Highlights
- Helping gang members in Red Dead Redemption 2's single-player mode by fulfilling their requests increases honor.
- Initiating fetch quests by conversing with gang members triggers rewards like items, money, or weapon modifications.
- Rewards range from chocolate bars to poisonous arrows and new outfits, with unique cutscenes for each interaction.
Outside of the main story, there is plenty to do in Red Dead Redemption 2's single-player mode. One of the most wholesome things is to help out fellow gang members.
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Most of them have items they want, but initiating all of the little fetch quests is tricky. This is because players must hear or have conversations with characters at certain points to find out what they're seeking. And only then is it possible to give them their desired items. Plus, even when players know what their friends want, there's no objective marker to show where to find them. This guide explains how to initiate each of these little quests and where to find the items in the world of Red Dead Redemption 2. Most can only be triggered between 8 A.M. and 8 P.M. — this guide will state if otherwise.
Updated on March 4th, 2023 by Hodey Johns:These are the toughest quests to complete in the entire game, as many have specific expirations and cannot be redone. Using a guide is just about mandatory unless players intend to follow around every single companion for weeks in each chapter and scour the entire map from top to bottom. This guide has already been updated with rewards in a previous update. This latest update adds exact map locations for items with limited availability. Some can be located in multiple spots, this list attempts to give players directions to the easiest and/or closest spots where the rewards can be found.
22 Abigail
Five Dollars
Chapter | 2 |
|---|---|
Reward | - |
In Chapter 2, Abigail can be found in her tent, talking to Jack about his clothes. If players witness the discussion, they can give her five dollars to buy the kid a new outfit.
She's the only character in the game who doesn't give players something in return. However, the game itself rewards the nice gesture with an honor increase. Players don't need physical rewards to recognize this is one of the best offline PlayStation 4 games.
21 Jack
Penny Dreadful Comic Book
Chapter | 2 |
|---|---|
Reward | Chocolate Bar |
When going fishing with young Jack during the "A Fisher Of Men" mission, the kid laments that he left a book at their camp near Blackwater.
Players can find a replacement at various locations. There's one in the School House situated in the abandoned settlement of Pleasance, just north of the 'O' in Lemoyne. When Arthur brings him the book, little Jack is so pleased that he gives the gunslinger a chocolate bar. It's a side quest that shouldn't be overlooked.
20 Jack
Thimble
Chapter | 2 |
|---|---|
Reward | A Picture |
Jack's second item request is also triggered in Chapter 2. He comes up to Arthur at camp, worried that he's going to get in trouble for losing his mother's thimble. After the conversation, the player can find a new one by looting random bodies.
The likely blood-soaked thimble can be given to Jack in exchange for a piece of beautiful art — a picture the kid drew. It's convenient to buy clothes at various places, mementos such as these are priceless.
19 Mary-Beth
Fountain Pen
Chapter | 2 |
|---|---|
Reward | Gold Wedding Ring |
Mary-Beth regularly writes in her journal while in camp. And in Chapter 2, if the player interrupts her, she talks about her wish to use a fountain pen. The player can then get one by visiting Osman Grove in Roanoke Ridge, just southeast of Emerald Station.
To reward Arthur for getting a pen, Mary hands him a gold wedding ring, which sells at a decent amount. Tender moments like this make the game the best Rockstar has ever released.
18 Javier
Oleander
Chapter | 2 |
|---|---|
Reward | Poisoned Knives |
Occasionally, Javier sits at the rectangular table in the Horseshoe Overlook camp, poisoning his knives. If Arthur then initiates a conversation, Javier will ask for some more oleander sage.
Players can pick up the plant from many areas, including the Riverbanks of Bayou Nwa. Javier uses the oleander to make more poisoned knives, some of which he gives to Arthur. The pair are certainly iconic cowboys in gaming when standing side by side.
