*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* can be a challenging adventure, but fear not—customizing the game's difficulty settings can help you enjoy the experience at your preferred pace. Here's a comprehensive guide to understanding and adjusting the difficulty levels in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Difficulty Levels Explained
The game offers four distinct difficulty settings, each tailored to different play styles and skill levels:
- Story: Ideal for those who want to focus on the narrative without the stress of combat. Enemies in this mode are slow and less coordinated, making it easier to progress through the game without fear of death.
- Forgiving: A slight step up from Story mode, Forgiving maintains the ease of combat but introduces a bit more challenge. Enemies still won't overwhelm you, and Naoe is more effective in open combat scenarios.
- Normal: This is the default setting, striking a balance between challenge and enjoyment. You'll need to employ strategy, with Naoe relying on stealth and Yasuke engaging foes head-on strategically.
- Expert: For seasoned players, Expert mode ramps up the difficulty. Enemies are more aggressive and hit harder, requiring you to be highly strategic, stealthy, and keep your gear up to date.
Difficulty Tuning
Beyond the basic settings, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* allows for further customization through Difficulty Tuning. Navigate to the Gameplay tab in the settings menu, and select Difficulty Tuning to adjust combat and stealth difficulty independently. This feature is perfect if you enjoy challenging combat but prefer less demanding stealth sections.
Additionally, you can activate the Guaranteed Assassination option, enabling Naoe to take down enemies with a single hit. This bypasses the need to progress through her Assassin Mastery tree, offering a streamlined approach to assassinations.
How to Change Difficulty
Adjusting the difficulty in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is straightforward and can be done at any time. Simply access the in-game menu, head to settings, and navigate to the Gameplay tab. Here, you can tweak the difficulty to your liking before diving back into the action.
With these options at your fingertips, you can tailor *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* to suit your play style and skill level. For more tips and detailed insights on the game, including its approach to diverse relationships and how to access preorder bonuses, be sure to visit The Escapist.
