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The Real Deal achievement in RDR 2

The Real Deal

Red Dead Online: Achieve MVP 3 times (in a round with at least 4 players).

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How to unlock the The Real Deal achievement

  • GalenrandirGalenrandir
    05 Mar 2019 05 Mar 2019 11 Oct 2019
    Just wanted to add a method I used that I found to be super easy. I cannot say if it is easier than the races, as I didn't try them but I was able to unlock the achievement at level 4 within an hour.

    All I did was load the smaller showdown option and kept backing out and rejoining until I got into Hostile Territories. All you have to do in that game mode to be MVP is sit in a point that your team controls. Doesn't matter how many caps or kills you get. So just run to the closest capture point and sit in it the entire match and you will get MVP. If you happen to get killed just run to another point your team controls when you respawn.

    This doesn't help you team really but I got MVP all three times I played this game type, the only reason it took me an hour was the back out and rejoining until I was put into a Hostile Territory match.

    Hope this helps!

    Edit: The Hostile Territories mode has been moved to the Takeover Series Playlist. Thanks to Rothio for pointing this out!

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    JediCompleteLooking to boost this one too
    Posted by JediComplete on 05 Mar at 07:06
    Cracka sackaLooking to boost this, I have two accounts, GT: Cracka Sacka
    Posted by Cracka sacka on 25 Mar at 19:33
    Welsh ShadyLooking to boost this one Welsh Shady4206
    Posted by Welsh Shady on 27 Mar at 10:15
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  • Pinguino VerdePinguino Verde
    29 Nov 2018 29 Nov 2018
    To unlock this achievement I highly recommend playing the races. During these events you can pick up weapons to damage your opponents, but it seems there is no auto aim. In normal races I won one and achieved MVP by being very close to the first guy, and right before the last checkpoint, I killed him using the dead eye with the tagging ability.
    the easiest way, however, it's winning the free races (i don't really know how they're called in English): during these ones you need to get all the checkpoints in any order you want and then go to the finish line. My tip is to go immediately to the outer checkpoints because after getting those the remaining are all pretty close to where the finish line will appear (and by avoiding the checkpoints in the middle you lower the chances of being killed or crashing into other players since the majority will go right there).

    This is how I got this achievement in roughly 30 minutes playing solo. Sorry about my probably broken English, it's not my first language, but I really wanted to share these tips :)
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    JackBlaiseThis solution is, if you pardon the pun, the real deal.
    Posted by JackBlaise on 30 Dec 20 at 16:53
    LightzWhy does the showdown series not count for this I’ve won 4 matches with more than 4 people. This game is so trash I just want to be done with it.
    Posted by Lightz on 19 Jun 21 at 17:56
    ii Sup3rmanz xXThis achievement must be glitched honestly. Have got MVP in countless races and showdowns with full lobbies, and still will not unlock. Stuck at 66%. Depressed is an understatement
    Posted by ii Sup3rmanz xX on 03 Dec 23 at 12:13
  • CakauCakau
    11 Dec 2018 24 Feb 2019 24 Feb 2019
    IMHO, the easiest way to win MVPs in RDR2 online is playing races. Bellow I’ll give some tips:

    General Tips:

    - Avoid bumping at other players at all costs. It’s a 50/50 chance of getting you knocked off the back of your horse, and you don’t need that.

    - Before attempting this, It’s a good idea to increase your Bonding Level with your horse to at least to level 3, increasing its stamina that way. This achievement is totally doable with the horse you’re given from the tutorial, so don’t bother buying an expensive horse, unless you really want to increase your odds.

    - Choose the “Paint it Black” Dead Eye ability given in the tutorial or buy it for $50 in case you picked another one. It makes killing players a lot easier while riding your horse.

    - Always go for the stamina barrels along the way. Fail to pick one of those and you will find yourself with very low stamina until you come across another one.

    - Double tapping cn_down will expand the mini-map, helping you foresee what’s ahead of you. It’s REALLY useful.

    - Playing after midnight (UTC-3) increases your chances of finding emptier lobbies, with 6 players or less, so you’ll have fewer players to beat.

    Open Races Tips:

    - There are currently 5 open races: Valentine, Rhodes, Tumbleweed, Saint Dennis and Blackwater. The best, shortest and most efficient routes to follow in each of those races are shown in the pictures bellow. Following them, will most likely net you the victory, unless someone is also following that same route with a faster horse than yours.

    - In the match lobby, go for the “game details” option, and you can see which race is coming up next, giving you around 30 seconds or more to check on the images bellow and memorize the route.

    - Don’t bother shooting anyone, as it will only slow you down, just focus all your attention on riding the path suggested as best as you can, UNLESS you’re in the final checkpoints and you know for sure that the opponent ahead of you is going to win.

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    Standard Races tips:

    - Avoiding taking the lead at the beginning of the race. The chances of you getting shot in the back are huge. Instead, let the front pack kill themselves, and when there’s only one player left ahead of you, go for the kill (using the paint it black ability, preferably) and then you should have a smooth sailing till the end.

    - When you are getting shot at, it’s a smart defensive maneuver the hit the brake (cn_RB) and let the shooter overtake your position, and then shoot him yourself to take him down.

    -When you’ve a good weapon in your possession that you’re comfortable playing with, stop going for weapons barrels, as it may change your weapon for another one worse. Weapons I recommend: Double Barreled Shotgun, Semi-Automatic Pistol and Lancaster or Litchfield Repeater.

    If you’re going to downvote this solution, please share in the comments suggestions so that I can make it better. Good riding, folks.
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    Ginn0rzExcellent solution, good work.
    Posted by Ginn0rz on 15 Jun 19 at 09:05
    Falcon SVNI swear I’m getting assholes that are gunning me down every time. Got to be an easier way than races.
    Posted by Falcon SVN on 05 Jun 20 at 20:56
    LeGagnanBest solution, thanks for the maps, they were helpful.

    Tips: get to level 40 doing the collector role, get a horse with decent speed and stamina. The Criollo is what I used. It has high stamina when you get to bond level 2. Your horse wont go out stamina so you'll most likely have advantge over low level players.Try to get in a lobby with 4/6 players. If you see a lot of 100+ level players back out and search a different lobby.
    Did this this afternoon and got 4 victories, 3 of them in a row. Good luck.
    Posted by LeGagnan on 14 Jul 20 at 19:40
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