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Ask Cryptic: Skills

Kosch25: Is the low cap which only allows 16 skillups at admiral rank intended to be there until level cap is raised in the future?
The level cap will be increased to Rear Admiral Grade 10 in a larger update later this year. Additionally, a new Respec system will be added. At that point you can earn more Skill Points and purchase and rearrange your skills.