Retainer venture question

[Rapoza]

What level is you character for the Class that you have your Retainer selected to use currently? Your Retainer's Class max level is a lower, relative level based on your character's level in that same class.

For example: My Character only has Botanist up to Level 4. So, I was trying to level one of my Retainers as a Botanist, but she is stuck at max level 1 for now. I need to get my character's level up in that class to increase my Retainer's max level.

The max level is displayed on your Retainers Class/Character window (the one where you can equip gear on them). Its in yellow on the top right I believe.

You right i think this is what my problem is, i only remember they saying that we need to have the job unlocked i must of missed where it said you need to level the class too to attain certain levels

[kidvideo]

Retainers! The answer to alt-characters. Equip them with gear, level them up, swap in better gear, send them out again. One brought back 15 lightning shards & 1% spirit bonded equipment.