There are a lot of players playing above their skill level

I play both.

The problem is havoc is not just another game difficulty that buffs enemies and nerfs players.

It’s a gamemode with NEW CONTENT. By not playing it, you’re missing out on 30% of the game nowadays, since they updated it recently more often than the main board. All the Havoc modifiers, no matter how bad, you never get to experience anywhere else in the game.