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This guide covers the RDR2 Panther location and how to get a Perfect Panther Pelt. The Panther is one of the larger animals that players will encounter in Red Dead Redemption 2.

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• Panther Spawn Locations
• How to Kill the Panther For a Perfect Panther Pelt
• Best Weapons and Ammo for a Perfect Panther Pelt
• Perfect Panther Pelt Uses

In-Game Description:
"Panthers are native to the remote forested wetlands on Lemoyne. As carnivores, they prey on deer, wild boars, and goats. An effective way to hunt these large mammals is with either a rifle with High Velocity or Express Bullets, or a Bow with Improved Arrows. The heart and claws from the panthers can be used for crafting, and their meat can be used for cooking."

Panther Spawn Locations in Red Dead Redemption 2

You can find the Panther spawn location in the woods of Lemoyne. Specifically, the woods southeast of Braithewaite Manor.

Looking for the Legendary Panther in Red Dead Redemption 2? Check out our Legendary Panther guide instead.

How to Kill the Panther in RDR2 For a Perfect Panther Pelt

To get a Perfect Panther Pelt in RDR2, you'll have to find a Perfect Panther and use the right weapons to kill it.

Panthers are not afraid to rush you and blend in well with their surroundings. The in-game animal progress tracker suggests using a rifle with High Velocity Ammo or Express Ammo for hunting Panthers, but if you don't have one, craft an improved arrow instead, as they are a lot easier to come by.

You can craft an improved arrow with a regular arrow and one Flight Feather. Kill pretty much any bird that takes flight to get a Flight Feather.

If you haven't hunted much before, be sure to visit the Red Dead Redemption 2 Hunting Tips and Strategy page or the How to Get a Perfect Pelt in Red Dead Redemption 2 guide.

Once you have your weapon and ammo of choice ready to go, crouch in the woods and keep your eyes peeled. Use your enhanced vision to try and spot the cat’s scent or location. Line up a head or heart shot to take the Panther down in one shot.

Upon killing a pristine Panther perfectly, you'll earn a Perfect Panther Pelt and Big Game Meat.

Best Weapons and Ammo for a Perfect Panther Pelt in Red Dead Redemption 2

• Rifle with High Velocity or Express Ammo
• Bow with Improved Arrow

Perfect Panther Pelt Uses in Red Dead Redemption 2

The Legendary Panther Pelt can be used along with a Perfect Deer Pelt and a Perfect Elk Pelt to construct the Kit Satchel, a Camp Upgrade.

For more RDR2 game help, check out:

• Hunting Tips and Strategy
• Legendary Animals and Fish Locations and Map
• Red Dead Redemption 2 Cheats

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