Shotguns
Double-barreled Shotgun

One of the most powerful. Purchased in Armadillo (singleplayer). Unlocked Level 37 (multiplayer). Uses SHOTGUN AMMO. Good for subduing enemies by shooting them in the leg. Low ammo capacity makes it best for 1v1 encounters

Power: 6
Range: 1
Rate of Fire: 9
Reload Speed: 5
Ammo Capacity: 1

Sawed-off Shotgun

Unlock after completing Pike’s Basin Hideout without completing mission with Marshal Leigh Johnson (singleplayer) Unlocked Level 18 (multiplayer)

Power: 7
Range: 1
Rate of Fire: 9
Reload Speed: 5
Ammo Capacity: 2

Pump-action Shotgun

Highest range of shotguns. Received with mission “And the Truth Will Set You Free” (singleplayer) unlocked Level 11 (multiplayer)

Power: 8
Range: 3
Rate of Fire: 4
Reload Speed: 4
Ammo Capacity: 4

Semi-auto Shotgun

One of five Rare Weapons. Purchased at Gunsmith in Escalera (singleplayer) unlocked Level 26 (multiplayer). Best for mid-range shooting

Power: 9
Range: 3
Rate of Fire: 8
Reload Speed: 4
Ammo Capacity: 4

Scoped Rifles  
Rolling Block Rifle

Sharpshooting rifle, one-shot ammo capacity. Obtained from “Empty Promises” mission (singleplayer). Unlock Level 20 (multiplayer)

Power: 9
Range: 10
Rate of Fire: 1
Reload Speed: 6
Ammo Capacity: 1

Carcano (Sniper) Rifle

One of five Rare Weapons.Purchased at Gunsmith in Blackwater ($1100, less w/ high fame/honor). Unlock Level 28 (multiplayer) Uses SNIPER RIFLE AMMO

Power: 8
Range: 9
Rate of Fire: 3
Reload Speed: 7
Ammo Capacity: 3

Other  
Fist Your hands balled up into a fist as a weapon
Hunting Knife Melee, skinning, untie hogtied NPCs, block animal attacks with the knife. Can also be wielded on horseback
Lasso

Singleplayer only, obtained during “Wild Horses, Tamed Passions” mission. Used for catching and taming horses, and to hogtie

Power: N/A
Range: 3
Rate of Fire: 2
Reload Speed: N/A
Ammo Capacity: N/A

Throwing Knife

“The Great Mexican Train Robbery” mission (singleplayer)

Power: 4
Range: 3
Rate of Fire: N/A
Reload Speed: N/A
Ammo Capacity: N/A

Dynamite

Thrown weapon, takes 5 seconds to explode. A hit to the head of the other player with a stick of dynamite will cause instant death before the dynamite even explodes. Complete mission “Father Abraham” (singleplayer) Unlocked at Level 15 (multiplayer)

Power: 9
Range: 4
Rate of Fire: N/A
Reload Speed: N/A
Ammo Capacity: N/A

Fire Bottles

Unlocked “The Demon Drink” mission (singleplayer) or by completing Nosalida Hideout. Will rarely kill an enemy

Power: 7
Range: 3
Rate of Fire: N/A
Reload Speed: N/A
Ammo Capacity: N/A

Outfits

Outfit Info How to get it
Bandana Conceals face so there is no change in Honor and Fame. Taking the bandana off when wanted drains the Wanted meter faster Tailor shop in Thieves Landing or General Store in Escalera ($20)
Bandito Outfit Regular cowboy outfit with a Sombrero and Leggings. This helps disguise you as a Bandito

Find Scraps:
1. Find camp on the East End of Sidewinder Gulch, one tent will have scraps in a chest. 2. Complete Nightwatch job in Chuparosa. 3. Win a game of Liar’s Dice in Casa Madrugada. 4. Capture a Bandito Bounty alive (Escalera, Chuparosa, El Presidio) 5. Defend Mexican residents from Bandito attacks, and then finally,
6. Purchase at General Store in Chuparosa

(Required for 100% Completion)

Bandolier Belt that holds additional ammunition (doubles rifle and repeater ammo carried). Once purchased it cannot be removed Any Gunsmith or General Store
Bollard Twins Outfit Allows you to be treated like on of the gang in Hennigan’s Stead

Looting bodies in “Justice in Pike’s Basin” mission. To make wearable find scraps:
1. Thieves’ Landing in large warehouse by the pier during ‘On Shaky’s Ground’ mission, find Scrap
2. Complete a Nightwatch job at MacFarlane’s Ranch
3. Win at Horseshoes at MacFarlane’s Ranch
4. Claim a Bollard Twin Gang Bounty alive (posters at MacFarlane’s Ranch)
5. Defend resident of Hennigan’s Steed from Bollard Twins Gang (trigger Random Event)
6. Purchase outfit from Tailor in Thieves’ Landing

(Required for 100% Completion)

Bureau Uniform Wearing this makes you completely immune to Lawmen 100% Completion of the game (Found @ Start Menu: Stats>General>Game Completed)
Cowboy Outfit Default Outfit, no bonuses/benefits Starting outfit
Deadly Assassin Outfit Wearing this regenerates Dead Eye targeting twice as fast. Gamestop Pre-Order Bonus.

