Larian Studios Forums Divinity: Original Sin 2 Divinity - Original Sin 2 - General Stat inflation is downright stupid.

Gear inflation really kicks in about level 12, then almost every level is a jump in power. Up until that point progression is rather smooth and then wham ... you start seeing power jump by a LOT more.

And some levels are HUGE. Level 18 weapon is like a 40 point average damage boost over a level 17 weapon.