So, I have been at this game for about a year now (Iam far more consistant now than I was months ago but that is not the point)

I don't quite grasp Weapon skill levels.

Right now my RDM is at level 70, with a Sword skill of 151.

Now according to what I read that means he has a skill level equivalent to a level 50 or 51.

Now. As far as my understanding is, that Skill level makes it easier to hit things when it comes to weapons, and it gives the weapon more power when you hit with it.

So my question is, Does this mean that the over abundance of STR and +ATTK that my character has with his gear is going to waste? IS my weapon skill level a Bottleneck?

Does the skill level effect damage THAT MUCH? Fine being able to hit makes sense but is the damage difference noticeable or is it negligible at best?