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{{Infobox Weapon
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| image = File:RD2_Binoculars_Symbol.png
|name = Binoculars
 
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| power = N/A
|image = [[File:Binocularesinv.png|300px]]
 
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| range = Extended
|caption = <!-- A caption for the image. -->
 
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| ammocap = N/A
|game = [[Red Dead Redemption]]
 
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| baseprice = $28.00 <small>(''Online'')</small>
|aka = <!-- Consumable's known nicknames. -->
 
|type = Equipment
 
|obtain = Story mission
 
 
}}
 
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{{Quote|Allows you to view faraway objects.|In-game description}}
   
 
'''Binoculars''' are a piece of equipment featured in ''[[Red Dead Redemption]]'', ''[[Red Dead Redemption 2]]'' and ''[[Red Dead Online]]''.
   
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==Description==
{{quotebox|Allows you to view faraway objects.|In-game description.}}
 
 
=== ''Red Dead Redemption''===
 
Binoculars were a useful tool for any frontiersman during the time period of the ''Redemption'' saga. When equipped, binoculars will severely extend the player's field of vision and allow them to spot animals, enemies or places far off in the distance.
   
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In ''Redemption'', the binoculars are carried by [[John Marston]] at all times after they are obtained. They are only required to be used once, in the same mission where they are obtained, and are never necessary again.
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' are a piece of equipment in ''[[Red Dead Redemption]]''.
 
   
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===''Red Dead Redemption 2''===
==Characteristics==
 
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Voyach’s original. These field or marine glasses provide you with the highest level of magnifying power. Intended for practical and professional purposes only.<ref>Catalogue Description.</ref>
The binoculars were a valuable tool for any frontiersman during the time period of Red Dead Redemption. They can be used to survey and scout surrounding areas, and to spot prey and enemies. The binoculars lend themselves to almost every frontier profession. Once obtained (surprisingly late in the course of the campaign) this basic tool is carried by [[John Marston]] at all times. They are only required to be used once, in the same mission where they are obtained, and are never necessary again.
 
   
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Binoculars are also carried at all times in ''Redemption 2'', as long as the player has access to their satchel.
When equipped, binoculars will extend your field of vision and allow you to spot animals, enemies or places far off in the distance.
 
   
 
==Acquisition==
 
==Acquisition==
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===''Red Dead Redemption''===
These trusty field glasses can be earned by completing the mission [[At Home With Dutch|"At Home With Dutch"]]. Equip them through the Kit menu in the satchel. Binoculars are exclusive to the main storyline and cannot be obtained by the player in [[Undead Nightmare]] or [[Multiplayer]].
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The binoculars are acquired during the mission "[[At Home With Dutch]]", when the player neutralises [[Helaku]] and takes the item from his body. They can be equipped Kit menu in the satchel. Binoculars are exclusive to the main storyline and cannot be obtained by the player in either ''[[Undead Nightmare]]'' or [[Multiplayer]].
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===''Red Dead Redemption 2''===
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Unlike its prequel, binoculars are available to the player at the start of the game and can be used during missions and for hunting. It can be found in the Kit section of the Item Wheel.
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===''Red Dead Online''===
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In ''Online'', binoculars are available for purchase at any Gunsmith or through the Catalogue for $28.00, once the player reaches Rank 20.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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;''Red Dead Redemption''
*When Marston is standing up and uses the Binoculars, he takes them off the satchel and looks through them. However, if Marston is crouching or wielding a weapon, the Binoculars will have no delay between selection and actual viewing.
 
*When Marston is looking through the Binoculars he cannot look directly up, down, or even move around.
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* When Marston is standing up and uses the Binoculars, he takes them off the satchel and looks through them. However, if Marston is crouching or wielding a weapon, the Binoculars will have no delay between selection and actual viewing.
*If the player presses the start button while looking through the Binoculars, they will not be able to access the Pause Menu, instead the game will pause like if it were an animation.
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* If the player presses the start button while looking through the Binoculars, they will not be able to access the Pause Menu. Instead, the game will pause as if it were an animation.
*The binoculars possess the same amount of zoom as both [[Scoped Rifles|scoped rifles]].
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* The binoculars possess the same amount of zoom as both [[Scoped Rifles|scoped rifles]].
*NPCs can often be seen using binoculars in various towns.
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* NPCs can often be seen using binoculars in various towns.
*When using the "Jack Attack" cheat before completing the "At Home With Dutch" mission the player will not receive the binoculars. Replaying the mission through the stats screen does not fix this.
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* When using the "Jack Attack" cheat before completing the "At Home With Dutch" mission, the player will not receive the binoculars. Replaying the mission through the stats screen does not fix this.
*In the game stats, there is a listing for how much time the player has spent viewing the world through the Binoculars.
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* In the game stats, there is a listing of how much time the player has spent viewing the world through the binoculars.
*Strangely, the main website of Red Dead Redemption says that "these trusty field glasses (binoculars) can be purchased at certain general stores across the frontier," though this is not so in the game.
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* The main website of ''Red Dead Redemption'' says: "these trusty field glasses can be purchased at certain general stores across the frontier", but this is not the case in the game.
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* If an NPC is using the binoculars and you fire a bullet at them, the binoculars will deflect the shot.{{Verify|verified}}
*When John is nearly shot soon after obtaining the binoculars, he drops them, so it is unknown why he still has them in his inventory after the mission. Perhaps [[Nastas]] picked them up before carrying John down from the mountain.
 
