How to Win a Fistfight in Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 is much more than a third-person shooter, requiring players to explore and learn its numerous mechanics to make the most of the game. Be it crafting or starting a fistfight, you need to know what you are getting yourself into in the first place.

Many players make the terrible mistake of mashing buttons when starting a fistfight. Mashing buttons will hardly win you any fistfights, which is why you need to understand the controls and deploy different strategies to defeat enemies. Keeping this in mind, this guide will cover everything there is to know about winning a fistfight in Red Dead Redemption 2, along with other useful information.

Easy Strategy for Winning Fistfights in Red Dead Redemption 2

If you want to win every fistfight in Red Dead Redemption 2, here are a couple of tips worth considering:

Running and tapping the punch button will result in a tackle, giving you leverage in a fight.
Always be on the defensive and block as many attacks as possible by holding the block button.
Pressing the block button at the right time for multiple attacks will cause the enemy to stagger, leaving them vulnerable to your attacks.
You can dodge attacks by pressing the block button and moving back at the same time.
After immediately blocking and countering, you can land two or three punches at best.
Do not keep punching, as the enemy will start blocking your attacks, thus tiring you in the process.
Use the grapple button to grab your enemy and then press L3 for a takedown, or press the block button and pick a direction to throw your enemy.

The fistfight mechanic lacks finesse, meaning it is clunky, and you can’t control whether to knock someone out or eliminate them for good.