| Gold Medal | |
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| Description | Earn a Gold Medal Rank for a combat mission in Single Player. |
| Gamer Score | 25 
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| Trophy Type | Bronze 
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Gold Medal is a gameplay achievement and a trophy in Red Dead Redemption.
Description
Earn a Gold Medal Rank for a combat mission in Single Player.
Tips and Tricks
- The shortest and easiest way to get this achievement is to replay the mission "Political Realities in Armadillo". This is probably the easiest combat mission, simply because there are only 5 bad guys to kill (Walton is optional, as he can either be killed, or captured via a shot to the leg). To get the gold medal, player must beat the mission in under 2.35 minutes (2.35 minutes on the dot will not grant the achievement) and get 100% shot accuracy, making at least 5 headshots.
- The requirements stack, so if being managed to get the 5 headshots and 100% accuracy but were over the time limit, beat the time requirement on a next try. For getting under the time limit, skip all movies, run to the saloon and don't wait for the Marshal to catch up. Kill Walton and skip the last movie.
- Another mission that is very easy is "Lucky in Love". The requirements are 100% accuracy, 5 headshots, and completion in under 2 minutes and 30 seconds. The key is go all in on the poker bets and to take 1 shot per duel. Place a well aimed headshot for Andreas Müller and for The Stranger, aim to the left part of his head. It will automatically take the shot after it is placed.
- Gold Medals can be earned over multiple mission replays. For one replay, focus on running the mission as quickly as possible - skip the cutscenes, run ahead of friendlies to the mission objectives. On other playthroughs, make sure every shot hits for accuracy, or take some time lining up headshots.
- If the player has not unlocked this achievement after completing the main story, he can replay the missions by going to Stats -> Missions, and selecting Replay.
- Doing the "Exodus in America" mission is one of the easiest ways to get a gold medal but it is not a combat mission so doesn't count for this achievement/trophy. Just skip the intro scene. Run to the bar, when getting control of Marston and just follow Jake to the fort. When getting to the fort gallop to the yellow X and skip the end scenes. It is possible to do it in 4:04 and the gold.
- A gold medal is also easy to get on the mission "Pestilence" by using Deadeye and Evans Repeater, but it will not count for the achievement/trophy.
- Another good mission is "Spare the Love, Spoil the Child" by killing the bear with 1 headshot (use a Buffalo Rifle or a High Power Shotgun)
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