Red Dead Redemption

Red Dead Redemption

91 Achievements

40-50h

PS3
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Headhunter

Headhunter

Kill 5 players via headshot in a single Shootout or Gang Shootout.

1.4%

How to unlock the Headhunter achievement in Red Dead Redemption - Definitive Guide

First of all you want to be in a PRIVATE match with 1 other friend, from there the host selects Legends and killers Free for all Matches. Once you are both in a match that has to be SHOOT-OUT, (If it is not shoot-out, vote past maps until you do get the shoot-out game mode). Then all you have to do is get 5 head shots on your partner when the game starts. The achievement will pop in game so don't worry about finishing the match.
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10 Aug 2010 19:54

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does it have to be in the L&K playlist? cos none of my friends have this DLC and i was wondering if i could go into normal Shootout and get the cheevo with them.
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By LepraSaun on 02 Sep 2010 03:10
No I do not think so. it is very easy to legitimately though.
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By TRGZY on 02 Sep 2010 15:16
It does not work anymore, i did it with a friend, i headshotted him 5 times and no Achievement, i kept on going, i had 20 headshots at the end of the match, and still no Achievement. So either the Achievement is patched, and requires you to headshot 5 "Unique" players, or it is glitched.
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By General Joury on 20 Dec 2010 21:37
solution works
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By Made of Meddle on 02 Jan 2011 06:08
Well now I don't know who to believe.
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By on 25 Jan 2013 23:00
I'm a bit late to the party, but I just had maybe 7 headshots in a shootout match and got no cheevo.
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By Thundrrgun on 29 Jul 2015 23:44
Can confirm this method still works as of 7/23/16.
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By DropDeadArtemus on 23 Jul 2016 15:24
DM me to boost
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By nufc connor on 12 Apr 2021 08:41
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If you play in a public game and stick to pistols or rifles it shouldn't be that hard to knock up 5 head-shots. You really should always be aiming for the head.

Alternatively if you have sadistic friends who stand in a line, and a sniper rifle, I reckon you could get it done in 2/3 shots. Maximum efficiency...
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13 Aug 2010 19:31

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It's true, this one is super easy to do legit.
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By Lt Davo on 15 Aug 2010 00:14

You can either do this online or with a friend. Make sure you're in a Shootout or Gang shootout game mode and achieve five headshots within the match. While aiming at other players, lock on to them with the push up on the to aim for their head. If you don't already do this you should as it's an instant kill with most rifles.

If you take cover a lot and stay still the other players on the map won't be able to see your position. This will help you pick off the odd person running around on their own trying to snipe others.

See "Call it a Comeback!" for boosting information.

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This trophy can be done on the same player over and over. This trophy has be in a Shootout or a Gang Shootout match. Just aim for the head and it will unlock after your fifth headshot kill. It doesn't have to be right after each other, just has to be in a single competitive shootout match.

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