Mastering “The Spines of America” Mission in RDR2: A Complete Guide

The Spines of America Mission Guide - Your Key to Success in RDR2 🎮

Are you ready to dive into the thrilling Red Dead Redemption 2 world? If you’re looking to complete The Spines of America mission, you’ve come to the right place! In this guide, we’ll walk you through the mission’s objectives, strategies to achieve Gold Medal requirements, and tips for successfully navigating this iconic heist. Let’s hit the trail! 🌄

Objectives:

1. “Loot everything from Carmody Dell”

2. “Don’t get spotted”

3. “Deliver the wagon to Emerald Ranch within 1 minute 10 seconds”

Getting Started:

To begin The Spines of America mission, head over to Hosea near Emerald Ranch. This location will be marked on your map as a mission icon. Hosea will introduce a prospective friend, Seamus, who has a job for you: stealing a stagecoach from his cousin by marriage.

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Step 1: Planning the Heist

Once you receive the task from Hosea, you’ll need to track to the next marker by Carmody Dell. As you lead Hosea toward the target area, don’t rush! It’s essential to keep him close and avoid distractions like hunting or side quests, or you risk failing the mission.

Step 2: Scope Out the Target

When you reach the vicinity, Hosea will instruct you to continue on foot. Use your binoculars to assess the situation before making your move.

- Day or Night: You can choose to execute the heist during the day or at night. However, approaching during the night can offer significant advantages: you’ll have more time to loot and less chance of waking up the inhabitants.

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Step 3: Entering the House

As you approach the house, follow Hosea’s lead. If it's daytime, he will distract the homeowners, while at night, he will fetch the stagecoach.

- Choose Your Entrance: To go undetected, sneak around to the back of the house (south side), and enter through the back door.

Step 4: The Art of Looting

This is where the real challenge begins. To fulfill the Gold Medal requirement of looting, you must “loot literally everything” inside the house. Here’s a quick checklist of valuable items:

- First Room:

  - Chest at the foot of the bed

  - Medicine cabinet near the fireplace

  - Pocket watch in the drawer

- Next Room:

  - Chest straight ahead

  - Cigarette Card on the windowsill

  - Bourbon or other valuable items on the table

Make sure you are thorough in your search. You can net around $252.78 if done efficiently! 💰

Pro Tip: Always close drawers and chests after you loot to cover your tracks. Stealing unnoticed is the key!

Step 5: Finding Hidden Treasures

Don't forget to check the kitchen, where a hidden stash awaits! There is $150 underneath the fireplace and some additional items on the counter. Upstairs, make sure to search cabinets and check drawers for any remaining valuables.

Step 6: Exiting the House

Once you’ve looted every nook and cranny, it’s time to leave:

- If Daytime: Exit through the door you entered and head to the barn.

- If Nighttime: Use the front door and quickly join Hosea outside.

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Step 7: Stealing the Stagecoach

Inside the barn, hop into the stagecoach and wait for Hosea. Then, make your way straight back to Seamus.

Step 8: Timely Delivery

To meet the Gold Medal requirement, you have to complete the journey back within 1 minute and 10 seconds! 🕒 Here’s how:

- Make a direct route to the marker.

- Keep your horses galloping by tapping X/A (this avoids tiring them out).

- Watch out for river edges and take a diagonal across flat terrain.

- Drive around the town's right side to avoid slow-moving roads.

Completing this task successfully will not only finish the mission but also unlock Seamus as a fence, allowing you to sell stolen stagecoaches!

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Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully navigated The Spines of America mission. With the knowledge gained from this guide, you are now prepared to loot, avoid detection, and make your way to victory in RDR2. Ready for the next adventure? Stay tuned for the next walkthrough, Pouring Forth Oil! 🌟

Remember, whether you’re on the saloon front or in the heart of a heist, every detail matters in the wild west. Happy gaming!