The Redeemed achievement in Red Dead Redemption is unlocked by reaching 100% completion, and it’s no small feat. While it’s a massive undertaking, you won’t need to spoil the story to go for it—and you’ll enjoy every step along the dusty road if you plan carefully. Here’s a complete breakdown of what’s required and the most efficient ways to check off each task.

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1. Complete All 57 Story Missions

Start with the basics: finish the main storyline. Look for large letters on your map—these represent key characters who trigger story missions. Simply follow these to complete the 57 required missions.

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2. Collect All 5 Rare Weapons

Head to the two major gunsmith locations and purchase the rare weapons listed there. Prices vary depending on your Honor level and discounts from good deeds. These rare weapons are essential for 100% completion.

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3. Acquire 9 Required Outfits

There are nine outfits to collect, some cosmetic and others gameplay-enhancing (like faster Dead Eye regeneration). After unlocking outfit hunting, track them in the Outfits menu:

• Select an outfit
• Press the Track button (shown on the right)
• Follow the map markers to complete objectives

These make life easier, and tracking helps avoid confusion.

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4. Purchase All 13 Safehouses

Rental beds do NOT count—you need to buy all permanent safehouses. Use the in-game map to verify purchases. Be sure to double-check that each is properly owned.

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5. Complete All 5 Jobs

You’ll need to work these five jobs:

• Horse Breaking (horse icon on the map)
• Night Watch (crescent moon icon)

Both are available in various towns. These activities also build your familiarity with game mechanics.

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6. Clear All 8 Gang Hideouts

Gang hideouts are more than fun—they’re loot-filled and crucial for unlocking key weapons. Locate and clear all eight to complete this objective and boost your gear arsenal.

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7. Reach Legendary Status in All 4 Challenges

You must complete all ranks in:

• Survivalist
• Hunting
• Sharpshooter
• Treasure Hunter

Pro Tips:

• Do each challenge in order—progress only counts if you go step-by-step.
• Buy Survivalist Maps from general stores. Use them from your kit to show flowers on your minimap for 20 minutes (doubles to 40 minutes at Survivalist Rank 5).
• For hunting, zoom in on your map to spot animal icons and use bait from stores.
• For Sharpshooter, rely heavily on Dead Eye, especially for advanced stages like disarms and multi-kills. Stock up on moonshine and equip outfits that boost Dead Eye.
• For Treasure Hunting, use visual clues. While guides are available, this step can be completed organically for those who prefer to avoid spoilers.

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8. Complete 21 Bounties

Bounties are located on wanted posters in towns. To get full credit:

• Capture or kill 21 unique targets
• Bringing them in alive nets nearly double the money

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9. Finish 18 Stranger Missions

Look for question marks on your map—these are Stranger mission start points. You can activate multiple missions at once and return to them later.

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10. Play and Win All 6 Minigames

Minigames include:

• Liar’s Dice
• Poker
• Blackjack
• Horseshoes
• Five Finger Fillet
• Arm Wrestling

You must profit in each for it to count toward 100%. The location doesn’t matter, and the order is flexible.

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11. Discover All 97 Map Locations

General stores across the world sell area maps. Use these to unlock all locations:

• After purchasing, activate the map from your kit.
• It may take a moment to process, but the locations will be added.

If a map isn’t available, you may already have unlocked that region—or you haven’t yet progressed far enough to access it.

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Final Word: Time-Consuming, but Worth It

Earning the Redeemed achievement is a massive task, but each step enriches your experience in Red Dead Redemption. From taming horses to completing hidden challenges, every detail pushes you deeper into Rockstar’s vision of the dying West.

Track your progress in the in-game Stats menu. Take your time, be methodical, and you’ll find yourself standing tall as one of the few outlaws to fully conquer the frontier.

Happy hunting—and enjoy your 100% completion ride!