For sword, it can be debated two ways.
One, go pure strength, since 75% of your damage comes from your STR stat.
Two, try to get the ratio as close as possible. For swords, the ratio is 75% STR 25% DEX (meaning 75% of your damage comes from the STR stat, and 25% from the DEX)
The first will let you do just fine. The second will let you hit more critical attacks, but may not be as effective if your gear is sub-par. When in doubt, stat all STR and you will be just fine.
Here is some gear suggestions:
Swords - highest Enhanced Effect you can get, this adds more damage naturally. You have enough FG to upgrade them every 10 levels which is preferred.
Armor - either STR (for more dmg) or Enhanced Effect to aid in defense/tanking. Again, upgrade when you can, 10-15 levels is decent.
Charm - STR for maximizing dmg, +Life and +Critical is also nice 2nd mod but STR should be priority. Upgrade this last, you can limp to MQ using the same charm although upgrade when FG allows.
(weapon is most important)
If you need more help just ask.
This post was edited by jlhromeo on Nov 8 2010 09:26pm