Political Realities in Armadillo

Learn how to complete the 'Political Realities in Armadillo' mission in Red Dead Redemption. Includes tips on combat, choices, and rewards.

Alright, so you're looking to tackle the Marshal's missions in Armadillo, huh? First things first, if you're not already in town, set a waypoint for Armadillo and use a campfire to fast travel. Saves you a bunch of time!

Once you roll into town, look for the yellow cross marker near the sheriff's office. That's where you'll kick off the first mission with Marshal Leigh Johnson.

When you start, you'll head into the local saloon. After a cutscene, you'll find yourself riding alongside Marshal Jonson. Just stick close to him and dismount when he tells you to.

Now it's time for some action! Get your best gun ready. You'll want to use the cover that's conveniently placed around the area. Keep an eye on that small white dot on your screen – that's your aiming reticle. Line up your shots, then pop out of cover (press the aim button) and let 'em fly. You can actually move a bit while you're behind cover (press RB/R1 to get into cover), so use that to get a better angle if you need it. Keep pushing forward until you face your final target.

Here's where you get a choice: you can just shoot him dead, and you'll still complete the mission. Or, you can be a bit more strategic. If you've already finished Bonnie Macfarlane's missions, you can use your lasso to grab him and tie him up for the Marshal. Alternatively, you can use Dead Eye mode to aim specifically for his leg and cripple him. Either of these options will get you a nice cash reward.

After the dust settles, don't forget to grab any dropped weapons. Also, make sure to raid the chest inside the house and loot the bodies – there's some extra cash to be had!