Stat question (Probably a stupid question)

[Trib123]

I'm a level 25 Bruiser that mainly likes to solo.I've read the excellent sticky at the top of this forum, and am led to believe that the most important stat for someone playing as I do, is STR.I have two earrings.1) +3 STA, +2 WIS, +3 INT, +15 Health, +13 Power, +25 vs Disease, +25vs Divine, +75 vs Magic2) +2 STR, +2WIS, +2 INT, +2 Health, +3 Power, +10 vs PoisonI would look at these two choices and would say that without a doubt, choice 1 is better than choice two.However, I'm just under 50% towards getting my second achievement point. I had intended to spend this on +4 STR.This has got me thinking. Am I being blinded by big health and power numbers, would I be better off in reality with choice 2 giving me the extra 2 STR?Many thanksPhil<div></div>

[Quicksilver74]

<div>In my opinion, you do need a balance bewteen STR, AGI, and STA.   STR is your Power Pool, and your DPS.   AGI Keeps you from getting hit very much, and when you DO get hit, it's STA that keeps you alive.   These 3 core stats are very important, and when looking at any item, you can meaure alot of it's effectiveness by adding up all the STR, AGI and STA on the item.  The more it has the better.  HP and Power on items may not seem like much either, but they add up.  Resistances aren't as big of a deal at lower levels.  I would choose the 1st earring 9 times out of 10. </div>

[MakhailSamma]

<div>I would say door #1</div>

[DarkMirrax]

<div></div><blockquote><hr>Quicksilver74 wrote:<div>In my opinion, you do need a balance bewteen STR, AGI, and STA.   STR is your Power Pool, and your DPS.   AGI Keeps you from getting hit very much, and when you DO get hit, it's STA that keeps you alive.   These 3 core stats are very important, and when looking at any item, you can meaure alot of it's effectiveness by adding up all the STR, AGI and STA on the item.  The more it has the better.  HP and Power on items may not seem like much either, but they add up.  Resistances aren't as big of a deal at lower levels.  I would choose the 1st earring 9 times out of 10. </div><hr></blockquote>^^ Yup Gets my vote :smileyvery-happy:

[R]

<div></div><p>The first one is the equiv of +5 Stam with the +Health.  The int is wasted on both for all practical purposts and the Int equals out.  The first one has more power and resists.  It is by far the better option.</p><p>Remember, you get a Str/Agi buff.  The only way you are buffing your staming is through gear.</p>

[Trib123]

Thanks everyonebestPhil<div></div>