In Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), to open a safe, the most common and effective method is to use dynamite. Approach the safe, plant the dynamite nearby, ignite it, and then step back to avoid damage from the explosion. After the dynamite explodes, the safe will open, allowing you to collect the loot inside.
Steps to Open a Safe in RDR2:
- Get dynamite from fences located in towns or at your camp if upgraded.
- Approach the safe and use the prompt to plant the dynamite.
- Ignite the dynamite fuse by pressing the appropriate button (Triangle on PS4, Y on Xbox).
- Move a safe distance away and wait for the dynamite to explode.
- The safe will open, and you can loot the contents.
Additional Information:
- Safes cannot be quietly cracked open unless part of specific story missions; the silent cracking method is unavailable otherwise.
- Explosive rounds or dynamite arrows are alternative explosive options but dynamite is typically the easiest and most available method.
- Lockboxes (lesser than safes) can be opened with throwing knives or tomahawks, but safes require explosives.
- Always carry dynamite when exploring, as it is needed for opening safes and unlocking valuable treasures inside.
There are no reliable non-explosive ways to open safes outside of mission contexts, so dynamite is essential for accessing safe contents in general gameplay.
