Is Leon or Claire better for a Minimalist (no item box) playthrough?

[MechaSaurian]

What the title says. Talk to me, Chief.

[Heflar]

I did this with Leon A if I remember right. Make sure you get all hip pouches and discard key items as soon as possible. Only get gun upgrades if they are beneficial; so for Leon I would consider the shotgun upgrades if I have space to spare.
Do not get the three round burst for the Matilda and I would avoid the magnum completely. Its another slot plus ammo and Leon's shotgun is more than capable to make it to endgame.
Some people recommend playing on Assisted difficulty as you can regenerate your health up to caution so less health is needed but if you know the game well enough, you can do it on standard.

[Cursed Hawkins]

Originally posted by Heflar:

I did this with Leon A if I remember right. Make sure you get all hip pouches and discard key items as soon as possible. Only get gun upgrades if they are beneficial.

More like just plan what your gonna be getting and when, like for example if you want to still get the magnum DO NOT get the items for the red gem puzzle until you get to that point in the game as that's two inventory slots being taken by something you can't get rid of unless you put them in the box which violates the achievement.

[talgaby]

Leon, since you have a lower ammo/weapon variety to work with. The only two-slot weapon you should ever get with him is the upgraded shotgun.
Then again, Assisted is the best difficulty for it since you automatically regenerate health RE7 style, so not like it matters. You can breeze through the game regardless as long as you remember to not pick up items you do not want to use in the near future.

[ut]

Should be easier if you use a slightly modified speedrun route. Get some extra pouches and you should be good to go.

You should have 5 free grids in order to solve two puzzles. To get all electric parts in one go, and to pick up chess pieces and the flamethrower.

[SunnyC]

claire is easier imo because i only play her lol. Leon be boring. Also I couldn't give a f u q about Ada.

[Marshalkka]

Did it in standard Leon A first. Got also all weapons and upgrades by the end but you really need to think and know what to pick up and when. Backtracking also required. To make it easy on yourself just go "assisted" and skip all weapon parts (that make guns bigger) and don't pick up laser sighted pistol.

[Cursed Hawkins]

Originally posted by Marshalkka:

and don't pick up laser sighted pistol.

Only Claire gets that pistol Marsh.