The Noblest of Men, and a Woman: Gunslinger Quest Guide
In Red Dead Redemption 2, “The Noblest of Men, and a Woman” is a captivating quest that requires you to track down five legendary gunslingers scattered across the world. Each gunslinger you hunt provides not only an intriguing backstory but also unique weapons that will be invaluable in your journey. This guide will break down each step of the quest and provide tips for tracking, defeating, and photographing these infamous gunslingers.
Starting the Quest: Speak with Theodore Levin
The quest begins when you speak with Theodore Levin in Keane’s Saloon in Valentine, located in the heart of the town. Theodore is a writer who’s working on a book about famous gunslingers, and he needs your help. Accept his request, and you’ll be tasked with hunting down five notorious gunslingers and taking photographs of their lifeless bodies. Here’s how to track each one down.
Gunslinger Locations & Encounters
1. Emmet Granger
- Location: East of Flatneck Station, near Flat Iron Lake.
- Encounter:
- When you arrive, Emmet is working on his hog farm. Help him by cleaning up four manure piles and loading them into a wheelbarrow.Once you finish the task, antagonize Emmet by using dynamite to blow up his manure pile. This will trigger a fight.Kill Emmet and photograph his body. Don’t forget to grab Granger’s Revolver, a unique weapon dropped by Emmet. This is a rare item you won’t want to miss.
2. Billy Midnight
- Location: Rhodes Train Station.
- Encounter:
- Go to the train station and speak with the station clerk, Alden, to learn Billy Midnight’s whereabouts.Once a train pulls into the station, head inside and search the bar car. Billy Midnight will be there.He will immediately run when he sees you, triggering a chase across the train. Catch up to him, and you’ll enter a duel.Kill Billy and photograph his body. Don’t forget to grab Midnight’s Pistol, a powerful sidearm.
3. Black Belle
- Location: Bluewater Marsh, north of Saint Denis.
- Encounter:
- Approach Black Belle’s shack to trigger a cutscene where bounty hunters will attack.Defend the shack and help Black Belle fight off the attackers.After the fight, Arthur will ask for a photograph. Take a shot of Black Belle to complete the task.
4. Flaco Hernandez
- Location: Grizzly Mountains, near Cairn Lake.
- Encounter:
- Prepare for cold weather before heading into the Grizzly Mountains. Equip warm clothing and pack extra supplies.Once you arrive, you’ll have to deal with Flaco Hernandez and his gang. Take out the gang members outside his shack before heading inside.Inside, face off with Flaco in a quick confrontation, and then photograph his body.Grab Flaco’s Revolver, which is a top-tier weapon to add to your collection.
Return to Calloway
Now that we’ve found all four of the gunslingers, it is time to return to Calloway. Unfortunately for us, Calloway is no longer found on the map. There’s no need to panic over this as the final section of this mission is unlocked in the middle Chapter 5.
Once you’ve reached Chapter 5 an icon will appear at the Saloon. Return to the Saloon in Valentine and speak to the bartender. The bartender will send you to the Grand Korrigan riverboat in Saint Denis. At the location mentioned by the bartender, speak with Calloway to get the final gunslinger, Slim Grant.
5. Slim Grant
- Location: Beaver Hollow, west of Annesburg.
- Encounter:
- Visit the Annesburg Sheriff’s office to gather information on Slim Grant’s location.After learning where he’s held captive, go to Beaver Hollow and clear out the bandits occupying the area.Free Slim Grant, and then escort him to Brandywine Drop for a final showdown.The duel will take place with Theodore Levin (who is now revealed to be your final gunslinger). Defeat Levin in the duel, and then photograph his body.Collect Levin’s Revolver as a reward for completing the quest.
Completing the Quest
Once you’ve photographed all five gunslingers, you need to return to Keane’s Saloon in Valentine to report back to Theodore Levin. If you can’t find him there, don’t worry. Just continue progressing through the main storyline. Around the start of Chapter 5, Levin will return to the saloon. An icon will appear on your map, guiding you back to him.
Additional Tips for Success
- Weapons & Items: Every gunslinger you defeat will drop a unique weapon. These weapons can’t be found anywhere else in the game, so make sure to collect them as you progress through the quest.
- Prepare for Fights: Many of the gunslingers are accompanied by gang members or have dangerous environments. Bring plenty of ammunition, health tonics, and warm clothing when necessary.
- Take Your Time: This quest offers a lot of lore and backstory. Don’t rush through it. Enjoy the world-building as you track down these infamous figures.
“The Noblest of Men, and a Woman” quest is one of the most thrilling parts of Red Dead Redemption 2. Not only do you get to hunt down legendary gunslingers, but you also collect some of the most iconic weapons in the game.
That wraps up The Noblest of Men, and a Woman questline! If you’re looking for more secrets to uncover in Red Dead Redemption 2, be sure to check out our guides on finding the meteors, discovering all the graves, and uncovering the UFO. These hidden mysteries will add even more depth to your adventure in the wild west. Happy hunting!
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