This Red Dead Redemption 2 Kits and Tools Guide is aimed at people who want to collect all the Trinkets, Talismans, and other special materials that cannot be found otherwise. We have also listed the different ways you can obtain these items. If you have any problems with these items, please let us know. We will be sure to fix that right up.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Kits and Tools
Some items in RDR2 will provide you with specific advantages or even be used in missions. The items in Kits and Tools section of the inventory will serve this very purpose.
There are a lot of items in the Kit and Tools category and that is exactly why we have created this RDR2 Kits and Tools Guide. We will cover all the worthy items, how to get them, and their particular uses.
Although some of the items are useless or used for certain missions, some of them provide permanent perks, or even *increase your satchel’s capacity*. Without further ado, let us discuss the various kit tools in the game:
| Items | Description | How to Obtain |
| Ancient Arrowhead | A special item that doubles your stamina as long as your bow is drawn | Will become available as soon as you complete all 20 Dreamcatcher Locations. |
| Antique Pocket Watch | A broken antique watch | Found on Compton’s Stead during the stranger mission The Iniquities of History – II |
| Antique Watch | A watch that can be sold to a fence | Can be looted from Mr. Wróbel’s house in during the loansharking mission Mr. Wróbel |
| Bandana | Hides your identity while committing crimes | Given to you after the mission Outlaws from the West |
| Beau’s Gift | A gift to deliver to a specific Penelope | Given to you during the mission The Course of True Love – II |
| Binoculars | Allows you to see targets from far away, and study them | Given to you after the mission Outlaws from the West |
| Cover Scent Lotion | Lowers the chance for you to be detected by animals | Crafted/Found/Purchased from General Stores, *Fences*, Tackles |
| Crafting Tools | Tools that can be used for crafting items | Given by Hosea during the mission Eastward Bound |
| Fountain Pen | A special item requested by Mary-Beth | Can be looted from Osman Grove, east of Emerald Ranch, in a cabin |
| Gold Pocket Watch | A watch that can be sold to a fence for good money | Can be found on random NPCs |
| Hair Pomade | Apply this to your hair, and watch them become slick | Can be purchased from the General Stores or found randomly |
| Hair Tonic | Double the rate at which your hair grows. 9/10 doctors recommend this | Can be purchased from the General Stores or found randomly |
| Harmonica | A special item requested by Sadie | Can be looted from Grangers Hoggery, east of Flatneck Station, on a cupboard inside the shack. |
| Herbivore Bait | Attracts a normal Herbivore animal to its location | Crafted/Found/Purchased from General Stores, Fences, Tackles |
| Lightning Conductor | A metal rod used to conduct lightning | Given during A Bright Bouncing Boy – II |
| Lock Breaker | Used to break locks. Silently. Works better than a rock | Given during the mission Friends in Very Low Places. Can also be purchased from Fences |
| Mary’s Brooch | An ornate brooch worn by Mary | Retrieved during the mission Fatherhood and Other Dreams – II |
| Naval Compass | A special item requested by Pearson | Can be looted in the boathouse at Braithwate Manor |
| Opened Cover Scent | Lowers the chance of being detected by animals. Less effective than Cover Scent Lotion | Can be found randomly |
| Penelope’s Bracelet | A Bracelet worn by Penelope. | Awarded for completing the mission The Course of True Love – V |
| Pipe | A special item requested by Dutch van der Linde | Can be looted from Vetter’s Echo, west of Wallace Station, on a desk in the shack |
| Platinum Pocket Watch | Can be sold to a fence for a huge amount of cash | Can be found randomly from lock boxes |
| Pocket Mirror | A special item requested by Molly | Can be looted in Martha’s Swain, east of Three Sisters, on a nightstand in the cabin |
| Pocket Watch | Displays the current in-game item when used | Can be purchased from General Stores |
| Pollution Evidence | Evidence that shows that pollution had leaked into the creak | Can be found during the mission The Wisdom of the Elders – V |
| Potent Herbivore Bait | Attracts strong herbivores in the area. Works better than a normal Herbivore Bait | Can be crafted |
| Potent Predator Bait | Attracts strong predators in the area. Works better than a normal Predator Bait | Can be crafted |
| Predator Bait | Attracts a normal Herbivore animal to its location | Crafted/Found/Purchased from General Stores, Fences, Tackles |
| Reutlinger Pocket Watch | Can be sold to a fence for a hefty price | Can be found during the mission |
| Silver Pocket Watch | Can be sold to a fence for a moderate price | Can be found randomly in the world |
| Sister Calderon’s Crucifix | A crucifix worn by Sister Calderon | Can be found during the missionBrothers and Sisters, One and All |
| Thimble | A special item requested by Jack | Can be looted from a random NPC once the item request is active |
| Wardrobe | Allows you to access and change your outfits | Unlocked at the beginning of the game |
Satchels
Satchels hold all the items you desire. Upgrading your satchel will increase the number of items you can carry at a time. Some of the satchels that can be crafted are listed below:
