All Arrows And How To Get Them In Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 features just one bow named "Longarm Back Bow", and you will unlock it right at the beginning of the game. Do check your weapon wheel for it, and if you don't find it then check for it in your horse's stash. It is necessary for you to take the bow by PRESSING L1 and add it to your inventory. With this bow, you are going to use different types of arrows to hunt down wildlife and enemies in the game. Hunting down animals in Red Dead Redemption 2 gives a Pelts and what type of Pelts you will get depends on two things: the type of animals you have hunted down and the weapon/ammunition you have used to kill that animal. We have a dedicated guide on how to get a perfect pelt when hunting in Red Dead Redemption 2, and in it under "Right Weapon To Use" section you will find that different types of arrows listed in it.

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This makes Longarm Back Bow the most versatile weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2. As there is just one bow but different types of arrows, in this guide, we are going to show you all arrows type and how to get them in Red Dead Redemption 2. So let's get started without wasting any time.

There are 5 different arrows in Red Dead Redemption 2, and all of them are important for hunting down animals/birds and getting a perfect pelt.

How And Where To Find Improved Arrow In RDR 2

You will be able to purchase Improved Arrow in Red Dead Redemption 2 after some point in Chapter 2. The special thing about Improved Arrow is that it has more damage value as compared to the standard arrow.

How And Where To Find Small Game Arrow In RDR 2

This is not directly available to the players. Small Game Arrow needs to be crafted in Red Dead Redemption 2. Make use of Small Game Arrow to hunt down smaller birds and animals. Avoid using Small Game Arrow on animals like snakes, rats, chipmunks, bats, and toads. For a complete list of which arrow to use on which animals to get a perfect pelt, refer to our guide link provided above.

How And Where To Find Poison Arrow In RDR 2

You will be able to purchase Poison Arrow in Red Dead Redemption 2 after Chapter 2 from a fence. As the name suggests, you can poison humans with Poison Arrows. The other use of it - you can take down average size animals.

How And Where To Find Fire Arrow In RDR 2

You will be able to purchase Fire Arrow in Red Dead Redemption 2 after Chapter 2 from a fence.

How And Where To Find Dynamite Arrow In RDR 2

You will be able to get Dynamite Arrow close to the end of Chapter 3. This is the best arrow to create chaos like the situation when you are facing multiple or group of enemies. Never use this arrow to hunt down animals - if you do then you won't get the all-important Perfect Pelts.