What’s the fastest way to complete the Bandit Challenges?

The Bandit Challenges in Red Dead Redemption 2 are a series of tasks that test your outlaw skills, requiring you to commit crimes like robbery, theft, and train heists. These challenges can be completed in any order, but some are more efficient to tackle early due to their difficulty or resource requirements. Below is a detailed guide to completing them quickly and effectively.\n\n**Bandit Challenge 1: Hold Up 5 Townsfolk**\nStart in Valentine, as it’s a small town with plenty of NPCs. Equip your revolver, aim at a townsfolk, and press the ''Rob'' prompt. You don’t need to take their money; simply holding them up counts. Repeat this five times. Be cautious of lawmen, as they will intervene if they witness the crime. To avoid bounties, commit these robberies in secluded areas or at night.\n\n**Bandit Challenge 2: Rob $50 from Townsfolk or Travelers**\nThis challenge requires you to accumulate $50 from robbing individuals. Focus on travelers on the road or wealthy-looking NPCs in towns like Saint Denis. Use the ''Rob'' mechanic, and if they resist, threaten them with your weapon. Travelers often carry more cash than townsfolk, making them ideal targets. If you’re short on funds, consider robbing stagecoaches or looting bodies after ambushes.\n\n**Bandit Challenge 3: Rob 3 Coaches or Wagons in One Day**\nHead to the roads near Emerald Ranch or Rhodes, as these areas have frequent coach traffic. Use your lasso to stop the driver, then rob the coach. You can also hijack the wagon and sell it to Seamus at Emerald Ranch for extra cash. Complete three robberies within 24 in-game hours to finish the challenge. Avoid heavily guarded areas to minimize law enforcement interference.\n\n**Bandit Challenge 4: Rob 4 Shops in One Day**\nVisit towns like Valentine, Rhodes, or Strawberry, as they have multiple shops close together. Equip a mask to reduce your chances of being recognized. Rob the cash register in each shop, then flee before the law arrives. If you’re caught, pay off your bounty or escape to a remote area. Completing this challenge quickly requires planning your route and timing your robberies.\n\n**Bandit Challenge 5: Rob 5 Trains and Take $50 from Passengers**\nBoard a train at Riggs Station or Saint Denis. Once aboard, rob the passengers and loot the safes in the baggage cars. Use dynamite to open the safes if necessary. Be prepared for a fight with lawmen, as train robberies attract significant attention. To minimize risk, rob the train in remote areas like Ambarino, where law enforcement response is slower.\n\n**Bandit Challenge 6: Steal 5 Horses and Sell Them to a Fence**\nVisit ranches like Carmody Dell or farms near Valentine to find horses. Use your lasso to steal them, then ride to a fence like Seamus at Emerald Ranch. Ensure the horses are tamed before selling them. If you’re struggling to find horses, consider stealing them from travelers or campsites. Selling five horses completes the challenge.\n\n**Bandit Challenge 7: Steal 7 Wagons and Sell Them to a Fence**\nFocus on areas with high wagon traffic, such as the roads near Emerald Ranch or Saint Denis. Use your lasso to stop the driver, then hijack the wagon. Drive it to Seamus at Emerald Ranch to sell it. Repeat this process seven times. To speed up the process, target wagons carrying goods, as they are often unguarded.\n\n**Bandit Challenge 8: Rob 5 Townsfolk and Take $50 from Them**\nReturn to Valentine or Strawberry for this challenge. Rob five townsfolk, ensuring you take at least $50 in total. Wealthier NPCs in Saint Denis are ideal targets. Use intimidation to increase your chances of success. If you’re struggling to find targets, visit saloons or busy streets where NPCs congregate.\n\n**Bandit Challenge 9: Rob 3 Coaches and Take $50 from Passengers**\nRepeat the process from Challenge 3, but this time focus on robbing passengers inside the coaches. Use your weapon to intimidate them into handing over cash. Complete three robberies and accumulate $50 to finish the challenge. Avoid robbing coaches in heavily patrolled areas to reduce the risk of confrontation.\n\n**Bandit Challenge 10: Rob 5 Trains and Take $250 from Passengers**\nThis is the most challenging task. Board trains in remote areas like Ambarino to minimize law enforcement interference. Rob passengers and loot safes to accumulate $250. Use dynamite to open safes quickly. Be prepared for a prolonged fight, as lawmen will pursue you relentlessly. Completing this challenge requires patience and strategic planning.\n\n**Practical Tips**\nAlways wear a mask to reduce your chances of being recognized. Carry plenty of ammunition and health items for confrontations. Save your game before attempting risky challenges to avoid losing progress. Use remote areas like Ambarino or the Grizzlies for train and coach robberies to minimize law enforcement interference. Finally, pay off bounties regularly to avoid unnecessary complications.