The Challenging Difficulty is one of the highest level PvE activity and was the highest, prior to the introduction of Legendary Difficulty. This mission modifier is unlocked after reaching level 30.
The modifier adjusts enemy levels, how many and what types of enemies spawn, enemy accuracy and their aggressiveness. All enemies are level 32 and Elite status, and are much more difficult than "normal" level 32 Elite enemies (i.e. those found in Dark Zone 5 & 6).
Successful completion of a mission with this modifier active awards:
- 30 Phoenix Credits
- 1 High-end gear item
- Standard level of Credits and Experience Points
If the mission is completed as part of the daily challenges, an additional 20 Phoenix Credits and a Gear Set item (with respect to World Tier) will be rewarded as well.
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- Hudson Refugee Camp
- Lincoln Tunnel Checkpoint
- Lexington Event Center
- WarrenGate Power Plant
- Queens Tunnel Camp
- Russian Consulate