Does DEX had haste? Manual says so.

[Cribanox]

A quote from the 2000 Kunark Game Manual:

Dexterity. Coordination; affects how much damage you deliver with a bow/thrown weapon, time between attacks, how fast you learn certain skills, and how often certain spells and weapons hit their mark. Also affects some skills and Bard songs.

Is DEX really underrated? If it gives +Accuracy, and +Haste, shouldn't melee focus more on DEX gear?

Just food for thought.