A character’s level represents their overall skill and experience. Levels are gained upon accumulating sufficient experience points (through combat, exploration, completing quests, etc.).
Ryder gains:
- Three skill points per level for Levels 2 and 3.
- Four skill points per level for Levels 4 through 10.
- Five skill points per level for Levels 11 through 25.
- Six skill points per level for Levels 26 through 70.
Squadmates gain two skill points per level, but also gain 36 max health and shields (Ryder never gains health or shields for leveling up).