Showdown

Lynchwood

You’ve robbed the town bank and blown up the train; now it’s time to take out the Sheriff of Lynchwood. She’s at the northern end of Gunslinger’s Corner, and she’s got Deputy Winger and several Marshals at her side. This battle can be as difficult as you want it to be, depending on whether or not you focus on the bonus objectives. Though you’ll earn additional money for only using pistols (no grenades, either!) and for not shooting Deputy Winger, this does make the fight more challenging and is purely optional. Nevertheless, it’s certainly worth trying to earn the bonus objectives, especially if you have a pistol you’re fond of.

Make your way through the tunnel to Gunslinger’s Corner and continue north to the bend in the road. Here, you’re likely to encounter Deputy Winger out in the open and perhaps several Marshals. The Sheriff is also present, but she’s partially hidden atop a rooftop. It’s not worth firing on her until she descends to the street. Continue past the others to coax her out of hiding. Return fire on the Marshals if they fire on you, but do not shoot Deputy Winger! Not only does that ruin your chance of earning bonus money, but it’s a good idea to keep Deputy Winger alive in case you need a Second Wind. It’s far easier to Second Wind off the Deputy than it is the Sheriff, unless she’s almost dead.

The Sheriff has a strong shield and a quick trigger, but she’s susceptible to elemental attacks such as Shock, Explosive, and Fire. Don’t hesitate to use your Action Skill against her (be sure to have two pistols equipped if you’re playing as Salvador and want to earn the bonus money while Gunzerking), and aim for her head. She’ll put up a good fight, but it’s certainly possible to overwhelm her. And if all else fails, you can always lob a grenade or switch to more powerful weaponry. After all, it’s more important to complete the mission and earn the unique mission reward than it is to fret over some extra cash.