Enter Rockstar Game Code into “Downloadable Content Area”. To unlock:
1. Search Coot’s Chapel
2. Complete Twin Rocks Hideout
3. Capture or kill Mo van Barr
4. Win a duel in Armadillo
5. Complete “American Appetites” Stranger Task

Duster Coat “A worn-out old duster. The coat protects your clothing from trail dust, but not much else.” Reach Honor Rank “Peacemaker”
Elegant Suit Allows player to cheat in poker by stashing an extra card. Getting the suit will gain achievement “He Cleans Up Well” Discover by initiating a game of poker or entering tailor’s shop in Thieves Landing. Can then be bought at the tailor’s shop in Thieves Landing. (Required for 100% Completion)
Expert Hunter Outfit While wearing receive double the amount of skins & hides. Will be a Free Download Summer 2010
Gentleman’s Attire Allows entrance into High Stakes Poker Games (Blackwater) Sign in/register to Rockstar’s Social Club
Legend of the West Outfit Dead Eye targeting meter doubles capacity. Features black overcoat, Marston’s Cowboy Hat Obtain a Rank 10 in all Challenges (Sharpshooter, Survivalist, Master Hunter, Treasure Hunter)
Mexican Poncho Brightly-colored, badly torn poncho like Clint Eastwood in “The Dollars Trilogy” Purchase any of the five Safehouses in Nuevo Paraiso
(Required for 100% Completion)
Rancher Outfit Marston’s clothing when tending the ranch at Beecher’s Hope. Obtained after completing “The Outlaw’s Return”. Can wear after completing “The Last Enemy That Shall Be Destroyed” mission. (Required for 100% Completion)
Reye’s Rebels Outfit Disguised as one of Reye’s Rebels, treated kindly by Mexican Law

Find scraps:
1. Search Sepulcro 2. Complete Poppycock Stranger’s Task 3. Complete a Horsebreaking job in Chuparosa 4. Complete Love is the Opiate Strangers task in El Matadero 5. Win at Five Finger Fillet in Torquemade 6. Purchase the scrap at General Store in Escalera after completing “An Appointed Time” mission

(Required for 100% Completion)

Savvy Merchant Outfit Buy items for 1/2 cost and sell valuables for twice the price. Will be a Free Download Summer 2010
Treasure Hunter Outfit Treasure Hunters will consider a friend

Find scraps:
1. Search Silent Stead (container in small house NW of intersection at Silent Stead)
2. Complete California Stranger’s task (Sam Odessa N of The Scratching Post past railroad)
3. Make a profit playing Blackjac at Rathskeller Fork
4. Claim Treasure Hunter Bounty alive (Rathskeller Fork)
5. Complete Gaptooth Breach Hideout (Irish’s mission must already be completed)
6. Purchase at tailor in Thieves Landing

(Required for 100% Completion)

US Army Outfit Soldiers and Marshals will respect you

Find scraps:
1. Aurora Basin, inside cabin on the small lake
2. Win at Arm Wrestling in Pacific Union Railroad Camp
3. Eliminate all players in Poker at Blackwater
4. Complete “Lights, Camera, Action” strangers task
5. Complete Nightwatch job in Blackwater
6. Purchase from tailor in Blackwater (after completing game)
(Required for 100% Completion)

US Marshal Outfit Be considered part of US Law Enforcement, safe from Lawmen and Posses (killing spree negates this)

Learn about outfit after completing “The Last Enemy That Shall Be Destroyed” mission, then complete all 5 Gang Hideouts (US Gangs – Gaptooth, Tumbleweed, Fort Mercer, Twin Rocks, Pike’s Basin) within 24 hours (in game hours)

(Required for 100% Completion)

Walton’s Gang Outfit PS3 only

Find scraps:
1. Solomon’s Folly (basement of destroyed house)
2. Complete Horsebreaking job at Ridgewood Farm
3. Eliminate players in Poker in Armadillo
4. Claim Walton’s Gang Bounty alive
5. Defend residents of Cholla from Walton’s Gang
6. Purchase at tailor in Thieves’ Landing


Horses & Other Rides

Horse Info How to get it

War Horse


Best horse in the game…for the lucky players with the Ltd Edition who pre-ordered from Best Buy. Has more health, speed and stamina than any in-game horse. Considered a 3 star horse
Speed: Fastest
Stamina: Highest
Availability: Very rare

