No more grindy challenges
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #38 of 110 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The mod reduces the requirements for some of the challenges so you don't waste too much time on them.
Make a backup of your save and report issues if you find them.
Bandit 6: Fence 3 horses instead of 5
Bandit 8: Fence 4 wagons instead of 7
Gambler 2: 3 wins instead of 5 wins
Gambler 8: 1 hand of 5 cards instead of 3 hands of 5 cards
Gambler 9: 2 consecutive wins instead of 3
Herbalist 3: Craft 4 items instead of 7
Herbalist 5: Craft 5 items instead of 9
Herbalist 6: Pick 5 different species instead of 15
Herbalist 7: Craft and use 1 special miracle tonic instead of 5
Herbalist 9: Pick 10 different species instead of picking all 43 species
Horsemanship 8: Kill 4 predators instead of 9
Master hunter 3: Track 4 different species instead of 10
Master hunter 6: Kill and skin 3 cougars instead of 5
Installation: put No_More_Grindy_Challenges in lml and you're good to go (thanks to WhyEm for the install.xml)
This mod reduces the requirements for 13 challenges in Red Dead Redemption 2, making them less time-consuming. It's for players who find the original challenge grind tedious and want a more streamlined experience. The mod is simple to install and has a solid following with 1,194 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,194 endorsements and over 31k downloads, so it's a well-used mod.
- Saves you hours of tedious grinding on some of the most annoying challenges in the game.
- Simple drop-in installation via LML—no complicated setup or extra tools needed.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers 13 challenges, so you'll still have to grind the rest if you're going for 100% completion.
- Last updated in July 2021, so it might not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- As with any mod that alters game files, there's a risk of conflicts with other mods that modify the same challenge data.
For Red Dead Redemption 2 players who want to complete challenges without the tedious grind. Perfect for completionists who want to save time on the most repetitive tasks. Skip if you enjoy the challenge as-is or if you're playing on a platform that doesn't support mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Lenny's Mod Loader (LML) installed and set up before adding this mod.
- Back up your save file before installing, as the mod author recommends, to avoid any issues.
- If you're using other mods that affect challenges, test this mod in a separate save to ensure compatibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- AlZair
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 31,937
- Endorsements
- 1,194
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 7/16/2021
- Updated
- 7/17/2021
🔧 How to Install RDR2 Mods
Install Script Hook RDR2 first. Most mods go in game directory.
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