Panther

“	Fast, ferocious, real elusive... bit of a legend in those parts.	„
	—Stranger

The Panther is an animal found in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Where can players find Panthers in Red Dead Redemption 2? toggle section

Panthers in Red Dead Redemption 2 are located in specific areas of Lemoyne, including Old Harry Fen, Lagras, and Stillwater Creek. A Florida Panther might also be encountered in these areas occasionally.

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Panthers in RDR2 are agile predators that can quickly eliminate players when in close proximity. The most secure hunting method is from afar, typically by using predator bait to draw them out and then firing at them with a scoped rifle. Another tactic is for players to act as bait, keeping their weapon ready and riding their horse into the Panther's territory, initiating an attack once the Panther is in sight.

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What similarities do Panthers and Cougars share in rdr2? toggle section

In Red Dead Redemption 2, Panthers and Cougars are similar in size and behavior, and are both classified as 'big cats'. The in-game Panther and Florida Panther, identical in the game, have rosettes like a jaguar or leopard and both species roar.

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Description[]

Panthers only spawn in certain areas of Lemoyne, as well as one area of New Austin. Their behavior is identical to Cougars: they will often attack the player's horse first. They are efficient killers, and the player has little time to react once they appear.

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Tips[]

Like the Cougar, the Panther is very aggressive and will attack players on sight. It may quickly charge towards players or wait in the bushes for an ambush. As a result, players should be extra careful when travelling into areas where panthers are most commonly found.
- The Eagle Eye is extremely useful in this situation, as panthers in the forest are relatively difficult to detect.
- Avoid letting a panther come too close as it is a very agile predator which can swiftly kill players at close range.
The safest method to hunt panthers is by killing it from a distance. For example, placing predator bait in an open area to lure a panther out and then shooting it with a scoped rifle.
- Alternatively, players might choose a bolder method by using themselves as bait. To do this, players must keep their weapon (bow or rifle) drawn, then ride their horse into the hunting area. Once a panther is spotted, it is crucial that you shoot it as quickly as possible.
If farming a pristine panther for the Kit Satchel, Achievements or Trophies:
- Old Harry Fen is far more likely than east of Lagras or Stillwater Creek to actually have panthers (either regular or Florida), but even so, will only have one around for the player to fight each time they arrive to the region, and a new one will not spawn until the player reenters from very far away or uses the save-quit-reload strategy.
- Killing the panther cleanly for a high-quality pelt requires a rifle with e.g. an express cartridge or split point cartridge, or an improved arrow, but care must be taken not to damage the pelt, so a headshot is required. Explosive ammunition will reduce the quality to 1-star.
- Panthers tend to spawn between 10.30pm and 11.30pm.
- If players are going for the achievements/trophies, they can hit panthers in the back of their torsos with a poisonous throwing knife or a poisonous arrow. This way they can stop their attacks and break down on the ground. Once on the ground the player can study them easily and finish them off with their knife.

Trivia[]

A Cat Skull Mask can be found in Lakay to the southwest of its spawn area.
If the player encounters a panther before studying it, in interaction options it will show up as a "big cat".
While the Florida Panther is a population of Cougars that inhabit the Southeastern United States in real life, the species of the in-game Panther and Florida Panther (which are identical) seem dubious at first glance.
- Both act like and are the same size as a Cougar, but have rosettes reminiscent of a jaguar or leopard.
- Both also roar (as opposed to growling like a Cougar), while Cougars cannot roar in real life.
- While the Florida Panther's Compendium photo is accurate to its model, the Compendium photo for the Panther portrays a melanistic jaguar, further adding to the confusion.
- To add to the confusion even further, the Legendary variant of the Panther is called Giaguaro, which translates to "jaguar" in Italian.
The Kit Satchel upgrade requires a perfect panther pelt.
The Panther Trail saddle (crafted from a single panther pelt at a Trapper) is arguably the best saddle in the game when it comes to speed/stamina, as it gives the following bonuses:
- -20% HP core drain
- -26% Stamina core drain
- -50% Stamina drain
- +24% stamina regeneration rate
- +2 to both top speed and acceleration