| Class | Mammal |
| Size | Large |
Quick Overview
Red Dead Redemption 2 Buck can be hunted and skinned for crafting materials, it's a Large sized Mammal animal. We recommend using a Rifle or a Sniper to hunt this animal. You can craft a Buck Antler Trinket at the Fence Shop using it's materials and cook the meal from hunting it, Whitetail Buck, Legendary Buck.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Buck Locations
Every type of Buck found in RDR2.
Using the best weapons to hunt a Buck in Red Dead 2, will reward you with a Perfect Quality Kill. Since this animal is herbivore you should use Herbivore Bait to attract it in the wild.
Buck Perfect Quality Kill Weapons.
- Use Herbivore Bait
- Bow with Arrow
- Bow with Poison Arrow
- Throwable with Poison Throwing Knife
- Rifle with Regular
- Rifle with Split Point
- Rifle with High Velocity
- Rifle with Express
- Sniper with Regular
- Sniper with Split Point
- Sniper with High Velocity
- Sniper with Express
Regular Buck Locations
RDR2 Legendary Buck Locations
Legendary Buck materials can be used to craft Talismans or Trinkets. You can view other types of Legendary Animals HERE.
- You can find Legendary Buck Northwest of Strawberry
Whitetail Buck
- The Whitetail Buck can be found in forested areas across the states.
- It is a herbivore, and consumes nuts, buds, twigs, and green plants.
- Keeping your distance when hunting deer can increase your chances of a kill.
- Long range weapons, like a rifle or a Bow with Poison Arrows, are the most successful weapons for hunting.
- Its venison can be eaten, and the antlers and skin can be used to craft with.
Locations where you can find:
Legendary Buck
- The Legendary Buck is endemic to Big Valley in West Elizabeth.
- Its light brown and white short hair makes this buck distinguishable to other bucks.
- As a herbivore, it consumes nuts, buds, twigs, and green plants.
- A rifle, or a Bow with Poison Arrows, are considered to be the best weapons to hunt this animal.
- Killing this animal will give you the opportunity to craft a rare trinket.
Locations where you can find:
Buck Cooking Recipes
Cooking recipes you can use with this animal.
| Recipe Name | Regular | Thyme Type | Oregano Type | Mint Type |
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Buck Materials
The materials you will receive from hunting and skinning an Buck will depend on the animal quality and kill quality.
| Material | Cost | Kill Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Good Buck Carcass | $6 | Good Kill |
| Poor Buck Carcass | $4 | Poor Kill |
| Legendary Buck Carcass | $31.5 | Legendary Only |
| Perfect Buck Fur | $3.25 | Perfect Kill |
| Legendary Buck Pelt | $29 | Legendary Only |
| Perfect Buck Carcass | $10 | Perfect Kill |
| Good Buck Fur | $1.95 | Good Kill |
| Poor Buck Fur | $1.3 | Poor Kill |
| Buck Antlers | $1.05 | Any |
| Mature Venison | $0.6 | Any |
| Legendary Buck Antler | $0 | Legendary Only |
Red Dead Redemption 2 Buck Crafting
What you can make from Buck crafting materials.
Trapper Crafting
| Item Name | Pricing | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Buck Riding Gloves | $5.00 | Perfect Buck Pelt |
| Legendary Buck & Fox Range Gloves | $28.00 | Legendary Buck Pelt, Legendary Fox Pelt |
| Legendary Buck Vest | $26.00 | Legendary Buck Pelt, Perfect Ram Hide |
| Country Vest | $25.00 | Perfect Buck Pelt, Perfect Beaver Pelt |
| Moccasins | $17.00 | Perfect Buck Pelt |
| Two Toned Moccasins | $15.00 | Perfect Buck Pelt |
Fence Crafting
| Recipe Name | Effect | How to obtain | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Antler Trinket | Raises chances of higher-quality parts from skinning animals | Legendary Buck Antler | General | $22 |
Where to find these Special Crafting Materials
| Ingredient | How to get |
|---|
Camp Crafting
| Used for | It makes | Crafting ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Scout Campfire | Hanging Bones | Buck Antlers |
| Camp Entrance | Buck Skull | Perfect Buck Carcass |
| Satchel | Tonics Satchel | (Tier 3 Medicine/Health supplies Ledger Upgrade) - Perfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Buck Pelt, Perfect Elk Pelt |
Item Crafting
| Recipe Name | Ingredients | Where to find | Description |
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