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Instead, your level is determined purely by the Gear Score of all your currently equipped gear.
Your Gear Score changes as you equip and unequip certain items.

The amount of damage you inflict on an enemy depends on your current Gear Score relative to their level.
For instance, red tells you that the enemy is probably too tough to handle at the moment.
What is the max Gear Score in V Rising?

The maximum Gear Score it’s possible for you to reach in V Rising is 80.
Beyond this point, only consumables, abilities, planning, and skill will allow you to grow stronger.
But the baseline maximum is 80.

Slaughtering these bosses will unlock important structures and recipes which will allow you to craft stronger weapons and armour.
That wraps up this guide on the inner workings of the Gear Score system in V Rising.