Red Dead Online Awards List

Red Dead Online (RDO) brings the thrill of Rockstar’s open world to the multiplayer experience, where players can earn a variety of awards. These awards are milestones that reward you for completing challenges, similar to single-player challenges in Red Dead Redemption 2. The rewards can include Gold, XP bonuses, and exclusive in-game items.

This guide provides a breakdown of all 425 awards in Red Dead Online, helping you track your progress and unlock them faster. Whether you’re aiming for the Gold Belt Buckle or aiming to reset challenges for more Gold, this guide will help you achieve your goals.

What Are Awards in Red Dead Online?

Awards in RDO are special achievements you unlock by completing certain tasks or challenges in the game. These can include things like killing enemies with certain weapons or traveling long distances. Each award has several levels, with the highest level giving you the Gold Belt Buckle. Some awards can be reset to earn more Gold, letting you do them again for extra rewards.

There are 12 categories of awards, and unlocking all of them will not only give you a sense of accomplishment but also net you Gold and other valuable in-game items.

Categories of Awards

There are 12 categories of awards in Red Dead Online, each with its own set of challenges and milestones. Below, we break down the categories and provide an overview of what you can expect to earn.

1. Sharpshooter (121 Awards)

The Sharpshooter category challenges you to become proficient with a variety of weapons. Earn awards for kills with pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, bows, and even headshots! They are:

• Kill enemies with a pistol (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a revolver (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a repeater (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a rifle (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a sniper rifle (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a shotgun (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a melee weapon (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a throwing weapon (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a bow (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a pistol headshot (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a revolver headshot (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a repeater headshot (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a rifle headshot (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a sniper rifle headshot (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a shotgun headshot (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies with a bow headshot (5/25/50/75/100).
• Kill enemies from horseback (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill players from behind (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Get executions (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Get hatshots (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies using Dead Eye (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill 2 players in a single Dead Eye use (5/25/50/75/100).
• Kill 10 enemies in a single Dead Eye use (10).
• Get assists (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill 3 enemies with a sniper rifle headshot in 10 seconds (3).
• Kill 1 player with a bow from 100m (1).
• Kill 50 enemies consecutively with the same weapon (50).
• Kill 6 enemies with a revolver without reloading (6).
• Acquire 19 guns (19).

2. Combat (55 Awards)

Combat awards encourage you to hone your fighting and killing techniques. They are:

• Kill enemies (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies by firing from the hip (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Run down enemies with a coach (5/25/50/75/100).
• Trample enemies to death with a horse (5/25/50/75/100).
• Kill enemies with fire (5/25/50/75/100).
• Counter while brawling (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies after you died (5/25/50/75/100).
• Kill enemies with mounted weaponry (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill enemies while drunk (5/25/50/75/100).
• Kill enemies who incapacitated/killed a Posse Member (5/25/50/75/100).
• Kill enemies as a coach passenger (5/25/50/75/100).

3. Hunting (42 Awards)

Hunting in RDO rewards you for taking down wildlife across the map. They are:

• Kill animals (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill flying birds (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill 1 flying bird with an arrow (1).
• Kill 2 animals in a single explosion (1/5/10/15/20).
• Kill small animals with the bow (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill medium animals with a knife (5/25/50/75/100).
• Collect animal parts (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Kill animals from a moving train (5/25/50/75/100).
• Kill 100 types of animal (100).
• Kill animals who incapacitated/killed a Posse Member (5/25/50/75/100).
  

4. Survivalist (12 Awards)

Survivalist awards focus on crafting, gathering herbs, and other wilderness skills. They are:

• Pick herbs (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Craft items (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Learn unique crafting recipes (20).
• Taste herbs (20).

5. Crimes (20 Awards)

You can earn awards by committing various crimes, from lassoing enemies to surviving wanted levels. They are:

• Lasso enemies from horseback and hogtie them (5/25/50/75/100).
• Drag an enemy with a lasso from horseback (5 miles/25 miles/50 miles/75 miles/100 miles).
• Survive a wanted level (5 mins/10 mins/30 mins/60 mins/120 mins).
• Lose a wanted level (5/25/50/75/100).

