Red Dead Redemption 2 Community Debate Best Gun (Verdict)

Red Dead Redemption 2 Community Debates the Top Firearm in the Game.

A recent post on the Red Dead Redemption 2 subreddit sparked an active debate among players about which gun reigns supreme in the popular Western epic.

Initiated by Reddit user prince_lomon, the discussion revolved around the Lancaster repeater rifle, posited as potentially “the best gun in the game.” This lever-action rifle is unlocked early in Red Dead Redemption 2’s story mode, leading many players to rely on it as a versatile foundation for their arsenal.

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Within the first 20 hours, over 200 comments rolled in as fans championed their personal favourites and analysed the Lancaster’s qualifications. “That and a Schofield were my guns,” noted user TheIronVikingFist, echoing a common pairing. Others argued the bolt action rifle’s superior range and damage trumped the Lancaster’s well-rounded attributes.

“Idk i love the bolt action rifle,” user Synthiandrakon weighed in, gaining over 150 upvotes for their dissent. Additional challengers entered the fray including repeaters, shotguns, and even the bow with its stealth and hunting versatility.

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Statistical analysis indicates the Lancaster did claim the plurality with approximately 41% of responders labelling it the “best gun.” Following closely behind is the Bolt Action rifle, which garners the preference of roughly 19% of players.

Despite these clear favourites, the game’s diverse arsenal ensures that opinions on the ultimate weapon remain varied, with the remaining 40% of players divided among an array of firearms like the Springfield rifle, Evans repeater, Pump Action shotgun, and others. This diversity of choices underscores the dynamic and multifaceted nature of the game’s community preferences. But with no consensus reached, the debate could continue indefinitely.

For sharpshooting purists, the Springfield’s hitting power and accuracy proves superior. Close quarters gunslingers live for the rapid thunder of repeaters like the Evans. Stealth hunters swear by the bow and dagger-like throwing knives.

As player Digglenaut philosophised, “Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.” The community’s impassioned defence of countless firearms speaks to Red Dead Redemption 2’s success in providing unique but carefully calibrated options.

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In the end, no definitive “best gun” was agreed upon, only personal favourites. But the friendly debate reveals Red Dead’s fanbase remains as active and engaged as ever, even years after launch. With new content updates in development, these gunslingers are eager to holster new tools of the trade on the frontier.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is out now for Windows PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Source – Reddit