Check out this guide for a full walkthrough of the "Highly Illegal And Highly Moral" story mission of Red Dead Online, including gameplay tips, guides, and more!
Table of Contents
Talk To The Marshal
Talk To The Marshal - Walkthrough Chart
No. | Procedure |
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1 | Head to the Marshal's location North of Van Horn |
2 | Approaching the house will trigger matchmaking |
3 | Ready yourself in matchmaking, and wait for the others to begin the mission |
1. The Marshal Is North Of Van Horn

You will be able to find the Marshal's blip on the map on the Easternmost side. It will be located North of the Van Horn Trading Post.
Investigate Van Horn & The Camp
Investigate Van Horn & The Camp - Walkthrough Chart
No. | Procedure |
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1 | Head towards the Saloon in Van Horn |
2 | Clear out the area of Montez's gang |
3 | Look for and kill Montez's lieutenant |
4 | Head to the Camp north of Van Horn |
5 | Take out the gang in the camp |
6 | Look for and kill Montez's lieutenant |
7 | Return to the Marshal |
1 & 5. Keep In Cover To Stay Safe From Gunfire

There will be tons of enemies in the Van Horn area. Going in to clear the are will be dangerous. Keep yourself in cover and only pop out when you are going to shoot in order to avoid yourself from getting hit by enemies.
3 & 6. Persons Of Interest Have A Human Icon On The Minimap

Your minimap will be very useful when tracking down persons of interest. In this case, Montez's lieutenants are shown with unique icons to help you identify them faster within the group of enemies you are facing!
Capture & Deliver Montez To The Drop Off
Capture & Deliver Montez To The Drop Off - Walkthrough Chart
No. | Procedure |
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1 | As soon as you return to the Marshal, he will mount his horse |
2 | Follow the Marshal to Montez's convoy |
3 | Take out the enemies between you and Montez |
4 | Stop Montez's carriage and capture him |
5 | Bring back Montez to the Marshal |
3. Stay Close To Your Posse

Take extra precaution when dealing with the convoy as there will be several enemies shooting at you while you are riding on your horse. Stay close to your posse so that you will not be singled out, and shot down by the enemies.
4. Montez Will Be Marked With A Human Icon

Easily identify Montez's carriage by looking at your minimap. He will be marked with a human icon to help you stay careful and not accidentally shoot him while the mission is ongoing.
4. Use Your Lasso To Capture Montez

In order to capture Montez alive, you will need to lasso him. After he gets caught in your rope, don't let go, and approach him. This will let you hogtie him so that you can easily deliver him to the Marshal without any difficulty.
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Overrun | Target Races |