Just a Social Call

Get the Gold Medal in Red Dead Redemption 2's 'Just a Social Call' mission! Learn the best strategies for taking down Cornwall, navigating the docks, and escaping the Pinkertons.

Alright, so this mission, 'Just a Social Call,' is one of the tougher ones if you're aiming for that Gold Medal. You've got a lot of enemies and a really tight time limit after Cornwall's taken care of. My advice? Before you even start, make sure you've got a good rifle and, more importantly, a Pump-Action Shotgun. Trust me, that shotgun is going to be your best friend here.

So, Dutch is gonna lay out his plan to deal with Cornwall, who's showing up at the Annesburg docks. Even if Arthur's got a bad feeling about it, you gotta head to the docks. Find some cover behind the crates and wait for Cornwall's boat to arrive.

Gold Medal Checklist:

• Headshot 3 mounted enemies
• After killing Cornwall, reach the horses within 2 minutes 45 seconds
• Complete the mission without taking any health items

Once Cornwall's dealt with, the real chaos starts. You're on the clock – a super tight 2 minutes and 45 seconds to get to the horses. This means you can't afford to hang back in cover. You gotta be moving, constantly shooting your way forward. That's where the shotgun shines; you don't need perfect aim, just keep pushing with Arthur and Dutch towards Micah.

You'll start by facing a group of Pinkertons behind some crates at the docks. Don't bother hiding; just stand out in the open and gun them down. Then, move to the right with Dutch, taking out the next wave. After that, Dutch will point out Micah's in trouble on the left. Clear out those Pinkertons, then make a dash up the stairs.

These tight spaces mean you need to keep moving. Your shotgun will make short work of any Pinkertons you encounter. When you get to the conveyor belt going up, don't stop! Just sprint to the top and take out the Pinkerton waiting there. At the end of this building, you'll face one last group before reaching the horses. Look for that oil wagon at the back – shoot it to take out a bunch of them, then finish off the rest.

The final part puts you on horseback, with mounted Pinkertons hot on your tail. Dutch and Micah are there to help, but you absolutely need to score at least three headshots on these guys yourself. Use Dead Eye here; you won't have much time to aim and turn without crashing into a tree. Once the last of the Pinkertons are down, just keep riding down the river to finish the mission.