Character Creation

Dive into Divinity: Original Sin 2's character creation! Learn how XP, attribute points, combat skills, and talents shape your hero from level 1 to 20.

Alright, let's talk about getting your character ready to go in Divinity: Original Sin 2. While the game doesn't have a traditional 'character creation' screen where you pick looks and backstory like some games, the real creation happens as you level up. You'll earn experience points (XP) by exploring, fighting baddies, and finishing quests. There's no hard level cap, but you'll generally max out around level 20 with all the XP available in the game. Think of leveling up as your character's true creation process!

The table below shows you exactly what you get with each level-up. It's super important to keep an eye on this as you progress, because these bonuses are what really define your character's build. You'll be getting Attribute Points, Combat Ability Points, Civil Ability Points, and Talent Points. Each one does something different, so understanding how they stack up is key to making a powerful character.

To give you a rough idea of how you'll be progressing through the game's chapters, here's a general guideline for your character's level:

• You'll likely be around Level 8 by the time you wrap up Chapter 2.
• Expect to hit Level 9 as you finish Chapter 3.
• By the end of Chapter 4, you should be around Level 16.
• Chapter 5 will probably see you reaching Level 18.
• And finally, you should be hitting Level 20 by the time you complete Chapter 6.

Keep these level targets in mind as you play. They're not strict rules, but they're a good way to gauge if you're on track for experiencing all the game has to offer. Make sure you're grabbing as much XP as you can!