How do I complete the Herbalist Challenge 7 in one session?

Completing Herbalist Challenge 7 in Red Dead Redemption 2 requires you to pick and eat one of every type of herb in the game. This challenge must be done in one session, meaning you cannot save, reload, or exit the game. There are 43 unique herbs scattered across the map, and you must consume each one to complete the challenge. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, including tips for efficiency and solutions to common issues.\n\nFirst, prepare for the challenge by ensuring you have enough inventory space for herbs. You can carry up to 10 of each herb, but you only need one of each for the challenge. Equip the Varmint Rifle or Bow with Small Game Arrows to hunt small animals like squirrels or birds, as their carcasses can be used to craft potent Herbivore Bait. This bait will help you attract herbivores for additional challenges later. Also, stock up on health tonics and food to maintain your stamina and health during the long journey.\n\nStart your herb-gathering journey in the Heartlands, as this area is rich in common herbs like Yarrow, Wild Carrot, and Creeping Thyme. Use your Eagle Eye ability (R3/Right Stick) to highlight herbs in the environment. This will make it easier to spot them, especially in dense vegetation. Pick each herb and immediately consume it by opening your Satchel, navigating to the Consumables tab, and selecting the herb. This ensures it counts toward the challenge.\n\nNext, head to the Grizzlies and Ambarino regions for rarer herbs like Alpine Sage and Red Sage. These areas are colder, so equip warm clothing to avoid losing health. Use your map to mark locations of herbs you’ve already collected, as this will help you avoid backtracking. For example, the area around Cattail Pond is a great spot for finding Wintergreen Berries, while the swamps near Lagras are ideal for picking Bay Bolete and Evergreen Huckleberries.\n\nOne of the trickiest herbs to find is the Desert Sage, which only grows in the arid regions of New Austin. If you haven’t unlocked this area yet, you’ll need to progress further in the story or use a glitch to access it early. Once there, search around Armadillo and Tumbleweed for Desert Sage. Similarly, the Oleander Sage is found exclusively in the Bayou Nwa region, but be cautious of alligators and hostile NPCs while foraging.\n\nA common issue players face is missing a herb or forgetting which ones they’ve already consumed. To avoid this, keep a checklist of all 43 herbs and cross them off as you go. You can find complete herb lists online or in the game’s Compendium. If you’re unsure whether you’ve eaten a specific herb, check your Compendium under the Plants section. It will show which herbs you’ve picked and consumed.\n\nFinally, plan your route efficiently to minimize travel time. Use fast travel points like trains or stagecoaches when possible, and always have a horse with good stamina and speed. The White Arabian horse, found near Lake Isabella, is an excellent choice for this challenge. If you encounter hostile NPCs or predators, avoid unnecessary fights to save time and resources.\n\nIn summary, completing Herbalist Challenge 7 requires careful planning, efficient route management, and attention to detail. Use Eagle Eye to locate herbs, consume them immediately, and keep track of your progress with a checklist. With patience and persistence, you’ll complete this challenge in one session and earn the satisfaction of mastering one of Red Dead Redemption 2’s most demanding tasks.