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# Red Dead Redemption 2: Stranger Missions List and Walktrhough

By [Ric Laurence (@riclau)](https://listium.com/@riclau)

335080 views · 16 likes · 7 followers  
Published 24 March 2020 · Updated 25 March 2020

Category: video gaming / role-playing video games

Red Dead Redemption 2 has 26 Stranger Locations. This list includes a map that will show you where to find all 26 Strangers and the starting locations of their missions in RDR2.

## Items

### 1. [The Noblest of Men, and a Woman](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/0/the-noblest-of-men-and-a-woman)

Item ID: `0`

- Quest Giver: Jim Boy Calloway / Theodore Levin
- Region: Valentine
- Requirements: none for Part I; having finished Story Mission “A Fine Night of Debauchery” in late Chapter 4 for Parts II-IV
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=42](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=42)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qzdogfclitt5bobdrx4h.jpg)
- Notes: The weapons dropped by the Gunslingers are unique. It’s not possible to get them outside of this mission.
- Chapter: Chapter 1

### 2. [All That Glitters](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/1/all-that-glitters)

Item ID: `1`

- Quest Giver: Máximo Cristóbal Valdespino
- Region: South-West of Horseshoe Overlook Camp
- Requirements: none
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=36](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=36)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hv1chofon5mxkf47n0zm.jpg)
- Notes: Reward:  2 Gold Bars (each worth $ 500)
- Chapter: Chapter 1

### 3. [The Smell of the Grease Paint](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/2/the-smell-of-the-grease-paint)

Item ID: `2`

- Quest Giver: Miss Marjorie
- Region: Van Horn Trading Post
- Requirements: none
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=119](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=119)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/j3jogix9xz0g41ntoi13.jpg)
- Notes: Reward:  $ 40, if you see their show at a later point
- Chapter: Chapter 1

### 4. [Arcadia for Amateurs](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/3/arcadia-for-amateurs)

Item ID: `3`

- Quest Giver: Albert Mason
- Region: South-East of Strawberry
- Requirements: none; a few ingame-days between the each part
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=43](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=43)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vds4krbmxmwokvma76j7.jpg)
- Notes: -
- Chapter: Chapter 1

### 5. [Fundraiser](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/4/fundraiser)

Item ID: `4`

- Quest Giver: Unknown Woman
- Region: North-West part of Saint Denis
- Requirements: Being in Chapters 2-6 (not available in Epilogue)
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=24](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=24)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/i42dmbrulwzx16kxga7b.jpg)
- Notes: Reward:  Honor
- Chapter: Chapter 1

### 6. [American Dreams](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/5/american-dreams)

Item ID: `5`

- Quest Giver: no one, finding Maps
- Region: All over the Map, Quest Finale near Valentine
- Requirements: having finished Chapter 1
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=320](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=320)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/osnxp92kaxq2jpvwcvqx.jpg)
- Notes: Reward: $ 20
- Chapter: Chapter 1

### 7. [A Fine Night For It](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/6/a-fine-night-for-it)

Item ID: `6`

- Quest Giver: Old Cajun
- Region: Bayou, north of Lagras
- Requirements: having finished Chapter 1
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=6815](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=6815)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/sdx5tksafhppd1cs3xlx.jpg)
- Notes: Availability: only from 10 PM – 5 AM
- Chapter: Chapter 1

### 8. [Geology for Beginners](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/7/geology-for-beginners)

Item ID: `7`

- Quest Giver: Francis Sinclair
- Region: Hut north-west of Strawberry
- Requirements: available in Chapter 2
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=124](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=124)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/cix1lcqfcs18ekaymbj8.jpg)
- Notes:
  > Reward: Kentucky Bourbon, Rock Statue, Old Brass Compass (missable)
  > 
  > 
  > All Rock Carving Locations video: 
  > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4atG-tMxlM&feature=emb\_logo
- Chapter: Chapter 1

### 9. [A Test of Faith](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/8/a-test-of-faith)

Item ID: `8`

- Quest Giver: Deborah MacGuiness
- Region: New Hanover, The Heartlands (near Chapter 2 campsite)
- Requirements: available in Chapter 2
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=50](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=50)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/nlq1glzngpxwower94gi.jpg)
- Notes:
  > Reward: Skull Statue, Jaw Bone Knife (Melee Weapon)
  > 
  > All Dinosaur Bones Locations video:
  > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TT93ITg-zE&feature=emb\_logo
- Chapter: Chapter 1

