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An Honest Mistake
Red Dead Redemption 2

An Honest Mistake

Follow our guide to complete the 'An Honest Mistake' mission in Red Dead Redemption 2, including tips for achieving the Gold Medal and saving Uncle.

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Follow our guide to complete the 'An Honest Mistake' mission in Red Dead Redemption 2, including tips for achieving the Gold Medal and saving Uncle.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Speak to Molly at the camp to begin the mission.
  2. 2
    Mount up and follow Uncle to the marker to wait for the wagon.
  3. 3
    Help Charles loot the chest in the back when the job goes wrong.
  4. 4
    Escape the enemies by galloping as fast as possible, taking out any of them with a Dead Eye headshot if they get too close.
  5. 5
    Maintain 80% accuracy throughout the mission.
  6. 6
    Gallop to a barn and rest for the night.
  7. 7
    When guards approach the barn, stay hidden until Bill blows your cover.
  8. 8
    Hold off the attacking guards from all sides, using Dead Eye and aiming for headshots. Replenish Dead Eye with Chewing Tobacco and Snake Oil if possible.
  9. 9
    Keep an eye on the radar and alternate cover around all sides of the barn.
  10. 10
    When the barn goes up in flames, make your escape and follow Bill out the back into the woods.
  11. 11
    Stealth kill the first two guards in the woods.
  12. 12
    Get into cover with Uncle as more guards approach.
  13. 13
    Let the guards pass and then approach from behind to perform a Stealth Kill to save Uncle.
  14. 14
    Rush to Uncle's aid for his Takedown.
  15. 15
    Run to help Bill and Charles.
  16. 16
    Stick to cover in the final shootout and try to score any remaining headshots needed.
  17. 17
    Keep missed shots to a minimum to maintain 80% accuracy.
Tips
  • Save Uncle when he is overpowered.
  • Get 20 headshots.
  • Complete with at least 80% accuracy.
  • Complete the mission without taking any health items.
  • Try to score a headshot or two during the escape.
  • Keep to cover in the barn and check all sides for guards.
  • Use Dead Eye as much as possible.
  • Keep an eye on the radar and alternate your cover around all sides of the barn.
  • Stealth kill the first two guards in the woods.
  • Let guards pass and then approach from behind to perform a Stealth Kill.
  • Stick to cover in the final shootout.

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