There are 4 main difficulty settings, although modules may add their own twists.
These only affect singleplayer difficulty, or if hosting a game yourself. Servers set the difficulty when you join them.
| Difficulty Level | PvP | Critical Hits | Attacks of Opportunity using Ranged Weapons | Attacks of Opportunity on Players using Potions | PC damage | NPC Damage | Death | Sleep | Domination and Charm | Hold, Paralyze and Stun | Confusion | Fear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | No PvP (Fireballs and other area effect spells will not harm party members) | No critical hits on PCs | No attacks of opportunity on players using ranged weapons | No attacks of opportunity on players using potions | ||||||||
| Normal | ||||||||||||
| D&D Hardcore Rules | ||||||||||||
| Very Difficult |
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