Want to Start a Rogue and Just want to Make Sure I Understand a Couple Things

[Baldwooky]

Other people believe stamina is better, however the caveats are:
#1 You plan on top end raiding
#2 we still pay attention to this thread which is just DSM hijacked, and not worth replying.

Easy to cap Str, not easy to cap Stam. Its an easy choice for me as a melee main.
Stam lets you stay engaged in AoE fights longer, thats more DPS. Ripping agro off the tank due to poor play and having 100hp won't help. Regular group content, you probably won't even notice. 25 str is 3.7% more damage.

Str isn't worth the points, cause you can max it super cheap or easy. You can never max HP, a rogue would have a very hard time capping stam in full velious raid gear unbuffed. A twink rogue could realistically and viably max str with droppable gear for relatively cheap.

Overall effect on your character if you don't plan on being a raider or have access to the best equipment is minimal.

If you do have access, going STR will harm you in end in that you already have it maxed, any gains won't be seen. But the amount is so low, that player skill and ping delay can make up for it and youll likely see more gains from str during the leveling and grouping time.