Red Dead Redemption
51 Achievements
Steam
The Gunslinger
Score a headshot on any enemy using Expert targeting mode.
53.1%
How to unlock the The Gunslinger achievement in Red Dead Redemption - Definitive Guide
Step 1
-Pause the game and select the options menu. Then change the targeting mode to expert.
Step 2 (I used a bounty specifically the First Bounty at MacFarlane's ranch)
-As you approach the general area of the bounty you should see red dots (enemies) on your mini-map.
-Stay far enough away that you are not detected but close enough that you can line up a headshot with your repeater carbine (any long range gun will suffice). Once you pull the trigger (RT) and the enemy dies, the achievement will unlock.
Note
-You can also use Dead Eye to make this easier.
-Don't forget to change the targeting mode back to your desired setting after the achievement unlocks.
-This must be unlocked in Single Player (Thank you Curtieson for confirming this)
-Pause the game and select the options menu. Then change the targeting mode to expert.
Step 2 (I used a bounty specifically the First Bounty at MacFarlane's ranch)
-As you approach the general area of the bounty you should see red dots (enemies) on your mini-map.
-Stay far enough away that you are not detected but close enough that you can line up a headshot with your repeater carbine (any long range gun will suffice). Once you pull the trigger (RT) and the enemy dies, the achievement will unlock.
Note
-You can also use Dead Eye to make this easier.
-Don't forget to change the targeting mode back to your desired setting after the achievement unlocks.
-This must be unlocked in Single Player (Thank you Curtieson for confirming this)
9 Comments
I remembered about this achievement so turned on the setting and just got some random enemy walking around some base.in mexico. Probably easiest achievement in the game
By SeanyMcBiker on 22 Aug 2023 10:08
Is this in single player only?
By dzauk on 20 May 2010 19:53
Step 1
-Pause the game and select the options menu. Then change the targeting mode to expert.
Step 2 (I used a bounty specifically the First Bounty at MacFarlane's ranch)
-As you approach the general area of the bounty you should see red dots (enemies) on your mini-map.
-Stay far enough away that you are not detected but close enough that you can line up a headshot with your repeater carbine (any long range gun will suffice). Once you pull the trigger (RT) and the enemy dies, the achievement will unlock.
Note
-You can also use Dead Eye to make this easier.
-Don't forget to change the targeting mode back to your desired setting after the achievement unlocks.
-This must be unlocked in Single Player (Thank you Curtieson for confirming this)
-Pause the game and select the options menu. Then change the targeting mode to expert.
Step 2 (I used a bounty specifically the First Bounty at MacFarlane's ranch)
-As you approach the general area of the bounty you should see red dots (enemies) on your mini-map.
-Stay far enough away that you are not detected but close enough that you can line up a headshot with your repeater carbine (any long range gun will suffice). Once you pull the trigger (RT) and the enemy dies, the achievement will unlock.
Note
-You can also use Dead Eye to make this easier.
-Don't forget to change the targeting mode back to your desired setting after the achievement unlocks.
-This must be unlocked in Single Player (Thank you Curtieson for confirming this)
9 Comments
Is this in single player only?
By dzauk on 20 May 2010 19:53
I completed it in single player. I am not sure if it can be unlocked in multiplayer. To be honest, if it can be done in multiplayer it probably still be easier to do it in single player.
By Layth DireBeard on 20 May 2010 20:13
The VERY easiest way to earn this achievement is to hogtie a hostile NPC and shoot him in the head while he's hogtied. He's not going anywhere and he won't be able to shoot back. To make it even easier you can use dead eye to slow down time and shoot him in the head that way.
9 Comments
I'd like to thank you for this one. I hogtied someone waay out in the boonies, THEN switched to expert targeting for the kill. The added cruelty of the entire situation made the *boop* achievement chime sound all that much sweeter.
By ApesAteMyFlesh on 31 May 2010 20:49
That's stone cold. Thumbs up from me!
By vladigor03 on 24 Jun 2010 16:47
This Achievement can be done on ANY enemy just make sure you go to options and switch your targeting mode from normal to expert like shown in the video then use your dead eye and aim for the head (achievement unlocked)
1 Comment
Thank you.for a full explanation...:)
By Queen Cap on 01 Mar 2013 18:11
This Achievement can be done on ANY enemy just make sure you go to options and switch your targeting mode from normal to expert like shown in the video then use your dead eye and aim for the head (achievement unlocked)
1 Comment
Thank you.for a full explanation...:)
By Queen Cap on 01 Mar 2013 18:11
This may be the easiest non-campaign cheevo in the game. I earned it in Undead Nightmare. Select Options and Expert targeting. Then, shoot a zombie in the head with any gun... a rifle likely being the easiest. Cheevo unlocked.
