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Cowards Die Many Times
Red Dead Redemption

Cowards Die Many Times

Complete the Cowards Die Many Times mission in red dead redemption. Choose to skip the ride or face a sharpshooter duel for $25.

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Complete the Cowards Die Many Times mission in red dead redemption. Choose to skip the ride or face a sharpshooter duel for $25.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When the mission starts, head to Chuparosa. You will ride shotgun with De Santa.
  2. 2
    You have a choice: skip the ride by pressing B/Circle, or ride it out and engage in a sharpshooter duel with De Santa’s men for a $25 reward.
  3. 3
    Once you reach Chuparosa and enter the town, a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) will play.
  4. 4
    As soon as you regain control of Marston, run towards the right side of the building where the blue dot is on your radar (your minimap with nearby blips and threats marked) (your minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen) with nearby blips and threats marked).
  5. 5
    Head up the stairs towards Reyes, and he will untie you.
  6. 6
    Run back down the stairs and open the box in the center of town to retrieve your gear.
  7. 7
    Equip your pistol and defeat the traitors. Use the circular fountain in the center of town for excellent cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) that allows for quick movement and better shooting angles.
  8. 8
    Flank the building ahead and force your way inside using close-quarters executions and Dead Eye (a special ability that slows time for aiming).
  9. 9
    Equip your shotgun when you approach the front door and eliminate the enemy who emerges.
  10. 10
    Clear the building from the ground floor up, taking your time and utilizing all available cover.
  11. 11
    When you reach the final door, you can use Dead Eye on the Captain or get close to trigger an execution animation to defeat him.
Tips
  • The choice to duel or skip the initial ride affects the mission's opening but not its ultimate outcome.
  • Use the fountain for cover and to gain a tactical advantage during the shootout in town.
  • Employ Dead Eye for difficult shots or to quickly dispatch multiple enemies.
  • Consider using a shotgun for close-quarters combat when clearing buildings.

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