Check out this guide for a full walkthrough of the Stranger Side Mission - Idealism and Pragmatism for Beginners from Red Dead Redemption 2, including gameplay tips, guides, and more!
Mission Walkthrough
Table of Contents
Talk Henri Lemieux in Saint Denis
Talk Henri Lemieux in Saint Denis - Walkthrough Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | First read the letter that Mayor Henri Lemieux sent to you |
| 2 | After reading the letter, head to Saint Denis during nighttime and go to the back of the mayor's house |
| 3 | A cutscene will trigger when you head to the back door of the house |
1. Wait To Receive Letter From Mayor
Completing the Chapter 4 mission "The Gilded Cage" will reward you with a letter from Mayor Henri Lemieux. You need to read this letter first in order to activate the mission.
2. Visit The Mayor's House At Night
This mission will only be active at night. Head to the northeast corner of Saint Denis and walk to the back of the mayor's house to activate the mission.
Beat Up The Professor
Beat Up The Professor - Walkthrough Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | After the cutscene with the mayor, drive through Saint Denis with Jean Marc |
| 2 | When you reach your destination, get off the wagon |
| 3 | Follow the professor until you are prompted to confront him |
| 4 | Beat and threaten the professor until he relents |
| 5 | Go back to Jean Marc after dealing with the professor to trigger a cutscene |
3. Keep A Bit Of Distance From The Professor
Follow the professor but be a few meters away so he won't notice you. The walk will be short and you'll confront him before you know it.
4. You Only Need To Hit Professor Twice
You only need to beat the professor two times before he relents. Just keep threatening him between the hits.
Hijack The Stagecoach
Hijack The Stagecoach - Walkthrough Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | After a couple of days, you'll receive another letter from the mayor |
| 2 | Visit him again in Saint Denis at night after you've read his letter |
| 3 | When you're done with the cutscene, mount your horse & ride to the Bayou exit of Saint Denis |
| 4 | Wait for the red stagecoach to arrive |
| 5 | Once the stagecoach drives by, ride by it and jump on it - you'll automatically enter the coach |
| 6 | Follow the on-screen button prompts to threaten Hector Fellows |
| 7 | When you're done with the stagecoach, head back to the mayor's house |
1. Wait For The Mayor's Letter
The mayor will sent you another letter via the post office after a couple of days in-game. Be sure to pick it up and read it before heading into Saint Denis at night to continue the mission.
5. Match Speed Of Stagecoach To Jump On It
This part is easy as the stagecoach won't be moving too fast. Just match the speed of the horses and you'll be able to jump onto the wagon in no time.
6. Simply Follow Button Prompts To Threaten Hector Fellows
This part of the mission simply requires you to follow the on-screen button prompts. You won't need to do anything else.
Kidnap Jean Marc
Kidnap Jean Marc - Walkthrough Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | After the cutscene, make your way through Saint Denis to Jean Marc's house |
| 2 | Once you are near him, you will confront him & a cutscene will start |
| 3 | After the cutscene, you'll regain control with the unconscious Jean Marc on your shoulders |
| 4 | Go back to the mayor's house with Jean Marc's body without being seen |
| 5 | When you reach the mayor's house, follow Henri Lemieux to the back and drop Jean Marc's body onto the ground |
| 6 | After the cutscene, you'll be given a choice about Jean Marc: - CHOICE A: Shoot Jean Marc - CHOICE B: Let Jean Marc Go *This choice will not affect the outcome of this mission. |
| 7 | When you've made your decision, the mission will be completed |
4. Avoid Being Seen Or The Mission Will Fail
If you're spotted carrying Jean Marc, you'll automatically fail the mission. Keep to the shadows & use your mini-map to see which directions the law is facing to avoid getting caught.
4. Look At Mini-Map To Detect Enemies
It's best to keep your eye on your mini-map to see the direction the police or witnesses are facing. This will help you avoid them.
4. Be Careful Of Wagon Passing By
Right before crossing the street to the mayor's house, a wagon will go down the street in front of you at high-speed. Move back quickly so you won't be spotted.
6. Choice To Kill Jean Marc Or Not
You can choose to kill Jean Marc or let him go. This won't affect the outcome of the mission.
