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Red Dead Redemptioncomes with a unique Fame mechanic that measures how well-known John Marston and Jack Marston are across the Wild West. Their actions, both good and bad, influence their Fame level. One of theachievements inRed Dead Redemption, titled Man of Honor/Chivalry’s Dead is unlocked when you have attained the highest Fame rank. Since it’s not entirely clear what raises Fame, we’ve outlined the best ways to increase Fame inRed Dead Redemptionin this detailed guide.
To increase your character’s Fame rating inRed Dead Redemption, you cancomplete missions, side quests, and challenges, help strangers, andwin duels and games. If that isn’t enough, you may try doing the following activities:
Unlike Honor, Fame can only increase and cannot decrease. There is no way to lose Fame besidesusing cheats. Remember, high Honor and high Fame will make you a renowned hero, while low Honor and high Fame will make you a notorious outlaw.
The table below lists all the Fame ranks inRed Dead Redemption, along with the results that happen when players earn the respective title.
The cost of bribing lawmen is dropped by 25%.
Mercenary
Lawmen and bounty hunters pursue Marston less frequently, once every 48 hours instead of 24.
Gunslinger
Marston doesn’t become “Wanted” for stealing or hijacking horses and gets free drinks at saloons.
Legend
Bounty values for all of Marston’s crimes are reduced by 50%.
