Finding every fossilized remnant in Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the most rewarding endeavors for completionists exploring Rockstar's massive world. The stranger mission titled A Test of Faith requires players to hunt down 30 dinosaur bones hidden across mountains, dried creek beds, and desert plateaus. Unlocking all these locations takes acute observation and strategic navigation through early territories as well as late-game regions.
Starting A Test Of Faith And Quest Mechanics
To initiate this paleontological quest, players must locate Deborah MacGuiness at an excavation site northeast of Flatneck Station in The Heartlands. Speaking with her unlocks the ability to inspect fossil sites and record their precise coordinates. Once found, players do not physically dig up the remains, but instead mail the discovered locations back to Deborah via any post office.
Discovering Bones In New Hanover And Lemoyne
A significant cluster of fossils resides across the grassy plains and rocky hills of New Hanover. Key spots include the base of an oil derrick in The Heartlands, cliff edges near Bacchus Station, and along the banks of the Kamassa River. Heading south into Lemoyne reveals additional specimens hidden around Dewberry Creek and Dewberry Creek South. Utilizing Eagle Eye visual tracking highlights the pale outlines of these fossils against dense vegetation or jagged cliff faces.
Exploring The Ambarino And West Elizabeth Ridges
Navigating the mountainous terrain of Ambarino leads players to several perilous bone locations tucked into high rock walls and ravines. Notable findings rest near Calumet Ravine, Cumberland Falls, and the high peaks of Grizzlies East. Moving west into West Elizabeth brings explorers toward Wallace Station and Big Valley, where fossils are concealed inside dark cave systems and along steep mountain paths. Players should approach these high-altitude edges carefully to avoid falling injuries while searching.
Uncovering New Austin Fossils And Final Rewards
The remaining dinosaur bones are scattered throughout New Austin, making full completion impossible until reaching the epilogue portion of the story. Regions like Gaptooth Ridge, Cholla Springs, Rio Bravo, and Hennigan's Stead hold multiple fossils exposed along dusty plateaus and canyon ledges. Mailing all 30 coordinates grants players a Quartz Chunk for crafting, a unique Jawbone Knife, and substantial Dead Eye experience gains.
