Which Difficulty Setting Should You Choose in Dynasty Warriors Origins?

Dynasty Warriors: Origins offers a skilled combat experience, adjustable through four difficulty settings: Historian (easy), Wayfarer (normal), Hero (hard), and Ultimate Warrior (very hard). The latter unlocks after completing a faction's main scenario.

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All Dynasty Warriors: Origins Difficulty Settings

Initially, players select from Historian, Wayfarer, and Hero. Ultimate Warrior is unlocked upon completion of a faction's story. While a trophy exists for completing a battle on Ultimate Warrior, campaign completion doesn't have difficulty-specific achievements.

Which Dynasty Warriors: Origins Difficulty Setting is Best?

Historian is ideal for newcomers or those prioritizing story. Wayfarer suits most players, even with limited Musou experience. Series veterans might start with Hero, while experienced players could opt for Ultimate Warrior post-unlock for a greater challenge. Difficulty can be adjusted between battles in the config menu without impacting the storyline.

Difficulty Mode Differences in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Historian simplifies combat, making enemy attacks easily blockable, staggering easier, and bravery/Musou Gauge gains more frequent. Hero increases enemy strength and aggression, reduces parry/evade windows, removes Meat Bun drops, and decreases bravery on blocking, battle influence time, skill points, and gold earned. Ultimate Warrior intensifies Hero's challenges with even tighter timing windows and drastically reduced rewards.