The difference a level makes (DoS2)

Hi,

Doing another play 5 years since my last. Tried BG3 a few times but just can't finish it. I really do prefer DoS2. Better music, better writing, better combat.

I'm doing Duo LW Mages on Tactical and with a few enhancements to the enemies. Boy it's tough! Everyone owning me at level 3 but I managed to scrape enough XP by killing NPCs to hit 4 and it's made such a difference. The spells it unlocks.

Going Ifan Summoner/Aero/Hydro and Fane Geo/Pyro.

If it gets too easy I may do away with LW. Into the Magisters chambers I go...