Dynasty Warriors: Origins offers varying difficulty levels to cater to diverse player skill sets. This guide helps determine the optimal difficulty 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). 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 awards.

Which Dynasty Warriors: Origins Difficulty Setting is Best?

Historian is ideal for newcomers to the genre or those prioritizing story over challenge. Wayfarer provides a balanced experience suitable for most players, even with limited Musou/Warriors experience. Series veterans might prefer starting with Hero, while seasoned 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 narrative.

Difficulty Mode Differences in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Historian simplifies gameplay, making enemy attacks easily blockable, staggering enemies easier, bravery gain simpler, and Musou Gauge filling faster. Hero increases enemy strength and aggression, reduces parry/evade windows, and removes Meat Bun drops. Bravery depletes on blocking, army battle influence is lessened, and Skill Points/gold rewards are reduced. Ultimate Warrior intensifies Hero's challenges with even tighter timing windows and significantly lower rewards.