Why does Arthur start coughing?

On the way to Saint Denis, Arthur collapses and is dragged to the local doctor who diagnoses him with his illness. The tuberculosis only gets worse from there; with Arthur suffering from bouts of coughing to losing 20% of his stamina, health, and dead eye cores for the remainder of the player's time with him.

What triggers Arthur's tuberculosis?

Spoiler warning: Arthur got TB after Thomas Downes coughed on him during the mission Money Lending And Other Sins III.

Why does Arthur cough blood?

On your way to a mission objective in Saint Denis your character starts lurching and coughing blood, a helpful stranger helps him into a doctor's office, and good news: it's tuberculosis.

How can Arthur not get tuberculosis?

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.

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.

Red Dead Redemption 2 || All Arthur Morgan Tuberculosis Scenes

Can Arthur be saved from TB?

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.

Can sick Arthur get fat?

This means, during the game, Arthur can organically gain or lose weight depending on what you're feeding him. There is a healthy size for the outlaw, which puts him in the best condition possible. But for much of the game, your Arthur will likely be either overweight or underweight.

Why does Arthur look so pale?

After beating up a man named Thomas Downes, he contracted Tuberculosis, which makes him appear slightly pale with his eyes looking sickly.

Can tuberculosis be cured?

How is it treated? Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable.

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 Arthur infect anyone with TB?

Arthur didn't start showing symptoms of tuberculosis right away in the game, so even if he took proper precautions to distance himself from others once diagnosed, it's still unbelievable that he didn't infect anyone in the camp.

Does Arthur get weaker in RDR2?

Because of a lack of a tuberculosis cure in RDR2, Arthur becomes weaker, and so too does the gang lose its sense of strength.

Does Arthur's tuberculosis go away?

Regardless of how Red Dead Redemption 2 is played, Arthur Morgan always contracts tuberculosis and passes away by the end of the game. There is actually a specific scene in which it's made clear when Arthur gets TB in RDR2, but it may not be apparent during someone's first playthrough.

Does tuberculosis still exist?

Diagnosing TB Today

People with compromised immune systems, including patients living with HIV, diabetes, malnutrition, or those who smoke, are considered high risk. But even with today's medical advancements, people of all ages, races and genders can contract tuberculosis.

Why does Arthur aim with both eyes?

Though it is difficult and takes some practice to get used to, aiming with both eyes can provide more peripheral vision in gunfights. Further, it can reduce eye strain if aiming for long periods of time, making it a big help to anyone committing crimes in the Wild West.

Why did Arthur tell John not to look back?

This is Arthur's way of saying that John should worry about what's close to him and forget about being loyal to Dutch and the gang. Arthur felt it had reached a point where blind loyalty would result in John's downfall.

What illness does Hosea have RDR2?

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.

Can Arthur throw up?

Well, as shown in the video below, when Arthur consumes the poisonous plant, he begins to vomit. This animation supersedes all else, such is his need to throw up. This means, that if you position yourself on a ledge just as he starts to puke, the animation will play and he'll step forward, drop, and land unscathed.

What happens if Arthur doesn't eat?

A malnourished, skinny Arthur will see an increase in his stamina but a decrease in how much damage he can withstand. Whether he's overweight or underweight, his cores will drain faster.

Will there be a RDR3?

Even though RDR3 could be better than RDR2 once it comes out, it's clear that won't be happening anytime soon. Red Dead Redemption 3 is worth waiting for, but that doesn't change the fact that it won't be coming out for a long time.

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.