Resident Evil 2 Claire or Leon

Resident Evil 2 Claire or Leon | Which character should I play first?

The Resident Evil 2 Claire or Leon decision hits you as soon as you boot up the game. Before you experience even a drop of gameplay, you must first answer the question: “Which character should I play first?” If you’re unfamiliar with the original, this choice may seem tricky, as you get very little information about the characters, with only their name and a short description to go off. Hell, you can’t even see their faces in the initial Scenario Select screen! So, you searching for a guide on the best character to choose is understandable, and we’re here to give you the knowledge you need to choose correctly. Here’s what you need to know about the two initial Resident Evil 2 remake protagonists.

Which character should you choose in Resident Evil 2 remake? Claire or Leon?

Resident Evil 2 Claire or Leon

Let’s jump right into the big Resident Evil 2 Claire or Leon choice. You can only be one, and you’ll be stuck with them for a good chunk of hours, so you want to be sure. Fortunately, if you’ve already made this choice or you’re hoping to be a particular character without burdening yourself with a poorer experience, both Claire and Leon experience very similar story beats and encounters. The enemies you come up against, and the puzzles you attempt to solve, will largely be the same.

In our eyes, both characters offer a top-tier survival horror experience, which means that a big part of the decision comes down to personal preference. If you’ve played other games in the series, you may already be familiar with the Redfield name and/or Leon. Perhaps you played as Leon in Resident Evil 4 and have a soft spot for him? Or maybe you know Chris Redfield and want to play as his sister?

If you’re coming to the franchise completely fresh, then the choice ultimately becomes “male or female,” or basing your choice on the provided descriptions.

Ultimately, it doesn’t matter all that much, as you’ll play as both Claire and Leon during the campaign’s 1st and 2nd runs, eventually catching up on the majority of what you missed.

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What differences are there between Claire and Leon in Resident Evil 2 remake?

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The biggest differences between Claire and Leon in Resident Evil 2 are the weapons available to them, and the other characters that they meet. Again, you’ll ultimately experience all of this while playing through the 1st and 2nd runs of the game, so don’t fret if you feel that you’re going to miss out.

Claire gets a grenade launcher and some additional exclusive weapons and attachments, while Leon grabs a shotgun and some of his own gun enhancements. Both of these main weapons have their own strengths and weaknesses. Needless to say, the grenade launcher and shotgun can be devastating against the common zombie enemy, while also doing significant damage against the tougher enemies.

As for the additional characters, Claire meets up with a young girl called Sherry, and Leon encounters Ada Wong. Both of these supporting characters have their own playable sections, so you’ll get to play as either Sherry or Ada.

Other differences include how and when certain boss characters make their appearances, the type of keys that can be acquired, and several rooms and paths that are exclusive to either character.

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