I need help with Herbalist 9...

[cygnusx1]

IDK what happened, but I was at 35 of 43 for the longest time. When I could finally get into New Austin I began collecting the remaining herbs. I also needed 4 more orchids. Well, I have collected all the herbs from New Austin and the 4 orchids, and to my amazement I'm being told I have 42 of 43. My compendium is telling me that I have found all. I guess I picked one before the challenge was activated.

My fear is that it was one of the orchids. Do all of the orchids respawn or are there only a set amount on the map. I've been looking for Spider Orchids but all of the locations that I go to are ending up with vanilla flowers instead of spider orchids. I guess that I'm glitched out of this challenge!!

[JuiceWSA]

When that Challenge begins - I start writing them down on a piece of paper.
The checklist is useless because there isn't one.

The Orchids do respawn, but it's probably not one of the Orchids.

You'll probably have to do what I had to do many times - start over.
With a sheet of paper.

BTW: I do all that in Chapter 2. With Arthur.
Screw all that nonsense of not having the best stuff and best stats until the game is over.
Turn off the Pinkertons and Invisible Sniper - do what needs to be done.
That's my motto...

;)

[Zombits]

a good part of this challenge can be done during ''Duchess and other animals'', thats what i did... Once you complete this mission series you can take out all the rare orchids following a map guide. But it can be any other herb you picked before challenge, berries maybe.

[JuiceWSA]

Originally posted by Zombits:

a good part of this challenge can be done during ''Duchess and other animals'', thats what i did... Once you complete this mission series you can take out all the rare orchids following a map guide. But it can be any other herb you picked before challenge, berries maybe.

Twice - it's been Wintergreen Berries.
There's no way to know unless you're writing them down.
Cumberland Forest is covered up with Wintergreen Berries.
Near the crazy Dino Lady's House and scattered all around the word: "Forest".

[Bad 💀 Motha]

But before I even start Chapter 3, my stats are all maxed, I have what I feel are the best guns and such, and I have at least 2 really good level 4 bonded horses that can out-run anyone in the game.

[JuiceWSA]

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

But before I even start Chapter 3, my stats are all maxed, I have what I feel are the best guns and such, and I have at least 2 really good level 4 bonded horses that can out-run anyone in the game.

Your stats can't be maxed (completed circle tanks) until you own all the Reinforced Equipment - and you can't get the bandit gear until Chapter 3. I'd love to have all the gear in Chapter 2, but the mission just isn't there to open the horsey fence and complete the Bandit challenges.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Oh ok, well close to max anyways. What "bandit" gear?

[JuiceWSA]

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

Oh ok, well close to max anyways. What "bandit" gear?

Reinforced Bandit Gunbelt, Holster, Offhand Holster and Bandolier - by Trapper.
Each Challenge Tier requires the purchase of the reinforced equipment for that tier before you actually get the Full Tank Upgrade. As you go through Bandit, for instance, you can buy a piece for completing challenges along the way. Complete the last challenge and get all the gear - the tank bar completes. <---it actually will take two Tiers for each Stat - 6 Tiers - 3 Tank Bars.

https://www.ign.com/wikis/red-dead-redemption-2/Reinforced_Equipment

While it is true not much can hurt our boy... NOTHING can hurt him with all his tanks slam full and hopped up on Super Juice.

You know that mission where:
"Get 30 Headshots and maintain 80% Accuracy" for the Gold Medal?
Child's Play. As easy as falling off your horse with what seems like an endless supply of Dead Eye, Health, Stamina and pure badassness.

When I say I don't need a sidearm to smack down Bronte Thugs in St. Denis - I mean I casually walk up to them while they're shooting me with those useless Mausers and literally beat the crap out of them with my bare hands. Then Tea Bag 'em right there on the street.

Now THAT'S entertainment!

:D

... and the stuff looks great too (I think these are Sharpshooter - not certain):

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2736530264

Online - your tanks go full when you upgrade your stats:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2822807222

In Story, you must complete all the Challenges and buy the equipment to finish off those tanks. It makes a big difference and that's why when Gambler 8 (or Herbalist 9, for instance) comes along, I stock up the camp, take a bath, get all dressed up in my Sunday Best and sit down at the table. I don't get up until it's done BECAUSE I WANT THAT GEAR!

With full tanks on Super Juice you can literally walk into Hangin' Dog use your sidearm as a club, beat every last one of them down, stack 'em up like cordwood and - be creative - without firing a shot. <---you do have to enter the back of the barn, climb the ladder and throw that gattling guy out the window - or something.

A Cougar can still kill ya - but you have to stand there and let him chew on ya for a while. I never actually tried to beat one of those down with my sidearm - yet.

(Note to Self: Find Cougar - Equip Sidearm - Start Swingin'...lol)

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