A quick Fighter build when using Swords:
Starting 10 points: Either all 10 to STR, or 5 VIT 5 STR, or all 10 to VIT. The 2nd and 3rd options makes you have a bit more HP later on in the climb, always useful.
Every additional point: STR to maximize damage, don't bother trying to get fancy with the ratio.
Weapons: Highest Enhanced Effect you can afford. Upgrade when you can, but try to do so every 10-20 levels at the most. Every 5-10 would be preferred but can get expensive needing more gear.
Armor: Two options: Same as above for tanking, or find +STR armor for more damage. Tanks are always nice, but the 2nd option will yield more damage at the sacrifice of defense.
Charm: +STR. Other side mods that are lovely to have are +Life and +Critical Strike to name just a few. Upgrade when you can but not at the sacrifice of weapon or armor.
WEAPON is priority, then ARMOR, then CHARM.
My opinion, it should work out fine. Good luck and have fun.
