Resident Evil protagonists embody a variety of excellent traits regardless of whether they’re friendly and outgoing, or introspective and reserved. Throughout the franchise, Capcom has introduced gamers to new characters who all have different motivations for battling the deadly bio-terrors that have sprung up around the globe.

Distilling these characters down to their base traits involves measuring them against the Myers-Briggs® system. Read on to find out which personality type matches each Resident Evil protagonist. It will help shed more light on what makes these heroes tick.

10 Chris Redfield - ENTJ (The Commander)

As one of the original members of S.T.A.R.S., Chris was used to following orders while at the same time remaining flexible when it came to solving problems during a crisis. This would go a long way in his battle against Umbrella.

Chris was known to paint the town red, but when it came to taking charge of a situation, he freely exercised his ENTJ personality and identified weaknesses in methodology to gain the upper hand.

9 Claire Redfield - INTJ (The Mastermind)

Claire and Chris share a tight bond as siblings, but she’s a very different person unto herself. Her independent nature fits better with an INTJ personality type whose trademark qualities are quite introverted.

She is also an excellent problem-solver who is capable of overcoming obstacles by relying on ingenuity and quick thinking. She also values her close relationships and prefers to keep them to a minimum.

8 Jill Valentine - ISFJ (The Protector)

Jill Valentine’s concern for her fellow humans is evident right across the board, whether during her time in S.T.A.R.S., or the nightmares that followed. While she was capable and independent, she always weighed her actions against the risks towards others.

ISFJ’s are particularly focused on protecting others, and working hard to gain their trust. Jill gave her trust freely to people like Barry Burton (who was coerced into betraying her), but she never held a grudge.

7 Leon Kennedy - ISTJ (The Inspector)

Leon is something of a lone wolf, and his romantic strikeouts seem to suggest that he’s more of an inward thinker with an analytical mind, rather than an outgoing personality. Coincidentally, this fits the ISTJ type.

Kennedy’s experience in law enforcement and special tactics blends well with his innate desire for organization and structure. Leon dots all i’s and crosses his t’s with peak efficiency. While an introverted fellow, he’s more than willing to work alongside others, provided they meet the same standards he aspires to.

6 Ada Wong - ESTJ (The Supervisor)

Ada Wong is something of an anti or occasional protagonist, and her grey-area approach might have something to do with her innate ESTJ qualities. She’s a take-charge woman who knows how to get things done in a cool, efficient manner.

Her desire for logic and organization means she has little patience for team-ups, instead preferring to run the gauntlet herself. This might explain a mutual attraction between herself and Kennedy, who share similar traits.

5 Sheva Alomar - ISFJ (The Protector)

Sheva is the second ISFJ personality type on this list, and for good reason. As a member of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance, she places utmost priority on protecting the most vulnerable from bio-weaponized outbreaks.

Her past is a rough one, which may have contributed greatly to her disillusionment with corporate entities and governments, and a stern resolve to work twice as hard to keep humanity safe.

4 Rebecca Chambers - INFP (The Healer)

Rebecca is not cut out for down and dirty fighting in the same manner as others on this list, but she’s got heart for miles and a dedication to helping those in need. Her experience as a field medic within the S.T.A.R.S. team fits well with her INFP personality.

She’s also very compassionate and warm-hearted, even to those she doesn’t know very well. This optimistic, upbeat and non-judgmental personality goes a long way in making Rebecca an accessible character for others to get close to.

3 Barry Burton - ESFJ (The Provider)

Although Barry Burton started off on the wrong foot after he was threatened into coercion by Wesker, he never lost his ESFJ traits which tend to focus on the protection and nurturing of others.

Barry was close to several members of S.T.A.R.S., including Chris Redfield whom he viewed as a personal friend. However, his relationship with Jill Valentine appeared far deeper, with Barry viewing her as a daughter that he wanted to keep safe from harm. He would demonstrate this several times throughout the first Resident Evil game.

2 Carlos Oliveira - ENFJ (The Teacher)

Carlos had a rough childhood and a rougher upbringing. He took part in a Communist uprising in South America which could have sent him down a disturbingly dark path. Instead, he rose above it by demonstrating the strong qualities of an ENFJ.

This personality type is characterized by a non-judgmental personality and a desire to see the best in others. On the battlefield, Carlos would display true courage when it came to saving others. He would showcase this during the Raccoon City T-Virus outbreak, especially towards Jill Valentine whom he held no ill will towards, despite working as a mercenary for Umbrella.

1 Jake Muller - ESTP (The Dynamo)

Jake Muller is one of the more interesting characters in the Resident Evil franchise, being the son of Albert Wesker himself. He shares many of the same physically augmented traits as his father, including enhanced strength and healing factor.

The character is introduced as a seemingly hard-nosed mercenary who only cares about money, but this facade peels away as his character is fleshed out. He views battling bio-weapons as enjoyable, which is a trademark of the ESTP personality type who love to keep things light-hearted. Underneath his steely exterior might lurk the spirit of a true party animal.

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