 

American Standardbred


Fastest Horse (War Horse is actually faster), black in color. One is required for the Achievement “Buckin’ Awesome”. Considered a 3 star horse
Speed: Fast
Stamina:
Availability: Rare
Found in West Elizabeth south of Beecher’s Hope, Tall Trees by the lake
Deed’s purchased at any General Store for $1500 starting (lower with enough Honor)

Hungarian Half-Bred


White with a darkened face, fast (but not as fast as the American Standardbred). High resistance to damage. Required for Stranger Missions “Love is the Opiate”, Achievements “Buckin’ Awesome” and “Heading South On a White Bronco”. Considered a 3 star horse
Speed: Fast
Stamina:
Availability:

Found in Nuevo Paraiso, above the “Coronas” of Diez Coronas on the map, and rare occassions have been found south of Armadillo near Two Crows.

Unlocked Level 33 Multiplayer
Deeds can be purchased at any General Store starting $1500

Kentucky Saddler


Golden pearl color (Palomino), fast (but not as fast as the American Standardbred). One of the most balanced with its speed and health. Needed for achievements “Buckin’ Awesome”. Considered a 3 star horse
Speed: Fast
Stamina:
Availability:

“Wild Horses, Tamed Passions” mission
Can be caught near Warthington Ranch, NE of Armadillo, Cholla Springs

$1500 deed at any General Store

Lusitano Red roan with a base price of $500, normal speed
Speed: Normal
Stamina:
Availability

Dark Horse


Special mount gained by having lowest level of Honor. Black with a white face and scars over its body. Must keep Honor at the lowest or it won’t respond to the player. Considered a 1-2 star horse
Speed: Slower (slight faster than a nag)
Stamina:
Availability
Lowest Level of Honor
Turkmen Brown with white star on face. Unlocked in multiplayer, is a fine mode of transportation until another horse is found or unlocked.
Speed:
Stamina:
Availability: Common
Unlocked Level 8 in Multiplayer
Infested Ardennais Very slow, poor emaciated horse. Dark brown but the price is right at $100. Slower than the first horse from MacFarlane Ranch
Speed: Very slow
Stamina:  Very Low
Availability:
$100 at various General Stores
Jaded Tersk Gray horse with a poor appearance. Another bargain at $100 that’s slower than the first horse from MacFarlane Ranch
Speed: Very slow
Stamina: Very low
Availability
$100 at various General Stores
Lusitano Nag Red Roan horse unlocked in multiplayer after the donkey. This nag is skinny and not horribly fast, though faster than the trusty starting Mule.
Speed: Very slow
Stamina:
Availability
Unlocked Level 4 Multiplayer
$100 from various General Stores

Ardennais


Medium-brown horse and normal speed. Considered a 2 star horse
Speed:
Stamina:
Availability
Cleveland Bay Bay colored horse, normal speed and stamina
Speed:  Normal
Stamina:  Normal
Availability: Common
Unlocked Level 22 Multiplayer
$500 deed
Dutch Warmblood Normal speed and stamina, black and brown dappled (may appear similar to the American Standardbred)
Speed:
Stamina:
Availability
$500
Highland Chestnut Medium-stamina buckskin colored (similar looking to a Kentucky Saddler but not even close to the same stamina) with dark legs, Above-average stamina, average speed
Speed: Normal
Stamina:
Availability
Painted Quarter Horse Red Appaloosa-type coat and white face
Speed: Normal
Stamina:
Availability
$500 deed
Painted Standardbred Similar to the Painted Quarter Horse, brown instead of red coloring
Speed: Normal
Stamina:
Availability
$500 deed
Quarter Horse Chestnut colored horse with a white face, and one white sock average speed & stamina. Considered a 2 star horse
Speed:
Stamina:
Availability
$500 deed
Standardbred Pinto White and brown pinto, normal stamina, normal speed
Speed: Normal
Stamina:  Normal
Availability
$500 deed
Tersk Champagne color, normal stamina. Slower than other 2 star horses. Considered a 2 star horse
Speed: Normal
Stamina:
Availability:
$500 deed at most General Stores
Tobiano Pinto Pinto with a white blaze on face
Speed: Normal
Stamina:  High
Availability:
$500 deed
Welsh Mountain Brown horse with white stockings on its legs
Speed:
Stamina:
Availability:
$500 deed
Zebra Donkey Last unlockable multiplayer mount. The Zebra Donkey cnanot jump, and is not as fast as the American Standardbred
Speed: Very Fast
Stamina:
Availability:
Reach Level 50 and become “Legend” 4 times
Bonzo Bull Slow compared to horses & stubborn, can’t juump can run people over to kill them
Speed:
Stamina:
Availability:
Unlock at Level 50
Buffalo
Albino Buffalo

 

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