Some of these features allow you to increase your Ability Scores, either increasing two scores by 1 each or increasing one score by 2. When your character gains a level, his or her class often grants additional features, as detailed in the class description. This advancement is called gaining a level. A character who reaches a specified experience point total advances in capability.
Beyond 1st LevelAs your character goes on Adventures and overcomes challenges, he or she gains experience, represented by Experience Points.