Notes from author
#1 rule: fashion always comes before stats. Getting the most agreeable ratio of defense/poise was tough because I just wasn't willing to give up some gear: the armour of the glorious. The stats are garbage, but it looks fantastic. My combination of weapons + the leo ring = potential high damage, but I'll occasionally take advantage of my high END and STR, wear the FaP ring, and use the great axe.