The DD WAR: Crit build vs Stat/ATK Build - Which is better?

[SwordCoheir]

Even if you disregard GC gear you could substitute the Crit power on the DS hauby for VIT and add more STR to your gloves to make up for the difference. You'd be out some Crit Atk. Power sure, but you'd still maintain the same Crit. Rate in the process.

Just to add to your original post, most of the attack based gear does conflict with STR and VIT pieces so your options to boost attack start to become limited past the hands, weapon, and darklight.