No matter how the game is played, Red Dead Redemption 2 always ends with Arthur Morgan dying, but it turns out that his grave changes depending on his honor level. If players put effort into making Arthur a good man with their actions throughout the game, it will be reflected not only in the final moments of his life but also afterwards in the memory of NPCs.
Arthur Morgan is a member of the Van der Linde gang, having been picked up by ringleader Dutch Van der Linde when he was a young teen. Despite growing up with the gang, Arthur becomes increasingly disillusioned with their ideas as he observes Dutch becoming more erratic throughout the years. This eventually climaxes when Dutch chooses to side with Micah Bell, who’s been proven to be a traitor, leaving Arthur to fend for himself.
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After Arthur dies and players take control of John Marston, Arthur’s grave can be visited in the Red Dead Redemption 2 overworld. There are actually a number of graves hidden throughout Red Dead Redemption 2'smap, and although finding all of them is something players will have to do if they want to reach 100% completion, Arthur’s isby far the most interesting.
Where Arthur's Grave Is In RDR2 (& How It Changes)
Players can find Arthur Morgan’s grave in the Grizzlies East by heading Northeast past Bacchus Station. The tomb is next to the Mysterious Hill Home and is located on top of a mountain, making it slightly tricky to climb to get to the top. However,the most important aspect of Arthur’s tombstone is that it changes depending on whether players finished the game with high or low honor. If Arthur had high honor when he died, then players will find the grave adorned with flowers and in pristine shape. It will read “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,” a more uplifting message than what can be observed if he has low honor. There will also be an eagle sitting on top of the grave. Players are unable to interact with the bird, however, as it will fly away if they approach it or point a gun at it.
If Arthur died with low honor, then his grave will appear in rough shape when players eventually find it. Even more, the writing will be slightly different. “Blessed are those that mourn for they will be comforted,” it reads. While the saying isn’t overwhelmingly negative, it doesn’t have the same positive connotations as the other tomb’s description. Similarly, the animal (not to be confused with Arthur Morgan's spirit animal) will also change. Rather than observing an eagle, players will find a coyote guarding the grave. They will not be able to interact with the animal, as it runs away if players get too close and it cannot be shot. The eagle and coyote are recurring themes throughout the game, as they can often be observed in cut scenes. Whereas eagles are associated with rebirth and spiritual connection, coyotes are symbolic of a trickster or joker, which clearly explains why these animals are associated with different honor levels.
Finding Arthur Morgan’s grave in Red Dead Redemption 2 is a fitting way to tie up the end of the game and to pay tribute to one of the greatest characters in the franchise.
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