Dynasty Warriors: Origins offers a skilled combat experience with varying difficulty levels. This guide helps players select the optimal setting based on their skill and desired challenge.
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All Dynasty Warriors: Origins Difficulty Settings
Four difficulty levels exist: Historian (easy), Wayfarer (normal), Hero (hard), and Ultimate Warrior (very hard). Only the first three are initially accessible; Ultimate Warrior unlocks after completing a faction's main scenario. Note that while a trophy/achievement exists for completing a battle on Ultimate Warrior, campaign completion doesn't have difficulty-specific trophies/achievements.
Which Dynasty Warriors: Origins Difficulty Setting is Best?
Historian, the easiest setting, is ideal for newcomers or those prioritizing story over challenge. Wayfarer provides a balanced experience suitable for most players, even those with limited Musou/Warriors experience. Series veterans might start with Hero, while experienced Musou players should consider Ultimate Warrior after unlocking it for a heightened challenge. Difficulty can be adjusted between battles via the config menu without affecting the storyline.
Difficulty Mode Differences in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Historian simplifies gameplay: all enemy attacks are easily blocked; staggering enemies, gaining bravery, and filling the Musou Gauge are easier. Hero increases enemy strength and aggression, reduces parry/evade windows, and removes Meat Bun drops. Bravery depletes on blocking; influencing battles is time-constrained; Skill Points and gold rewards are reduced. Ultimate Warrior intensifies Hero's challenges with even tighter timing windows and significantly lower rewards.