Despite its hack-and-slash gameplay, mastering *Dynasty Warriors* games requires skill. *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* acknowledges this by offering four difficulty settings, letting you tailor the challenge to your experience level.

As a reboot, both newcomers and veterans might wonder which difficulty is best. The answer depends on your skill and desired challenge.

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• All *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* Difficulty Settings
• Which *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* Difficulty Setting is Best?
• Difficulty Mode Differences in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*

All *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* Difficulty Settings

*Dynasty Warriors: Origins* features four difficulty levels: Historian (easy), Wayfarer (normal), Hero (hard), and Ultimate Warrior (very hard). Initially, only Historian, Wayfarer, and Hero are available. Ultimate Warrior unlocks after completing a faction's main scenario. Note that while there's a trophy/achievement for completing a battle on Ultimate Warrior, there are no difficulty-specific trophies/achievements for the main campaign.

Which *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* Difficulty Setting is Best?

Historian, the easy mode, is perfect for newcomers to the genre or those prioritizing story over challenge. Wayfarer provides a good balance for most players, even with limited Musou/Warriors experience. Series veterans might start with Hero, while seasoned Musou players should consider Ultimate Warrior after unlocking it, for a persistent challenge throughout the game.

You can adjust the difficulty between battles via the config menu without affecting the story.

Difficulty Mode Differences in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*

Historian simplifies combat: 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. Blocking depletes bravery, army battle influence time is shorter, and Skill Points/gold earned are reduced. Ultimate Warrior intensifies Hero's challenges with even tighter windows and significantly lower battle rewards.