A welcome feature comes in the form of weapon proficiency, with weapon types (blunt, blade, and so on) becoming more effective with increased use. (stickskills.com)
The more you play with a character, the more their overall level increases in weapon proficiency, character boosts, and other bonuses for playing your favorite character. (gamerassaultweekly.com)
Another bright spot is the extensive skill tree, which allows for greater freedom to better tailor an attribute and armor / weapon proficiency build to your preferred play style. (vgblogger.com)