Originally posted by Cattastrafy:

It almost sounds like you didn't have rested bonus for the first test, and had rested bonus for the second (50% increase in XP gain) which would explain why it took you less hits to lvl.

But I agree, wish there was a more dynamic skilling system in valheim.

I do try to maintain the Rested Effect, but it's possible I may've been there over the buff time while collecting Core Wood. I'll do it, again, just to be sure.