Does John Get Any of Arthur’s Stuff in Red Dead Redemption 2?
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Yes, John Marston inherits a significant portion of Arthur Morgan’s possessions after the events of Chapter 6 in Red Dead Redemption 2, but with some important caveats. While not everything transfers over, John receives a substantial collection of items that help him during the epilogue. This handover is a key aspect of the game’s narrative, symbolizing the transition and legacy left behind by Arthur.
The Inherited Items: What John Gets
Upon reaching the epilogue, players will find that John automatically regains possession of a selection of Arthur’s belongings. This is not instantaneous; you’ll need to complete a few missions first. Here’s a breakdown of what John receives:
Clothing and Outfits
John reacquires all of Arthur’s outfits and clothing. This is a major boon, allowing players to continue to enjoy all the cosmetic options previously unlocked during Arthur’s playthrough. John can access the wardrobe and customize his appearance using Arthur’s extensive clothing collection.
Weapons
Similarly, all of Arthur’s weapons are transferred to John. This includes not just the standard firearms, but also any unique or customized weapons that Arthur collected during his journey. This means John will be well-armed, right from the start of the epilogue, and can continue the adventure with the firepower previously accumulated.
Valuables and Collectibles
John also inherits Arthur’s jewelry, gold bars, and cigarette cards. These are significant as they represent not only material wealth but also collectibles that players spent time and effort obtaining. This ensures that the player’s progress in hunting for these valuable items is not lost.
Arthur’s Journal
A particularly sentimental item, Arthur’s journal, is passed on to John. John can read Arthur’s entries, gaining a deeper insight into his thoughts and experiences. John even adds his own entries, albeit with a different writing style, thus continuing the journal and marking the evolution of the narrative from one character to the next.
Dutch’s Money Stash
While Arthur’s personal cash doesn’t transfer directly, players will ultimately recover the money stash from Micah and Dutch at the end of the epilogues. In the final mission, John finds a chest with $20,000, effectively replacing any money lost during the transition.
What John Does Not Get
While John inherits a lot, there are some crucial exceptions. These omissions impact the gameplay experience and reflect the story’s themes of loss and transition:
Arthur’s Horses
Perhaps the most significant loss is that all of Arthur’s horses, including Buell, are lost forever. This means that any bonds developed with horses throughout Arthur’s story will not carry over to John. The game intentionally makes this an impactful loss, symbolizing a clean break with Arthur’s past.
Arthur’s Cash
Arthur’s personal cash does not transfer to John. While he receives the recovered gang stash and has access to items that can be sold for cash, Arthur’s bankroll itself is gone. This aligns with the narrative theme of John starting from a humble point in the epilogue and working to rebuild his life and legacy.
Provisions and Consumables
Provisions, tonics, ingredients, and materials are also not carried over from Arthur to John. This means that John starts the epilogue with a relatively empty inventory, and players will need to restock accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Does John get Arthur’s satchel?
Yes, Arthur gives John his satchel, but it does not contain all of Arthur’s money. It does however contain many other valuables and most of his other items.
2. Can John get the White Arabian horse if Arthur had it?
Yes, the White Arabian horse can be found again near Lake Isabella in the epilogue even if you tamed it as Arthur. You can tame it again as John.
3. Does John get Arthur’s honor level?
No, Arthur’s honor ranking does not transfer to John. John starts with a neutral honor rating, allowing players to shape his reputation independently.
4. Can John get Arthur’s hat back?
Yes, Arthur’s hat is not lost permanently. You can retrieve Arthur’s hat by summoning your horse.
5. Why doesn’t John wear Arthur’s hat in Red Dead Redemption 1?
John doesn’t wear Arthur’s hat in the first game because they are different hats. Arthur’s hat is made of pure leather, while John’s signature hat in RDR1 is a Light Center Crease, Modified-Cattleman hat.
6. Can you go to Blackwater as Arthur?
Yes, you can enter Blackwater as Arthur, but you will be attacked by an invisible sniper as soon as you step into New Austin.
7. Can you get Dutch’s chest as John?
Yes, Dutch’s chest is still in Beaver Hollow under the wagon if you chose the honorable option in the last mission of chapter 6. John can go back to find it, even if it was not explored in the main story.
8. Why does Dutch leave John the money?
Dutch leaves John the money after killing Micah and realizing the extent of his mistakes. He allows John to leave with it to get a fresh start, perhaps as a form of redemption.
9. How much money does John get at the end of the game?
John gets $20,000 at the end of the epilogue from the Blackwater money stash, which replaces any money Arthur had before the transition.
10. How do you get rich as John in RDR2?
John can get rich by completing missions, robbing banks and trains, locating hidden businesses, wrangling horses and wagons, gambling, becoming a bounty hunter, looting bodies, and locating treasure.
11. Can John find Micah’s corpse?
Yes, Micah’s corpse can be found at Mount Hagen after completing the epilogue. You can find his unique revolver beside him.
12. Can John continue Arthur’s Stranger Missions?
Yes, any stranger missions left unfinished at the end of chapter 6 can be resumed and completed as John.
13. Why can’t John swim in Red Dead Redemption?
Canonically, John never learned to swim. This explains why he can’t swim in both Red Dead Redemption 2 and the original Red Dead Redemption.
14. Was Arthur Dutch’s son?
No, Arthur was not Dutch’s biological son. However, they had a strong father-son dynamic, as Dutch adopted Arthur as a teenager along with Hosea Matthews.
15. Is Arthur Morgan mentioned in Red Dead Redemption 1?
No, Arthur is not mentioned in Red Dead Redemption 1, as he died in 1899, and the first game is set in 1911. His grave isn’t present either, as the location wasn’t accessible to players in the original game.
Conclusion
In conclusion, John Marston does receive a wealth of items from Arthur Morgan, including his clothing, weapons, valuables, and journal. However, there are key omissions, most notably Arthur’s horses and personal cash, which serve to highlight the transition and the new beginning John must face. Understanding what is and isn’t transferred allows players to strategize better during the epilogue and appreciate the narrative depth of this poignant handoff. The inheritance of Arthur’s possessions helps maintain gameplay continuity while emphasizing the emotional weight of Arthur’s sacrifice and legacy.