Developing your character is a simple affair achieved by simply using the items you favour. For example if you equip yourself with swords you will both grow in your sword skills and also in your melee and strength which enabled you to wield much stronger and heavier weapons. There are 4 main skills, these are Melee, Ranged, Natural magic and Combat magic. You can use any combination of these skills meaning you can have a well balanced character, or one that specialises in certain skills.