I decided to start learning the Any% no RBA a few days ago and have viewed all kinds of tutorials and resources here but one problem remains: what kind of a route should I use? The WR obviously seems like a great reference but then again the 2nd place record is several months newer and uses a different route. They mainly differ in the order in which they get everything you need to collect. Which one should I use as a reference? I play the PAL version if that makes any difference.

PAL doesn't make a difference to the route but NTSC is slightly faster for this category. I'd recommend watching Mittenz PB since he is probably the most active runner of this category. Me and him mainly differ in the Clanker's Cavern route, they're both about the same time but I think mine is a little easier. Picking which bits you like out of mine and Mittenz route is the best way to go. Also it's probably worth talking to Brentilda in the TTC/CC puzzle room.

I'll use those two then and figure out what I like the most. Thank you!