Difficulty Levels for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - JumpShip Edition on Xbox Series X (XboxSX)

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All missions have a difficulty level based on the size and number of opposing forces. You are not limited to taking any given task; you can attempt a Difficulty 100 mission soon after entering the universe map with a single 20-ton mech, but it is unlikely to end well for you.

A decent rule of thumb is to check the difficulty level of a story quest as soon as you acquire it. You can see the difficulty rating on any mission's contract screen, but you can cancel it without consequence (just don't abort the contract). If you qualify for a story task but are concerned about the difficulty rating, consider doing side quests nearby until you are comfortable with the difficulties you will face. More level contracts also result in higher rewards, so you'll be assisting your mercenary organization by becoming accustomed to the difficulties.