Quick Answer
After the epilogue, treat 100% as categories, not one giant map sweep. Finish required strangers, challenges, collectibles, animals, hunting, and compendium-style cleanup in batches so you always know which percentage bucket moved.
Tracker Table
| Category | Check | Cleanup tip |
|---|---|---|
| Story and epilogue | Required story progress is complete | Use this as the baseline, not the final step |
| Strangers | Required stranger strands are finished | Finish quest chains before tiny collectibles |
| Challenges | All challenge sets are tracked separately | Work one set at a time |
| Collectibles | Bones, cards, dreamcatchers, treasures, graves where relevant | Group by region to reduce travel |
| Hunting and animals | Required animals, fish, legendary targets | Keep bait, weapons, and horse cargo ready |
| Misc cleanup | Minigames, robberies, discoveries, other required tasks | Do short tasks between long rides |
FAQ
Should I start 100% cleanup before the epilogue?
You can do some categories early, but the post-epilogue tracker is safer because more map routes and character access are settled.
What if the percentage does not move?
Check whether the task actually counts for 100%, then verify the category instead of sweeping random map icons.
Where should I go next?
Use 100% Completion Checklist for a printable shorter version, or Stranger Missions Checklist if side stories are the blocker.
