I agree with you.
I tried to tell Ele that before..
Choose mainly if you want items to be based on stats or level.
Yes, some items with both are fine, but mainly choose either or..
Yes, weapons needing def is sorta stupid.
For Cursed Blade, strongest blade in the game (that I have seen)
Power:225
Str needed: 200
Def needed: 180
That is really bad imo..
Ele, if you want help to balanced things out, I'd help..
Since nothing goes with anything anymore.
-Suffokate