I'd like to keep doing this category, but at the moment it doesn't seem possible even on standard. (Not enough ammo) I'm going to keep trying, I also haven't tried with all pistol upgrades. But is there any possibility the infinite pistol can be allowed?

Coffee - Was thinking about this myself, if it was a category I'm sure it would be classed as NG+ with it being an unlockable.

I have literally optimized to the best of my ability running Pistol Only. I can consistently get to Nem 2, no problem. Without pistol upgrades and/or unlimited pistol, it's virtually impossible. Dropped perfect headshots over and over again, most times can get to running on the walls phase, but you just can't beat him. There's not enough ammo to do it.

I just used Jill G19 with ONE coin active. Still can't beat Nem 2 and I had about 80 bullets for that fight, all head shots, maybe missed three shots total. It's insane.

I'd guess getting both coins and all upgrades could do the trick, minding to get all the gunpowders AND the reloading tool from the unlocks too to quench more ammo out of crafting. It's gonna have to be a NG+ cat it seems.

Thanks everyone for replying and getting involved. It's nice to see I'm not the only one trying this insane category lol. Ivkaexe, I'm having the exact same issue. Only one upgrade at the moment (laser sight). This has been helping me get focused cross hairs quicker for head shots. That said, I'm still having the same problem. I run out of ammo at roughly 50%. I get him to the wall phase, but when he climbs up on top of the tower, or on a wall, I can't do enough damage to knock him off. (I believe if you do knock him down, that allows you to shoot whatever the heck is popping out on the floor)

Christa, I think if they allowed us to use Jill's samurai edge, we'd be fine then. My argument for not making it NG+ is there is some precedent for allowing an infinite weapon already. Something similar was allowed for RE2 REMAKE. Knife only Hardcore was allowed to use the infinite knife because it was damn near impossible to have enough knives to beat the game due to durability issues. Hopefully the same can be agreed upon due to lack of ammo and pistol damage issues.

Thanks for replying to my concerns all! Have fun with the game! Cheers

Not sure if going for Moderator upgrade is the way to go either. I went through so much ammo trying to get it. Honestly not sure if I'd even have enough ammo for flame thrower nemesis at that point let alone 2nd nemesis which has been the issue. Has anyone else gotten the moderator upgrade during their run? Let me know, still trying to see if this category is even possible without any leniency.

Christa, up until now I didn't realize the Samurai's Edge was just an upgrade and not the infinite pistol. Maybe this category is still viable with that pistol? Not sure, but hope to test it soon. If not, I guess the Infinite MUP would be our only option. ... Has anyone else had luck testing things out?

Can this not be done using the standard NG+ Items? Assault Coins & Ammo Crafter? Seems like it should be more than possible even with the first handgun (Especially post nozzle upgrade)

Haven’t tried it but if you shoot a zombie in the face and dodge you might skip him

But you right on the ammo

If Your Not Using The Infinite Ammo Pistol...The Only Thing That I Can Think Of Is Using The Samurai Edge, Reloading Tool, Both Assault Coins, And Setting The Game To Assisted Difficulty...With That And Dodges For The Majority Of Non Boss Fight Enemies You Might Have A Shot...

This might have to be an assisted only category because of lack of ammo. All upgrades and magnum should be allowed. Also the 3 shot handgun later in the game. I'll try some routing this weekend.

Bearlol I did it with samurai edge and two assault coins. I’ve been trying to see if it’s possible with only pistol no new game +.

Bearlol I did it with samurai edge and two assault coins. I’ve been trying to see if it’s possible with only pistol no new game +.

Bearlol I did it with samurai edge and two assault coins. I’ve been trying to see if it’s possible with only pistol no new game +.

Lentarian You don’t need it to be on assisted with all the new game + stuff. Also, I finally got past nemmy 2 ... with 0 bullets left! Need many bullets hospital! We’ll see how far I can get.

Lentarian You don’t need it to be on assisted with all the new game + stuff. Also, I finally got past nemmy 2 ... with 0 bullets left! Need many bullets hospital! We’ll see how far I can get.

infinite pistol is not needed nor should the magnum be a thing in a pistol only (same as with re2r). Did a quik run through to see and upto nemmy 2 no problems altho ammo became an issue there without the attack coins so do think they are needed. Granted will this even be made a category?

Reaves I just beat him but barely... Finished fight with 0 bullets. I got all upgrades prior to fight. Started fight with roughly 150 bullets. Also I made sure not to equip extended magazine until the pistol itself was out of bullets which gives you 33 more bullets.

Even if it can be done, should a boss fight really take 20 minutes +?

It's possible