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Old Swindler Blues: Nigel Dickens
Red Dead Redemption

Old Swindler Blues: Nigel Dickens

Get through the Old Swindler Blues mission in Red Dead Redemption with this guide. Learn how to fend off bandits, use Dead Eye, and safely escort Nigel Dickens to Armadillo.

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Get through the Old Swindler Blues mission in Red Dead Redemption with this guide. Learn how to fend off bandits, use Dead Eye, and safely escort Nigel Dickens to Armadillo.

Alright, so you've run into Nigel Dickens, this slick salesman type who's, uh, 'entrepreneurial' is a nice way to put it. Your first job here is to protect him from some enemies and then drive his carriage back to Armadillo. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, RDR rarely is!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When the mission starts, you'll need to deal with some enemies that show up. Don't worry too much about them right away; your main goal is to keep Dickens alive.
  2. 2
    Once they're dealt with, you'll need to get Dickens into his carriage and start driving towards Armadillo. This is where things get tricky. Dickens' health is tied to how well you drive, so pay attention!
  3. 3
    The main road is your best friend here. Stick to it as much as possible. If you go off-road or hit any obstacles, Dickens' health will drop, and you really don't want that. Also, try not to get him shot – that’s a quick way to fail.
  4. 4
    You'll likely get ambushed by bandits along the way. When this happens, you have a couple of options. You can either wait for a straight stretch of road, aim for them, and take them out with your rifle, or you can use Dead Eye. Using Dead Eye will slow down time, making it much easier to line up your shots and eliminate the threats quickly. Keep doing this until you reach Armadillo.
  5. 5
    Once you finally arrive in Armadillo, you'll need to drop Dickens off at the doctor's office. Just get him there safely, and you'll have completed the mission.
Tips
  • Keep an eye on Dickens' health bar at all times. If it starts to dip, you're probably driving too recklessly or he's taking fire.
  • Dead Eye is your best friend during ambushes. Don't be afraid to use it to get out of sticky situations.
  • Prioritize targets when bandits attack. Take out the ones who are actively shooting at you or the carriage first.

Completing this mission will move you forward in the story and likely earn you some experience points and possibly some cash, though the exact amounts aren't listed here.

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