Red Dead Redemption 2: 10 Iconic Western Characters You Must Create

Red Dead Redemption 2 launched in 2018 to almost universal critical acclaim, smashing sales records and cementing soulful cowboy Arthur Morgan as one of modern gaming’s most iconic characters.

Despite the huge positive reception though, there’s been one part of Red Dead marred in constant negativity: Red Dead Online.

With a strange marketplace economy (initially beans were more valuable than gold), empty gameplay, poor customisation options and a server marred with griefers out to ruin everyone’s fun, Red Dead Online left a sour taste. Failing to live up to single player is one thing; Arthur Morgan’s story is one of gaming’s most endearing tales.

Red Dead Online though wasn’t even close to the single player quality though. In fact, it struggled to compete with most online games anywhere.

However, it had slowly but surely made improvements, and the customisation options have gotten better too. With that, several players have tried to brighten up the disappointing game mode by creating some of the Wild West’s most iconic characters.

Using the various clothing options in the game, these Western characters can be playable in the online mode; some in single player if you kit out Arthur in the right garb.

Landon Ricketts might not be an ‘Iconic Western Character’ per se, but he’s an important part of Red Dead lore itself, so is definitely worth making if you’re a die hard fan of the games.

Plenty of people have tried to make Arthur or John online, but due to the very distinct looks of these two (Arthur’s broad shoulders and warm eyes, John’s scars), it’s hard to get a decent replica, probably by design to push players into more creative design choices.

Ricketts is a former gunslinger you meet in Red Dead Redemption as the unofficial Sheriff of Chuparosa. He gives John a pistol upgrade and improves his Dead Eye, before sending him on his way.

The costume for Ricketts is based off his collectable cigarette card in Red Dead Redemption 2, and can be copied pretty faithfully.

The grey gambler hat above the thick moustache and long hair starts you off, and if you’re willing to squint a little, the rest of the costume is in game too. The black striped waistcoat with the dark suede jacket and padded saddle pants (they’re pinstripe, despite the image showing a plain pair) and any set of brown boots completes the look.