Can Arthur Throw Up?

Yes, Arthur Morgan can throw up in Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), and this vomiting mechanism can be triggered by consuming certain poisonous plants, such as cattails or common bulrush, which can be used to the player’s advantage in certain situations. The vomiting animation also overrides the falling animation, allowing players to avoid taking damage from falls, a tactic that has been dubbed “vomit roping” by the game’s community.

Understanding Arthur’s Health and Vomiting in RDR2

What Makes Arthur Throw Up?

Arthur throws up when he consumes toxic substances or poisonous plants, which can be found throughout the game’s world, and this vomiting can be used to avoid taking damage from falls or to create humorous and unexpected moments in the game.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can Arthur Get Sick in RDR2?: Yes, Arthur Morgan contracts tuberculosis (TB) early in the game, which affects his health and gameplay experience.
2. How Does Arthur Contract TB?: Arthur contracts TB from a severely ill and elderly farmer who coughs on his face during a mission.
3. Can Arthur Avoid Getting Sick?: No, contracting TB is unavoidable and a pivotal part of the game’s storyline.
4. Can Arthur Throw Up on Command?: Yes, players can make Arthur throw up by having him consume poisonous plants like cattails or common bulrush.
5. What is Vomit Roping?: Vomit roping is a technique where Arthur’s vomiting animation overrides the falling animation, allowing players to avoid taking damage from falls.
6. Can Arthur Die from Drinking?: No, Arthur will just pass out from drinking too much, rather than dying.
7. Why Does Arthur Cough When He Eats?: Arthur coughs when he eats because he has contracted TB, which affects his health and causes him to cough frequently.
8. Did Arthur Infect Anyone with TB?: No, despite his TB, Arthur does not infect any other characters in the game.
9. How Did Arthur Not Infect Others?: Arthur’s manners and habit of keeping distance from others when coughing likely prevented him from infecting anyone else with TB.
10. Can Arthur Get Fat?: Yes, players can make Arthur gain weight by having him eat excessive amounts of food.
11. Why Does Arthur Look So Pale?: Arthur looks pale because he has contracted TB, which causes him to appear sickly and pale.
12. Can You Do Drugs in RDR2?: Yes, players can engage in various substance use behaviors in the game, including smoking cigars and cigarettes, and consuming morphine and cocaine.
13. How Old Was Arthur Morgan When He Died?: Arthur died at the age of 35 or 36 from complications related to TB.
14. Can Arthur Avoid TB?: Currently, the only way to “save” Arthur from TB is by not progressing through the game’s storyline, effectively pausing his TB progression.
15. Does Arthur Cry in RDR2?: Yes, Arthur shows emotional vulnerability and cries in certain situations, such as when his horse dies, highlighting his deep emotional connection to his horse and the world around him.