Difficulty level is a mechanism in The Witcher games that affects the degree of challenge each game features.
The Witcher
- Easy - "For novice gamers. Combat is easier. Alchemy is not required to survive".
- Medium - "Intermediate level recommended for most gamers. Combat is challenging. Alchemy is useful".
- Hard - "For advanced gamers. Combat is difficult. Alchemy is required to survive".
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
There are four levels of difficulty:
Just the Story! (Easy)
Enjoy a Smooth Ride Through the World
- If you are a casual gamer or just someone who wants to play for the story, choose the first difficulty option.
- Meditation regenerates vitality.
- Guards take 25% of your coin upon knocking you out.
Story and Sword! (Normal)
You're Happy to be Challenged
- Players earn the default number of
for tasks. - Meditation regenerates vitality.
- Guards take 50% of your coin upon knocking you out.
Blood and Broken Bones! (Hard)
You're a Seasoned, Demanding Gamer
- Players earn 90% of the default number of for tasks.
- Meditation does NOT regenerate vitality.
- Guards take 75% of your coin upon knocking you out.
Death March! (Very Hard)
You're Truly Insane and Loving It
- Choose it if you are a hardcore gamer and worry that the other modes would be too easy for you!
- Meditation does NOT regenerate vitality.
- Guards take 100% of your coin upon knocking you out.
Difficulty settings
These values were pulled from extracted game files and looking through the scripts.
| Stats | Easy | Normal | Hard | Very Hard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enemy Health | -50% | +10% | +20% | +80% |
| Enemy Damage Bonus | 0% | +40% | +130% | +230% |
| Experience Gain | 100% | 100% | 90% | 80% |
The difficulty setting can be changed at any point in the game through the Options menu.
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
There are three levels of difficulty:
Adventurer (Easy)
For players who want to sit back, relax, and enjoy the story with the option to skip battles.
Battle-Hardened (Normal)
For players seeking a moderate challenge and an impactful story.
Bonebreaker (Hard)
For players familiar with Gwent and ready to put their skills to the test.