The alternate advancement is also why I wouldn't put it in the same vein as Ffxiv relic, or even legendaries within the same game. I can't do much sleuthing for info on he phone, but being unable to change your weapon ( and thus, your effectiveness in a spec) before max level seems to be a full *180 to what they've previously said, though at the same time developer words should really be taken with a grain of salt until it's actual release with how things have been lately