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.

Updated on February 11, 2026, by Mark Sammut: We have added a section at the end of the article with recommendations on the best talismans and trinkets to seek out.

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.

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.

Beaver Tooth Trinket

Slows Degradation For All Weapons By 10%

Talisman Effect: Permanently slows degradation for all weapons by 10%

Can be acquired starting from Chapter 2

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.

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 in the Epilogue

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.

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 starting from Chapter 2

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.

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 starting from Chapter 2

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.

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 starting from Chapter 2

While it may not be at the top of many players’ 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.

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.

Coyote Fang Trinket

Increases Dead Eye Experience Gain By 10%

Talisman Effect: Increases Dead Eye experience gain by 10%

Can be acquired starting from Chapter 2

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.

Elk Antler Trinket

Increases Value Of Looted Money By 10%

Talisman Effect: Increases value of looted money by 10%

Can be acquired starting from Chapter 2

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 that every time they get money from corpses or chests, the value is increased by 10%. The earlier this is acquired, the more the additional money can add up.