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Old Friends
Red Dead Redemption 2

Old Friends

Master the 'Old Friends' mission in Red Dead Redemption 2. Learn how to achieve Gold Medals by catching Kieran, using Dead Eye effectively, and completing the mission quickly.

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Master the 'Old Friends' mission in Red Dead Redemption 2. Learn how to achieve Gold Medals by catching Kieran, using Dead Eye effectively, and completing the mission quickly.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head to the B icon to start the mission.
  2. 2
    Follow Dutch and the gang to scout an O'Driscoll hideout.
  3. 3
    After scouting, return to your horse, equip the Carbine Repeater and Lasso.
  4. 4
    Follow Dutch down the cliff and take cover.
  5. 5
    Signal Dutch to take the lead and line up a headshot on an O'Driscoll.
  6. 6
    Stick to cover during the shootout, prioritizing headshots (15 needed for Gold).
  7. 7
    Avoid taking health items to meet Gold Medal requirements.
  8. 8
    Use the radar to locate enemies on rooftops and the water tower.
  9. 9
    Move between cover to engage enemies on the right side of the area.
  10. 10
    When a pause in the action occurs, loot bodies for ammo and supplies.
  11. 11
    When the next wave of O'Driscolls attacks from the south, move to the crates and take cover.
  12. 12
    Use Dead Eye (press [R3]/[RS] while aiming) to slow time and tag enemies for headshots.
  13. 13
    Take out three O'Driscolls in a single Dead Eye use to meet Gold Medal requirements.
  14. 14
    When given the choice to defend or attack, choose to defend your current location.
  15. 15
    Continue using Dead Eye to eliminate O'Driscolls, aiming for headshots.
  16. 16
    Complete the shootout within 15 minutes and 30 seconds for the Gold Medal.
  17. 17
    After the shootout, return to Dutch.
  18. 18
    Search the nearby house for Dynamite in a large red container.
  19. 19
    On the journey back, Dutch will ask you to capture a straggler.
  20. 20
    Select the Lasso from your Weapon Wheel (hold [L1/LB]).
  21. 21
    Gallop after the straggler and throw the Lasso when the reticule turns red.
  22. 22
    Quickly dismount and hogtie the straggler.
  23. 23
    Stow the hogtied straggler on your horse.
  24. 24
    Complete the capture and hogtie process within 45 seconds for the Gold Medal.
  25. 25
    Follow the radar to reach the camp and complete the mission.
Tips
  • Aim for headshots during the shootout to conserve ammo and maximize efficiency.
  • Use the radar frequently to track enemy positions, especially those on elevated spots like rooftops and the water tower.
  • When using Dead Eye, focus on tagging the heads of multiple enemies for quick takedowns.
  • Looting bodies after the initial shootout can replenish your ammo and provide useful items.
  • If you miss the Gold Medal requirements, you can replay the mission later from the Start Menu under Progress-Story.
  • To capture Kieran quickly, gallop directly at him and throw the Lasso as soon as it's in range and the reticule turns red.

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