Best Gunslinger build?

[fataldeath]

Since people are getting ready for the release of pirates (and conveniently a pirate tread) Id thought Id ask whats the best optimized build for a gunslinger.

I know that a Gunslingers main stat is DEX and secondary is STR (like bowmen)

and considering equipments that are available, likely builds are:

Normal build
Dex: high as possible
Str: Just enough to wear pirate gear
equipments
Armor: all armor are scrolled for DEX (hat/cape/shoes/overall/bottoms/face/eye/earring), atk gloves, pendent
Weapon: normal weapon with according str req.

Low-STR build
Dex: high as possible
Str: low as possible but not 4
Armor: all armor are scrolled for STR (top/overall/cape) and Dex for the rest (bottom/face/eye/shoes/hat/earring) atk glove, pendent
Weapon: normal weapon with according str req. (limited)

Pure Dex/Strless build
Dex high as possible
Str: 4
Armor: all armor are scrolled for DEX (using sauna,FS,SS, Etc) (hat/cape/shoes/overall/bottoms/face/eye/earring), atk gloves, pendent
Weapon: a Gun that doesnt require STR (maple weapons, gacha)
(no pirate maple weapons are available as of now)


out of the above 3, which would be the most optimized build?

[KaidaTan]

In the long run, Normal STR should be the best with the least cost. If you do Low-STR, you'll constantly have to adjust your base STR as you upgrade your Overall and Cape whereas scrolling for DEX allows you to have a set base that you never have to change due to gear. STR-less fails for the same reason it fails for Bowmen.

EDIT: Although I did say normal-STR, the prudent person would still plan on getting a zhelm and HT/Deputy pendant and allocate STR so that they can wear their desired weapon only with those equips. Adding enough STR to wear the high-level stuff without those items is just stupid.

[Cyadd]

There's a good build floating around here somewheres,
'Twas sticked!
http://www.southperry.net/forums/showthread.php?t=112

[Russt]

That's a skill build.

Just get the cheapest highest combination of DEX+STR on your equips, and adjust your STR accordingly. To do that without a bunch of resets means you pretty much have to nab your equips beforehand, or else save 10-15 points before an equip change level in case you unexpectedly need more STR.

[Dusk]

Same as archers. Keeping your STR about 40 below the required STR for your weapon would probably be the best idea.