Which Difficulty Setting Should You Choose in Dynasty Warriors Origins?

Dynasty Warriors: Origins offers varying difficulty levels to cater to different player skill sets. This guide helps determine the best difficulty setting for your gameplay experience.

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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). Initially, only Historian, Wayfarer, and Hero are accessible. 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 those prioritizing story over challenge. Wayfarer provides a balanced experience suitable for most players, even with limited Musou/Warriors experience. Hero is recommended for series veterans seeking a greater challenge. Experienced players might opt for Ultimate Warrior after unlocking it for a significantly harder experience. Difficulty can be adjusted between battles via the config menu without story impact.

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 is easier. Hero increases enemy strength and aggression, reduces parry/evade windows, and removes Meat Bun drops. Bravery depletes on blocking, influencing army battles is more time-sensitive, and Skill Points/gold earned are reduced. Ultimate Warrior intensifies Hero's challenges with even tighter timing windows and drastically reduced rewards.