Bard stat questions / twink items?

[VincentVolaju]

Was wondering a few things about Bards and was hoping some of you Bard experts on here could help me out with them.

1) First, whats most important stats for a Bard? Ive heard Sta, others say Cha and today someone told me Dex is just as important as Cha?

2) Secondly, how much of said stat is enough? Assuming its Cha, do you treat it like caster's with Int, as in get 200+ of it?

3) Also, is it true that Cha effects your Mez/Enthrall songs, or is it ONLY your Charm?

4) About Bard damage, Ive heard that it's pretty decent, but nothing like Monk/Rog/Warrior because no double attack. If thats true and there damage is just alright, is it worth it to even use weapons in a group? Or should you instead just take an instrument out and sit in the back playing songs?

5) Lastly, if you were going to twink a Bard which items would you try to twink them? Stat items like things with +Sta/Cha/Dex, or HP items like 35hp earrings / HBC / SSB etc.? Also, what twink weapons would be best for Bard, if its even worth twinking them weapons?



Sorry for long post, hopefully some of you will be able to answer of the questions! Thanks!