Dead Eye is a Red Dead Redemption skill that allows you to slow down time and fire very accurate shots. You will automatically unlock it shortly after starting the game and improve it a couple of times over the course of the story. At the highest level, you will be able to mark the exact point to shoot. To use the Dead Eye, you need to fill in the respective gauge.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Using Dead Eye Level 1
Step 1. Complete at least the second mission, "New Friends, Old Problems
" This mission is for Bonnie Clyde and unlocks the first level of Dead Eye. You will not be able to use this skill until the end of the mission.
Step 2. Fill the Dead Eye Gauge
Using this skill you consume the marker on the right side of the map. You can fill it by killing enemies or using some items. With headshots you will fill it up faster. You can use the skill even if the bar is not full, but you will have less time available. To fill it, you can use the following items:
- Snake oil.
- Chewing tobacco.
- Moonshine (allows you to use the Dead Eye without limit for 10 seconds).
- Tonic (can be crafted with plants you collect after completing the Legendary level in Survival challenges).
Step 3. Equip a firearm
Dead Eye is most effective with weapons with many rounds in the magazine. You can also use this skill with throwing weapons like the throwing knife, but you can only throw one per use.
You cannot use throwing weapons with Dead Eye in multiplayer mode
Step 4. Press and hold the Aim button to enter Aim Mode
You have to aim to activate the Dead Eye. Hold down L2 or LT to aim the gun.
Step 5. Press the right analog stick to activate Dead Eye mode
While aiming, press R3 or RS to use the Dead Eye. The screen will turn red and time will slow down tremendously.
In Dead Eye mode you are invincible
Step 6. Press R3 again or RS to cancel Dead Eye mode.
You will not recover the portion of the indicator you have already used.
Step 7. Press the trigger to fire when in Dead Eye mode
For the first level of the skill, time will slow down and you will be able to aim and shoot. To shoot, press R2 or RT.
You can only fire one bullet at a time using Dead Eye Level 1
Part 2 of 3: Using Dead Eye Level 2
Step 1. Take Dead Eye to level 2 by continuing the story
You will unlock the next level of the skill during Nigel West Dickens' Don't Tell Perjury, If Not For Profit mission. Level 2 allows you to automatically mark multiple targets, so you can hit them all at the same time.
Step 2. Use Level 2 Dead Eye to mark targets
When you activate Dead Eye mode after taking it to the second level, you will be able to automatically mark targets by moving the crosshairs over them. Activate the ability, then aim at all enemies. You will automatically see small symbols appear on them.
Step 3. Shoot the targets you have marked
Once you have marked the targets with the level 2 Dead Eye, press R2 or RT to shoot. Marston will shoot all the targets you have marked in quick succession. The same thing will also happen if you consume all of Dead Eye's bar.
You'll also shoot enemies trying to take cover. It is advisable to mark the targets closest to cover first, so that they have less time to take cover before being hit
Part 3 of 3: Using Dead Eye Level 3
Step 1. Take Dead Eye to level 3 in Mexico
You can get the third level of Dead Eye after reaching Mexico and meeting Landon Ricketts in Chuparosa. Complete the "Tragedy of the Gunslinger" mission to access the last level of this skill.
Step 2. Mark the targets manually with the third level Dead Eye
This skill gives you the most control, but it is also the most difficult to master. Once activated, press R1 or RB to mark each target. You can mark a number of targets equal to the number of bullets in your magazine.
Step 3. Shoot the marked targets
Once you have marked the targets in Dead Eye mode, press R2 or RT to shoot. All targets will be hit, as was the case at level 2.
Step 4. Use the level 3 Dead Eye to make precise shots
You can use this advanced aiming mode to perform incredible feats, such as five consecutive headshots or take your gun out of an enemy's hand. When you activate the Dead Eye, it quickly analyzes the situation and marks the targets in the most effective way.
- Shooting a running horse briefly removes its rider from the fight.
- By taking the gun out of an enemy's hand, you can gain time or life, depending on the situation.
- By using Level 3 Dead Eye, some of the hunting challenges become much easier, especially when you are hunting birds.
Advice
- Use the Dead Eye when surrounded, because it makes you invincible and allows you to take out several enemies at the same time.
- The Dead Eye illuminates dark places, so it can be very useful at night or in caves.
- Activating the Dead Eye will automatically reload the weapon you have equipped.
- Dead Eye makes your weapons slightly more powerful than normal.
