Difficulty in Assassin's Creed are divided between combat difficulty and exploration difficulty. The details of the differing difficulties would be explained below.
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Exploration Difficulty
Adventurer
More icons will guide you toward your rewards. Opportunities are visible from further away.
Explorer (Default)
Feedback on world map opportunities and regular information on the compass.
Pathfinder
Minimal HUD and World Map information for a more immersive experience
Combat Difficulty
Skald (Easy)
For those who prefer a good narrative experience over intense combat challenges , this setting is for you.
Enemy damage output and resistances are reduced. You may adjust this difficulty setting at any time.
Vikingr (Default)
A balanced combat experience for those who wish to immerse themselves in the the Viking ethos.
You may adjust this difficulty setting at any time.
Berserkr (Hard)
For players that want a solid but fair combat challenge. the Berserkr setting is for you.
You may adjust this difficulty setting at any time.
Drengr (Very Hard)
An intense combat setting for the ultimate warrior. Enemy health and damage output are increased.
You may adjust this difficulty setting at any time.
Stealth Difficulty
Apprentice (Easy)
Guards' perception has been reduced for a less challenging experience
Assassin (Default)
Regular guard perception and awareness settings.
Master Assassin (Hard)
Regular guard perception and awareness settings.
