The four difficulty modes in The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt

These are the four possible difficulty settings when playing a game of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

(From easy to hard:)

  • Just the Story! - "Enjoy a smooth ride through the world"
  • Story and Sword! - "You're happy to be challenged!"
  • Blood and Broken Bones! - "You're a seasoned, demanding gamer"
  • Death March! - "You're truly insane and loving it!"

Strategy Guide/Tips[edit]

  • If you are a casual gamer who wants to play just for the story, choose the first difficulty option
  • "Story and Sword" is the default difficulty. Choose this for a good challenge without making the game too hard
  • Choose "Blood and Broken Bones" if you are experienced with the genre or the Witcher series
  • "Deathmarch" is the hardest difficulty setting. Choose it if you are a hardcore gamer and worry that the other modes would be too easy for you!