How to Get the Hewing Hatchet in Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 offers a wide variety of unique weapons. One of the most interesting is the Hewing Hatchet. If you’re looking to add this weapon to your collection, follow this guide to find it in the world of RDR2.

Hewing Hatchet Location: South Banks of Moonstone Pond

To find the Hewing Hatchet, head to the south banks of Moonstone Pond, located in the Grizzlies. As you approach, look for a Flattened Cabin—a structure where a tree has fallen on top of it. The Hewing Hatchet can be found just outside the cabin, resting on a log. Once you spot it, simply pick it up to add it to your collection of unique weapons.

About the Hewing Hatchet

Here’s the Compendium entry for the Hewing Hatchet:

This old, worn hatchet has a flat edge along one side of the blade, making it ideal for hewing—the process of converting logs into lumber. It is found near Moonstone Pond, next to the Flattened Cabin. This melee weapon has been weathered by the elements. The Hewing Hatchet can also be thrown.

How to Throw the Hewing Hatchet

You can throw the Hewing Hatchet, just like many other melee weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2, for ranged attacks. Here’s how:

1. Equip the Hewing Hatchet: First, make sure the Hewing Hatchet is in your weapon wheel. Open the weapon wheel (hold the L1/LB button on PlayStation/Xbox or Tab on PC). Then select the Hewing Hatchet from your melee weapons.
2. Aim: To throw the hatchet, aim at your target. Hold the aim button (L2/LT or right-click on PC) to focus your aim. The reticle will appear, indicating where your hatchet will land.
3. Throw the Hatchet: Once you have your target in sight, press the throw button (R2/RT on PlayStation/Xbox or the left mouse button on PC) to release the hatchet. The further you hold the button, the stronger and farther the throw will be.
4. Pickup and Reuse: After the hatchet hits the target or the ground, you can walk over to it and pick it up again to throw it once more. Note that not all thrown melee weapons will return. However, the Hewing Hatchet is one of the exceptions.

Throwing the Hewing Hatchet is especially useful when you’re up against multiple enemies. It’s also helpful when you want to hit a target from a distance without engaging in close combat. Just be sure to retrieve it after use to keep it in your inventory.

If you’re looking to expand your unique weapon collection further, don’t miss our guides on Otis Miller’s Revolver. Also, check out Fence Trinkets and Talismans, and the Rare Rolling Block Rifle. Each guide provides helpful tips on where to find these elusive items and how to make the most of them in your adventures.

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