Red Dead Redemption 2: The Veteran – Complete Guide

This guide will provide a walkthrough for the side mission, The Veteran, in Red Dead Redemption 2. In this mission, Arthur meets Hamish Sinclair, a disabled veteran, and the two embark on a series of hunting and fishing trips together.

Mission Objectives:

• Unlocking the mission
• Recovering the leg prosthesis
• Catching the legendary fish
• Hunting the she-wolf
• Hunting the giant boar

Unlocking the mission

To unlock this mission, play through chapter 6 of the story campaign and explore the area around O\’Creagh\’s Run to the west of Annesburg. You\’ll find Hamish leaning against a boulder and in need of assistance.

Recovering the leg prosthesis

The leg prosthesis is carried by Hamish\’s horse, Buell. Look for the horse near a nearby lake, shown in the screenshot. Calm the horse down enough to lead it back to Hamish.

Catching the legendary fish

After a day has passed, a new mission marker will appear at the lake – the Veteran\’s Homestead. Knock on the door of the hut and join Hamish on a fishing trip to catch the legendary Great Tyrant. Use the Special Lake Lure provided by Hamish to catch the fish. It is a stronger specimen than other fish and may take longer to catch. Alternatively, retrieve the line quickly after casting to catch the fish much easier.

Return to shore with Hamish to complete the mission and earn the achievement \”It was THIS big!\” for catching a sufficiently big fish.

She-Wolf Hunting

To start the mission, wait for a day for the new mission marker to appear next to the veteran\’s hut. This time, Hamish will inform you about a she-wolf that appears around his farm and will ask for your help in hunting it down.

Ride your horse and follow Hamish until you reach the spot. You can use Eagle Eye to find the wolf\’s footprints or follow Hamish to track the animal. Once you reach the cliff, you will get a chance to shoot the wolf. However, it\’s a trap and other wolves will attack you. Quickly eliminate them using Dead Eye and prepare for the last attack by the biggest wolf. It will knock Arthur down, so throw him off and shoot him quickly before he jumps again. Hamish will reward you with a good quality wolf skin, and you can also skin the other wolves.

Giant Boar Hunting

Wait for another day for the new mission marker to appear. Hamish will tell you about a huge wild boar that has appeared in the area and will ask for your help in hunting it down. Follow the boar on foot and use Eagle Eye to locate its trail if it escapes. Hamish will come with the horses, and you can continue the search on horseback.

Follow the boar\’s trail, and Hamish will suggest splitting up. Choose the path leading to the top of the mountain and investigate the corpse of a wolf. After hearing shots, go to the area where Hamish was investigating and be prepared for the huge wild boar\’s attack. Empty your magazine to kill the boar before it reaches Arthur. After defeating the boar, interact with it to get the trophy, and take care of Hamish\’s horse, which will become Arthur\’s horse once you place a saddle on it.

FAQ

What is The Veteran mission in Red Dead Redemption 2?

The Veteran is a mission in Red Dead Redemption 2 that becomes available after completing the Chapter 1 of the game. It is a side quest that involves helping a veteran soldier named Hamish Sinclair, who lives alone in the mountains with his horse Buell. Hamish asks Arthur Morgan, the protagonist, to help him with some tasks such as hunting a legendary fish and a legendary boar, as well as retrieving a rare plant. The mission is notable for its emotional storyline and the character development of Hamish, who becomes a friend to Arthur.

How do I find the location of The Veteran mission in Red Dead Redemption 2?

The location of The Veteran mission in Red Dead Redemption 2 is in the northeast region of the map, near the town of Annesburg. It can be found by traveling to the north of the Elysium Pool and following the path that leads to the mountains. The mission is marked with a yellow \”H\” symbol on the map, which represents the location of Hamish Sinclair\’s cabin. It is worth noting that the mission becomes available only after completing the Chapter 1 of the game, so players should progress through the story until they reach this point before attempting to complete The Veteran mission.