Changing clothes in Red Dead Redemption 2 isn’t just about style-it’s about survival. The right outfit keeps Arthur Morgan warm in the mountains, cool on the plains, and respected in town. Here’s how to switch gear and why dressing properly can make all the difference on the frontier.
Some outfits are available from the very beginning of the game or are rewards for completing a mission, although you can also buy new outfits in stores. It’s best to always choose full outfits, so you won’t have to match “matching” clothes by hand. Unfortunately, full costumes are expensive and can cost $100 or more.
The easiest way to change your outfit is in the gang camp when you reach the wardrobe – it is shown in the attached picture. In the Horseshoe Overlook camp it is located next to Arthur’s bed.
You can also assign a costume to a hero’s horse by pressing the corresponding button when it is displayed. This is a useful feature because you can change your outfit without having to return to the gang camp every time you want to change your apparel.
The most important outfits in the game are those intended for use at high and low temperatures. Information about their “specialization” can always be found in the description – for example in the picture we have attached (lower left corner of the screen).
Adjusting the outfit to the prevailing weather conditions slows down the exhaustion of Health Core. It is therefore a good idea to remember this and put on the right clothes depending on the temperature. In the initial locations you visit mainly cold regions of the world, but in the further part of the game you will also have a look at those where it is much warmer. It is always worth having one favorite outfit at hand “for summer” and “for winter”.
Best outfits for extreme cold and heat in RDR2
In Red Dead Redemption 2, optimal outfits for extreme cold prioritize “warm” or “very warm” items to fully protect health, stamina, and Dead Eye cores in snowy Grizzlies regions. For extreme heat, select “hot weather” pieces to avoid core drain in deserts like New Austin or Tumbleweed.
Top Cold Weather Outfits
Layer items totaling 5+ warmth points (very warm=5, warm=4, etc.) via wardrobe stats at camp or tailors. Key crafted trapper options excel:
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Legendary White Bison Coat: Perfect standalone cold immunity; pair with wolf gloves and bear fur chaps for max protection.
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Legendary Bear Head Hat + Ram Shotgun Coat: Very warm set from Mountain Man gear; add slightly warm layers like wool vests.
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Winter Gunslinger/Homesteader: Progression unlocks with heavy jackets for Grizzlies.
Top Hot Weather Outfits
Focus on light, breathable clothes marked for hot climates to prevent overheating.
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Cowboy/Cowhand: Early unlocks with thin shirts and no coats; ideal for deserts.
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Gunslinger or Rancher: Short sleeves, open collars; store-bought like Armadillo or Vaquero sets work well.
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Custom light layers: Linen shirts, no vests, summer chaps.
Acquisition Tips
Visit trappers for legendary pelts (e.g., perfect white bison north of Annesburg). Save outfits to your horse for quick swaps, and test in extreme zones to confirm icons (snowflake for cold, flame for heat).
Best cold-proof outfit combinations for Red Dead Online
In Red Dead Online, the best cold-proof outfits prioritize “very warm” coats, hats, and layered accessories to fully protect your cores from freezing in Grizzlies or Colter. Combine items with high warmth ratings (e.g., 4-5 points total per category) via the wardrobe menu, focusing on trapper-crafted pelts and store-bought winter gear.
Top Cold-Proof Combinations
Craft or buy these sets for maximum insulation and style:
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Rex Road Coat Setup: Brown/White Buckley Hat (or black Tiltham), Rex Road Coat, white everyday shirt, black paisley vest, Duches scarf (from Grizzlies Outlaw set), black cloth Bandito pants, black Pelt half chaps, black Mount Fleet gloves (perfect rabbit craft). Ideal for stylish Montana winters.
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Winter Shotgun Look: White Sabol Hat, white Winter Shotgun Coat, black paisley vest, black French dress shirt, black puff tie, black cloth Bandito pants, black Strayhorn boots, black Mount Fleet gloves.
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Washwood Fur Set: Black Stalker Hat, Washwood Fur Coat, black paisley vest, black French dress shirt, gold puff tie, black tuxedo pants, black Oakley boots, black Gen Morrow spurs, black Bullseye gloves (Madame Nazar). Crime boss vibe with full warmth.
Acquisition and Tips
Hunt perfect pelts (e.g., bears for Merbay Coat variants, rabbits for Mount Fleet gloves) and sell to Gus Macmillan for crafts. Test in snow-cores stay full with 5+ warmth icons; save to horse for quick swaps. Ponchos add 1 warmth point; prioritize coats over vests if needed.