### 10. [Smoking and other Hobbies](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/9/smoking-and-other-hobbies)

Item ID: `9`

- Quest Giver: Phineas T. Ramsbottom
- Region: New Hanover, The Heartlands
- Requirements: available in Chapter 2 after main mission Who is Not without Sin.
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=388](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=388)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bylgfibd55bmk5crtnrc.jpg)
- Notes:
  > Reward: $200 for finding all cards and various other consumables
  > 
  > All Cigarette Card Locations video:
  > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM\_S-cvdslI&feature=emb\_logo
- Chapter: Chapter 1

### 11. [He’s British, of Course](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/10/hes-british-of-course)

Item ID: `10`

- Quest Giver: Margaret
- Region: West of Bluewater Marsh
- Requirements: having finished Chapter 2
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=121](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=121)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/j6v9icksquj27lgjfmqh.jpg)
- Notes: Reward: a gem worth $ 250
- Chapter: Chapter 3

### 12. [A Fisher of Fish](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/11/a-fisher-of-fish)

Item ID: `11`

- Quest Giver: Jeremy Gill
- Region: East of Flatneck Station
- Requirements: having finished Chapter 2
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=123](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=123)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wpziwlfizbnbyiihzhfq.jpg)
- Notes:
  > You must first get Special Lures from the Bait Shop in the Bayou, in the east of the map (location image below or see How to Get Fishing Bait & Lures).
  > 
  > Buy these 3 lures:
  > 
  > Special Lake Lure – $20.00
  > Special River Lure – $20.00
  > Special Swamp Lure – $20.00
  > The Special Lures are needed to hook legendary fish! It won’t work with your default lures. Bait is not needed, just the special lures. Legendary Fish aren’t attracted to bait.
  > 
  > Now head to the fishing spots below and equip the fishing rod from the item menu ( :l1: / :lb: to open weapon wheel, :r1: / :rb: to switch to item wheel, select fishing rod in bottom right) and then again press :l1: / :rb: to select the appropriate lure for the water type, at the bottom of wheel. Don’t select any bait. The correct lure will be pointed out in the location guide. However, any of the 3 special lures will work for every fish, using the correct lure just helps get a bite more quickly, you can try around with these if you wish.
  > 
  > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGKKHzcPdRM&feature=emb\_logo
- Chapter: Chapter 3

### 13. [The Iniquities of History](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/12/the-iniquities-of-history)

Item ID: `12`

- Quest Giver: Jeremiah Compson
- Region: Rhodes
- Requirements: finished Chapter 2
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=122](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=122)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qf7azyaiuuptc9lnkojw.jpg)
- Notes: -
- Chapter: Chapter 3

### 14. [No Good Deed](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/13/no-good-deed)

Item ID: `13`

- Quest Giver: Dr. Alphonse Renaud
- Region: Rhodes
- Requirements: having finished The Course of True Love (Chapter 3)
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=392](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=392)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ax08iivcf3yxqbdzycee.jpg)
- Notes: Reward: Special Health Cure Pamphlet
- Chapter: Chapter 3

### 15. [Oh, Brother](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/14/oh-brother)

Item ID: `14`

- Quest Giver: Proetus & Acrisius
- Region: Valentine
- Requirements: having finished The Gilded Cage (Chapter 4)
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=394](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=394)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/yohj4a8efj8fwhkmnpf0.jpg)
- Notes: Unlike all other Stranger Mission Strands, the following parts are not automatically marked on the map. You have to get close like approaching any new Stranger.
- Chapter: Chapter 4

### 16. [A Bright Bouncing Boy](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/15/a-bright-bouncing-boy)

Item ID: `15`

- Quest Giver: Marko Dragic
- Region: Western Saint Denis, during day-time
- Requirements: having finished The Joys of Civilization (early Chapter 4)
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=389](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=389)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/uds4metn2cew06e9tqpf.jpg)
- Notes: Trophy: :bronze: Artificial Intelligence
- Chapter: Chapter 4

### 17. [The Mercies of Knowledge](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/16/the-mercies-of-knowledge)

Item ID: `16`

- Quest Giver: Prof. Andrew Bell III
- Region: Northern Saint Denis
- Requirements: having finished The Joys of Civilization (early Chapter 4)
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=120](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=120)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zp1odwqxgmrhs2jvmrmz.jpg)
- Notes: -
- Chapter: Chapter 4

### 18. [The Artist’s Way](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/17/the-artists-way)

Item ID: `17`

- Quest Giver: Charles Châtenay
- Region: Northern Saint Denis
- Requirements: having finished The Joys of Civilization (early Chapter 4)
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=390](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=390)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/aed2zole6wdho05bwapx.jpg)
- Notes: -
- Chapter: Chapter 4

