Is Arthur's TB avoidable?

Throughout the game, Arthur's TB progresses to the point that it kills him. However, players can avoid this fate by simply not completing the mission where Arthur contracts the deadly disease, stalling game progression at Horseshoe Overlook.

What triggers Arthur's tuberculosis?

There's a specific scene that explains how Arthur contracted tuberculosis. During a money-lending mission for Leopold Strauss, the outlaw went to collect a debt from the Downes family. The patriarch, Thomas Downes, was visibly ill and he ends up coughing blood as Arthur is beating him up.

How didn't Arthur give anyone TB?

Because Arthur isn't Thomas Downes. Unlike Downes, Arthur had manners and didn't cough in people's faces. He also kept some distance from them whenever he began coughing.

How long could Arthur live with TB?

A reasonable estimate for the total amount of time that Arthur was sick in RDR2 is around 3-6 months. This would have have allowed enough time for events that preceded Arthur's diagnosis but followed his interaction with Downes, such as the gang's activity in Rhodes and time in Saint Denis.

Does Mary know Arthur has TB?

Arthur can tell Mary-Beth that he is terminally ill, diagnosed with Tuberculosis. Mary-Beth gives him her sincere condolences, but tries to cheer Arthur up by encouraging to make his last moments count.

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How do you get rid of Arthur's tuberculosis?

For now, with no known endgame tuberculosis cure, players only have one option to keep Arthur Morgan alive and it's by ignoring late-game story missions.

Does Thomas Downes give Arthur TB?

In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the disease spread across the globe, affecting families, communities, and entire countries. In the case of Arthur Morgan, the man that gives him tuberculosis is Thomas Downes, who he shakes down for money.

Why did Thomas Downes spit on Arthur?

Debt Collecting

When Arthur gets closer to Thomas, he attempts to threaten Arthur before he is beaten down. Arthur makes it clear to Thomas that the debt needs to be paid back, who responds by spitting in Arthur's face.

Did Mrs Downes forgive Arthur?

He tells her that he is not looking for forgiveness and he has not forgiven himself for what he has done. She takes his advice and eventually accepts Arthur's money, before she and Archie head inside the house. Edith forgiving Arthur can be one of the lines he reflects upon during his last ride.

What did Arthur do to Edith Downes?

And all you can do now is decide the man you wanna be, for the time you have left. When he arrives in Annesburg, Arthur sees Edith Downes, the widow of Thomas Downes who Arthur beat to death over a debt, selling her body as a prostitute in the street in order to get by.

Was Sadie interested in Arthur?

Sadie was hinted to be in love with Arthur, she trusted him the most because he reminded her of her dead husband. Charles and Arthur got along great, and so did Lenny and Arthur.

What happens if Arthur doesn't get tuberculosis?

Arthur didn't need a diagnosis to tell him that he was going to die; even if he somehow escaped being shot or hanged, his death is an inevitability. Ultimately, the game suggests that Arthur was doomed even if he had never contracted Tuberculosis.

Can you play with Arthur after he dies?

Regardless of story choices made, Arthur dies, and the game allows you to continue playing as John Marston, prior to the events of the original Red Dead Redemption. There are no cheats to allow play as Arthur, so there is no way to continue playing as him unless you revert to an earlier save.

Can you enter Blackwater as Arthur?

Can you go to Blackwater as Arthur in the 'Red Dead Redemption 2' game? Yes you can but your likely to be gun down in seconds.

Can Arthur get laid in RDR2?

Much like the original Red Dead Redemption, sex and nudity are not featured in Red Dead Redemption 2. However, there are some scenes involving one of Arthurs former lovers.

Why am i underweight in RDR2?

If you want to take the easy way out, just get sent to jail. By the time your sentence is up, you'll be ridiculously underweight, all thanks to those awful jailhouse meals.

What happens if you don't help Rains Fall?

Rains Fall is a good man suffering through terrible times. Helping him serves as part of Arthur's redemption arc. If you refuse to assist Rains Fall, you're essentially closing off a hefty portion of Arthur's story. Not only that, but it just feels wrong to leave Rains Fall hanging.

What happens if Arthur dies with high honor?

In the case that Red Dead 2's Arthur has high honor, he'll die by succumbing to his injury and tuberculosis, watching the sunrise. Arthur obtains peace for the first time in his life, at this moment. This will be reflected in his gravestone being well taken care of and adorned with flowers, and an Eagle will be there.

Why can't John Marston swim?

Canonically, John Marston just never learned how to swim. This explains why something as simple as jumping in a lake can be deadly for John in Red Dead Redemption 2. Since John couldn't swim in the first game, and RDR2 is its prequel, it stands to reason that John wouldn't know how to swim then either.

What carries over after Arthur dies?

How old was Arthur Morgan when he died?

Arthur died at age 35 or 36, from tuberculosis. This is when the famous gunslinger Doc Holiday died in real life, who also had tuberculosis. With low honour, Arthur is a villain protagonist who only really cares about himself.

Would Healthy Arthur beat Micah?

Yes. Arthur was the physically strongest man in the Van der Linde gang alongside Charles. If Arthur wanted to, and had he not been sick, he would have rammed Micah into the ground with a few punches.

Why was Hosea coughing?

Hosea Matthews may have been killed by Agent Milton, but it turns out he was also sick. Throughout the game, players can hear Dutch and other members of the gang discuss the fact that Hosea is suffering from what seems to be a certain type of lung disease.