Nowadays we are very used to open worlds rich in flora and fauna. But Rockstar has always been one of those companies that has treated its worlds with care from the beginning, when the genre was not so established. Without going any further, it was surprising the large number of animals that we could hunt in the first Red Dead Redemption , including the legendary ones, which were more difficult to find. In this article we compile them and tell you how to defeat them .
Legendary Animals in Red Dead Redemption
One of the most fun side quests in Rockstar ‘s game is going hunting and seeing all the wildlife that can be found in the wild west of this interesting open world. But beyond the normal animals that we find, there are a number of legendary specimens that are special for various reasons.
So, they are bigger, faster and stronger animals than normal animals of the same species. Of course, it is also more difficult to find them because they are not as abundant and, by their nature, they will make things more difficult for us .
List of all legendary animals in Red Dead Redemption
In total, the game has 9 legendary animals . Most of them are available in both the main story and the free mode of multiplayer . However, there are some that are exclusive to multiplayer .
Luckily for you, in the following list you will not only find all the legendary animals in RDR , but we will also tell you which ones are the most profitable to hunt , their exact location and tips for hunting them. Ready?
| LEGENDARY ANIMAL | MINIATURE | LOCATION | description | does it appear in multiplayer? | How to hunt it | LOOT / PROFITABILITY |
| Mists the Bear | It’s in a cave at the top of Nekoti Rock, north of Tall Trees, West Elizabeth. Sometimes you have to pick up the purple bell outside for it to appear. We need to reach Level 10 in the Hunter Challenge | It is bigger than any other bear and has a scar | Yes. It’s here at Bearclaw Camp, south of Tall Trees. It will appear after killing several bears. It appears on the radar as a red skull. | It is advisable to hunt it on horseback and shoot it in the head with a rifle. | You can easily make almost $600 if you sell the parts in New Paradise | |
| Khan the Jaguar | You will find it in Devil’s Eye, in a hilly area south of Chuparosa. And more specifically, south of the road. We need to reach Level 9 in the hunter challenge. | He is the only jaguar in the game and behaves like a puma. | Yes. It will be here near Tanner’s Reach, in Tall Trees. It will only appear if we kill several cougars in the area. It appears on the radar as a red skull. | If you have trouble finding it, you can use bait. And the best thing to do is to hunt it with a rifle. Shoot it in the head with DeadEye. | You can easily make $400 if you sell the parts. | |
| Fat the Boar | He is always near Stillwater Creek, but he will only appear until Hunter Challenge #10 along with Brumas the Bear and Fang the Wolf. We need to reach Level 10 in the Hunter Challenge | It is huge and has very sharp fangs. It is so strong that it can kill us with a single blow. | Yes. They are located here in the Greenhollow Hunting Zone in New Austin. They will appear after killing a wave of normal boars. | You should try to shoot at the leg and torso, where it is vulnerable. Also, a shot to the skull with the hunting rifle will kill it. |
You can easily make $350 if you sell the parts. | |
| Fang the Wolf | You will find it in Aurora Basin northwest of Tall Trees, West Elizabeth. We need to reach Level 10 in the hunter challenge | He is a large wolf with dark black fur and bright yellow eyes. | You’ll find him in Barranca, a small place in Nuevo Paraíso southeast of Chuparosa. Fang will appear after killing the wolves that appear in the Hunting Zone and appears on the map as a red skull. | There is a rock nearby where we can kill him without him being able to reach us. | It is advisable to use the hunter outfit to get more loot. If we do so and sell in Nuevo Paraíso, we can get almost $1,000 | |
| Wilbur the Boar | Appears in multiplayer mode in Broken Tree after killing all waves of boars | It’s the same as the fat boar from before, but slower and bigger. | Yes, it was included in the “Myths and Forsaken” DLC, which adds 4 new hunting areas for free mode. | It is best to aim at him with DeadEye using the Springfield rifle or the bolt-action rifle. | – | |
| Keifer the Wolf | Appears in multiplayer mode in the Wolf River hunting grounds | A huge wolf that is usually accompanied by a pack of normal wolves. | Yes, it was included in the “Myths and Forsaken” DLC, which adds 4 new hunting areas for free mode. | It absorbs bullets like a sponge so it is advisable to carry a lot of ammunition and powerful weapons. | – | |
| Robert the Lynx | It will appear if we kill 10 lynxes in free mode, in the Wooden Rock area, New Paradise. | It is a variation of the lynx. And although it is not much larger, it is more aggressive and stronger. | Yes, it was included in the “Myths and Forsaken” DLC, which adds 4 new hunting areas for free mode. | It is advisable to approach the fight with a friend and have plenty of ammunition. And be careful, because he will not be able to attack us from a carriage. | – | |
| Jackalope | It appears randomly in many places. But you need to have the DLC (free) Hunter and Trader | It is a fictional animal from the culture of the United States, which is nothing more than a cross between a hare and an antelope, goat or deer. | – | It doesn’t appear with the warning on the radar and you will need very good aim, so good luck. | – | |
| Demi the Puma | Appears if we have the DLC Liars and Cheats in the Silent Stead hunting territory | This is a very resistant puma that is usually accompanied by several normal wolves. | Yes, it was included in the “Myths and Forsaken” DLC, which adds 4 new hunting areas for free mode. | Here’s another one that requires a lot of shots to defeat. Bring plenty of ammo and powerful weapons. | – |
If you haven’t enjoyed Red Dead Redemption yet , we remind you that a good appetizer for the adventure that awaits you is to read the analysis we have made on the new version for PS4 and Nintendo Switch . Remember that this comes with all the patches and content released so far, including the Undead Nightmare expansion . And if you want to complete the game 100%, pay attention to our definitive guide to Red Dead Redemption .