The world of Red Dead Redemption 2 has around 200 different species of animals. Of these 200, there are 16 Legendary Animals you can hunt. Each of them gives their own resources and hides that you can use to craft clothing, talismans, and trinkets.
Tracking these beasts can be quite a challenge. Luckily, you don’t need to use a bow for a clean kill. The animal’s hide will remain intact no matter how much dynamite you inevitably throw at it. Here are ten Legendary Animals you should hunt as soon as you can. Defeating them will increase your skills overall. Also, some added style never hurt anyone.
Updated June 16, 2023, by David Kinder: The best part about open-world games is that there's always something to do. Maybe you beat Red Dead Redemption 2 and decided to roam around and see what else you could do. Hunting legendary animals can be pretty fun. It's much more relaxing, depending on the animal, and you can go about it however you like. If you're interested in replaying the game from the beginning and want to curtail some annoying little features, hunt down these animals to save yourself any future hassles. Your future self will thank you.
10 Legendary Fox
The most challenging part of hunting the legendary animals is tracking all of them. You should hunt for the Legendary Fox before tracking down the rest of the legendary animals. This is because the Legendary Fox drops the Fox Claw Trinket. It increases Arthur's Eagle Eye by five seconds.
You're going to spend a lot of time in Eagle Eye while hunting these creatures, so an extra five seconds will go a long way to avoid frustration. Start exploring the map early, so you can find the Legendary Fox at Mattock Pond, just north of Rhodes.
9 Legendary Buck
Hunting with a bow in Red Dead Redemption 2 is clunky and awkward. We've all struggled to try to hunt with a bow just to get a poor-quality pelt. Fortunately, the Legendary Buck's antler solves that problem. The Legendary Buck Antler trinket increases the quality of skinned animals.
It makes getting pristine pelts much easier and less time-consuming. However, it has limitations and doesn't always work. Hunting animals with an overkill weapon or the wrong ammo will still hamper the pelt's quality. The Legendary Buck can be found on Mt. Shan, just northeast of Strawberry.
8 Legendary Pronghorn
The Legendary Pronghorn is much easier to capture than the other animals, but it's fast and will run away if spooked. With Dead Eye and a bit of patience, you'll have its pelt and horn in no time. You can make the Legendary Pronghorn trinket out of the horn.
This trinket's perk will prevent all animal carcasses from being spoiled over time. The Legendary Pronghorn can be found near the Rio Del Lobo Rock, just west of the Rio Bravo. Unfortunately, this area is only available in the Epilogue after Chapter 6, so you'll have to go in as John.
7 Legendary Moose
Being a skilled gunslinger and hunter is all well and good, but it pales in comparison to having the right outfit. While we can't all have Dutch Van der Linde's drip, we can come close. After hunting the moose, craft the trinket for a ten percent health bonus and use the hide to make the Legendary Moose Hunting Jacket.
It's by far one of the best-looking jackets in the game. One catch is that it's meant for cold weather, so Arthur will struggle in warmer climates. The moose can be found north of Roanoke Valley, almost where the game's map ends.
6 Legendary Beaver
Some of Red Dead Redemption 2's realism can bog down an otherwise phenomenal experience. Since weapons degrade over time, they need to be maintained and cleaned. Otherwise, their accuracy and damage take a hit. The Legendary Beaver Tooth trinket will slow down degradation by ten percent.
While the trinket won't make the biggest difference, it will bring up the quality of life overall for your game. You'll have to deal with the gunsmith less frequently if you can help it. The Legendary Beaver can be found west of the Van Horn Trading Post, just south of Elysian Pool.
5 Legendary Elk
Money (or "muneh" as Arthur pronounces it) is something you'll always need when playing. In the early game, the best way to make money is looting bodies. Because of this, you'll want to hunt the Legendary Elk early on for its antlers. The upside is that this animal is shy and generally won't attack you.
The Legendary Elk Antler Trinket increases the value of looted money by ten percent. Even if you donate, Dutch will always want more money for his plan. The Legendary Elk can be found on the border of New Hanover and Ambarino, just northeast of Fort Wallace.
4 Legendary White Bison
Hunting this giant majestic creature will require a lot of firepower, so bringing a shotgun is highly recommended. The Bison Horn Talisman decreases the speed your stamina core drains by ten percent, but the real treat is the clothing you can get.
The Legendary White Bison's hide lets you craft the most ridiculous hat in the game, The Ghost Bison Hat. Don't be surprised if NPCs in the game look at you weirdly. If you're itching to wear this hat, you can find the Legendary White Bison on the northern shore of Lake Isabella.
3 Legendary Boar
You can spend hours upon hours in Red Dead Redemption 2. A majority of those hours are mostly roaming around for miles. Unless you found the best horse in the game, The White Arabian, your steed will tire quickly.
Hunting the Legendary Boar will let you craft a trinket that reduces your horse's stamina loss by ten percent. You'll need to be careful since the boar is vicious. Like any other boar in the game, it's a durable creature that requires a lot of bullets to put down. You can find the Legendary Boar on the northwest section of Bluewater Marsh.
2 Legendary Bull Gator
The Legendary Bull Gator, like the Legendary Pronghorn, can only be hunted after Chapter 6. It can be found in the Marshy Swamps, just south of Lagras. The bull gator is deadly up close but moves very slowly. Dead Eye will be your best bet to survive the ordeal.
The Alligator Tooth Trinket decreases your Dead Eye's core drain by ten percent. As any veteran player will know, having some extra time in Dead Eye is always handy. Also, you can craft a hat from its hide that will make Arthur look like Crocodile Dundee.
1 Legendary Panther
The Legendary Panther can only be found in Bolger Blade after you've completed nine Master Hunter Challenges. Due to the sheer amount of time hunter challenges require, the panther is one of the most time-consuming to hunt. Since it also has quick, lethal attacks, keep your distance with a good sniper rifle after you've planted some bait.
Afterward, you can craft the Panther's Eye Trinket, which reduces your Dead Eye drains by then percent for three seconds. You're also able to craft a nifty cloak from its hide that you can wear for fashion and bragging rights.