Hope that this is helpful. Happy hunting!
Taco
Hope that this is helpful. Happy hunting!
Taco
This may be the easiest non-campaign cheevo in the game. I earned it in Undead Nightmare. Select Options and Expert targeting. Then, shoot a zombie in the head with any gun... a rifle likely being the easiest. Cheevo unlocked.
Hope that this is helpful. Happy hunting!
Taco
Hope that this is helpful. Happy hunting!
Taco
Credit for this video goes to Achievement Hunters/Rooster Teeth. Change your targeting to expert and go for a headshot, I found a easy spot is when you first snipe on the raft.
This can be done easily along with the Gold Medal Achievement:
Start the "Political Realities in Armadillo" mission.
Run through as fast as possible by not waiting for the Marshal. Skip the cut scene. Then follow the Marshal on horse to the hideout. Shoot all 5 enemies in the head using dead eye (This will trigger the Gunslinger Achievement if you are using Expert targeting). Then gun down the leader.
If you get 100% accuracy and 5 head shots in under 2:30 then the Gold Medal Achievement is yours too.
Start the "Political Realities in Armadillo" mission.
Run through as fast as possible by not waiting for the Marshal. Skip the cut scene. Then follow the Marshal on horse to the hideout. Shoot all 5 enemies in the head using dead eye (This will trigger the Gunslinger Achievement if you are using Expert targeting). Then gun down the leader.
If you get 100% accuracy and 5 head shots in under 2:30 then the Gold Medal Achievement is yours too.
This can be done easily along with the Gold Medal Achievement:
Start the "Political Realities in Armadillo" mission.
Run through as fast as possible by not waiting for the Marshal. Skip the cut scene. Then follow the Marshal on horse to the hideout. Shoot all 5 enemies in the head using dead eye (This will trigger the Gunslinger Achievement if you are using Expert targeting). Then gun down the leader.
If you get 100% accuracy and 5 head shots in under 2:30 then the Gold Medal Achievement is yours too.
Start the "Political Realities in Armadillo" mission.
Run through as fast as possible by not waiting for the Marshal. Skip the cut scene. Then follow the Marshal on horse to the hideout. Shoot all 5 enemies in the head using dead eye (This will trigger the Gunslinger Achievement if you are using Expert targeting). Then gun down the leader.
If you get 100% accuracy and 5 head shots in under 2:30 then the Gold Medal Achievement is yours too.
This is a very easy achievement.
First, pause the game and go into options and switch your targeting to Expert then go and shoot someone in the head.
BING, Achievement unlocked. Hope I helped out. - T0X1C
First, pause the game and go into options and switch your targeting to Expert then go and shoot someone in the head.
BING, Achievement unlocked. Hope I helped out. - T0X1C
Go to the options menu by pressing then from options, go to Config and change your targeting settings to Expert. Get close up to an enemy, use Dead Eye on them and score a headshot.
This isn't as difficult as it sounds. There are three difficulty settings, one of them being Expert. Using the Expert difficult you will need to manually aim at all your targets without aid from the auto aim system. Just take your time on this difficulty and carefully aim for the head.
It may take a while to line up your shots and get used to playing like this but you should score a headshot in time.
Easy way by far to get this achievement is this:
1. Hogtie an enemy (They must have a red dot on the mini map)
2. Enable Expert Mode
3. Take the headshot
The Achievement will then unlock
Just remember to go back to what ever mode you were in before enabling
Works with most of the random encounters like escaping prisoners, horse rustlers or Cart thefts=.
Failing that during any battle just hogtie one of the enemies, then take out the others as normal first, then follow the steps above on the one you hogtied.
1. Hogtie an enemy (They must have a red dot on the mini map)
2. Enable Expert Mode
3. Take the headshot
The Achievement will then unlock
Just remember to go back to what ever mode you were in before enabling
Works with most of the random encounters like escaping prisoners, horse rustlers or Cart thefts=.
Failing that during any battle just hogtie one of the enemies, then take out the others as normal first, then follow the steps above on the one you hogtied.
This guide was translated automatically.
Option > Settings > Configuration > Aim Mode > Expert Mode
And we shoot the enemy in the head, the trophy will fall out immediately.
And we shoot the enemy in the head, the trophy will fall out immediately.
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