6. Travel (39 Awards)

These awards reward exploration in Red Dead Online. Unlock them by traveling via different means. They are:

• Travel by train (10 miles/50 miles/100 miles/500 miles/1000 miles).
• Travel on foot (10 miles/50 miles/100 miles/500 miles/1000 miles).
• Travel by canoe (5 miles/25 miles/50 miles/75 miles/100 miles).
• Travel by horse (10 miles/50 miles/100 miles/500 miles/1000 miles).
• Travel a total of 1898 miles (1898 miles).
• Jumped from a horse onto a moving train (5/25/50/75/100).
• Ride on horseback from Valentine to Strawberry in 3:30 mins (3:30 mins).
• Ride on horseback from Emerald Ranch to Braithwaite Manor in 3:45 mins (3:45 mins).
• Ride on horseback from Colter to Adler’s Ranch in 1:30 mins (1:30 mins).
• Travel by coach (5 miles/25 miles/50 miles/75 miles/100 miles).
• Travel as a coach passenger (5 miles/25 miles/50 miles/75 miles/100 miles).

7. Trade (34 Awards)

Trade awards are earned by buying, selling, and visiting various shops in the game. They are:

• Visit 50 shops (50).
• Purchase consumable items (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Purchase 100 unique clothing items (100).
• Spend cash in shops ($10/$50/$100/$500/$1000).
• Sell an item to 3 shop types (3).
• Sell herbs to a Doctor (5/25/50/75/100).
• Earn 100 gold nuggets (100 nuggets).
• Collect items from your delivery box (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Sell animal products to a Butcher (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Sell valuables to a Fence (10/50/100/500/1000).

8. General (13 Awards)

General awards are a mix of various activities, such as reaching maximum honor or dishonor. They are:

• Reach maximum dishonor.
• Reach maximum honor.
• Find treasure using a Map (5/25/50/75/100).
• Loot enemies (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Collect 16 tier 3 Ability Cards (16).

9. Horse (3 Awards)

Horse-related awards are based on your bond and riding experience. These are:

• Achieve maximum bond level with your horse.
• Purchase unique horse breeds (5).
• Survive a fall of 10 metres with your horse (10).

10. Posse (17 Awards)

Being part of a Posse in RDO unlocks its own set of awards. They are:

• Spend time as a Posse Leader (100 hours)
• Spend time as a Posse Member (100 hours).
• Revive Posse Members (10 revives/50 revives/100 revives/500 revives/1000 revives).
• Get Posse assists (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Complete Posse Versus challenges (10/50/100/500/1000).

11. Free Roam (13 Awards)

Free Roam awards are tied to completing free-roam missions and clearing hideouts. They are:

• Complete Free Roam mission from 10 characters (10/25/50/75/100).
• Complete Free Roam missions (10/50/100/500/1000).
• Complete 4 Free Roam missions in a day (4).
• Clear 4 hideouts in a day (4).
• Clear hideouts (5/25/50/75/100).

12. Competitive (56 Awards)

Competitive awards are earned by participating in various PvP modes. They are:

• Win Posse Feuds (1/5/10/15/20).
• Win Horse Races (1/5/10/15/20).
• Win Showdowns (5/25/50/75/100).
• Win Posse Races (1/5/10/15/20).
• Win Feuds (1/5/10/15/20).
• Place 1st in a Posse Versus (1/5/10/15/20).
• Place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in a Free Roam Event (5/25/50/75/100).
• Win Free Roam Events (5/25/50/75/100).
• Win 5 types of Free Roam Events (5).
• Stop a rival Posse or player from completing their Free Roam mission (5/25/50/75/100).
• Get the first kill in a Shootout (5/25/50/75/100).
• Get the last kill in a Shootout (5/25/50/75/100).

Tips to Maximize Your Progress

1. Plan Your Sessions: Work on one award category at a time, especially if you’re going for Gold. This helps you stay focused and avoid getting overwhelmed.
2. Team Up: Many awards are easier and faster to complete in a Posse, like reviving teammates or finishing challenges together. Join a Posse to get the most out of these.
3. Reset for Gold: Some awards can be reset so you can complete them again for more Gold. Watch for reset chances to earn extra Gold.
4. Use Dead Eye: Many sharpshooting and combat awards are tied to Dead Eye. Get good at Dead Eye to unlock multiple awards at once.

We hope this guide helped you understand how to unlock all the awards in Red Dead Online. If you’re looking to explore all the weapons available in the game, check out our all weapons list for detailed information.

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