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It takes a long while to gain level ups to use, and all level up skills are dependent on the skills you level, so basically perform what you want to level until you get a point for it (denoted by you getting surrounded by a golden aura with a ding). You can have a max of 3 skill points for any category (melee, archery, woodcutting, mining, and I forget the fifth) and 8 total skills.

The game's pretty tough to play alone so it's recommended you find a friend and play together. If you're joining the group, there's a private server you can ask about just for us faggots. It's pretty comfy.