Dynasty Warriors: Origins offers varying difficulty levels to cater to diverse player skill sets. This guide helps determine the optimal difficulty setting for your experience.
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All Dynasty Warriors: Origins Difficulty Settings
Four difficulty levels are available: Historian (easy), Wayfarer (normal), Hero (hard), and Ultimate Warrior (very hard). Ultimate Warrior unlocks after completing a faction's main scenario. Note that completing a battle on Ultimate Warrior earns a Trophy/Achievement, but campaign completion doesn't have difficulty-specific rewards.
Which Dynasty Warriors: Origins Difficulty Setting is Best?
Historian is ideal for newcomers or players prioritizing story over challenge. Wayfarer suits most players, even those with limited Musou experience. Hero is recommended for series veterans, while Ultimate Warrior provides a significant challenge for experienced Musou players, particularly for post-campaign content. Difficulty can be adjusted between battles via the config menu without affecting the storyline.
Difficulty Mode Differences in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Historian simplifies combat, making enemy attacks easily blockable and increasing ease of staggering, bravery gain, and Musou Gauge filling. Hero increases enemy strength and aggression, reduces parry/evade windows, and removes Meat Bun drops. Bravery depletes on blocking, strategic influence is reduced, and rewards are slightly lowered. Ultimate Warrior intensifies Hero's challenges with even tighter timing windows and significantly reduced rewards.
