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Legendary Animals in Red Dead Online. Fishery Naturalist.
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Find all Red Dead Online Legendary Animals with this guide and track them successfully.
So, are you trying to find these elusive Red Dead Online Legendary Animals? EThis guide will help you move on to the next step in mastering Mother Nature.
There are several different ways to track down legendary animals, one much more reliable than the other, but you'll need to do a bit of both to complete your Animal Guide with a sample of each. So, here's everything you need to know about Legendary Animals in Red Dead Online, including what they are, how to find them, and our top tips for finding Legendary Spawns.
What legendary animals exist in Red Dead Online?
Legendary animals are rare of their kind, making them valuable to Harriet's research. They also have special colored skins that Gus can make special clothes out of if you choose to strip them off. This is a fastidious group that appears rarely and usually under certain conditions.
You will receive a legendary animal card when you reach naturalist rank 5, which can be found in the item wheel. It shows the general location of several legendary animals, but it's not a complete list and doesn't give you other important information about when they spawn. To help you pinpoint exactly where to find them, we've outlined the locations and conditions for each Red Dead Online Legendary Animal in the table below on this page.
Red Dead Online: How to Find Legendary Animals
There are several ways to find Legendary Animals and you will need to complete each of them in order to complete your Animal Guide:
Accept a mission from Harriet
One of each legendary animal species can only be found during the respective missions given by Harriet after you reach level 5 as a Naturalist. She usually has two or three missions available at the same time, each with a countdown timer showing when a new mission will replace her, usually 30 minutes to an hour.
Legendary Animal Missions are somewhat similar to Legendary Bounties in that they will force you to track a target around an area and sometimes fight enemies while you do so. Each animal mission has multiple options, so it might be different the first few times you complete it. These missions will eventually hit you if you don't find the animal in the allotted time, though unfortunately you'll only get a 30 second warning. The mission ends as soon as you skin an animal or take a sample. Just remember: Harriet doesn't like it when you kill animals. .
Embark on a free roam mission
There are several new events you can take part in to get a legendary animal specimen:
- Protect the legendary animal: you and a group of other players rescue an animal and then fend off poachers while escorting it to its destination. Each member of the mission will receive a sample upon completion.
- Wild Animal Markings: you and a group of players work together to euthanize and examine a group of normal animals. During the mission, a legendary animal may appear. It's not clear if this is guaranteed, but it has happened in my experience. Each mission participant will receive a sample of the legendary animal.
You can get a sample and find an entry in the Animal Guide about the legendary animals you struggle to find by participating in these events, even if you can't bring home the hide.
Find the legendary animal in the free roam
Legendary Animals can spawn while playing Red Dead Online as usual in Free Roam. As with other animals, most players seem to be more likely to see Legendary Animals spawn in a lobby with fewer other players.
If you're looking for a specific legendary animal, I've listed known spawn locations below. For each legendary animal, there are several exact spawn locations in the general locations below. Don't worry too much about hovering in a specific location: as long as you're nearby, you should see a notification that someone has arrived nearby.
When a legendary animal appears nearby, you will see a notification in the upper left corner and a yellow question mark on the minimap. Using the legendary animal pheromones sold by Harriet will unlock a more specific location. Important Note: Pheromones won't make a legendary animal appear, they only show the location of one that is already nearby.
In my experience, you're better off going to a new game lobby via the online menu if the legendary game you're looking for hasn't shown up in a few minutes. Once, with one squad, I waited unsuccessfully for three nights in the game (2 real hours) until the onyx wolf appeared near Cotorra Springs. The next day, Onyx Wolf appeared on the third server that I entered in the same area.
(Image credit: Rockstar Games)All Legendary Animal Locations Red Dead Online
Here is a list of legendary animals currently available for the naturalist role. You will notice in your animal guide that there are quite a few entries that are just question marks without a portrait of any animal. Rockstar looks set to add more Legendary Animals in future updates, as they originally did with the Legendary Bounty Hunter rewards.
This table lists the location and conditions for each currently available legendary animal. In my experience, time of day and weather preferences are just preferences. Legendary animals can be found in other settings, but those listed here reflect when they are most likely to appear.
