STA gives a horrible return, 2.5HP/1STA at 60, even less at L40. I don't think you were as bad off as you think with 25STR/5INT. Starting at L8 you get the lich line anyways, therefore making mana regen more important than total mana. Less encumbrance issues are nothing to turn your nose up at, especially when you have to carry pet weapons because you can't summon them (mage).
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