| Class | Bird |
| Size | Small |
Quick Overview
Red Dead Redemption 2 Raven can be hunted and skinned for crafting materials, it's a Small sized Bird animal. We recommend using a Varmint Rifle or a Repeater to hunt this animal. You can craft a Raven Claw Talisman at the Fence Shop using it's materials and cook the Gamey Bird meal from hunting it, Western Raven. it's not a Legendary Animal.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Raven Locations
Every type of Raven found in RDR2.
Using the best weapons to hunt a Raven in Red Dead 2, will reward you with a Perfect Quality Kill. Since this animal is omnivores you should use Predator Bait and Herbivore Bait to attract it in the wild.
Raven Perfect Quality Kill Weapons.
- Use Predator Bait and Herbivore Bait
- Bow with Small Game Arrow
Regular Raven Locations

There's currently no Legendary version of this animal.
Western Raven
- The Western Raven can be found in a variety of habitats across the states.
- As omnivores, their diet consists of grains and seeds, but they prefer to scavenge for carrion and eggs of other nesting birds.
- A Bow with Small Game Arrows can be used to kill or wound a bird of this size.
- Raven feathers can be used for crafting, and their meat can be used for cooking.
Locations where you can find:
Raven Cooking Recipes
Cooking recipes you can use with this animal.
| Recipe Name | Regular | Thyme Type | Oregano Type | Mint Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamey Bird | Plain Game Bird | None | None | None |
Raven Materials
The materials you will receive from hunting and skinning an Raven will depend on the animal quality and kill quality.
| Material | Cost | Kill Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect Raven Carcass | $1.75 | Perfect Kill |
| Good Raven Carcass | $1.05 | Good Kill |
| Poor Raven Carcass | $0.7 | Poor Kill |
| Raven Feather | $0.45 | Any |
| Gamey Bird Meat | $0.25 | Any |
| Flight Feather | $0.15 | Any |
Red Dead Redemption 2 Raven Crafting
What you can make from Raven crafting materials.
Trapper Crafting
| Item Name | Pricing | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Cavalry Hat | $20.00 | Perfect Deer Pelt, Raven Feather x10 |
| Stalker Accessory | $13.00 | Loon Feather x2, Condor Feather, Raven Feather x3 |
Fence Crafting
| Recipe Name | Effect | How to obtain | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raven Claw Talisman | Slows weapon degradation by 20% | Old Brass Compass | General | $29 |
Where to find these Special Crafting Materials
| Ingredient | How to get |
|---|---|
| Old Brass Compass | After you have mailed all 10 rock carving locations, you can find this in Francis Sinclair's Cabin |
Camp Crafting
| Used for | It makes | Crafting ingredients |
|---|
Item Crafting
| Recipe Name | Ingredients | Where to find | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved Arrow | – 1x Arrow – 1x Flight Feather | Received at the start of Chapter 2 | + 15 Damage |
| Fire Arrow | – 1x Arrow – 1x Animal Fat – 1x Flight Feather | Received at the start of Chapter 2 | + 20 Damage | Incendiary Effect |
| Dynamite Arrow | – 1x Arrow – 1x Dynamite – 1x Flight Feather | Located at the South end of Wapiti Indian Reservation, at the base of a wooden bridge you will find it within a chest. | Also sold by Fences after “A Short Walk in a Pretty Town” | + 40 Damage | Explosive Effect |
| Poison Arrow | – 1x Arrow – 1x Oleander Sage – 1x Flight Feather | Located Northeast of Bacchus Station, right outside the Mysterious Hill Home. You will receive it from a chest | Also sold by Fences after Chapter 2 | + 5 Damage | Good for Hunting |
| Small Game Arrow | – 1x Arrow – 1x Regular Shotgun Shells – 1x Flight Feather | Received at the start of Chapter 2 | - 20 Damage | Good for Hunting Small animals |
Other Small Animals
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