*In reality, shooting at a binocular's lens with a revolver would render them destroyed and unusable.
 
   
==Giltches==
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==Bugs==
*Using the binoculars for the first time whilst riding on horseback has frozen some games, but is easily fixed by selecting menu a few times and trying to change your weapon.
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* {{Platforms needed}} Using the binoculars for the first time whilst riding on horseback may freeze the game, but is easily fixed by selecting the menu a few times and trying to change the weapon.{{Verify}}
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="200" spacing= "small">
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<gallery spacing="medium" position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true">
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Binocularesinv.png|In-game icon in [[Red Dead Redemption]]
File:Binos.jpg|Marston scans the horizon from a snowy ridge.
 
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Essentials binoculars-0.jpg|Rockstar's preview for the binoculars
File:Rdr_torquemada_lookout.jpg|John scouts Diez Coronez
 
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Shelton-Cole-with-binoculars-0.jpg|[[Shelton Cole]] scouting around [[Armadillo]] with binoculars
Rdr home dutch.jpg|A view of Dutch shooting at John.
 
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Download-0.jpg|[[John Marston]] scouting
File:Essentials_binoculars.jpg
 
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5454082B20180324144326765.jpg|[[Helaku]] with binoculars
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5454082B20180324144514689.jpg|John Marston spots [[Dutch van der Linde]] with binoculars
Helaku scout.png|Heleku scout Cochinay.
 
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5454082B20180326213145104.jpg|Jack playing [[Harmonica]] seen through a binoculars
Binoculares.png|3D model of the binoculars
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Binoculares-0.png|3D model of the binoculars
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Arthur Morgan usings binoculars RDR2.png|[[Arthur Morgan|Arthur]] using Binoculars in ''[[Red Dead Redemption 2]]''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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== References ==
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[[Category:Items in Red Dead Online]]

Revision as of 11:13, 30 December 2019

Allows you to view faraway objects.
In-game description

Binoculars are a piece of equipment featured in Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online.

Description

Red Dead Redemption

Binoculars were a useful tool for any frontiersman during the time period of the Redemption saga. When equipped, binoculars will severely extend the player's field of vision and allow them to spot animals, enemies or places far off in the distance.

In Redemption, the binoculars are carried by John Marston at all times after they are obtained. They are only required to be used once, in the same mission where they are obtained, and are never necessary again.

Red Dead Redemption 2

Voyach’s original. These field or marine glasses provide you with the highest level of magnifying power. Intended for practical and professional purposes only.[1]

Binoculars are also carried at all times in Redemption 2, as long as the player has access to their satchel.

Acquisition

Red Dead Redemption

The binoculars are acquired during the mission "At Home With Dutch", when the player neutralises Helaku and takes the item from his body. They can be equipped Kit menu in the satchel. Binoculars are exclusive to the main storyline and cannot be obtained by the player in either Undead Nightmare or Multiplayer.

Red Dead Redemption 2

Unlike its prequel, binoculars are available to the player at the start of the game and can be used during missions and for hunting. It can be found in the Kit section of the Item Wheel.

Red Dead Online

In Online, binoculars are available for purchase at any Gunsmith or through the Catalogue for $28.00, once the player reaches Rank 20.

Trivia

Red Dead Redemption
  • When Marston is standing up and uses the Binoculars, he takes them off the satchel and looks through them. However, if Marston is crouching or wielding a weapon, the Binoculars will have no delay between selection and actual viewing.
  • If the player presses the start button while looking through the Binoculars, they will not be able to access the Pause Menu. Instead, the game will pause as if it were an animation.
  • The binoculars possess the same amount of zoom as both scoped rifles.
  • NPCs can often be seen using binoculars in various towns.
  • When using the "Jack Attack" cheat before completing the "At Home With Dutch" mission, the player will not receive the binoculars. Replaying the mission through the stats screen does not fix this.
  • In the game stats, there is a listing of how much time the player has spent viewing the world through the binoculars.
  • The main website of Red Dead Redemption says: "these trusty field glasses can be purchased at certain general stores across the frontier", but this is not the case in the game.
  • If an NPC is using the binoculars and you fire a bullet at them, the binoculars will deflect the shot.[verified]

Bugs

  • [platforms tag needed] Using the binoculars for the first time whilst riding on horseback may freeze the game, but is easily fixed by selecting the menu a few times and trying to change the weapon.[verification needed]

Gallery

References

  1. Catalogue Description.

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