Cave Hermit

Cave Hermit
Gameplay
Game	Red Dead Redemption 2
Biography
Nationality	American
Gender	Male
Location	Hidden Tunnel in Big Valley, State of West Elizabeth
Additional info
Actor	Steve Routman

“	There are nasty things and nasty people down here. And I don't mean you. I'm the devil. I'm the devil. I'm the devil! Okay, I'm not really the devil, but I want to be. I want to be...and that's even worse.	„
	—Cave Hermit confronting the player

The Cave Hermit is a minor character and a special character featured in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Quick Answers

What is the backstory of the Cave Hermit in Red Dead Redemption 2?

The Cave Hermit, a minor character in Red Dead Redemption 2, resides in the Hidden Tunnel in Big Valley, West Elizabeth, northwest of Pronghorn Ranch. Upon player intrusion, he demands immediate departure. He is also referred to as 'Philosopher', a potential nod to Plato's 'Allegory of the cave'. The player's honor decreases if they kill the Cave Hermit.

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Why does the Cave Hermit claim to be the Devil in rdr2?

In rdr2, the Cave Hermit's claim of being the devil reflects his eccentricity and solitude. He dwells in a secluded tunnel in Big Valley, West Elizabeth, and values his privacy. Although he initially identifies as the devil, he later confesses he isn't but wishes to be, suggesting a multifaceted and troubled character.

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Where can the Cave Hermit be found in Red Dead Redemption 2?

In Red Dead Redemption 2, the Cave Hermit is located in the Hidden Tunnel, northwest of Pronghorn Ranch in Big Valley, West Elizabeth. The character warns players to leave immediately upon entering his lair.

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What is the significance of the Cave Hermit in the storyline of Red Dead Redemption 2?

In Red Dead Redemption 2, the Cave Hermit, or 'Philosopher', is a minor character found in the Hidden Tunnel, or 'devil's cave', in Big Valley, West Elizabeth. He confronts players from a platform in his lair, asking them to leave. He's portrayed as a recluse with a disdain for humanity. Killing him reduces the player's honor.

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Why does the Cave Hermit choose to live in isolation in rdr2?

In Red Dead Redemption 2, the Cave Hermit opts for isolation due to his aversion to society. His dwelling, often known as the rdr2 devil cave, is located in the Hidden Tunnel northwest of Pronghorn Ranch in Big Valley, West Elizabeth. Despite initially identifying himself as the devil, he later confesses that he isn't, but aspires to be, possibly contributing to his seclusion. He insists on being left alone when encountered by the player.

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History

Background

According to him, he once attended and boxed at Oxford but the world was supposedly not intelligent enough and did not understand him, so at some point he decided he wanted to be the Devil and moved to the Hidden Tunnel northwest of Pronghorn Ranch in Big Valley, West Elizabeth. He can be encountered a total of five times.

After the player enters his "lair", he appears on a platform above the player and tells them to leave immediately, further informing them that he left society long ago and therefore society should leave him alone as well. Despite claiming at first to be the Devil, he later admits that he isn't, but states that he wants to be.

Character

Personality

The Cave Hermit appears to be a lonely man, having lived in his cave for years. However, he also does not want to see any change in that, asking the player to leave when visiting him. He seems to think of himself as incredibly intelligent and above humanity, looking down on others as dumb morons. He acts grumpy and seems to be obsessed with wanting to be the Devil.

Appearance

His general appearance indicates that he has been in the cave for quite a while once the player encounters him. The Hermit appears as an elderly man with a bushy beard and gray hair styled to resemble the Devil's horns. The Hermit wears a white shirt and black vest, covered up by his worn black jacket and red cloak. His black trousers also appear to be outworn and he also wears a small black bow tie.

Trivia

• If the player is able to get to the higher part of the cave where the Cave Hermit is camping, he will not interact with the player or move whatsoever. However, if the player aims their gun at him, he will bemoan that this is why he hates humanity.
• According to him, he is a philosopher which possibly alludes to the Greek philosopher Plato, and his 'Allegory of the cave'.
• Killing him will decrease the player's honor.
• His loot is randomized.