character level

American  

[kar-ik-ter lev-el] / ˈkær ɪk tər ˌlɛv el /

noun

1. the stage or rank of a player character in a role-playing game or video game.

   When you advance to a higher character level, your character will have access to more advanced skills.

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Etymology

Origin of character level

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

But politics aside, on a character level, the idea of, “What are Andrew and Wen going to do now?”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2023

It is brilliantly performed and exciting to play, with futuristic guns and biotic powers, and totally engrossing on a character level.

From The Guardian • Sep. 19, 2019

But on a character level, they show similar flaws.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2018

On a character level, the episode compelled, too.

From Time • Aug. 20, 2017

“She could play the best player and come up to their level. From a character level, she will look at a scene and get a sense of everyone else.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2014