Challenges
The journal's challenge ladder. Each challenge sets one or more objectives and, when complete, can unlock cosmetics and other rewards. Challenges are grouped into player, party and other scopes.
Exploration Mastery
Travel to "unrevealed" sections of the map
Stronghold Discovery
Large enemy Strongholds are marked on the map with the largest icon, in a Tier-appropriate color
Stronghold Mastery
Stronghold Chests are found at enemy Strongholds, marked on the map. These can only be looted once per Stronghold.
Short Bow Mastery
The Short Bow can be crafted by pressing (K). Bandits are any human enemies
Dutfield Flintlock Mastery
The Dutfield Flintlock is crafted on a workbench. Bandits are human enemies
Harrison Muzzle Loader Mastery
The Harrison Muzzle Loader is crafted on a workbench. Bandits are human enemies
Buffalo Gun Mastery
The Buffalo Gun recipe can be purchased from a Tier 2 Weapons Vendor
Taylor and Shaw Revolver Mastery
The Taylor and Shaw Revolver recipe is purchased from a Tier 2 Weapon Vendor. Bandits are human enemies
Dutfield 12 Gauge Mastery
The Dutfield 12 Gauge recipe is sold at a Tier 3 Weapon Vendor. Bandits are human enemies
Wellington Double Action Mastery
The Wellington Double Action recipe is purchased from a Tier 3 Weapon Vendor. Bandits are human enemies
Recurve Bow Mastery
Recurve Bow recipe is purchased from a Tier 3 Woodworking Vendor. Bandits are any human enemies
Wellington Carbine Mastery
The Wellington Carbine recipe is purchsed from a Tier 3 Weapons Vendor. Bandits are human enemies
Harrison Repeater Mastery
The Harrison Repeater recipe is purchsed from a Tier 3 Weapons Vendor. Bandits are human enemies
Jenkins Pump Shotgun Mastery
The Jenkins Pump Shotgun recipe is sold at a Tier 4 Weapon Vendor. Bandits are human enemies
Dutfield Bolt Action Mastery
The Dutfield Bolt Action recipe is purchsed from a Tier 4 Weapons Vendor. Bandits are human enemies
Tomahawk Mastery
Bone, Iron, Bronze, Steel Tomahawks kills from Horseback
Fishing Mastery
Casting directly into a splashing pool of fish counts as a Perfect Cast
Fishing - Sushi Seeker
A scarce fish found off the coast of the Mojave Desert
Fishing - Panfish Purveyor
An uncommon fish found in the lakes and rivers of the Pacific Riviera during the day
Fishing - Freshwater Friends
An plentiful fish found in western rivers
Fishing - Cat and Minnowse
A plentiful fish found in the rivers of the Sierras
Fishing - Freaky Fish
A plentiful fish found off the coast in the Sierras
Fishing - Monsters of the Deep
An elusive fish found off the coast of Sierra
Fishing - Freshwater Fiends
An elusive fish found in the rivers of the Central Valley
Fishing - Nighttime Naturalist
A fish found in the lakes and rivers of Klamath at night
Fishing - Precipitation Prize
A fish found off the coast in the east when it rains
Base Camp
Camp Storage is crafted by at a workbench. Once crafted, right-click it from your inventory to place in your campsite
Boldly Explore - Tier 1
Mules are sold at Tier 1 Outposts (out front) or at Livery Stables for 50 bucks
Treasure Hunter - Tier 1
Found at Hideouts -- small structures around the map. These can only be looted once.
The Lumberjack - Tier 1
Press Slot4. to wield your axe. Press primary fire to swing the axe at an enemy
The Prospector - Tier 1
Press Slot5. to wield your pickaxe and swing it using the primary fire button
Processing Materials
Place Iron Ore in a Furnace
Dress For Success - Tier 1
Crafted on a workbench
Deadly Justice - Tier 1
Outlanders are Tier 1 human enemies found around camps, enemy mines and points of interest indicated on the map.
