2009-03-28, 05:30 AM
First of all, going strless until your level's high enough to use your target weapon will be very beneficial because of the maple weapons. When you approach the level of your target weapon, dump your points into str until you reach your calculated end-game base str.
Try to establish the absolute minimum bonus str you intend to get with your equipment post-120/updates (counting in things like Maker, belts, medals, etc.) then establish the str requirement of the weapon you intend to use. For example, make sure to count in zakum helms' 15 str, naricain pendants' 5 str, etc. Once you've done all that, calculate your target base str. Keep your str down at 4 and use maple weapons until you approach the level of your target weapon because maple weapons are very good at low levels.
When you do reach the level for your target weapon, there are probably several static-str things that aren't available yet, whether by level requirement, not released in gMS yet, availability, or anything else, which is where str equipment comes in. Just use str equipment before swapping over to your planned equipment later on. Any miscellaneous issues can be solved with aura rings if you run into minor problems.
Try to establish the absolute minimum bonus str you intend to get with your equipment post-120/updates (counting in things like Maker, belts, medals, etc.) then establish the str requirement of the weapon you intend to use. For example, make sure to count in zakum helms' 15 str, naricain pendants' 5 str, etc. Once you've done all that, calculate your target base str. Keep your str down at 4 and use maple weapons until you approach the level of your target weapon because maple weapons are very good at low levels.
When you do reach the level for your target weapon, there are probably several static-str things that aren't available yet, whether by level requirement, not released in gMS yet, availability, or anything else, which is where str equipment comes in. Just use str equipment before swapping over to your planned equipment later on. Any miscellaneous issues can be solved with aura rings if you run into minor problems.