Check out this guide for a full walkthrough of the Chapter 6 - Favored Sons Mission from Red Dead Redemption 2, including gameplay tips, guides, and more!
Mission Walkthrough
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Chapter 6: Beaver Hollow - Mission Chart
Favored Sons - Mission Challenge List
Mission Challenge List
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kill the soldier on the cannon within 45 seconds |
| 2 | Get 35 headshots |
| 3 | Complete the mission without taking any health items |
Set Up The Ambush
Set Up The Ambush - Walkthrough Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Meet Dutch, Eagle Flies, and others on the cliff near the Cumberland Forest. |
| 2 | Walk with Dutch down on the cliff. |
| 3 | Pick up the spool, and continue following Dutch. |
| 4 | Attach the wire to the sticks of dynamite that Dutch sticks to the trees. |
| 5 | Return to the top of the cliff and wait for the convoy. |
4. The Dynamite Is Marked On Your Map
The Dynamite will be marked on your map so you don't need to find them if you weren't paying attention to Dutch. They will appear one-by-one as soon as Dutch attaches them to the trees.
Attempt To Intimidate The Convoy
Attempt To Intimidate The Convoy - Walkthrough Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head to the Plunger and detonate the dynamite when you are prompted to. |
| 2 | Kill the patrolmen firing at you. |
| 3 | Defeat the reinforcements that have just arrived at the scene. |
| 4 | Loot the dead patrolmen and leave the scene of the crime. |
2. Exploit The High Ground
You will not need to get into cover as the soldiers below the cliff are scrambling. Just point and shoot to defeat the patrol!
3. Watch Out For Soldiers Rushing Your Position
The reinforcements will start to move towards your position. Keep an eye on the left side of the cliff to see whether they will climb up so you won't be outnumbered by the reinforcements.
Defend Yourself From The Surprise Attack
Defend Yourself From The Surprise Attack - Walkthrough Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hold your ground against the soldiers that ambush you. |
| 2 | Kill the soldier manning the cannon. |
| 3 | Mount your horse and follow Dutch closely to escape the area. |
| 4 | Make a left into the forest, then dismount your horse. |
| 5 | Kill the soldiers as you make your escape with Dutch on foot. |
| 6 | Make your escape down the pass, to find yourself in a dead end. |
| 7 | Put your hands up and surrender when prompted. |
| 8 | Slowly inch back to the edge of the cliff, then jump to the river when prompted. |
| 9 | Swim away from the soldiers and grab Dutch's hand on the shore. |
2. Flank The Soldier To Bring Him Down
Circle around the hill to a spot where the soldier manning the cannon will not be able to see. Once you are in an area approximately behind him, you can easily bring him down with a single shot to the head!
5. Use Dead Eye To Quickly Thin Down Their Numbers
With the number of soldiers coming after you, it will help if you trigger Dead Eye when outnumbered and tag multiple heads to easily kill lots of soldiers in a short amount of time!
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Chapter 6: Beaver Hollow - Mission Chart
Story Mission Walkthrough Per Chapter
| Chapter Walkthrough | |
|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 |
| Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 |
| Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 |
| Epilogue 1 | Epilogue 2 |
