Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment: All Difficulty Settings Explored

There are different difficulty options in Hyrule Warriors Age of Extinction, and these are noteworthy settings.

Different difficulty settings in Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment (Image via Nintendo, Koei Tecmo Games)
Different difficulty settings in Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment (Image via Nintendo, Koei Tecmo Games)

Difficulty in Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment is one of the few things you can adjust, and for good reason. As part of the hack-and-slash genre, it is not for the faint of heart. Even seasoned players might have trouble getting through certain encounters, but this is where this setting can come in handy.

This article will explore all the different difficulty settings you can use in Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment. Discover the differences between each one and how you can change them in the game.

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Every Difficulty Setting in Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment

There are a few options for players with different skill levels (Image via Nintendo, Koei Tecmo Games)
There are a few options for players with different skill levels (Image via Nintendo, Koei Tecmo Games)

These are all the different difficulty options in Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment:

  • Easy
  • Normal
  • Hard
  • Very Hard

It is worth noting that the only major differences are the amount of enemy HP, how fast you can drain their gauges, and a few other factors. You can replay different combat encounters in other difficulty settings to see how far you have come. One thing players should not be worried about is the rewards system.

Regardless of which difficulty you play a mission on, all the rewards will be the same. Aside from the rewards, players can change the settings any time they want. Here is a brief breakdown of how to change the difficulty setting in Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment:

  • Press the (-) on your left Joy Con or on your Nintendo Switch 2 controller.
  • Click on Options.
  • Slide to the Difficulty tab.
  • Pick your preferred option.
  • Hit ‘Apply’ to confirm this change.

Play at Any Option You Prefer

We recommend playing on any difficulty you feel comfortable with. Your characters with get stronger as you progress, making them better prepared for future threats. However, if you prefer a more relaxed and chill playthrough, you can always play on Easy or Normal. If you want to experience the full extent of the Imprisoning War, turn it up to Hard or Very Hard.

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