The effect on travel is more significant without invisibility or other stealth effects, in which case killing may be the only way to get past. Dragon form may help if there are areas with enough space, but enemies lack aerial targeting attacks.
Also did Beyond Divinity have respawn on routes, or just battlefields?
What do people think about the consequences for mind reading. As in being able to replenish spent exp.
Probably depends on whether developers intend it as a staple or an emergency power.