I've personally used the classes and their related levels to provide a baseline for my character's ability, but it isn't a full dictation. For example, Steel's around level 40-something Armorer? Something like that. To my mind, even though that's ten levels from cap, that also is about middle ground when you take star-level crafts in to account. So, she's a journeyman armorsmith--someone who can make and maintain functional armor, but isn't capable enough or deft enough for finer quality work or filigree.
Of course, this can be bent to fit personal narrative a bit. Both Paladin and Warrior are level 50, but she's used swords pretty much her entire life. She's good with an axe and it suits her current mood and fighting style, but compared to someone who's trained longer with the weapon she's not near the level of prowess.
I'm still not sure how she'll transform into a Dark Knight to my satisfaction, since she's not skilled with aether manipulation at any great level, which will make her journey in Heavensward (ideally) interesting for both myself and anyone else who might come along.
These are all illustrations to offer my own mindset, and I suppose the TL;DR version is "Draw inspiration but don't assume demand." Just because you're an assassin doesn't mean you can't also bake a mean pie.
Of course, this can be bent to fit personal narrative a bit. Both Paladin and Warrior are level 50, but she's used swords pretty much her entire life. She's good with an axe and it suits her current mood and fighting style, but compared to someone who's trained longer with the weapon she's not near the level of prowess.
I'm still not sure how she'll transform into a Dark Knight to my satisfaction, since she's not skilled with aether manipulation at any great level, which will make her journey in Heavensward (ideally) interesting for both myself and anyone else who might come along.
These are all illustrations to offer my own mindset, and I suppose the TL;DR version is "Draw inspiration but don't assume demand." Just because you're an assassin doesn't mean you can't also bake a mean pie.