17 Pearson
Naval Compass
Chapter | 2 |
|---|---|
Reward | Guarma Rum |
In the second chapter, between 8 A.M. and 2 P.M., Arthur can initiate a round of poker with his fellow gang members. During the game, Pearson might reveal that he's lost a compass he had in the Navy. Getting it back might sound complex, but it can be non-violent, so leave those extra-lethal melee weapons sheathed.
To get him a replacement, players must go to the boathouse of the Braithwaite Manor. The new compass pleases Pearson so much that he gives Arthur some of his Guarma rum.
16 Sean
Kentucky Bourbon
Chapter | 2 or 3 |
|---|---|
Reward | Firebombs |
Between noon and 6 P.M. in either the second or third chapter, players can see Sean preparing firebombs in camp. After talking with the young man, he offers to make Arthur some, on the condition he brings him a bottle of bourbon.
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It's one of the easiest item requests, as Kentucky bourbon is available in general stores. Head inside and use the game's astounding photo mode to see the inventory up close before buying a bottle. Sean keeps his word by crafting a few firebombs for the protagonist.
15 Pearson
Rabbit
Chapter | 2, 3, Or 4 |
|---|---|
Reward | Scout Jacket |
For some reason, Pearson's second item request is really difficult to trigger. At some point, the cook is in camp preparing food while taking sips of his beer between 8 A.M. and 12 P.M. Engage him in conversation, and he'll ask for a dead rabbit to cook.
Thankfully, fulfilling the item request is way easier than triggering it, as the woodland creatures can be hunted virtually anywhere on the map. Plus, the hunt is worth it as not only does it allow the cook to make a delicious stew, but he also gives Arthur a new scout jacket. Just keep it away from those glorious fire effects.
14 Bill
Hair Pomade
Chapter | 2, 3, Or 4 |
|---|---|
Reward | High-velocity repeater/revolver rounds |
This is another simple request. At some point in the second, third, or fourth chapter, Bill asks a surprised Arthur to get him some hair pomade. Players likely already have it, as it can be looted from almost everywhere. But if not, it can be bought from general stores.
There's some confusion surrounding the reward for this one as some claim Arthur receives high-velocity repeater rounds for his trouble, whereas others get revolver ones. Either way, players end up with strong ammunition, powerful enough to open up one of gaming's best evil morality paths.
13 Charles
Moonshine
Chapter | 2, 3, Or 4 |
|---|---|
Reward | Flaming Arrows |
If players question Charles while he's crafting fire arrows in chapters 2-4, he'll promise to make a few for Arthur, provided he gets some more moonshine. Flaming arrows are a fun weapon to use in the heat of battle, creating some of the best gang warfare in the gaming world.
Thankfully, the moonshine is easy to get a hold of as it's purchasable from fence shops. And Charles delivers on his promise by crafting a set of flaming arrows for his friend.
12 Charles
Oleander
Chapter | 2, 3, Or 4 |
|---|---|
Reward | Poisonous Arrows |
After completing the moonshine request, Arthur comes across Charles constructing poison arrows. And if players want some, they have to grab some oleander.
The riverbanks of Bayou Nwa are a good place to search for the poisonous plant. Once again, the good deed leads to Charles making some special arrows for Arthur, but only this time, they're poisonous, perfect for living the bandit fantasy in a video game.
11 Hosea
The Case Of The Shrew In The Fog
Chapter | 2, 3, Or 4 |
|---|---|
Reward | Predator Bait |
Players initiate this item request by picking up a book titled "The Tale of The Deceitful German" near Hosea - it's found in camp. Arthur can then search for another book to give to his old friend.
It's located at Hagen Orchards, right under the 'O' in Bayou Nwa. Clearly touched by the gesture, Hosea gives Arthur predator bait in return. Place it in the first and take in some of the cinematic open-world experience.
10 Dutch
Pipe
Chapter | 2, 3, Or 4 |
|---|---|
Reward | Set of Spurs |
When Dutch is smoking a cigar outside of his tent, players can ask about it. In the preceding conversation, the charismatic leader says he prefers to smoke from pipes, so Arthur promises to get him one.
