Why should I go Low-STR? Convince me.

I'm not talking about later levels. I'm level 127.

You're saying that going STR won't really be worth it until A. Horntail Pendants can be scrolled to their full potential, and B. Level 150+?

Mm, I only say I, personally, wouldn't do it until Horntail Pendants can be fully scrolled, mostly just because I hate shuffling equips around. All personal preference though x_o

If you have access to a 20+ STR top, I'd go for it, it just seems a bit unreasonable to me.

The part about 150+ was due to the fact that HT pendants still aren't >that< common for lower level Shadowers, not aimed specifically at your concerns. (Yeah, should've stated that earlier.)