Follow our step-by-step guide to complete the 'American Dreams' Stranger Mission in Red Dead Redemption 2, including finding all map pieces and confronting the killer.
Walkthrough
- 1Map Piece 1: Travel south of Rhodes, to the "S" in Scarlett Meadows. The body is near a tree with a lantern at its base. The map piece is on a pike behind the tree.
- 2Map Piece 2: Head south of Wallace Station, near the Dakota River. Follow Little Creek River west until it intersects with railroad tracks. Follow the tracks south to a road intersection, then head northeast towards large rocks. The body is on the larger rock, and the map piece is on the smaller one.
- 3Map Piece 3: Go south of Valentine. Follow the railroad tracks south until you see a small bridge/gap. The body is hanging underneath the gap, and the map piece is on a support beam to the side.
- 4Hunting Down the Killer: With the three map pieces, head west and slightly south of Valentine to a small structure on the north side of the road. A large white circle will appear on your map when you are close. Enter the basement via the outside doors.
- 5Confrontation: Inside the basement, read the two letters on the table. In the back room, inspect the knife. You will be knocked out by the killer. When a button prompt appears in the bottom right corner, throw the head at the killer, then punch him. Hogtie the stranger and place him on your horse.
- 6Deliver to Sheriff: Take the hogtied killer to the sheriff's office in Valentine and place him on the floor.
- 7Reward: While the sheriff is locking the man up, he will break free and attack. Shoot the killer to receive your reward of $20 from the sheriff. If you take too long, the sheriff will kill the man himself, and you will not receive a reward.
Tips
- Map Piece 1 is easier to spot at night due to the lantern.
- The basement where you confront the killer is very dark; equip your lantern.
- Use Dead Eye if needed when shooting the killer at the end.
Reward: $20
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