The item is slightly Northeast of the 'W' in West Elizabeth, in a shack named Vetter's Echo — just watch out for the bear that lives there. After Arthur hands over the pipe, Dutch gives him a set of spurs. Although the open-world game has multiple endings, this particular interaction doesn't change the Dutch's actions.
9 Susan
Herbs
Chapter | 2, 3, Or 4 |
|---|---|
Reward | Miraculous Tonic |
Susan will come up to Arthur and request some seasoning herbs for Pearson's stew sometime between the second and fourth chapters.
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She'll accept two of either creeping thyme, oregano, or wild mint.
Some creeping thyme is outside of Valentine, around Citadel Rock. Picking herbs and reflecting on life is why this game has such incredible character development. The reward for fetching the herbs is a potent miracle tonic.
8 Lenny
Pocket Watch
Chapter | 2, 3, Or 4 |
|---|---|
Reward | Dynamite |
In a random campfire chat between 8 P.M. and 3 A.M., Lenny tells a heartbreaking story about his father's missing pocket watch.
Luckily, Arthur can find a new one to give to the boy from shacks, homesteads, and dead bodies. Odds are, a good round of third-person open-world shooting will yield at least one if the fight is substantial. It's an extremely personal and thoughtful gift to get for the young man. In return, Lenny offers Arthur some dynamite.
7 Tilly
Necklace
Chapter | 3 |
|---|---|
Reward | Two Health Cures |
A companion activity in Clemens Point involves playing Dominos with Tilly. During the game, she mentions how she's lost a necklace. As always, it's up to Arthur and the player to find her a new one. Places like gang hideouts, homesteads, and shacks tend to have jewelry to steal.
Since Tilly is one of the more honorable gang members, it's no surprise that she thanks Arthur by giving him two health cures. If players notice screen tearing during this fetch quest, try improving the PC performance settings.
6 Hosea
American Ginseng
Chapter | 3 |
|---|---|
Reward | Health Cure |
From time to time in chapter 3, Hosea sits at the table in the middle of the camp and makes medicine. If players ask him about it, Hosea says he needs some more American ginseng to brew Arthur some too.
One location where the plant grows is a little south of Cumberland Forest, overlooking the train tracks. With the right ingredients, he's able to manufacture a potent health cure for players. Missing out on this reward is one way the game punishes players for not doing the side content.
5 Molly
Pocket Mirror
Chapter | 3 |
|---|---|
Reward | Cigar |
The often ignored Molly will approach Arthur in chapter 3 and talk about her broken mirror. Players can fetch a replacement for her at the homestead known as Martha's Swain. It's located directly east of Three Sisters in Ambarino, next to the train tracks.
As it's virtually the only time anyone is nice to the poor girl throughout the entire campaign, she's naturally pleased. So, she hands Arthur a cigar to show her appreciation. This scene might be short, yet it adds to a masterclass in cutscene direction.
4 Kieran
Burdock Root
Chapter | 3 |
|---|---|
Reward | Horse Stimulant/Recipe for nutritious animal food |
From noon to 6 P.M. at Clemens Point, Arthur can find Kieran grooming a horse. After greeting him, players discover that the horses need a bit of burdock root. It's a plant that can be found on the western side of the great plains, particularly near riverbeds - two of them are needed for this quest.
Kieran further proves his love of horses with his reward, as it's not really a gift for players but one for their steeds. It's a horse stimulant and a pamphlet explaining how to make a nutritious meal for the animal. Admire the impressive graphics in the game while feeding the horse along a scenic path.
3 Sadie
Harmonica
Chapter | 3 Or 4 |
|---|---|
Reward | Gun Oil |
During the "Further Questions of Female Suffrage" mission, Sadie will mention how she used to play the harmonica. She lost the instrument, but players can fetch her a new one at Granger's Hoggery.
The place is just east of Flatneck Station and a little north of Flat Iron Lake. Arthur's retrieval efforts are rewarded with some gun oil, which is very appropriate for Sadie. It's good to take care of this now. The sequel might cover a number of things, but the harmonica is unlikely.
