Conqueror - Str vs Dex?

[gwedoberry]

I currently have a level 45 Conqueror, focused mainly on defence.

The only warfare skills I have or plan on getting are the Onslaught tree, weapons training, dodge, and maybe 1 point in various skills (battle standard/ancestral horn etc...) just so that they get benefits from "+x to all mastery items" and I can use if the situation ever arises.

I have a pretty decent dps, and I was just wondering if I should be getting more strength or dex? Right now I have 45 unused stat points.

Arguments for strength:

1. str req. of armor (although not as important due to armor handling)
2. increased damage

Arguments for dex:

1. Higher OA and DA hence more crits and enemies miss more
2. Higher pierce dmg when using spears/swords

What does everyone think? How important is dex and OA/DA, especially in Legendary? Can I forgo it to pump strength to do massive damage?

[The Rock-man]

Well the way i see it as long as your not getting critted to often and are doing a few crits Str is better. As Str increases ALL damage inc piercing (though not as much as Dex) and lets you use better items, both Weapons and Armour.

[lothos]

I'm trying to bring my dex up a bit after having solely relied on raising str. Reason being is I'm not critting as often and that seriously hampers my killspeed.

[=HighXplosive=]

Before you consider focusing on Dex, read this topic:

http://www.titanquest.net/suggestion...ndicapped.html

[Corsair]

Dex. will bring more to the table interms of damage and survivability.
On the other hand, all endgame armors require 450+ str, so before you reach that, focus on strenght. Unless you have -requirements going that is.

[lothos]

Hmm, that does pose an issue. My Ranger is dex based for pure archer.