Despite their hack-and-slash nature, Dynasty Warriors games require a certain degree of skill. Dynasty Warriors: Origins acknowledges this by offering players a choice between four different difficulty settings, allowing them to customize the challenge according to their skill level and experience. As a reboot, the game caters to both new and returning players, though choosing the best difficulty setting can be a bit tricky. The ideal setting depends on the player's skill level and their desired level of challenge.
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All Dynasty Warriors: Origins Difficulty Settings
Dynasty Warriors: Origins features four difficulty settings, though only three are initially available. Upon starting the game, players can choose between Historian (easy), Wayfarer (normal), and Hero (hard). The Ultimate Warrior (very hard) setting unlocks after completing one of the three factions' main scenarios.
While there is a Trophy/Achievement for completing a single battle on Ultimate Warrior, no difficulty-specific Trophies/Achievements are tied to completing the main campaign.
Which Dynasty Warriors: Origins Difficulty Setting is Best?
For newcomers to the action-adventure genre or those focused on the story, Historian is the best choice. Wayfarer suits most players, even those with limited experience in Musou/Warriors games. Fans of the series might opt for Hero initially, while Musou experts should consider stepping up to Ultimate Warrior once unlocked for an added challenge as they complete remaining missions, requests, and scenarios.
Players can adjust the difficulty between battles through the config menu without affecting the story, allowing for a tailored gaming experience.
Difficulty Mode Differences in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
In Historian mode, all enemy attacks are blockable, and it's easier to stagger enemies, gain bravery, and fill the Musou Gauge. Hero mode increases enemy strength and aggression, shortens parry and perfect evade windows, and eliminates Meat Buns drops. Blocking depletes bravery, time to influence battles between allied and enemy armies decreases, and earnings of Skill Points and gold slightly drop. Ultimate Warrior intensifies Hero's challenges with even tighter parry and evade windows and significantly reduced battle earnings.
