Guide to completing The Course of True Love IV&V in Red Dead Redemption 2. Learn how to help Penelope Braithwaite escape and earn the Gold Medal.
Alright, let's get this mission, 'The Course of True Love IV&V,' sorted. It's a bit of a tricky one because it's tied to your Honor and can be missed if you don't do it before the 'Our Best Selves' mission. Plus, there's a Gold Medal to snag, so pay attention!
Walkthrough
- 1First things first, after finishing the 'Icarus and Friends' mission (either in Chapter 5 or 6), you'll get a letter at camp. It's from Penelope Braithwaite, and she needs your help to get away from Rhodes. Read that letter to kick things off.
- 2Now, make your way over to the Braithwaite estate. You're looking for the cabin that overlooks the river, pretty close to where that gazebo was back in Chapter 3.
- 3Instead of following the main path to the Rhodes train station, it's faster to head straight for the tracks. Follow the objective marker, but stick to the train tracks to save yourself some precious time.
- 4When you get to the station, dismount your horse and meet up with Beau. Head to the ticket booth to buy your tickets.
- 5Uh oh, looks like Beau's relatives aren't happy about this. They show up to stop Beau and Penelope. This is where you jump in. You'll get into a brawl, and you need to win it as fast as possible. Use your counters, and when you see an opening, string together a few hits to take them down.
- 6After the brawl, hop on the train. As the journey starts, you'll see the Braithwaites chasing the train on horseback. You need to intervene!
- 7Head to the back of the train and use the crates for cover. Now, aim for headshots. You've got a Gold Medal requirement to get 5 headshots on these guys. Dead Eye will be your best friend here, especially since the train is moving. Don't stress too much about perfect aim; just make sure you get those five headshots.
- 8Once the pursuers are dealt with, head to the front of the train. Take control of the locomotive and drive it to the next station. This will wrap up the mission.
Tips
- Gold Medal Checklist: To get the Gold Medal, you need to headshot 5 of the Braithwaites as they chase the train and complete the mission within 7 minutes and 30 seconds. Skipping cutscenes is key for the time limit!
- Honor Mission: Remember, this is one of the Honor missions needed for the 'Lending a Hand' Trophy/Achievement. Don't miss it!
- Missable: This mission can be missed if you don't complete it before starting the 'Our Best Selves' mission.
- Faster Travel: Riding along the train tracks instead of the main road to the Rhodes station will save you valuable time.
- Dead Eye for Headshots: Use Dead Eye when the Braithwaites are chasing the train on horseback. It makes getting those five headshots much easier.
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