

That gains you new abilities such as rearing and skidding to a stop. Your horse is an important part of your success, so take time to bond. "You'll unlock abilities like manually targeting enemies and even seeing hotspots where your shots will be the most deadly." "It's a great option in situations when you're overwhelmed, since you can target multiple enemies at once and thin out the opposition," Plagge said. To engage Dead Eye, while aiming at a target, you hit RB on the Xbox One controller or R3 on the PS4. "This is the ability that slows down time during combat so you can nail precision shots on enemies," she said. There will be times you face numerous enemies, so you will want to take advantage of the Dead Eye feature, says GameSpot Associate Editor Kallie Plagge, who described the game as "emotional" and "thought-provoking" in her review. Want to get some upgraded guns early in the game? When in the town of Valentine, speak to the biographer at the saloon to start the Gunslinger series of missions, “The Noblest of Men, And A Woman." These optional stories give you access to some incredibly customized weapons. You can also sell the fat to butchers and trappers.Īlso, you can collect bird feathers, which can also be given to the Trapper who can use them to add flair to Arthur’s hat. For smaller animals, use the varmint rifle and small game arrows.īeyond the pelt and meat from game you kill, you can gather animal fat that can be made in crafting fire bottles (like molotov cocktails) and explosive ammunition. Don't forget to use your binoculars to track them from a distance. Studying animals will give you useful information on how to get that clean kill. Only 3-star carcasses can be used in crafting, and you must get a clean kill to have the pelt remain perfect. Before you hunt, read the Compendium for useful information on where animals can be found and what ammo to use. When aiming at an animal, you'll see a star rating for that animal's pelt or carcass.