The Hunter - Tier 1
The Angler - Tier 1
Casting directly into a splashing pool of fish counts as a Perfect Cast
The Rancher's Life
Bed recipe can be purchased from the Woodworking Vendor
Boldly Explore - Tier 2
Travel to "unrevealed" sections of the map
Treasure Hunter - Tier 2
Must be Tier 2 or Higher. Found at Hideouts -- small structures around the map. These can only be looted once.
Giddy Up
Horses can be purchased from the Livery Stables
The Cook - Tier 2
Kitchen Stoves can be purchased from General Stores or Food Stores in Tier 2 or above
The Lumberjack - Tier 2
Can be purchased from the Woodworking Vendor
Higher Learning - Tier 2
Recipes are sold at Outpost Vendors. They can also be found as treasure from human enemies
Leather Expertise - Tier 2
Tanning Rack is a common recipe on the ranch workbench
Dress For Success - Tier 2
Tier 2 clothing recipes can be obtained from a Tier 2 Fur Trader outpost
The Prospector - Tier 2
Candles are crafted from Tallow on the workbench. Tallow is rendered from Animal Fat on the stove
The Workshop - Tier 2
Stamp Mill recipe is a rare recipe that is sold by the Prospector Vendor
Deadly Justice - Tier 2
The Taylor and Shaw Revolver recipe can be purchased from a Weapon Vendor. Other Revolver kills count as well
The Hunter - Tier 2
Bison are found on the Plains
The Angler - Tier 2
Casting directly into a splashing pool of fish counts as a Perfect Cast
Into The Red - Tier 2
PvP areas are marked on the map
Boldly Explore - Tier 3
Travel to "unrevealed" sections of the map
Treasure Hunter - Tier 3
Must be Tier 3 or Higher. Found at Hideouts -- small structures around the map. These can only be looted once.
Higher Learning - Tier 3
Recipes are sold at Outpost Vendors. They can also be found as treasure from human enemies
Dress For Success - Tier 3
Tier 3 clothing recipes can be obtained from a Tier 3 Fur Trader outpost
The Prospector - Tier 3
Silver Ore is only found in enemy mines
Leather Expertise - Tier 3
Salt cured leather is an upgrade on the Tanning Rack
The Workshop - Tier 3
Workshop schematiocs are a limited item sold by a Tier 3 Woodworking Vendor
The Lumberjack - Tier 3
Hit trees with an axe
The Cook - Tier 3
Cooking recipes can be bought at the food vendor and are cooked on a Kitchen Stove
Deadly Justice - Tier 3
The Dutfield 12 Gauge can be purchased from a Tier 3 or higher Weapon Vendor. Jenkins Pump Shotgun eliminations also give credit.
Big Game Hunter - Tier 3
Must be in Tier 3 or higher
California Hunter - Tier 3
In Northern Regions and the Sierras
The Angler - Tier 3
Certain fish can only be caught at night
Into The Red - Tier 3
Must be Tier 3 or higher. PvP areas are marked on the map
Boldly Explore - Tier 4
Travel to "unrevealed" sections of the map
Treasure Hunter - Tier 4
Must be Tier 4. Found at Hideouts -- small structures around the map. These can only be looted once.
Higher Learning - Tier 4
Recipes are sold at Outpost Vendors. They can also be found as treasure from human enemies
Dress For Success - Tier 4
Tier 4 clothing recipes can be obtained from a Tier 4 Fur Trader outpost
Leather Expertise - Tier 4
Render Hide Leather recipe is unlocked via upgrade on the Tanning Rack
Big Game Hunter - Tier 4
Must be in Tier 4 areas
The Lumberjack - Tier 4
Hit trees with an axe
The Workshop - Tier 4
Kiln recipe is purchased from a Tier 4 Prospector Vendor
The Prospector - Tier 4
Iron Ore is obtained through mining and by crushing Dense Iron Ore in the stamp mill
Deadly Justice - Tier 4
The Jenkins Pump Shotgun recipe can be purchased from a Tier 4 Weapon Vendor
The Angler - Tier 4
Casting directly into a splashing pool of fish counts as a Perfect Cast
The Forager - Tier 4
Found near freshwater in the central and southern lowlands.
Into The Red - Tier 4
Must be Tier 4. PvP areas are marked on the map