More speed but also a point or two of constitution and having either Strength or Dex high for specific types of weapons.
If character is a fighter basic type then armor specialist also benefits your movement and range in fights. And of course various hybrid builds play very nicely too.
You can bolster these with equipment too so it pays off to keep an eye on such items appearing at biggest traders. And otherwise, ofcourse. Vendors inventories change when you level up it seems.
Most important thing , i think, is changing how you approach each encounter, instead of repeatedly trying same kind of attacking.
