Your ultimate guide to completing 'Our Best Selves' in Red Dead Redemption 2. Learn how to get the Gold Medal and finish this crucial Chapter 6 mission.
Alright, partner, this is it. 'Our Best Selves' is the point of no return for the main story in Red Dead Redemption 2. Once you start this, you're on a path that won't let you free-roam again until the Epilogue. Make sure you've wrapped up any side quests you wanted to do, especially The Course of True Love IV&V and Do Not Seek Absolution, because this is your last chance before the end game.
Head back to Beaver Hollow and chat with Dutch. The gang's planning one last score before heading off to New York. Since one of the Gold Medal objectives is to finish the mission within 11 minutes, you'll probably want to skip the cutscenes this time around and aim for the medal on a replay. It's a fast-paced one!
- 1
Where: Beaver Hollow.
What: Speak to Dutch to kick off the mission.
What: Follow the gang until you split off with John to find dynamite.
What: Head to the wagon, grab the dynamite, and return to your horse to catch up with the gang.
Why: This dynamite will be crucial later in the mission.
- 2
Where: Following the gang through Saint Denis.
What: You'll realize the train you're after isn't stopping.
What: You need to chase it down on horseback.
- 3
Where: Alongside the moving train.
What: Gallop up to the side of the train and jump on from the right side when prompted.
Why: This is the only way to get aboard.
- 4
Where: Inside the train.
What: You'll need to fight your way to the front of the train. Enemies will be on top and inside the carriages.
What: Use your shotgun for close-quarters combat. Prioritize enemies on the train roof first. You need to maintain at least 80% accuracy for the Gold Medal, so don't shoot unless you're sure of a hit. Don't rely on cover; you need to be methodical and quick.
Why: High accuracy is key for the Gold Medal, and you don't have time to waste.
- 5
Where: On the train, near the front.
What: After the train catches fire, Dutch will ride up. Wait for him before jumping to the next carriage.
What: As John tries to uncouple carriages, he'll be knocked off. You'll enter Dead Eye.
What: Take aim at the enemy's head and pull the trigger for a headshot. This is a Gold Medal objective.
Why: This headshot is required for the Gold Medal.
- 6
Where: Manning the Gatling gun on the train.
What: You'll be pursued by mounted enemies attacking from the sides and behind.
What: Hold down the trigger and mow them down. Accuracy doesn't matter here for the Gold Medal; just keep firing to protect the train.
Why: This is a defensive section to clear out pursuers.
- 7
Where: At the front of the train.
What: Once the last enemy is dealt with, head to the carriage at the front.
What: Use the dynamite you picked up earlier to blow open the carriage.
What: After the cutscene, you'll need to jump from the train before it goes over the bridge.
Why: This action completes the objective and ends the mission.
- Gold Medal Checklist:
- Get a headshot in Dead Eye after jumping from Dutch’s Horse.
- Complete within 11 minutes.
- Fight through the train with at least 80% accuracy.
- Complete the mission without taking any health items.
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