Bear one Another\'s Burdens: Act The Great North

Follow our step-by-step guide to complete the 'Bear One Another's Burdens' mission in Red Dead Redemption. Learn how to handle enemies, use Dead Eye, and more.

Alright, let's tackle the 'Bear One Another's Burdens' mission in Red Dead Redemption. This one kicks off in Act 3, and it's all about Agent Ross. First things first, set your waypoint to the 'G' in the upper-right corner of the map. Once you've done that, set up camp as close as you can to your current location and then travel to that waypoint. You'll find yourself back on your horse in Blackwater, right outside the building where Agent Ross is waiting. Head for the yellow cross on your mini-map to trigger the cut-scene and get the mission rolling.

After the initial scene, you'll need to head out of the car and make your way towards a shipwreck you can see down below. Follow Agent Ross, and once you get to the boat, hop on. Go to the wheel at the back and then head up the stairs on your right. Keep running all the way to the other end of the ship, go up those stairs, and make your way to the yellow dot on your map.

When you reach the dot, grab the informant. Be ready, because two Native Americans are going to pop up on your right – take them out quickly. Then, head down towards the stairs and clear out any other enemies on the upper deck. Be extra careful when you get off the boat onto the jetty, as a good number of enemies will be waiting for you there.

Use the wheel of the boat for cover and lock onto your targets using LT/L2 before you fire. This will seriously boost your accuracy. Once you've dealt with all the hostiles on the jetty, it's time to head back to the car with Agent Ross.

Here comes a bit of trouble: the car's going to break down. Switch to your shotgun or rifle and find some cover near a rock. Your best bet here is to use Dead Eye. Since the enemies tend to group up, you'll get the most bang for your buck this way. Use the rock on the right for cover, as you can move around it to stay out of their line of fire for longer. Once everyone's down, the mission will wrap up as the final cut-scene plays out.