This is a walkthrough of the Bleed Me Dry side quest in Fallout New Vegas (FNV). Read on to learn how to unlock Bleed Me Dry, where to find Red Lucy, the quest rewards, and the best dialogue choices for completing the Bleed Me Dry side quest.

How to Unlock Bleed Me Dry

Talk to Red Lucy at The Thorn in Westside

You can start the Bleed Me Dry Side Quest by talking to Red Lucy inside The Thorn in Westside. This quest consists of a series of objectives where you hunt for different monster eggs throughout the wasteland.

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Bleed Me Dry Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	Talk to Red Lucy in The Thorn in Westside ┗ Barter For Better Rewards
2	Collect the Mantis Eggs Rewards: 200 or 300 Caps and 100 XP ┣ Where to Find Vault 22 Cave Door Key Card ┗ How to Activate Vault 22 Elevator
3	Collect the Radscorpion Eggs Rewards: 300 or 400 Caps, 150 XP, Hunting Rifle, and Ammo
4	Colect the Fire Gecko Eggs Rewards: 500 or 700 Caps and 200 XP
5	Collect the Night Stalker Eggs Rewards: 700 or 1000 Caps, 300 XP, Hunting Revolver, and Ammo ┗ Where to Find the Bloodborne Cave
6	Collect the Cazador Eggs Rewards: 1000 or 1500 Caps and 400 XP
7	Collect the Deathclaw Eggs Rewards: 2500 Caps, 500 XP, Dinner Bell, and Ammo ┣ Quarry Junction Route ┗ Dead Wind Cavern Route
8	Go Somewhere Private with Red Lucy (Optional) Reward: Well Rested

Talk to Red Lucy in The Thorn in Westside

To start the quest, talk to Red Lucy inside The Thorn in the Wasteland. Here, you will receive a series of objectives where you hunt for different monster eggs in exchange for XP and Bottle Caps.

Barter For Better Rewards

Egg Hunt	Reward	Reward With Bonus	Barter Skill Points
Mantis Eggs	・100 XP ・200 Caps	・100 XP ・300 Caps	50
Radscorpion Eggs	・150 XP ・300 Caps	・150 XP ・400 Caps	60
Fire Gecko Eggs	・200 XP ・500 Caps	・200 XP ・700 Caps	70
Night Stalker Eggs	・300 XP ・700 Caps	・300 XP ・1000 Caps	80
Cazador Eggs	・400 XP ・1000 Caps	・400 XP ・1500 Caps	90
Deathclaw Eggs	・500 XP ・2500 Caps	N/A	N/A

After completing each objective, you have the option to negotiate for additional Bottle Cap rewards in exchange for the eggs, provided you have sufficient Skill Points in Barter.

Collect the Mantis Eggs

You can find the Mantis Eggs on the third level of Vault 22. However, the cave part of the third level in Vault 22 can only be accessed by using the Vault 22 Cave Door Key Card or by repairing the elevator, which requires 50 Skill Points in Repair.

Where to Find Vault 22 Cave Door Key Card

Vault 22 Cave Door Key Card Location

There are two different ways to access the cave section of Vault 22 where you can obtain the Mantis Eggs. The first method is by opening the cave door on the third level using the Vault 22 Cave Door Key Card, which you can find in the first room to your left inside the quarters on the fourth level.

How to Activate Vault 22 Elevator

Vault 22 Elevator Location

The other way to access the cave section is by repairing the elevator, which requires 50 skill points in Repair. You can then use the elevator to descend to the fifth level and take the stairs to reach the third level cave section, providing a shortcut.

Collect the Radscorpion Eggs

You can collect the Radscorpion Eggs by heading northeast from the Goodsprings Cemetery. You can find the eggs surrounded by Giant Radscorpions at the foot of the hill before reaching the Great Khan Encampment.

Colect the Fire Gecko Eggs

From Clark Field, head southeast until you find a small cave called Bootjack Cavern. Enter the cave and take the path to your right until you reach a small room where you can find the Fire Gecko Eggs.

Beware, as this cave is swarming with Fire Geckos ready to attack. Make sure that you are fully prepared before attempting this objective.

Collect the Night Stalker Eggs

You can obtain the Night Stalker Eggs from the Bloodborne Cave, located by heading straight east from the Brotherhood of Steel Safehouse. Upon entering the cave, you will encounter a few Night Stalkers, including one Legendary Night Stalker that is significantly larger and stronger than the others.

It is recommended that you eliminate them from a distance using your powerful weapons to avoid risking your life.

Where to Find the Bloodborne Cave

Bloodborne Cave Location

This cave can be easily missed, as there are no roads leading to it. Rely on your compass and ensure that you are heading directly east to find the location of the cave.

Collect the Cazador Eggs

The location of the Cazador Eggs is directly west of Red Rock Canyon. However, due to the layout of the mountains, it is easier to trek from the Remnants Bunker by heading southwest. This route allows for easier traversal of the mountains while dealing with the Cazadors encountered along the way.

Collect the Deathclaw Eggs

For the final egg request from Red Lucy, you have two options for hunting the Deathclaw Eggs. You can either go to the Quarry Junction, where you'll encounter Deathclaws in a large open area, or venture into the Dead Wind Cavern, where you'll face them in a narrow, maze-like cave. In either case, you need to be fully prepared, as Deathclaws are among the toughest enemies in the base game.

Quarry Junction Route

Deathclaw Egg Location in Quarry Junction

Due to the large open area in the Quarry Junction, this location is the better spot to track down the Deathclaw Eggs, as you can easily kite the Deathclaws and isolate the fights to pick them off one by one. Additionally, you can attempt to sneak your way in and retrieve the Deathclaw Eggs without being spotted by the enemies in the area.

Dead Wind Cavern Route

Deathclaw Egg Location in Dead Wind Cavern

It is impossible not to engage the Deathclaws in the Dead Wind Cavern due to its narrow space. If you choose to retrieve the eggs from this location, you need to be fully prepared to confront the Deathclaws head-on. As an additional reward, you can also obtain a unique weapon called Mercy in this cavern. You can find it beside the corpse of a soldier in the room where you will encounter the Legendary Deathclaw.

All Unique Weapon Locations

Go Somewhere Private with Red Lucy (Optional)

After giving Red Lucy all of the required eggs, you can talk to her again. She will then ask you to follow her to a private room where you can spend the night together.

Best Choice for Bleed Me Dry

Always Barter For Rewards and Take the Quarry Junction Route

It is recommended to have at least 90 Skill Points in Barter to maximize the rewards received from Red Lucy each time you complete an objective, as this side quest is one of the most challenging to complete.

Additionally, when deciding how to obtain the Deathclaw Eggs, it is best to take the Quarry Junction route. You can attempt to sneak in using a Stealth Boy and retrieve the eggs without confronting the Deathclaws if you are not highly proficient in combat.

Bleed Me Dry Rewards

List of Rewards

Rewards for Completing Bleed Me Dry
・1650 XP ・6400 Caps ・Dinner Bell ・Hunting Revolver ・Hunting Rifle

Bleed Me Dry Information

Basic Information and Overview

Basic Information
Location	Quest Giver	Coordinates
The Thorn	Red Lucy	2.04
Difficulty	Follower	Reputation
★★★★☆	-	None

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