New Game+#

New Game+

How to Start NG+#

Complete the main story (reach the credits)
Choose whether to enter NG+
Note: NG+ will overwrite your original save (though the original save remains in another slot)

Important Notes:

NG+ starts in a new playthrough slot
You cannot revert from NG+ back to normal mode

What Carries Over in NG+#

Carried Over	Description		Details	———-	——
Character Level	Current level and skill points carry over in full
All Skills	Every unlocked skill is retained
Equipment	Weapons, shields, outfits, and trinkets are all retained
Mounts	All acquired mounts are retained
Equipment Upgrades	Upgrade states such as the Hidden Blade and quiver are retained
Gold	Current amount of gold is retained
Materials	All crafting materials are retained
Collectible Progress	Chests and collectibles are not reset (the world resets)

Not Carried Over	Description		Details	————	——
Quest Progress	All quests reset and can be completed again
Map Exploration	Map fog resets and must be explored again
Viewpoints	Must be synchronized again
Guardians	All guardians reappear
Papyrus Puzzles	Puzzles and treasures all reset
Stone Circles	Must be completed again
Tombs	Interiors reset and can be explored again

Changes in NG+#

Enemy Difficulty Adjustments#

Change	Description	——
Enemy Level	Scaled to the player’s current level
Enemy Count	More enemies in some areas
Enemy AI	More aggressive and more alert
Elite Spawn Rate	Elite enemies appear more often	Boss fights

Level Changes#

The minimum enemy level follows the player
Low-level regions are challenging now as well
Experience gain is adjusted proportionally

New Rewards#

Reward	How to Obtain		——
NG+ Exclusive Gear	Certain quest rewards are replaced with high-tier versions
Extra Skill Points	Stone circles and tombs grant skill points again
Upgrade Materials	Drop rates from enemies and chests increase

NG+ Strategy Tips#

Preparing Before Entering NG+#

Reach Level 40: Enter only after hitting the base game’s level cap
Complete Your Collection: Collect all legendary gear before carrying over
Stockpile Materials: Prepare plenty of upgrade materials
Accumulate Gold: Gold carries over completely

Best NG+ Opening Routes#

Plan A: Fast Clear

Push the main story quickly using your high level
Skip unnecessary side quests
Experience different dialogue options
Suited to players who want to revisit and complete the story

Plan B: Perfect 100% Collector

Systematically explore from the very beginning
Make sure to hit 100% collection this time
Take on high-difficulty regions
Suited to perfectionist players

Plan C: Role-Playing

Try out different combat styles
Use weapons you never used before NG+
Make different story choices
Suited to players chasing a fresh experience

NG+ Exclusive Challenges#

Challenge	Description	Reward	——	——	——
Kill All Guardians Again	10 guardians reset	Extra legendary materials
Nightmare Mode NG+	Combined with Nightmare difficulty	Exclusive achievement
No-Death Run	Complete NG+ without dying	Self-imposed challenge	All-Boss Speedrun	Record the fastest completion time	Personal challenge

NG+ Achievements#

Frequently Asked Questions#

Q: Can the difficulty in NG+ be adjusted? A: Yes, you can change the difficulty in the settings at any time during NG+.

Q: Can NG+ be started more than once? A: Yes. After completing NG+, you can start another round of NG+.

Q: What is the enemy level cap in NG+?

Q: Can gear found in NG+ be brought back to the original save? A: NG+ and the original save are separate and cannot be shared.

Q: Can I switch difficulty midway through NG+? A: Yes, you can switch difficulty in the settings menu at any time.

Q: Which collectibles reset in NG+? A: Viewpoints, chests, location discovery, papyrus puzzles, stone circles, and tombs all reset. Gear, level, skills, materials, and gold are retained.

Q: Can NG+ carry over across multiple playthroughs? A: NG+ can be cycled infinitely, each time carrying over everything from the previous run.

NG+ vs. Normal Mode Summary#

Comparison	Normal Mode	NG+	———-	—–
Starting Level	1	Your current level
Starting Gear	Starting gear	All existing gear
Enemy Level	Fixed regional level	Dynamically scaled to player level
Enemy AI	Default level	More aggressive and alert
Skill Unlocks	Unlocked with level	All existing skills
Collectible Reset	—	Yes	—	Yes
Quest Reset	—	Yes	—	Yes
Story Experience	First-time experience	Revisit / completion
Difficulty Choice	Easy/Normal/Hard	Easy/Normal/Hard/Nightmare	Easy/Normal/Hard	Easy/Normal/Hard/Nightmare
Achievement Unlocks	Can be unlocked	Can be unlocked (achievements are account-bound)

Nightmare Difficulty NG+ Challenge Guide#

Nightmare Difficulty Traits:

Enemy damage 200%
Enemy awareness at maximum
Enemy attack frequency increased
Dodge invincibility frames shortened (about 20%)
Reduced healing from potions

Recommended Nightmare NG+ Setup:

Recommended Skills:

Life Absorption (Warrior ultimate) — heal on kill, core survival skill
Perfect Attack — auto-parry, saves input effort
Smoke Bomb fully upgraded — creates damage windows
Tamed Beast — a tank that draws enemy fire

Recommended Gear:

Legendary shield (high block damage reduction)
High critical weapon (ends fights fast)
Fire resistance trinket

Nightmare NG+ Tactics:

Never fight multiple enemies head-on
Use terrain to pick enemies off one by one
Keep moving, never stand still
Assassination > Ranged > Melee (priority order)
Make good use of Senu scouting to plan your route
Carry the maximum amount of potions
Always be ready to flee and regroup

Fun Ways to Play NG+#

Pure Archery Challenge: Use only the bow for the whole game, no melee weapons
No-Skill Challenge: Clear the game without spending a single skill point
Lowest Level Challenge: Never level up, clear the game in your starting state
Outfit Restriction: Finish the whole game wearing only the starting outfit
Speedrun Mode: Main story only, record the fastest completion time