Which Difficulty Setting Should You Choose in Dynasty Warriors Origins?

Dynasty Warriors: Origins offers varying difficulty levels to cater to diverse player skillsets. This guide helps determine the optimal setting for your 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). Only the first three are initially 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 players prioritizing story over challenge. Wayfarer suits most players, even those with limited Musou/Warriors experience. Hero is recommended for series veterans, while Ultimate Warrior challenges seasoned Musou masters, 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, staggering enemies easier, bravery gain simpler, and Musou Gauge filling faster. Hero increases enemy strength and aggression, reduces parry/evade windows, removes Meat Bun drops, depletes bravery on blocking, limits battlefield influence time, and slightly reduces Skill Points and gold rewards. Ultimate Warrior intensifies Hero's challenges with even tighter timing windows and significantly lower battle rewards.