How to Get the Rare Shotgun in Red Dead Redemption 2

by enricofairme · Published November 1, 2018 4:32 PM · Updated March 5, 2025 11:02 PM

When you pick up the Rare Shotgun, it will be added to your Compendium.

The Rare Shotgun is a unique double-barreled weapon in Red Dead Redemption 2. It’s known for its detailed engravings, faded brass tarnish, and ability to use various types of shotgun ammo, including Regular Buckshot, Incendiary Buckshot, Slug, and Explosive Slug. This guide will walk you through the process of locating and collecting this powerful weapon.

Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Rare Shotgun

1. Travel to Roanoke Ridge:

Rare Shotgun map location. — To get the Rare Shotgun, make your way to this secluded Cabin.

To start, head to the northeastern part of the map in Roanoke Ridge, which is located just above Reed Cottage.
The exact location of the hermit’s cabin where the Rare Shotgun is found is northeast of Reed Cottage in a secluded area of Manito Glade. It’s deep in the woods, so be sure to have your bearings set before heading into the area.

2. Approach the Secluded Cabin:

As you get closer to the cabin, be cautious. The hermit who resides here is territorial and doesn’t take kindly to intruders.
You’ll trigger an event when you approach the cabin: the hermit will come out and warn you to leave his property.

3. Prepare for Confrontation:

If you stay on the hermit’s property, he will open fire on you, and you’ll be forced into a gunfight.
Find cover quickly and take out the hermit. Since he’s not expecting you to stay, it’s easy to take advantage of the situation from a distance or behind cover.

4. Loot the Rare Shotgun:

Rare Shotgun on Hermit. — Take out the hermit that is wielding the Rare Shotgun and then take it for yourself.

After defeating the hermit, approach his body and loot the Rare Shotgun from him. This weapon is instantly added to your inventory and your Compendium.
The Rare Shotgun is a one-of-a-kind firearm, so be sure not to leave the area without picking it up.

Important Tips

Do not leave the area without looting the shotgun! If you move too far away, the weapon will be lost for good, so make sure you collect it before heading off.
The Rare Shotgun cannot be reobtained if you lose it, so be careful with your inventory and gun storage.

About the Rare Shotgun

Once you’ve picked up the Rare Shotgun, it will be added to your Compendium under Weapons with the following description:

A rare Double-Barreled Shotgun with faded brass tarnish and adorned with carvings. Previously owned and cherished by a lonely woodsman living in solitude amongst the trees and wildlife of Roanoke Ridge. This gun has an ammo capacity of two rounds, and can use Regular Buckshot, Incendiary Buckshot, Slug, and Explosive Slug shotgun ammo.

It’s a powerful, close-range weapon, perfect for those intense firefights in confined spaces or when you need a reliable shot at close range.

The Rare Shotgun is just one of many unique weapons you can find in Red Dead Redemption 2. If you’re aiming to collect all 59 weapons in the game, you’ll want to keep an eye out for other special items like the Viking Hatchet and Broken Pirate Sword.

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