Head Bleed V2 - Hold My Beer Edition
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #147 of 211 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Head Bleed V2 - Hold My Beer Edition is an RDR2 gore script mod focused on post-mortem head bleeding, dynamic blood fountains, execution headshots, neck stump bleeding, extra blood decals and splatter, and cinematic projectile cameras for arrows, tomahawks, and throwing knives.
Unlike the original Head Bleed, V2 is fully script-based and no longer relies on keeping peds artificially alive through damage modifier tricks or PDO-style behavior. Peds can now die normally and still bleed after death, which makes the mod much more compatible with missions, other mods, and all weapons.
Head Bleed V2 also adds improved head frame detection for precise wound placement, head bleeding for peds in vehicles, configurable bleeding times, extra blood decals and splatter, projectile camera features, and a reorganized in-game menu.
Installation instructions
1. Install ScriptHookRDR2.
2. Copy HeadBleedV2.asi into your main Red Dead Redemption 2 folder.
3. Copy the HeadBleedFiles folder into your main Red Dead Redemption 2 folder.
4. If you use a non-western game language and the in-game menu text does not render correctly, open:
HeadBleedFiles/Config/HeadBleedV2_tuning.ini
PlainMenuText=1
5. Optional: Copy HeadBleedLogo.ytd into your lml/stream folder to enable the custom menu logo.
6. Launch the game.
7. Press F11 in-game to open the Head Bleed V2 menu.
Main features
- Post-mortem head bleeding
- Dynamic blood fountains
- Adjustable bleeding times
- Execution headshot bleeding
- Head bleeding for peds in vehicles
- Neck stump bleeding after head explosions
- Extra blood decals and blood splatter effects
- Head frame detection for precise wound placement
- Head bleeding for animals
- Projectile Cam for arrows, tomahawks, and throwing knives
- Projectile killcam options
- Full weapon compatibility with no exceptions
- Mission-safe behavior
- High compatibility with other mods
- PDOR Compatibility option
- Optional custom menu soundtrack
- In-game settings menu
- Presets and configurable tuning files
Requirements
- ScriptHookRDR2 (v1 might also work)
- LML (for Logo only)
This mod is intended for single-player use only.
Head Bleed V2 - Hold My Beer Edition is a Red Dead Redemption 2 gore script mod that adds post-mortem head bleeding with dynamic blood fountains, adjustable bleeding times, execution headshots, neck stump bleeding, extra blood decals and splatter, and cinematic projectile cameras for arrows. It's a niche but popular choice for players seeking more visceral combat feedback.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 148 endorsements and over 10k downloads.
- Adds a visceral layer to combat that vanilla RDR2 lacks.
- The cinematic arrow camera is a cool touch for ranged kills.
⚠️ Cons
- Gore mods can be performance-heavy on lower-end rigs, especially with dynamic effects.
- May conflict with other script mods that alter combat or damage systems.
- The 'Hold My Beer' edition suggests a janky or experimental vibe—expect occasional bugs.
For RDR2 players who want more brutal, over-the-top combat feedback and don't mind a bit of gore. If you're into immersion and cinematic kills, this is a must-try. Skip if you prefer a clean, realistic experience or have a weak PC.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install the latest Script Hook RDR2 and a mod manager like Lenny's Mod Loader for easier setup.
- Adjust the bleeding times in the config file to balance gore with performance—lower values reduce strain.
- Test with a save file you don't care about, as script mods can occasionally cause crashes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- ixzellent
- Version
- 0.9.5
- Downloads
- 10,445
- Endorsements
- 148
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/25/2026
- Updated
- 6/12/2026
🔧 How to Install RDR2 Mods
Install Script Hook RDR2 first. Most mods go in game directory.
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