Flaco Hernández

Flaco Hernández
Gameplay
Game	Red Dead Redemption 2 Red Dead Online
Biography
Nicknames	The Terror of the Grizzlies
Nationality	Mexican (presumably)
Gender	Male
Location	Grizzlies West
Affiliations	Del Lobo Gang Red Dead Online protagonist
Occupation	Outlaw Gunslinger
Additional info
Weapon	Flaco's Revolver Sawed-off Shotgun
Actor	Teddy Cañez

Flaco Hernández is a minor character featured in Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online. He is one of the subjects of the Stranger side-mission "The Noblest of Men And A Woman".

Background

Flaco Hernández was an infamous outlaw who rode with a gang of 10 men. During Flaco's career, he launched many raids against Valentine, Strawberry, and Annesburg. His many criminal exploits led to him being wanted in eight states, and earned him his own nickname, "The Terror of The Grizzlies". By 1899 he was a member of the Del Lobo Gang.

Red Dead Redemption 2

The player is sent to track down and potentially interview him for a book on Jim "Boy" Calloway. His camp is located around the Cairn Lake in the Grizzly Mountains. When arriving at the camp the player will encounter his gang, and a gang member will tell him to leave. The player can choose to either threaten them or try to defuse the situation. The gang will allow the player to enter the camp or, alternatively, the player can kill the gang before meeting Flaco. The player will knock on Flaco's cabin, and tell him that they are here to ask him about Calloway. As long as the player has their weapons holstered, Flaco will then leave his cabin, spit, and say "Here's your message", where he readies himself for a duel with the player. Flaco is shot dead in the duel, and the player takes a picture of his corpse before riding off.

Red Dead Online

To be added.

Duel

Before the player can even duel Flaco, they will need to confront him, which requires getting past his gang. The easiest way to do so is to start a dialogue them and use the Threaten option, which will cause the gang to back off and allow them to reach his cabin without having to fight them. If the Defuse option is used the gang will only initially back off, until the player approaches Flaco's cabin. Alternatively, the player can also just kill them all.

During the duel, Flaco uses a unique strategy where he will jump to the player's right as he draws his revolver with the intention of making them miss their shot.

Additionally, the duel with Flaco is the only one in the mission where, if a low-powered sidearm is used, the opponent may not be killed in a single shot, in which case he will pull out a Sawed-off Shotgun and attack the player with any remaining members of his gang. If Flaco is disarmed, it will result in the same scenario. It is therefore recommended to use Express Ammo or a powerful sidearm, like a Volcanic Pistol or Schofield Revolver, to ensure he dies in one shot to the head or torso. Otherwise, simply shoot several times.

Since the player will not lose honor in duels part of "The Noblest of Men, and a Woman" side mission, the easiest way to beat Flaco is by cheating. Only partially charge the Draw Meter, to make sure you do not miss, before shooting, or immediately activate Dead Eye, manually adjust the aim and then shoot.

Mission Appearances

• "The Noblest of Men, and a Woman"

Trivia

• His custom revolver, Flaco's Revolver can be obtained after his defeat.
• For some reason, the player cannot loot him, pick him up or take his hat after killing him.
• Flaco being the only legendary gunslinger who might not die from a single shot can be attributed to him being the only one amongst them who is still in his physical prime.

Gallery

Flaco Hernandez Cigarette Card

Videos