*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* can indeed be challenging, but fortunately, the game offers customizable difficulty settings to suit your play style. Here's a comprehensive guide on the difficulty levels in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Difficulty Levels Explained
In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you have four distinct difficulty settings to choose from:
- Story: This mode is perfect for players who want to focus on the narrative without the stress of combat. Enemies in this mode are slower and less coordinated, making it easier to progress through the game without worrying about frequent deaths.
- Forgiving: A slight step up from Story mode, Forgiving offers a bit more challenge while still keeping combat manageable. Enemies won't gang up on you, and Naoe is more effective in open combat scenarios.
- Normal: This is the default setting and requires a balanced approach to gameplay. You'll need to use stealth with Naoe and engage wisely with Yasuke, choosing your battles carefully.
- Expert: For those seeking a true test of skill, Expert mode features more aggressive and damaging enemies. Stealth and strategic planning are crucial, along with maintaining up-to-date gear.
Difficulty Tuning
Beyond the basic settings, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* allows further customization through Difficulty Tuning. Navigate to the Gameplay tab in the settings menu to adjust combat and stealth difficulties independently. This feature lets you tailor the game to your preferences; for instance, you can increase combat challenge while easing stealth mechanics.
Additionally, you can enable Guaranteed Assassination, allowing Naoe to execute one-hit kills on all enemies without needing to upgrade her Assassin Mastery tree, simplifying the assassination aspect of the game.
How to Change Difficulty
Adjusting the difficulty in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is straightforward. At any point during your gameplay, access the menu, head to settings, and select the Gameplay tab. Here, you can modify the difficulty to your liking and seamlessly return to your adventure.
That covers all you need to know about managing difficulty settings in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more insights and tips, including details on the game's approach to relationships and how to claim preorder bonuses, be sure to visit The Escapist.
