Are you always below the boss level?

[Feomathar]

I'm currently at level 40, but my next bosses are level 47 and they almost kill me instantly. I've crafted the best weapons I can so far (the iron weapons) and the best armor available to me since I got the tailor. What else can I do to level up? Somehow, I need to gain at least 7 more levels, right? Or is it intended for me to be this far behind?

Best regards

[Khaylain]

Research, research, research.

[Metaldrone_ZA]

Make the potion thats increases physical power and spell power. Unlock merciless iron recipes from the study or buy from vendors

[Aelis]

You should always be able to get within at least a few levels of the boss you are fighting, I think I made a mistake and fought at -3 below the bosses at one point but that was because I missed an upgrade.

If you're -7, you are definitely missing something big. The Bandit King (end of Act 1) unlocks both a Smithy (sounds like you have that) and a Tailoring Bench which might be what you're missing. There is a level 40 boss you can fight that may unlock the materials you need for that.

[Feomathar]

For the merciless iron I need the study room, which I only get with a boss level 47. I have already built the tailoring bench and crafted the best armor to choose from. I haven't used the potions yet, they only work for a limited time, right?

[Terry Hesticles]

There was a period starting around 40 where its tough to get leveled, but once that small pain period is over youll find you can actually outlevel quite a lot of bosses rapidly

[Rayquaza608]

the potions last an hour and for the most part aren't too expensive. as far as comparative level if your playing on brutal difficulty the progression bosses will be atleast 3 levels over you when you manage to get all possible gear upgrades. another note is going in with high quality blood, brute blood can get you an additional level.

*edit* with everything available at that point you should be at 47. full hollowfang, an upgraded ring and iron weapon should put you at 47.

[GreatPalm]

upgrade your ring

[Star★Dive]

Remember, your level matters. If you are level, let's say... 60... And you're fighting enemies around 60"ish", then your ring, or a piece of armor breaks, your "level" is going to go down, quite a bit. Now that you're 7 to 12 levels lower than the enemies, they're going to do more damage to you, and you're going to do less damage to them. That will impact your entire statistical setup.
Red Health bar enemies = DANGER
Yellow health bar enemies = About a match
Tan health bar enemies = Weak compared to you

[tclord]

Make sure your equipment is all repaired, and make sure you have the best ring/amulet as well, as that factors in heavily as well. Then you should be on par with the bosses instead of under geared.

[Kabirbd]

Upgrade everything. I am like 61-62 or something and the next 3 bosses are very close to my level. So there shouldn't be any problem to the lv47 boss as I was never underleveled too much before a boss.

[Kabirbd]

Originally posted by Feomathar:

For the merciless iron I need the study room, which I only get with a boss level 47. I have already built the tailoring bench and crafted the best armor to choose from. I haven't used the potions yet, they only work for a limited time, right?

The potions work for 1 hour real time. And they persist through death. So even if you die, your strength buff/spell buff will still be available to fight.

[Glyph]

You can always, always at least match the next boss level in the list with what you have available at the time. Except on brutal maybe where all the boss’ levels get a boost.

[Storm's End]

There should always be a way to get to the same level as the bosses or higher, you might just need to take a break to get some research for some missing pieces, hunt some bosses you miss, or craft some gear you may have missed.