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Red Dead Redemption 2: How to get the Miner's Hat

Where to find the mining helmet and bone knife in RDR2.

Map location for the mining helmet and bone knife in Red Dead Redemption 2.
Image credit: VG247/Rockstar Games

Looking to track down the mining helmet and the bone knife in Red Dead Redemption 2, but not sure where to start? We'll help you out.

If you've ever ventured into a dark place in Red Dead Redemption 2, you'll know how annoying it can be to lug the lantern around. Luckily, there's an item that can solve that issue for you - the Miner's Hat.

If you're struggling to find it, we've got details on the exact map location you need to head to below. And if you want more unique gear, make sure you check out also our pages on how to get the Morion helmet, the Viking helmet, and the pirate sword.


How to get the mining helmet in RDR2

You can actually find the mining helmet during the bounty hunting mission for Joshua Brown, though you're also free to go to this location outside of that quest.

Here's the location you need to head to to get the Miner's Hat:

Map location for the mining helmet and bone knife in Red Dead Redemption 2.
Image credit: VG247/Rockstar Games

As you can see, the location is Northwest of Strawberry, in Big Valley. And, as you can probably guess, the location where you find the Miner's Hat is actually a mine.

Head inside and you will eventually get to a plunger connected to some dynamite. Blow it and it'll open up a gap in a wall where you can find the bone knife and the mining helmet. Now you can look trendy whilst running about in the dark with your Miner's Hat!

Happy spelunking!


That's it for our guide on how to find the Miner's Hat in RDR2. If you're looking to gear up for combat, we've also got a guide on the best weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2. If you need more help with Rockstar's epic Western, make sure you check out also our pages on how to get rich quick, how to find a fence, and where to hunt legendary animals.

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