| Satchel | Ingredients Required by Pearson |
| Tonics Satchel | Perfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Buck Pelt, Perfect Elk Pelt |
| Ingredients Satchel | Perfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Badger Pelt, Perfect Squirrel Pelt |
| Kit Satchel | Perfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Elk Pelt, Perfect Panther Pelt |
| Provisions Satchel | Perfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Bison Pelt, Perfect Raccoon Pelt |
| Materials Satchel | Perfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Boar Pelt, Perfect Iguana Pelt |
| Valuables Satchel | Perfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Beaver Pelt, Perfect Rabbit Pelt |
| Legend of the East Satchel | Perfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Cougar Pelt, Perfect Wolf Pelt |
Talismans
Talismans provide permanent buffs when you make them. Equipping a talisman is not necessary. Some of these Talismans are:
| Talismans | Description | How to Obtain |
| Alligator Tooth Talisman | Will increase the duration of your Deadeye core by 10% | Crafted at fence from the following items: Vintage Civil War Handcuffs, Gold Jointed Bracelet, Legendary Alligator Tooth |
| Bear Claw Talisman | Will decrease the speed at which the health bar drains, by 10% | Crafted at fence from the following items: Silver Chain Bracelet, Quartz Chunk, Legendary Bear Claw |
| Boar Tusk Talisman | Will decrease the speed at which your horse’s health and stamina bar drains, by 10% | Crafted at fence from the following items: Cobalt Petrified Wood, Gold Earring, Legendary Boar Tusk |
| Bison Horn Talisman | Will decrease the speed at which the stamina bar drains, by 10% | Crafted at fence from the following items: Abalone Shell Fragment, Silver Earring, Legendary Bison Horn |
| Raven Claw Talisman | Decreases degradation of all weapons, by 20% | Crafted at fence from the following items: Old Brass Compass |
| Eagle Talon Talisman | The Eagle Eye duration is increased by 5 seconds | Is only available to Special/Ultimate Edition of the game |
Trinkets
Trinkets are special items that can be crafted from Legendary Animal parts. These do not need to be equipped to gain their benefits. Some of the Trinkets are given below:
| Trinkets | Effect | How to Obtain |
| Beaver Tooth Trinket | Decreases degradation of all weapons, by 10% | Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Beaver Tooth |
| Tatanka Bison Horn Trinket | Decreases the amount of melee damage received by 10% | Crafted at fence from the following item: Tatanka Bison Horn |
| Buck Antler Trinket | All parts obtained from skinning animals will have a higher quality | Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Buck Antler |
| Cougar Fang Trinket | Increases your stamina XP gain by 10% | Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Cougar Fang |
| Coyote Fang Trinket | Increases your Deadeye XP gain by 10% | Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Coyote Fang |
| Elk Antler Trinket | You will receive 10% more cash from looting | Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Elk Antler |
| Fox Claw Trinket | The Eagle Eye duration is increased by 5 seconds | Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Fox Claw |
| Lion’s Paw Trinket | Increases your stamina XP gain by 10% | Crafted at fence from the following item: Lion’s Paw |
| Moose Antler Trinket | Increases your health XP gain by 10% | Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Moose Antler |
| Panther’s Eye Trinket | Decreases the speed at which Deadeye drains by 10% for 3 seconds | Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Panther’s Eye |
| Pronghorn Horn Trinket | All animals stored on your horse will not spoil | Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Pronghorn Horn |
| Ram Horn Trinket | Increases the amount of herbs you obtain when picking up Oregano, Creeping Thyme and Wild Mint by a 2x factor | Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Ram Horn |
| Wolf Heart Trinket | Increase your alcohol resistance by a factor of 2x | Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Wolf Heart |
| Owl Feather Trinket | Reduces health, stamina, and Deadeye drain speed by 15% | Awarded for completing Archeology for Beginners without killing a single guard. |
| Iguana Scale Trinket | Reduces the damage you take while on horseback by 10% | Is only available to Special/Ultimate Edition of the game |
Special Crafting Materials
Some crafting materials in RDR2 are unique and can be obtained by doing a special set of jobs. Some of these materials are listed below:
| Special Crafting Materials | Used in | How to Obtain |
| Vintage Civil War Handcuffs | Alligator Tooth Talisman | Can be obtained by mailing one set of cigarette cards in the mission Smoking and Other Hobbies |
| Lion’s Paw | Lion’s Paw Trinket | Can be obtained from the lion during the mission He’s British, of Course – IV |
| Quartz Chunk | Bear Claw Talisman | Can be obtained by mailing first set of dinosaur bone locations in the mission A Test of Faith |
| Cobalt Petrified Wood | Boar Tusk Talisman | Can be found in a best under a specific rock overhang northwest of Lake Isabella |
| Abalone Shell Fragment | Bison Horn Talisman | Will be found inside the old house, north of Sheriff’s Station in Rhodes |
| Old Brass Compass | Raven Claw Talisman | Found in Francis Sinclair’s cabin after mailing all 10 Rock Carving locations |