### 19. [The Ties That Bind Us](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/18/the-ties-that-bind-us)

Item ID: `18`

- Quest Giver: Mr. Black & Mr. White (Chain Gang)
- Region: Southern Rhodes, next to the train tracks
- Requirements: having finished The Joys of Civilization (early Chapter 4)
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=395](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=395)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xwdoqteq4xcrl7ycwokc.jpg)
- Notes: Unlike all other Stranger Mission Strands, the following parts III & V are not automatically marked on the map. You have to get close like approaching any new Stranger.
- Chapter: Chapter 4

### 20. [Help a Brother Out](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/19/help-a-brother-out)

Item ID: `19`

- Quest Giver: Brother Dorkins
- Region: Saint Denis
- Requirements: having finished The Joys of Civilization (early Chapter 4)
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=393](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=393)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tjdc4enfllyh6pdhxtj3.jpg)
- Notes: Reward: Earn bonus honor boost by refusing to accept his money
- Chapter: Chapter 4

### 21. [Duchesses and other Animals](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/20/duchesses-and-other-animals)

Item ID: `20`

- Quest Giver: Algernon Wasp
- Region: North of Saint Denis
- Requirements: having finished The Gilded Cage (Chapter 4)
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=651](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=651)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/i9s5bvidzrjuifnl7x5q.jpg)
- Notes:
  > Reward: $760, hat, revolver
  > 
  > 
  > Exotic Request #1:
  > 5 x Snowy Egret Plumes
  > 5 x Little Egret Plumes
  > 5 x Reddish Egret Plumes
  > 15 x Lady of the Night Orchids
  > 
  > Exotic Request #2:
  > 20 x Heron Plumes
  > 7 x Lady Slipper Orchids
  > 10 x Moccasin Flower Orchids
  > 
  > Exotic Request #3:
  > 25 x Gator Eggs
  > 3 x Acuna's Star Orchids
  > 7 x Cigar Orchids
  > 5 x Ghost Orchids
  > 
  > Exotic Request #4:
  > 30 x Spoonbill Plumes
  > 5 x Night Scented Orchids
  > 10 x Rat Tail Orchids
  > 5 x Spider Orchids
  > 
  > Exotic Request #5:
  > 5 x Clamshell Orchids
  > 5 x Dragon's Mouth Orchids
  > 5 x Queen's Orchids
  > 10 x Sparrow's Egg Orchids
- Chapter: Chapter 4

### 22. [Idealism and Pragmatism for Beginners](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/21/idealism-and-pragmatism-for-beginners)

Item ID: `21`

- Quest Giver: Mayor Henri Lemieux
- Region: North-Western Saint Denis, during night-time
- Requirements: having finished The Gilded Cage (early Chapter 4) and received Lemieux’ letter
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=391](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=391)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tyhldz0wr1pzvg0dewl1.jpg)
- Notes: To be able to start this quest, keep a lookout for an on-screen-message about unopened mail in the top left corner.
- Chapter: Chapter 4

### 23. [The Wisdom of the Elders](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/22/the-wisdom-of-the-elders)

Item ID: `22`

- Quest Giver: Obediah Hinton
- Region: West of Van Horn
- Requirements: having finished Fleeting Joy (late Chapter 5)
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=6817](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=6817)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/h1efvouebucbax0bpbkw.jpg)
- Notes: Reward: $ 50
- Chapter: Chapter 5

### 24. [The Widow of Willard’s Rest](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/23/the-widow-of-willards-rest)

Item ID: `23`

- Quest Giver: Charlotte Balfour
- Region: Willard’s Rest, north-eastern-most corner
- Requirements: being in Chapter 5 or 6
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=6818](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=6818)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ucfayswhhuctgsup0lj1.jpg)
- Notes: Reward: $ 125
- Chapter: Chapter 5

### 25. [The Veteran](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/24/the-veteran)

Item ID: `24`

- Quest Giver: Hamish Sinclair
- Region: O’Creagh’s Run
- Requirements: having finished Chapter 5
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=6816](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=6816)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/b3p5ssc2q6tlpjkrtnci.jpg)
- Notes: -
- Chapter: Chapter 6

### 26. [The American Inferno, Burnt Out](https://listium.com/@riclau/48798/red-dead-redemption-2-stranger-missions-list-and-walktrhough/25/the-american-inferno-burnt-out)

Item ID: `25`

- Quest Giver: Evelyn Miller
- Region: West of Blackwater
- Requirements: having finished Home of the Gentry? (end of Epilogue 1)
- Map: [https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=746](https://rdr2map.com?locationIds=746)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wrx7bvvordc6bctvfcgr.jpg)
- Notes: -
- Chapter: Epilogue 1