All Talismans & Trinkets (& Locations)

Arthur Morgan’s journey across the plains of the Old American country can be a perilous one in Red Dead Redemption 2. Players have a lot to manage when they take on Arthur’s spurred boots — his hunger, his ammunition, and his horse’s well-being. Players will also have to stay cautious; rival gangs can appear anywhere on the map to make targeted attacks against Arthur.

Talismans and trinkets can be crafted by a fence for the player and can add a heap of extra benefits and bonus effects at the cost of legendary animal parts, or after requiring players to jump through countless hurdles. Here is the complete list of all talismans and trinkets in Red Dead Redemption 2, with their effects, and the crafting components or missions that players will need to complete to obtain these powerful pieces of equipment.

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Alligator Tooth Talisman

Lowers The Drain Speed Of Dead Eye Core By 10%

• Talisman Effect: Lowers the drain speed of Dead Eye Core by 10%
• Can only be acquired after Chapter 5 ‘That’s Murfree Country’

The Alligator Tooth Talisman might not be available for most players until the late game, but it is still worth crafting due to the reduction to Dead Eye Core drain. This effect will extend the capabilities of the slow-motion shooting effect, helping out any sharpshooters looking to line up more brutal shots.

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Bear Claw Talisman

Lowers The Drain Speed Of Health Core By 10%

• Talisman Effect: Lowers the drain speed of Health Core by 10%
• Can only be acquired after Chapter 2 ‘Exit Persued by a Bruised Ego’

The Bear Claw Talisman could be one of the first special artifacts players get their hands on, but it will remain useful throughout the story of Red Dead Redemption 2. The drain speed of the players’ Health Core will be reduced, meaning they can go longer without eating and can last longer in any kind of fight.

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Beaver Tooth Trinket

Slows Degradation For All Weapons By 10%

• Talisman Effect: Permanently slows degradation for all weapons by 10%
• Can be acquired at any time

The Beaver Tooth Trinket is much easier to craft but requires a detour away from the early game areas in New Hanover. John and Arthur will be able to go much longer without feeling the effects of gun degradation after crafting this trinket and can go much longer without having to use up gun oil to clean their weapons.

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Tatanka Bison Horn Trinket

Decreases The Amount Of Melee Damage Received By 10%

• Talisman Effect: Permanently decreases the amount of melee damage received by 10%
• Can be acquired at any time

The Legendary Tatanka Bison Horn Trinket only requires a single ingredient but players will need to bring some heavy firepower to bring down the huge Legendary Tatanka Bison. Crafting the trinket will reward players with heavy defense against melee damage. This trinket goes a long way in encouraging players to get up close and personal with enemies and comes in handy during any bar fights or ambushes.

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Bison Horn Talisman

Lowers The Drain Speed Of Stamina Core By 10%

• Talisman Effect: Lowers the drain speed of Stamina Core by 10%
• Can be acquired at any time

The Bison Horn Talisman gives a bonus that most players will be craving after running around the huge world of Red Dead Redemption 2. Lowering the drain speed of Stamina Core means that players can sprint and swim longer and take more damage without needing tonics or meals to top up their meters.

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Boar Tusk Talisman

Lowers Drain Speed of Horse Health And Stamina Core By 10%

• Talisman Effect: Lowers drain speed of Horse’s Health and Stamina Core by 10%
• Can be acquired at any time

Getting their hands on the Boar Tusk Talisman will make caring for the horses that players will acquire through the game much easier. Lowering the drain speed of their horses’ Health and Stamina Cores will allow the horses to run for longer, be fed less, and travel longer distances while under enemy fire to assist any players making long journeys or escaping the law on horseback.

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Buck Antler Trinket

Raises Chances For Higher Quality Pelts And Loot From Hunted Animals

• Talisman Effect: Raises chances for higher quality pelts and loot from hunted animals
• Can be acquired at any time

While it may not be at the top of many player’s list of priorities, for any fans who are likely to spend time hunting across the map the Buck Antler Trinket is a must. Allowing for perfect quality pelts despite multiple shots or while using the wrong weapon, players who want to earn the most money with their hunting or decorate their camp with perfect pelts should make sure to collect this Trinket.

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Cougar Fang Trinket

Increases Stamina Experience Gain By 10%

• Talisman Effect: Increases Stamina experience gain by 10%
• Can only be acquired in the Epilogue

Although it can only be bought during the Epilogue, the Cougar Fang Trinket will help to reach the maximum level of Stamina with John much faster when their stats reset after playing as Arthur for so long. The 10% increase may not seem like much, but as players run, hunt and swim across the map they will manage to max out Stamina rapidly with this Trinket’s help.

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Coyote Fang Trinket

Increases Dead Eye Experience Gain By 10%

• Talisman Effect: Increases Dead Eye experience gain by 10%
• Can be acquired at any time

The Coyote Fang Trinket is another special effect that will let players level up a stat much faster to have their character quickly get an edge over the enemies they will face. Increasing all Dead Eye experience by 10% means that players will quickly unlock more lethal abilities to use in the slow-motion precision mode that lets outlaws shoot at countless enemies at once.

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Elk Antler Trinket

Increases Value Of Looted Money By 10%

• Talisman Effect: Increases value of looted money by 10%
• Can be acquired at any time

While the Legendary Elk is in the far North of the map, players should ensure that they work on getting the Elk Antler Trinket as soon as possible. Across their adventures in the huge Western American setting players are likely to loot a lot of defeated enemies, and this Trinket will ensure every time the player gets money from corpses or chests the value is increased by 10%. The earlier this is acquired the more the additional money can add up.

