The amount that can be increased from symbols for a single basic ability value cannot be more than +5. For example, if two symbols cause STR to increase by +3 and +4 respectively, the total increase of STR cannot exceed +5. There is no limit to the reduction in values, but it is not possible to reduce an ability value all the way to zero.
So as long as you dont trie to get any single stat over +5 with Dyes you are good!
So the answer would be yes.
All healers are not allowed to modify INT, neither + nor -
So most SE go for +WIT / -MEN and +CON / -STR
You will absolutely not notice any relevant decrease in mp regen, even if you go -5 MEN. So +WIT / -MEN gives all the benefits of increased cast speed without any negative effects whatsoever.
The s.e. is a recharger for a sps 8 lvls higher, so am trying to build up as much mp as possible, and also to get as fast regen as possible, thought men would be the way to go.
as for int, she never hits anything agressively, so seemsd like a free upgrade:-)
I have been reading the boards and also have a SO currently doing the change over to SE. Almost there and would like to get some tats to help my stats. I read somewhere that if you get +CON that it will increase your inventory as well. Is this true? Also, from tips on the board I bought the reinforced leather set and have duels which is nice to be able to be up close and personal and if I dont want to I can root, switch to my robes and cast. I also have the cursed set which I set up to be switched quickly via a macro but honestly I think the stats are better with the leather set and hardly ever switch to the robes which by the way having two sets of armor on me limits the amount of dss and sps that I can carry.
I wish I could find that post about someone that did something similar and also stated something about the tats to get to enhance this style of fighting. Any input would be appreciated. I believe the tats from the other post said go +WIT, +CON and +STR.
healer classes aren't allowed to touch their INT stat. Just like fighters can't touch their Men stat.
I would get...
+4 wit -4men: this will increase your rez, and men is a meaningless stat (it really is.)
+4 con -4str: This will increase your hp and weight limit. and str is meaninless to you.
+4 dex -4 str: this will increase your run speed, and your shield block rate. Niether are too important, but +1 wit or +1 con isn't that important either...