Fair enough that you mentioned it and you are not totally wrong at all, but capping out the Accessories faster doesnt automatical mean more damage at all or staying longer alive or bypassing any mechanics.
i am full Ilevel 190 Alexander Normal Geared PLD - i am wearing 1 ilevel 190 STR Ring from alexander aswell and i have the Ilevel 200 Fending Neck Piece, Ravana Shield and Sword.
Here are the Numbers (PLD):
Main Stats: Strengh: 724 Vitality:922
Secondary Stats: Accuracy 636 // Crit 516 // Det 389 // Parry 554 // SS 547
Here are the Numbers with the full Ilevel 200 Accessories (Ear,Bracelets,Ring Fending, Ring Slaying)
Main Stats: Strengh: 727 Vitality:942
Secondary Stats: Accuracy 681 // Crit 480 // Det 372 // Parry 546 // SS 421
Ill end up having more Acc then needed, losing Crit,Determination,parry and skillspeed for +3STR and 20 VIT (420) HP.
i am too lazy now to do the math on my MNK aswell, but i am pretty sure the +15 STR will lose their weight if i have more/to less Accuracy then needed and the DPS will suffer from it.
You should not forget, that you cannot just replace Gear if you have the Points ready to use, u will always have to save up some Points for two or more pieces to Change at the same time (depending on your current gear).
And btw, People like new shiny things :P
Weapons adds more Overall DPS
Armor looking shiny and cool, adding Defense and Magic Defense
and Accessories most of the time, ppl buying at the end, since it doesnt look shiny anywas :P
I can just talk for me, but i wouldnt aim for the Accessories first if i would have DRK/WAR/PLD up at Level 60, i would aim for the Weapon first to push the DPS if i would care about Alexander Savage.
