How to Hunt the Legendary Buck in RDR2
To hunt the Legendary Buck in Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), players must first complete the Exit, Pursued by a Bruised Ego mission in Chapter 2, which unlocks the animal’s location, and then use a rifle or a Bow with Poison Arrows to take it down, targeting the animal’s head to get a perfect pelt without damaging it. The Legendary Buck can be found nearby Strawberry, in the area west of Mount Shann and north of Owanjila Lake, and players should replenish Dead Eye as needed and shoot quickly with powerful ammo to take it down before it runs away.
Understanding the Legendary Buck
The Legendary Buck is one of the many Legendary Animals that can be hunted in RDR2, and killing it will give the player the opportunity to craft the rare Buck Antler Trinket and other unique items.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best weapon for the Legendary Buck?
The best weapons to hunt the Legendary Buck are a rifle or a Bow with Poison Arrows, as they allow for a perfect pelt without damaging the animal.
What time does the Legendary Buck spawn in RDR2?
The Legendary Buck usually spawns between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. in clear weather during Free Roam.
What is the hardest Legendary Animal in RDR2?
The Legendary Bharati Grizzly Bear is considered the most difficult Legendary Animal to hunt in RDR2, requiring numerous shots to take it down.
What is the easiest Legendary Animal?
The Legendary Moose is one of the easier Legendary Animals to hunt in RDR2, and can be found near Roanoke Ridge.
What is the rarest animal in RDR2?
The Carolina Parakeet is a small, green-and-yellow-colored bird that is extremely difficult to spot and is considered one of the rarest animals in RDR2.
How do you get a perfect Legendary Buck pelt?
To get a perfect pelt, players must shoot the Legendary Buck in the head with a rifle or Bow with Poison Arrows without damaging the pelt.
Why is the Legendary Buck not spawning in RDR2?
If the Legendary Buck is not spawning, players should check if they have entered the correct territory, as indicated by a black box on the upper left corner of the screen.
What do you do with the Legendary Buck carcass?
The Legendary Buck carcass can be sold to the Trapper for $31, and can also be used to craft unique items such as the Legendary Buck & Fox Range Gloves.
Should I sell the Legendary Buck carcass?
Players should not sell the Legendary Buck pelt, but instead give it to the Trapper to craft unique items.
Do I sell Legendary Buck pelt?
Players do not need to sell the Legendary Buck pelt to the Trapper to use it for crafting, but selling it will give them cash.
Does it matter what gun you use for Legendary Animals?
The type of gun used to hunt Legendary Animals does not matter, as kill quality and weapon do not affect the outcome.
How do you get legendary RAM in RDR2?
The Legendary Ram can be found in the hills just north of the railroad, slightly east of Cattail Poind, across the Dakota River to the east of Valentine.
Is it better to skin legendary animals?
Players can choose to skin Legendary Animals for meat, or carry the whole carcass to the Trapper to craft unique items.
Where is the bull gator?
The Legendary Alligator can be found south of Lagras in the marshy swamps north/west of Lakay in the Bayou Nwa region of Lemoyne.
How do you trigger a legendary beaver?
To trigger the Legendary Beaver, players should equip their most powerful weapons and ammo, and ride to the area where the Legendary Animal should appear, indicated by a black box on the upper left corner of the screen.
Can you not get tuberculosis in RDR2?
Players cannot avoid getting tuberculosis in RDR2, as it is a part of the story and Arthur will get sick regardless of the player’s actions.