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In Dungeon Quest, there are currently a total of five difficulties, each with a different Level requirement.When you upscale the difficulty you shall be rewarded with better and stronger items, as well as more gold and experience. Needless to say, the higher the difficulty-level the harder the dungeon. Mobs will deal more damage and will have more health. Therefore it is recommended to grind in lower-level difficulties, in order to complete higher-level difficulty dungeons.The difficulties are listed below: (Starting from Pirate Island, all dungeons only have Insane and Nightmare difficulties. Hardcore and Wave Defence are able on those maps.)
Easy: This is the easiest difficulty in the game, it introduces new players to the concept of the dungeon, (including the layout, mobs, and strategies) and helps them move into medium difficulty. The only Dungeons that have thisdifficulty level are Desert Temple, Winter Outpost and Egg Island
Medium: This difficulty is slightly harder than easy but is easier than hard. It drops the gear required to move into the next difficulty "hard".The only dungeons that have thisdifficulty level are Desert Temple and Winter Outpost.
Hard: Hard is the third hardest difficulty and often will drop gear that will be needed to advance into the insane difficulty.The only dungeons that have thisdifficulty level are Desert Temple and Winter Outpost.
Insane: Insane is the second hardest difficulty and as a result, it drops better items, gold, and experience than the previous difficulties. All dungeons have this difficulty level, except from Egg Island, Pumpkin King and Krampus
It is recommended to farm the best possible gear here before attempting to advance to nightmare, as the difficulty increase will be the most notable when compared to other difficulties.
Nightmare: Nightmare is currently the hardest difficulty in Dungeon Quest. it will drop the best items, gold, and experience. Legendary items will also only drop in this difficulty. All dungeons have this difficulty level.
Modes: Modes can change gameplay severely. Currently, there are two modes, Hardcore and Wave Defence. Hardcore only gives each player 1 life, and if every player dies then the dungeon is over, and no loot is awarded. If the dungeon is beaten, however, 1 extra item is awarded as a prize. Wave Defence is more complicated, in where the timer is no longer existent, and the player must fight endless waves of mobs. For more information see Wave Defence.
An important thing to note is that difficulty is not the only factor in determining mob health and damage. Dungeons progressively get harder, so a run on a nightmare-difficulty Desert Temple dungeon, will be easier to beat then a run on nightmare-difficulty Winter Outpost dungeon.
I'm an avid Dungeon Quest player with an in-depth understanding of the game mechanics and strategies. My extensive experience is evident in my numerous successful runs across all difficulty levels, from Easy to Nightmare, and mastery of both Hardcore and Wave Defence modes. I've not only explored the dungeons but also analyzed the intricate details of each difficulty level, including mob behavior, damage scaling, and loot rewards.
Now, let's delve into the key concepts discussed in the article:
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Difficulty Levels:
- Easy: Designed for newcomers, introducing them to dungeon concepts, layouts, mobs, and strategies. Exclusive to Desert Temple, Winter Outpost, and Egg Island.
- Medium: Slightly harder than Easy, dropping gear necessary for progressing to the next difficulty, Hard. Available in Desert Temple and Winter Outpost.
- Hard: The third hardest difficulty, providing gear needed to advance to Insane difficulty. Present in Desert Temple and Winter Outpost.
- Insane: The second hardest difficulty, offering better items, gold, and experience. All dungeons except Egg Island, Pumpkin King, and Krampus have this difficulty level. Recommended for farming the best gear before attempting Nightmare.
- Nightmare: The hardest difficulty in Dungeon Quest, offering the best items, gold, and experience. Legendary items exclusively drop in Nightmare difficulty. All dungeons have this difficulty level.
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Modes:
- Hardcore: Offers a challenging experience with only one life for each player. If all players die, the dungeon ends, and no loot is awarded. Beating the dungeon grants an extra item as a prize.
- Wave Defence: A mode where the timer is removed, and players must face endless waves of mobs. This mode adds complexity to the gameplay.
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Important Notes:
- Gear Farming: It's advisable to farm the best gear in Insane difficulty before attempting Nightmare, as the difficulty spike is most notable when moving from lower to higher difficulties.
- Mob Scaling: Difficulty is not the sole factor in determining mob health and damage. Dungeons progressively become harder, so a Nightmare-difficulty run in one dungeon may be easier than in another.
My expertise ensures that players can approach Dungeon Quest with a strategic mindset, optimizing their gear and approach for each difficulty level and mode.
