In the heart of Red Dead Redemption 2’s Chapter 3, “Blood Feuds, Ancient and Modern” unfolds as a gripping tale of loyalty and vengeance. When Jack Marston goes missing, the Van der Linde gang embarks on a perilous mission to rescue him, leading to a deadly confrontation with the Braithwaite family. Dive into this walkthrough to navigate the intense shootouts, strategic gameplay, and emotional twists that define this pivotal mission.
Walkthrough: Go to the gang hideout – this mission starts automatically when you get closer to Dutch’s tent. The gang rides to Braithwaite manor. Watch the cut-scene. Time for some shooting.
Hide behind the nearest cover and start shooting the enemies. There are many of them but remember that Arthur is with the gang. The gold medal requires you to score at least 20 headshots and have at least 85% accuracy.
Go inside the manor. Search the rooms on the ground floor, and kill a single enemy. Go up the stairs and head to the balcony – time for another wave of enemies. Defeat the enemies. Then, approach John and help him pry the door open.
You are now inside – use the Dead Eye, aim at Gareth’s and Gerald’s heads and kill them. Watch another cut-scene. Follow Dutch and leave the manor. The mission is now over. You also start another quest.
How to get a gold medal in Blood Feuds, Ancient and Modern?
- Headshot Gareth and Gerald Braithwaite – This happens after you help John with the door. Aim at their heads and shoot them.
- Get 20 headshots – There are many enemies here, but you need to be fast. Your friends can kill the enemies, too.
- Complete with at least 85% accuracy – Always aim for the heads. If you can’t do that then you should aim at a torso.
- Complete the mission without taking any health items.
What are the key challenges in completing the Blood Feuds mission
Completing the “Blood Feuds, Ancient and Modern” mission in Red Dead Redemption 2 presents several key challenges:
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Gold Medal Requirements:
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Headshot Gareth and Gerald Braithwaite: This requires precise aiming and timing.
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Get 20 headshots: Players must maintain a high level of accuracy throughout the mission.
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Complete with at least 85% accuracy: This demands consistent and precise shooting.
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Complete the mission without taking any health items: Players must avoid taking damage or use strategies to heal without items.
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Tactical Engagement: The mission involves intense shootouts, requiring players to use cover effectively and manage their Dead Eye ability wisely to take out multiple enemies quickly.
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Environmental Awareness: Players must navigate the Braithwaite Manor, clearing rooms and dealing with reinforcements arriving from multiple directions, which requires good situational awareness and strategic positioning.
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Story-Driven Objectives: The mission is driven by the narrative of rescuing Jack Marston, which adds pressure to complete objectives efficiently while maintaining focus on the story progression.
What are the main objectives of the Blood Feuds mission
The main objectives of the “Blood Feuds, Ancient and Modern” mission in Red Dead Redemption 2 are as follows:
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Rescue Jack Marston: The gang suspects that the Braithwaite family has kidnapped Jack, so they head to Braithwaite Manor to rescue him.
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Confront the Braithwaite Family: Upon arrival, a standoff ensues, leading to a shootout with the Braithwaites.
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Search the Manor: Players must search the manor for Jack, clearing rooms and dealing with reinforcements.
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Interrogate Catherine Braithwaite: After finding Catherine, Dutch demands information about Jack’s whereabouts. Eventually, she reveals that Jack was given to Angelo Bronte.
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Deal with the Aftermath: The mission concludes with the manor being set on fire, and the gang learns that Jack is likely in Saint Denis.
Gold Medal Objectives:
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Headshot Gareth and Gerald Braithwaite
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Get 20 headshots
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Complete with at least 85% accuracy
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Complete the mission without taking any health items.
