Bandits in Red Dead Redemption can appear in any settlement or location, often completely unexpectedly. They can behave like ordinary civilians, disguising their true intentions, or, on the contrary, show aggression and try to destroy you by any means available. In this guide, we will detail the locations of all the bands in Red Dead Redemption, introduce you to their leaders and advantages.
Williamson's Gang
Williamson's gang mainly consists of unaffiliated criminals who operate on the edge of the law and live by their own rules. You will first encounter this cunning group at the very beginning of the game, during the mission called «Exodus in America».
Throughout the game, Williamson and his associates will relentlessly pursue you with far from noble intentions. Their main base is Fort Mercer, a fortress that has become a symbol of their power and ruthlessness. However, this stronghold will not last long; by the end of the story, it will be destroyed, as will the gang itself, leaving behind only the shadow of their crimes and destruction.
Walton's Gang
Walton's gang is a group of road agents and robbers led by Walton Lowe. You will first encounter them during the mission «Political Life in Armadillo» when you are helping the Marshal.
This gang commits crimes throughout New Austin, focusing on Cholla Springs and Gaptooth Ridge. Their hideout is Twin Rocks, and they can also be found in the Armadillo Saloon. Gang members are easily recognizable by their top hats, making them stand out in the Wild West.
Bollard Twins Gang
The Bollard Twins gang is a hostile faction that appears in both single-player and multiplayer modes of Red Dead Redemption. They play a key role in the mission «Justice in Pike's Basin», where you will encounter their aggressive actions.
Gang members stand out with their distinctive features — they wear leather pants or riding pants and red bandanas around their necks. Their activities include robbing local stores, killing innocent people, and cattle rustling. The Bollard's main hideout is a camp located in a canyon, which you will have to storm together with Marshal Johnson during the storyline events.
Treasure Hunters Gang
This gang consists of scruffy members who wear torn clothes and look very grim. Their criminal activities include stagecoach robberies and lynching.
You will first encounter the gang when you rob a mine as part of the storyline mission «And the Truth Will Set You Free». The treasure hunters' main hideout is a camp in New Austin, located near the mine.
Dutch's Gang
The notorious criminal Dutch van der Linde formed a gang bearing his name. You will first meet this group in Blackwater during the mission «Bear One Another's Burdens».
Dutch's gang can be found almost everywhere in the West Elizabeth area, but their main hideout is Tall Trees — a dense forest that has become their reliable base. Here they plan their actions and hide from law enforcement, maintaining their dangerous reputation.
Reyes' Rebels
This revolutionary group, founded and led by Mexican guerrilla leader Abraham Reyes, consists mainly of rebels who were formerly farmers or civilians of Mexican descent.
Most of the rebels wear traditional ponchos and bandoliers, while the women dress in black or white robes under their ponchos. Their base is located in Mexico, Perdido area, from where they conduct their struggle until they overthrow Allende. After this, Abraham and his gang become the main law enforcement authority in the region, changing the power dynamics and establishing a new order in the area.