Red Dead Redemption II RDR2 Gold Bars Guide

Red Dead Redemption II captivates players with its sprawling open world and deep storylines. One of the most satisfying ways to engage with this vast landscape is through treasure hunting—especially when it leads to bundles of gold bars. Tracking down gold bars not only boosts your wallet early on but also connects you to some of the game’s best side quests and mysteries.

RDR2

Red Dead Redemption II blends rich storytelling with immersive role-playing and action-adventure gameplay, crafting a Western experience unlike any other.

Release Date

October 26, 2018

ESRB

Mature 17+ (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, and Use of Drugs and Alcohol)

Developer(s)

Rockstar Games

Publisher(s)

Rockstar Games

The game is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms including Steam and Epic Games Store.

The world of Red Dead Redemption II is rich with visuals aiding players to explore, find treasures, and immerse in the fleeting Wild West era.

Even years after release, Red Dead Redemption II continues to mesmerize newcomers with its detailed world and challenging gameplay. One aspect that keeps players hooked is hunting down gold bars, a key way to build wealth and acquire essential upgrades early in the game.

Among the many ways to earn money, gold bars stand out as the most lucrative. Finding them requires exploration and attention to clues, generally rewarding players handsomely compared to standard loot.

Gold bars in Red Dead Redemption II are scattered throughout the map, some in plain sight requiring no map, while others challenge you with puzzles or treasure hunts. Knowing where to look can save you hours.

You can collect gold bars located in various spots without needing a treasure map. Keep your eyes peeled while exploring these areas to quickly boost your finances.

• All RDR2 Gold Bar Locations
  • Limpany Gold Bar
  • Sketched Map Gold Ingot
  • Rhodes Gold Bar
  • Braithwaite Manor Gold Bar
  • The Strange Statue Puzzle Gold Bars
  • Train Wreck Gold Bars

The other set of gold bars demands solving treasure hunts activated by special treasure maps. These hunts provide a rewarding challenge that combines exploration and puzzle solving.

Treasure maps typically unlock side missions leading to gold bars. These maps aren’t easy to find — you’ll need to discover or purchase them within the game world to unlock the quests.

• RDR2 Treasure Maps Guide
  • Jack Hall Gang Treasure
    • Jack Hall Gang Treasure Map 1
    • Jack Hall Gang Treasure Map 2
    • Jack Hall Gang Treasure Map 3
  • High Stakes Treasure
    • High Stakes Treasure Map 1
    • High Stakes Treasure Map 2
    • High Stakes Treasure Map 3
  • The Poisonous Trail Treasure
    • The Poisonous Trail Treasure Map 1
    • The Poisonous Trail Treasure Map 2
    • The Poisonous Trail Treasure Map 3
  • The Landmarks of Riches Treasure
    • The Landmarks of Riches Treasure Map 1
    • The Landmarks of Riches Treasure Map 2
    • The Landmarks of Riches Treasure Map 3
    • The Landmarks of Riches Treasure Map 4
  • The Mended Map Treasure
    • The Torn Treasure Map 1 Location
    • The Torn Treasure Map 2 Location
  • The Elemental Trail Treasure
    • The Elemental Trail Treasure Map 1
    • The Elemental Trail Treasure Map 2
    • The Elemental Trail Treasure Map 3

By following these treasure maps carefully and solving each clue, you’ll find gold bars that significantly jumpstart your financial standing, enabling better gear and upgrades early in the game.

All optional honor story missions in RDR2 refers to a specific requirement that the trophy/achievement Lending a Hand requires. As the name suggests, you have to complete all optional honor missions in order for this trophy/achievement to pop-up. Here is every mission you need and a walkthrough for each.

• All Optional Honor Story Missions in RDR2
  • Money Lending & Other Sins Complete Walkthrough
  • Good, Honest, Snake Oil Complete Walkthrough
  • We Loved Once and True Complete Walkthrough
  • Pouring Forth Oil Complete Walkthrough
  • The Course of True Love Complete Walkthrough
  • Help a Brother Out Complete Walkthrough
  • Brothers and Sisters, One and All Complete Walkthrough
  • Fatherhood & Other Dreams Complete Walkthrough
  • Do Not Seek Absolution Complete Walkthrough
  • Of Men and Angels Complete Walkthrough
  • Archaeology for Beginners Complete Walkthrough
  • Honor, Amongst Thieves Complete Walkthrough
  • Mrs. Sadie Adler, Widow Complete Walkthrough

Map Locations and the Real World

One of the best parts of Red Dead Redemption 2 is its world. Rockstar’s map is fictional, but many of its towns, states, landscapes, and landmarks take inspiration from real places across the United States.

• RDR2 Locations in Real Life: Where the Map Came From
  • RDR2 Towns and Their Real-Life Inspirations
  • RDR2 States in Real Life: What Each State Is Based On
  • RDR2 Landmarks in Real Life: 10 Possible Inspirations

Camp Item Requests

Throughout Red Dead Redemption 2, several members of the Van der Linde gang will ask Arthur to find specific items for them. These camp item requests are small but memorable interactions that reveal more about each character. Below you’ll find all RDR2 camp item requests, including how to trigger them and where to find each item.

RDR2 Item Requests: All Locations & Rewards:
Dutch’s Pipe
Mary-Beth’s Fountain Pen
Hosea’s Crime Novel
Susan Grimshaw’s Herbs
Pearson’s Naval Compass Location

Trapper locations and Cosmetics

The Trapper is a unique vendor in the game to whom you can sell your animal pelts and he crafts for you the best-looking garment sets, hats, gloves, saddles, gun belts, and more. Here’s every trapper location in the world of Red Dead Redemption II.

• All RDR2 Trapper Locations and Cosmetics
  • All Trapper Saddles
  • All Trapper Outfits
  • All Trapper Clothing Pieces
  • All Trapper Hats and Accessories
  • How to Wear All Dark in Story Mode
  • All Stolen and Found Hats
  • All Masks in RDR2
  • Reinforced Equipment Showcase

Weapons

RDR2 hosts a vast selection of weapons that back in the Wild West were used. I’m talking repeaters, guns, rifles, shotguns, revolvers, and throwables. Here’s the complete weapon guide for the game.

• RDR2 Weapon Guide
  • All RDR2 Revolvers and Pistols in Story
  • Best Revolvers
  • Best Pistols
  • All RDR2 Shotguns in Story Mode
  • Best Shotguns
  • All Repeaters in Story Mode
  • All Rifles in Story Mode
  • Best Rifles
  • Bows in RDR2
  • All Hatchet Locations
  • Tomahawk and Other Melee Weapon Locations