Do Strengths mean anything to Ninjas?

I'm using the Gloam set and considering to switch to something else, which doesn't have any strength bonus.

err, Ninja's main stat for attack power is DEX, you dont need to worry about gears having any STR.

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Originally Posted by Arkenne

err, Ninja's main stat for attack power is DEX, you dont need to worry about gears having any STR.

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I know that. just want to know if STR mean anything to NIN at all.

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Originally Posted by Evangela

I know that. just want to know if STR mean anything to NIN at all.

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If you have aggro, you can parry an extra 1 or 2 percent. >_>

So, no.

LOL OK thanks.

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Originally Posted by Viridiana

If you have aggro, you can parry an extra 1 or 2 percent. >_>

So, no.

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Actually, DEX affects parry chance. STR affects how much damage you'll Parry.

But like DEX, you need a lot of STR to really make it worthwhile, and you wouldn't go about melding STR to your gear just for that.

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Originally Posted by Themis

Actually, DEX affects parry chance. STR affects how much damage you'll Parry.

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That's. . .what I said? >_>

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Originally Posted by Viridiana

That's. . .what I said? >_>

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At first glance it sounded to me like you meant Parry an extra 1-2%, as in Parry 1-2% more attacks, Parry Rate.

But, what you said could also be taken both ways so I got it once i remembered STR effects parry damage taken :D - So was just a quick misunderstanding.

Intelligence does more for a NIN than Strength does. That's how useless it is for a NIN.

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Originally Posted by Dervy

Intelligence does more for a NIN than Strength does. That's how useless it is for a NIN.

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Does intelligence actually boost ninjutsu dmg? I know that its considered magic dmg hence its boosted by foes but i still thought it would scale with DEX nonetheless.

No, INT does not boost ninjutsu damage, DEX does. INT does nothing for ninja. As for STR as has been said it does nothing for your damage, only thing you're losing is 1-2% parry strength nothing to worry about. Only reason they put NIN on MNK gear was cause they had similar aesthetics so it was easier to put DEX on the MNK gear than add new gear for NIN.

Dex up until 50, and then if you do decide to upgrade Relic it can be determination and crit. Just in case some ask (i know your at 50)
The gloam set is still not all that bad actually because some of the poetic gear for Nin is rather meh.
The Arachne gear i think can have potential of having the best stats, just $$$