Dex question for dits

HT pendent allows you to keep your base as low as possible without wasted ap points.

Scrolling your top for str isn't smart because if you want to upgrade your str top is downright worthless. Partly because not every thief is a str bandit, but every thief needs luk. You're always upgrading as a shadower, you don't want equipment that you can't get your money back for.

Attack > low base stat. If you're really concerned about base stats, then STR tops make even more sense. You can't get your money back for reverse equips either, but that doesn't stop people from using them if they're good.

And what do you mean you're always upgrading as a Shadower? The same could apply to any class. You make it seem like Shadowers have to have better gear than everyone else just to function.