Red Dead Redemption 2 Tools and Kits Locations Guide

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:

ItemsDescriptionHow to Obtain
Ancient ArrowheadA special item that doubles your stamina as long as your bow is drawnWill become available as soon as you complete all 20 Dreamcatcher Locations.
Antique Pocket WatchA broken antique watchFound on Compton’s Stead during the stranger mission The Iniquities of History – II
Antique WatchA watch that can be sold to a fenceCan be looted from Mr. Wróbel’s house in during the loansharking mission Mr. Wróbel
BandanaHides your identity while committing crimesGiven to you after the mission Outlaws from the West
Beau’s GiftA gift to deliver to a specific PenelopeGiven to you during the mission The Course of True Love – II
BinocularsAllows you to see targets from far away, and study themGiven to you after the mission Outlaws from the West
Cover Scent LotionLowers the chance for you to be detected by animalsCrafted/Found/Purchased from General Stores, *Fences*, Tackles
Crafting ToolsTools that can be used for crafting itemsGiven by Hosea during the mission Eastward Bound
Fountain PenA special item requested by Mary-BethCan be looted from Osman Grove, east of Emerald Ranch, in a cabin
Gold Pocket WatchA watch that can be sold to a fence for good moneyCan be found on random NPCs
Hair PomadeApply this to your hair, and watch them become slickCan be purchased from the General Stores or found randomly
Hair TonicDouble the rate at which your hair grows. 9/10 doctors recommend thisCan be purchased from the General Stores or found randomly
HarmonicaA special item requested by SadieCan be looted from Grangers Hoggery, east of Flatneck Station, on a cupboard inside the shack.
Herbivore BaitAttracts a normal Herbivore animal to its locationCrafted/Found/Purchased from General Stores, Fences, Tackles
Lightning ConductorA metal rod used to conduct lightningGiven during A Bright Bouncing Boy – II
Lock BreakerUsed to break locks. Silently. Works better than a rockGiven during the mission Friends in Very Low Places. Can also be purchased from Fences
Mary’s BroochAn ornate brooch worn by MaryRetrieved during the mission Fatherhood and Other Dreams – II
Naval CompassA special item requested by PearsonCan be looted in the boathouse at Braithwaite Manor
Opened Cover ScentLowers the chance of being detected by animals. Less effective than Cover Scent LotionCan be found randomly
Penelope’s BraceletA Bracelet worn by Penelope.Awarded for completing the mission The Course of True Love – V
PipeA special item requested by Dutch van der LindeCan be looted from Vetter’s Echo, west of Wallace Station, on a desk in the shack
Platinum Pocket WatchCan be sold to a fence for a huge amount of cashCan be found randomly from lock boxes
Pocket MirrorA special item requested by MollyCan be looted in Martha’s Swain, east of Three Sisters, on a nightstand in the cabin
Pocket WatchDisplays the current in-game item when usedCan be purchased from General Stores
Pollution EvidenceEvidence that shows that pollution had leaked into the creakCan be found during the mission The Wisdom of the Elders – V
Potent Herbivore BaitAttracts strong herbivores in the area. Works better than a normal Herbivore BaitCan be crafted
Potent Predator BaitAttracts strong predators in the area. Works better than a normal Predator BaitCan be crafted
Predator BaitAttracts a normal Herbivore animal to its locationCrafted/Found/Purchased from General Stores, Fences, Tackles
Reutlinger Pocket WatchCan be sold to a fence for a hefty priceCan be found during the mission
Silver Pocket WatchCan be sold to a fence for a moderate priceCan be found randomly in the world
Sister Calderon’s CrucifixA crucifix worn by Sister CalderonCan be found during the missionBrothers and Sisters, One and All
ThimbleA special item requested by JackCan be looted from a random NPC once the item request is active
WardrobeAllows you to access and change your outfitsUnlocked 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:

SatchelIngredients Required by Pearson
Tonics SatchelPerfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Buck Pelt, Perfect Elk Pelt
Ingredients SatchelPerfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Badger Pelt, Perfect Squirrel Pelt
Kit SatchelPerfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Elk Pelt, Perfect Panther Pelt
Provisions SatchelPerfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Bison Pelt, Perfect Raccoon Pelt
Materials SatchelPerfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Boar Pelt, Perfect Iguana Pelt
Valuables SatchelPerfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Beaver Pelt, Perfect Rabbit Pelt
Legend of the East SatchelPerfect 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:

TalismansDescriptionHow to Obtain
Alligator Tooth TalismanWill 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 TalismanWill 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 TalismanWill 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 TalismanWill 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 TalismanDecreases degradation of all weapons, by 20%Crafted at fence from the following items:Old Brass Compass
Eagle Talon TalismanThe Eagle Eye duration is increased by 5 secondsIs 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:

TrinketsEffectHow to Obtain
Beaver Tooth TrinketDecreases degradation of all weapons, by 10%Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Beaver Tooth
Tatanka Bison Horn TrinketDecreases the amount of melee damage received by 10%Crafted at fence from the following item: Tatanka Bison Horn
Buck Antler TrinketAll parts obtained from skinning animals will have a higher qualityCrafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Buck Antler
Cougar Fang TrinketIncreases your stamina XP gain by 10%Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Cougar Fang
Coyote Fang TrinketIncreases your Deadeye XP gain by 10%Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Coyote Fang
Elk Antler TrinketYou will receive 10% more cash from lootingCrafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Elk Antler
Fox Claw TrinketThe Eagle Eye duration is increased by 5 secondsCrafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Fox Claw
Lion’s Paw TrinketIncreases your stamina XP gain by 10%Crafted at fence from the following item: Lion’s Paw
Moose Antler TrinketIncreases your health XP gain by 10%Crafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Moose Antler
Panther’s Eye TrinketDecreases the speed at which Deadeye drains by 10% for 3 secondsCrafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Panther’s Eye
Pronghorn Horn TrinketAll animals stored on your horse will not spoilCrafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Pronghorn Horn
Ram Horn TrinketIncreases the amount of herbs you obtain when picking up Oregano, Creeping Thyme and Wild Mint by a 2x factorCrafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Ram Horn
Wolf Heart TrinketIncrease your alcohol resistance by a factor of 2xCrafted at fence from the following item: Legendary Wolf Heart
Owl Feather TrinketReduces health, stamina, and Deadeye drain speed by 15%Awarded for completing Archeology for Beginners without killing a single guard.
Iguana Scale TrinketReduces 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 MaterialsUsed inHow to Obtain
Vintage Civil War HandcuffsAlligator Tooth TalismanCan be obtained by mailing one set of cigarette cards in the mission Smoking and Other Hobbies
Lion’s PawLion’s Paw TrinketCan be obtained from the lion during the mission He’s British, of Course – IV
Quartz ChunkBear Claw TalismanCan be obtained by mailing first set of dinosaur bone locations in the mission A Test of Faith
Cobalt Petrified WoodBoar Tusk TalismanCan be found in a best under a specific rock overhang northwest of Lake Isabella
Abalone Shell FragmentBison Horn TalismanWill be found inside the old house, north of Sheriff’s Station in Rhodes
Old Brass CompassRaven Claw TalismanFound in Francis Sinclair’s cabin after mailing all 10 Rock Carving locations