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Fox Claw Trinket

Increases Active Eagle Eye Time By 5 Seconds

• Talisman Effect: Increases active Eagle Eye time by 5 seconds
• Can be acquired at any time

Before Arthur or John venture into the wilds to start the arduous task of hunting every kind of animal, players may want to ensure they get their hands on the Fox Claw Trinket. Allowing for players to remain in Eagle Eye mode for an extra 5 seconds, players can use this time to track animals further when they are hunting and spend more time pressing towards their prey.

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Lion’s Paw Trinket

Increases Stamina Experience Gain By 10%

• Talisman Effect: Increases Stamina experience gain by 10%
• Can only be acquired after Chapter 2

To make sure that players have as much Stamina as possible for sprinting through the huge setting, the Lion’s Paw Trinket is well worth picking up. Using the reward from one of the more bizarre stranger missions, players can gain more Stamina experience as they run, swim and get into trouble across the plains.

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Moose Antler Trinket

Increases Health Experience Gain By 10%

• Talisman Effect: Increases Health experience gain by 10%
• Can be acquired at any time

Another Trinket that can help to level up Arthur or John’s stats as fast as possible, the Moose Antler Trinket will increase Health experience by the same 10% as every other experience buffing item. Leveling Health by winning fist fights, catching fish, using a bow, or drinking the valuable Ginseng Elixir will all be much more effective and will quickly make the player a lot more sturdy.

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Panther’s Eye Trinket

Decreases Speed Of Dead Eye Bar Drain By 10% For 3 Seconds

• Talisman Effect: Decreases Speed Of Dead Eye Bar Drain By 10% For 3 Seconds
• Can be acquired at any time

One of the most challenging Trinkets to get hold of, players will have to complete all of the Master Hunter challenges up to Rank 9 to unlock the ability to fight the Giguaro Panther and claim its eye. Getting the Panther’s Eye Trinket is well worth it, though, giving players the ability to use a lot less Dead Eye in the first 3 seconds that the ability is used.

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Pronghorn Horn Trinket

Animals On Horseback Will Never Spoil

• Talisman Effect: Animals on horseback will never spoil
• Can only be acquired during the Epilogue

If players are going on long hunting missions to collect as much meat and as many perfect pelts as possible, they are likely to appreciate the special effects of the Pronghorn Horn Trinket. Animals that players load up onto the back of their horse, whether pelts or carcasses, will never spoil and players can take their time in returning the meat to camp or to the nearest butcher.

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Ram Horn Trinket

Doubles Herb Yield From Creeping Thyme, Oregano And Wild Mint

• Talisman Effect: Doubles herb yield from Creeping Thyme, Oregano and Wild Mint
• Can be acquired at any time

Although it may not be as flashy as some of the other available Trinkets and Talismans, the Ram Horn Trinket will quickly ensure that players have plenty of quality food to keep their Cores as high as possible throughout their adventures. While food cooked by the player restores a decent amount of the various cores, adding Thyme, Oregano or Mint can increase the benefits of food massively and having more access to these herbs will help players to take advantage of the various ingredients.

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Raven Claw Talisman

Slows Degradation For All Weapons By 20%

• Talisman Effect: Slows degradation for all weapons by 20%
• Can be acquired any time after Chapter 1

Requiring the player to adventure across the whole map searching for strange visions of the future carved in stone, the Raven Claw Talisman can be crafted after players return to hand in the ‘Geology for Beginners’. Ensuring that the player’s weapons continue to hit with full force for much longer, slowing weapon degradation means the player will have to spend much less on refurbishing their guns at the store or on gun oil to polish their firearms on the road.

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Wolf Heart Trinket

Consume Twice As Much Alcohol Before Becoming Drunk

• Talisman Effect: Consume twice as much alcohol before becoming drunk
• Can be acquired at any time

Helping players who want to roleplay a gin-swilling cowboy who roams the plains like a classic movie outlaw, the Wolf Heart Trinket will ensure that players can drink plenty of the spirits that are scattered around the game without suffering too much of a hit to their speed, aim and composure. While it may not be a priority for everybody, it can really help to cement Arthur or John as a typical cowboy hero.

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Cat Eye Trinket

Fortifying Tonic Effects Last 20% Longer

• Talisman Effect: Fortifying Tonic effects last 20% longer
• Can be acquired at any time

While relying on tonics can get John and Arthur very far, whether through gunfights or in topping up Dead Eye meters, those tonics will eventually run out. Making a detour to collect the Cat Eye trinket will ensure that tonics that fortify stats will last longer to push players to make the most of these empowered moments. Any players who are using tonics frequently to survive the story should go out of their way to pick up this trinket.

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Crow Beak Trinket

Increases Looted Ammunition By 10%

• Talisman Effect: Increases looted ammunition by 10%
• Can only be acquired after the Epilogue

Firing hails of bullets into the fray can only last so long. After completing the Epilogue, there will be plenty of time for John Marston to run out of ammo at the worst possible time. The Crow Beak Trinket will mean ammo that is looted from enemies goes a bit further, increasing all ammunition that is collected by 10%. However, to get this valuable trinket, players need to complete the Epilogue and follow a series of treasure maps.