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The Legendary Alligator (Bull Gator) is one of 16 legendary animals that can be hunted and skinned in Red Dead Redemption 2. Killing the aquatic creature will drop the Legendary Alligator Skin and Legendary Alligator Tooth, which can be sold to a Trapper or a Fence for crafting. The Tooth is used to craft the Alligator Tooth Talisman, which lowers the speed that the Dead Eye core decreases by 10%. Read on to learn the exact Legendary Alligator location in RDR2.

Looking for more Legendary Animals? Don't forget to check out our handy guide for How to Kill Legendary Animals and Legendary Animal Locations.

Where to Find Legendary Alligator Location in RDR2

The Legendary Alligator can be found south of Lagras in the marshy swamps north/west of Lakay in the Bayou Nwa region of Lemoyne in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Why Isn't the Legendary Gator Spawning?

The Legendary Bull Gator will NOT spawn or appear on your map until Chapter 6, specifically after you beat That's Murfree Country. So, if you haven't made it to Chapter 6 yet, this explains why the Legendary Alligator isn't spawning for you in RDR2.

How to Kill Legendary Gator in Red Dead Redemption 2

To kill a Legendary Animal in Red Dead 2 you must hunt it carefully --Legendary Animals do not just appear, you must hunt/track them to stand a chance of killing them. Here are the full steps for how to hunt Legendary Animals in RDR2 and what to do if they don't appear -- or get away.

1. Equip your most powerful weapons and ammo. A Shotgun with Slug Ammo purchased from a Fence is a great hunting accessory. You cannot damage Legendary Animal pelts, so bring strong weapons and leave your bow behind.
2. Ride to the area where the Legendary Animal should appear based on the map below.
3. A black box should pop up on the upper left corner of the screen indicating you've entered a Legendary Animal's territory.
4. Get off of your horse and move in slow, spiraling circles until a white question mark (?) appears on your map. Once it does, the hunting sequence will begin.
5. If you do not see the black box pop up or the white ?, leave the area and camp nearby. Return to the area, and the black box should appear, as well as the animal spawn. Note that some Legendary Animals will not appear until you've completed Master Hunter Challenges (One example of this is the Legendary Panther, see below).
6. At the white ?, press the button indicated to investigate the droppings, fur, or damage the animal left. This reveals a path. Click the RIGHT STICK and LEFT STICK at the same time to enter Eagle Eye mode and see the path (R3/L3).
7. Follow the designated path and, at the end of it (usually the path runs in a straight line from where you started, and it always ends within the white circle on the map), enter Eagle Eye again.
8. Investigate the second of three animal evidence markers.
9. Repeat the above steps to reveal a third evidence marker. At this point, listen for the animal and crouch.
10. Move slowly towards the animal using the final path illuminated by your Eagle Eye.
11. Replenish Dead Eye as needed, and target the animal's head with your powerful weapon.
12. Again, you cannot damage the pelt of a Legendary Animal, so fire as many shots as you can. Animals like the Legendary Buck will run after taking damage, so you'll need to shoot quickly and with powerful ammo.
13. Approach the Legendary Animal and skin it.
14. If you let the animal get away, leave the area (go back to Camp) and sleep for 72 hours, then come back and try again.

What to Do With Legendary Alligator Skin and Legendary Alligator Tooth in RDR2

Now that you have a Legendary Animal Pelt and parts, you can exchange them for really cool rewards. Here's where you can trade in Legendary Parts.

1. The parts of a Legendary Animal, like antlers and teeth, can be used to make a very helpful perk called Talismans and Trinkets at the Fence. Just approach the Fence and choose BUY from his options to see Trinkets and Talismans. You won't need to sell the items to him, just choose what you want.
2. The Legendary Animal skins can be sold to a Trapper for money and used to unlock cosmetic gear. Leave the skin on the horse and choose SELL from the Trapper's options. After selling, you'll unlock the unique gear.

Legendary Alligator

See also:

• All Legendary Animals and Fish Locations and Map
• Legendary Alligator
• Legendary Bear
• Legendary Beaver
• Legendary Boar
• Legendary Buck
• Legendary Cougar
• Legendary Coyote
• Legendary Elk
• Legendary Fox
• Legendary Moose
• Legendary Panther
• Legendary Pronghorn
• Legendary Ram
• Legendary Tatanka Bison
• Legendary White Bison
• Legendary Wolf

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