Mechanic AP Build

In the interest of not being high leveled and rather weak, I'd like some advice on AP builds for Mechanic. I know that it'll use pirate stats, which is STR/DEX. What I don't know is which one of the two is the primary stat. Since it's range I figure DEX, but I haven't seen anything on them other than skill builds. If DEX is the primary stat, is it possible to go low STR (or the other way around, if STR is primary)? Mine will be moderately funded so I'll be able to afford it, so I'd just like not to find out late that I'm incredibly weak for my level, like I am on my BaM.

DEX.

weak for my level, like I am on my BaM.

Don't compare supporting classes to attackers, and Mages are more dependant on Mg atk then int now.
Mechs use dex primary, and you can go lower then usual cuz mech eguips like evans

It's like a gunslinger, with extra items to help it along.

@yo72: I wasn't comparing them. I was just saying that on my BaM I'm rather weak compared to other BaMs at my level.

Thanks for the replies.

Do I need any other essential equips?

I have the basics.. a Maple Gun, a Z-Helm, a Deputy Star, Yellow Snow Shoes

The only thing I don't have, as a basic neccesity, is Attack WGs, because my Bowmaster is using high levele'ed Bowman gloves ._.

I also don't have an overall :o

New server, El Nido, not good equips prepared but I am trying.. any assistance? :3