RDR2

In Red Dead Redemption 2, train robberies are both thrilling and risky, especially when dealing with train guards. A key part of successfully pulling off a train heist is understanding how to manage hostile NPCs effectively without putting your honor too low. From my experience, a stealthy approach to getting rid of guards is often preferable if you want to keep your honor respectable. Using the lasso to hogtie and loot them quietly can save you from unnecessary gunfights. However, if you're looking for a more aggressive method, make sure you have enough ammo and health tonics handy to survive the skirmish. During the heist, be sure to loot all valuable items such as bearer bonds, premium cigarettes, and money stacks. These items can add up to a substantial sum that you can sell to fences for upgrading your camp or purchasing better equipment. Once the heist is done, it’s vital to move quickly to your next safe spot to evade law enforcement or bounty hunters. In my playthrough, setting camp at Horseshoe Overlook near Valentine gave me a good hideout spot. Keeping noses clean and avoiding suspicious behavior after the robbery reduces the chances of being tracked. Additionally, remember that every action you take affects your honor level, which influences interactions in the world. Negative actions make your character dishonorable, changing the way NPCs treat you and potentially locking you out of some story elements. Overall, paying attention to your inventory — managing weapons, health tonics, and other supplies — while being mindful of your honor level will not only make train robberies more lucrative but also enhance your overall RDR2 experience.