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Read this Borderlands 3 guide to know the differences between Easier & Normal difficulty modes. Including info on Mayhem Mode, Group Mode, and more!!!

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Difference In Difficulty Modes

Easier Mode Is For New Borderlands 3 Players

Easier Mode Is For New Borderlands 3 Players

Borderlands 3 introduces an Easier mode that slightly curbs enemy damage. making new Vault Hunters harder to kill. This mode is recommended for new players and want to have a feel of the gameplay.

Normal Mode Is For Returning Players

Normal Mode Is For Returning Players

Normal mode in Borderlands 3 is for returning players that are used to the difficulty of the game. Experience is needed and enemies will not hold back in their damage-dealing.

Mayhem Mode Is For Experience Vault Hunters

What is Mayhem Mode?

Mayhem Mode is a new mode with adjustable difficulty levels. Mayhem Mode is only unlocked after completion of the main story and is a high risk, high reward feature.

Check Out Mayhem Mode Here!

Difficulty Can Be Switched Mid-Game

Players shouldn't worry about fixed difficulty in this game as they can switch between difficulties in the middle of the game. If the game gets too hard, don't be afraid to switch to Easier mode and if you want a more difficult challenge, you can switch to Normal mode.

Group Mode Changes Looting

Group Mode Changes Looting

Cooperation Leads To Locked Individual Loot

If you choose Cooperation, you'll receive "instanced" loot that is unique to you. Your teammate cannot see or pick up the loot that is instanced for you.

Pick Up & Drop To Share Loot

If you find loot that you think will be useful for your friend, you can pick it up and drop it from your inventory. Once you drop the item, your teammate will be able to see and pick up the item!

Coopetition Shares Loot Between All Players

In Coopetition, all loot dropped is shared and shown between all players. Vault Hunters need to coordinate who will pick up what from the shared loot available.

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