- ???? Bear Golden Spirit (Big Valley) - Harriet's Mission
- 🐾 Moonlight Beaver (Camassa River) - Dawn or sunset in the rain
- ???? Elk Tobacco Bock (Toll Trees) - Harriet's Mission
- 🐾 Teka Alligator (Lanahashi River) - Night time during a storm
- ???? Alligator Rusty Tooth (Lake) - Morning with thick fog
- ???? Bison Tatanka (East of the Heartland oilfields) - Rain or drizzle during the day
- ???? Bison Wignan (North of Lake Isabella) - Night on a clear day
- ???? Beaver Zizi (Lake Ovanjily) - Sunrise or sunset in any weather
- ???? Wapati Katata (Cumberland Forest) - Afternoon, heavy fog
- ???? Wapati Ozula (Cholla Springs) - Dusk and night in the fog
- ???? Wolf Emerald Eye (O'Criegs Run) - All Weather Night
- ???? Wolf Night Onyx (Between Wapiti and Cotorra Springs) - Nightly dry weather
- ???? Boar Kogi (North of Bluewater Swamp) - Dawn in dry weather
- ???? Wild boar Wakpa (Stillwater Creek) - Day in the rain
- ???? Coyote Redback (Rocky Gorge) - Day and evening in any weather
- ???? Coyote Blackpaw (Southeast of Strawberry) - Dawn and dry day
- ???? fox ota (Scarlett Meadows) - Dawn or sunset in dry weather
- ???? Fox Marble Tail (south of Spider Gorge) - Sunrise or sunset on a clear day
- ???? Deer Dirty Back (in the south of the Hinterlands) - Daylight and clear weather
- ???? Deer First Snow (Lake Aurora) - Sunrise in dry weather
- ???? Puma Iguga (southeast of the Great Dales) - Twilight during the storm
- ???? Puma Masa (next to the Coronado Sea) - Sunrise with clear weather
- ???? Payta bison (Little Creek) - Harriet Missions
Alligators
Alligator - Teka
This alligator is rumored to live in the Lanahasi River, southwest of Saint-Denis. Its famous smooth black hide is a prized trophy for any poacher. Beware of its powerful jaws: this alligator is deadly. Representatives of this species are especially active at night, when they are masked by dark water. Such alligators can often be seen during a strong storm.
Alligator - Rusty Tooth
This alligator was seen by the inhabitants of Lake. It is distinguished by a unique orange coloration, which makes it easy to spot against the background of brown-green swamps. He is cunning and patient, he knows how to wait and carefully choose the moment to attack. Usually it can only be seen early in the morning, in thick fog.
bison
Bizon - Tatanka
A representative of this subspecies of bison was seen in the meadows near the Spill of the Hinterlands. It is distinguished from ordinary black bison by white hair on the head and back. He is big and strong, and if he is angered, he rushes to the attack. Most often it can be found during daylight hours, in rainy weather.
Bison - Vignan
This buffalo is rumored to live west of Deadbut Creek. Thick yellowish fur camouflages it well against the background of snowy Ambarino. Bison are unpredictable creatures. It is worth keeping a safe distance from them. This bison is most active in the dark, in dry and clear weather.
Beavers
Beaver - Zizi
This beaver lives in the vicinity of Ovanjila. He has soft light fur. Beavers are shy, so don't make noise when approaching him. Be careful: a frightened beaver can bite. This species prefers evening and morning twilight and is equally active in both clear and rainy weather.
Beaver - Moonlight
These beavers can be found along the Camassa River where they build their dams. They have a white coat with a black tail, which is highly prized by poachers and trappers. Beavers are very wary and run away when people approach. Also, they can bite. Beavers of this species are most active early in the morning and late in the evening. They prefer rainy weather.
Wapiti
Wapiti - Katata
This rare wapiti with black hair and horns lives in the Cumberland Forest. It was there that travelers caught a glimpse of him. Wapiti are large and strong animals. They jealously defend their territory, and in case of danger they rush to the attack. You should keep a safe distance from them. This wapiti was seen in the daytime, in thick fog.
Wapiti - Ozula
This rare wapiti has been seen around Cholla Springs. Black horns combined with a red coat make it easy to distinguish it from ordinary wapiti. Sometimes elks rush at people when they try to get close, but most often they just get scared and run away. Individuals of this subspecies usually appear at the end of the day and are most active at night, in dense fog.
