Can you go to Arthur’s body as John?
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You can visit Arthur’s Grave as John Marston after Arthur Morgan’s death, located on top of the mountain to the northeast of Bacchus Bridge, and the honor you had as Arthur Morgan will impact the epitaph on the grave. The epitaph will also be accompanied by an eagle if you had high honor as Arthur, or a coyote if you had low honor.
Understanding the Transition from Arthur to John
Losing and Retrieving Items
When Arthur Morgan dies, John Marston can’t retrieve all of Arthur’s belongings, such as jewellery, food, and other valuables. However, if Arthur had left his money in the Aberdeen Pig Farm before it was robbed, John can go back for it and find all of Arthur’s money still there.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you complete Arthur’s missions as John?: Yes, John Marston can complete almost all of the Stranger Missions that Arthur Morgan was undertaking, except for those related to Mary Linton.
- Can you get Dutch’s chest as John?: If you chose the honorful option, Dutch’s chest will remain in Beaver Hollow and can be retrieved by John.
- Can you get Arthur’s horses back as John?: Unfortunately, no, when Arthur dies, he loses all his horses, including Buell.
- What happens if John Marston visits the cliff where Micah killed Arthur?: There is no specific event or outcome when John visits the cliff.
- Does John Marston inherit Arthur’s horse?: No, all of Arthur’s horses are lost upon his death, but John keeps all of Arthur’s weapons.
- Can you get the Blackwater money as John?: John finds a chest left by Dutch with the Blackwater money and splits it with Charles and Sadie.
- Can you get the Blackwater money as Arthur?: During the epilogue, you can find the Blackwater heist money and the camp funds.
- When do signs of something being wrong with Arthur start to appear?: The first sign is when Mr. Downes coughs in Arthur’s face, indicating Arthur’s illness.
- How much is Dutch’s bounty?: Dutch’s bounty is $10,000, which is approximately $326,162.64 today.
- Will there be a Red Dead Redemption 3?: While there’s no official release date, hints from Rockstar Games suggest a potential Red Dead Redemption 3 in the future, possibly by 2026.
- Why did Dutch shoot Micah?: Dutch shoots Micah as a form of redemption for Arthur’s death and the downfall of the gang.
- Can you 100% RDR2 after Arthur dies?: Yes, you can still achieve 100% completion after Arthur’s death, as long as you’re not affected by any bugs.
- Is it worth playing RDR2 after the epilogue?: Yes, there are still many adventures and activities to enjoy after completing the epilogue.
- What do you lose when Arthur dies?: You lose Arthur’s money, honor ranking, horses, and provisions, but John keeps Arthur’s weapons.
- Can John get Dutch’s money?: John gets Dutch’s money during the epilogue, which is part of the Blackwater heist money, and splits it with Charles and Sadie.