*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* can be a challenging experience, but the game offers various difficulty settings to ensure players can enjoy it at their preferred level of challenge. Here's a comprehensive guide on the difficulty levels in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Difficulty Levels Explained
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* features four distinct difficulty settings, each designed to cater to different player preferences:
- Story: This mode is ideal for players who want to focus on the narrative without the stress of combat. Enemies are slow to react and won't attack simultaneously, making it easy to progress through the game.
- Forgiving: A slight step up from Story mode, Forgiving mode still prevents enemies from ganging up on you. Naoe's effectiveness in open combat improves, making it a good choice for players seeking a bit more challenge.
- Normal: Set as the default, Normal difficulty requires careful combat strategies. Naoe must rely on stealth, while Yasuke should engage enemies wisely, choosing targets of similar strength.
- Expert: The most challenging setting, Expert mode features aggressive enemies who deal significant damage. Players must employ advanced stealth and strategic planning, along with regular gear upgrades, to succeed.
Difficulty Tuning
Beyond the four preset difficulty levels, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* allows for further customization through the Difficulty Tuning feature. Found in the Gameplay tab of the settings menu, this option lets you adjust the difficulty for combat and stealth independently. For example, you can increase the combat challenge while easing the stealth requirements. Additionally, the Guaranteed Assassination option can be enabled, allowing Naoe to perform one-hit assassinations without needing to upgrade her Assassin Mastery tree.
How to Change Difficulty
Adjusting the difficulty in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is straightforward. At any point during gameplay, access the menu, navigate to settings, and select the Gameplay tab. Here, you can tweak the difficulty to your liking and return to the game with your new settings in place.
With this guide, you're now equipped with all the information you need to tailor your experience in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more insights and tips on the game, including its approach to diverse relationships and how to claim your preorder bonuses, be sure to visit The Escapist.