Wolves
Wolf - Emerald Eye
This wolf is often seen near O'Criegs Run. It is easily recognizable by its rusty-brown coat and bright green eyes. He is very cunning and avoids human eyes. If he feels threatened by other animals and people, he will attack without hesitation. This wolf is a nocturnal predator that will continue to hunt even in the worst weather conditions.
Wolf - Night Onyx
The legendary wolf Night Onyx was seen in the vicinity of Elk. It is distinguished by bright yellow eyes, especially noticeable against the background of dark fur. The beast is cautious, but ready to attack even people if they enter its territory. It is nocturnal and prefers to hunt in clear weather.
Boars
Boar - Kogi
This unusual wild boar can be found north of the Bluewater swamp. It is easy to recognize him by his stubble. Remember: wild boars can behave aggressively and attack if they are in danger. Individuals of this subspecies often graze at dawn, and they do not favor rainy weather.
Wild boar - Wakpa
Travelers saw this boar on the banks of Stillwater Creek. It has a dark brown skin and a white muzzle. Sneak up to him unnoticed and be alert. Boars are characterized by aggressive behavior. Representatives of this species are active during daylight hours, and hide at nightfall. These animals love rainy weather.
Coyotes
Coyote - Red Back
This coyote was seen in Rocky Gorge. It is known that he chose the rocky ledges and the dry bed of this canyon. Its reddish coat camouflages it well against the weathered landscape. He does not trust people, and if you get close to him, he will run away. You can see it only during the day and in the evening. This coyote is distinguished by endurance and feels great in any weather.
Coyote - Blackpaw
This coyote hunts southeast of Strawberry and is well known to the locals, although few have seen it. It is easily distinguished from ordinary coyotes by its yellow eyes and black fur. Coyotes are cautious animals and at the sight of people turn to flight. They hunt from early morning until almost evening. They prefer clear weather.
Foxes
Lisa - Ota
Fox burrows belonging to this particular subspecies are rumored to be found in Scarlett Meadows. These foxes have a bright white coat with red spots, and therefore are relatively easy to spot in the green grass. They, like all foxes, are shy and run away in case of danger. Such foxes are most active early in the morning and late in the evening, and in rainy weather they do not leave their holes.
Fox - Marble Tail
This fox has been seen near an abandoned settlement south of Spider Gorge. It has a unique black and white marble color. This fox moves silently and secretly, and it is rarely seen during the day or at night, as it prefers twilight. Most often it can be seen in dry, clear weather.
Reindeer
Deer - Dirty Back
This unusual deer was seen in the south of the Hinterlands, on the shores of Lake Flat Iron. It differs from ordinary deer in piebald coloring. These deer have large antlers, and when frightened, they can attack people. They are active during daylight hours and prefer clear weather.
Deer - First Snow
This deer grazes in the vicinity of Lake Aurora. It is distinguished from ordinary deer by its bright white skin. These deer are always on the alert and, noticing people, quickly run away. Take your time and carefully sneak up on him. This deer is most active in the early morning, in clear weather.
Cougars
Puma - Iguga
This cougar has been seen southeast of the Great Valleys. Due to its light brown color with a white neck and belly, it blends in perfectly with the surrounding landscape. This cougar is reported to have repeatedly attacked humans. She usually goes hunting in the evening twilight and prefers inclement weather.
Puma - Masa
The legendary cougar Masa lives near the Coronado Sea. It is easily recognizable by its characteristic black and white skin. This cougar is a fast and strong predator that is most active during the cool morning hours and prefers clear weather.
More Tips for Tracking Legendary Animals
- ➤In Eagle Eye mode, the footprints of the legendary animals glow gold, as opposed to the blue color of ordinary animals.
- You cannot use Dead Eye on legendary animals; You will need to aim manually.
- ➤In Harriet's missions, binoculars will help you find clues from afar.
- At rank 15 Naturalist, you will receive a perk that makes Legendary Animals appear near you more often.
- ➤Don't forget to track and photograph legendary animals during free roam events.
The guide will be updated as new animals are added!
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