A grade Overlord Equipment / Tattoos

So far my experience with armor seems different from most posts I've read. Here is what I currently have:

Kris+9/focus
Doom light (+6/+5/+5/+4)
PL+6
BO jewels (all +5)
STR+4/CON-4
WIT+4/MEN-5

Up through level 60 the fastest XP was using PL set. I level as melee using Soul Cry and use Steals and GHP for healing. I have SE buffs at all times and MP recharges. Whenever in trouble I put up Soul Guard and drink pots.

So far it's not clear that A grade armor offers any benefit over PL. Is this to be expected? Should I try Tallum Heavy? For A grade I have a Bloody Orchid+8/focus and suits of DC light and DC robes. But it seems like sticking with PL and switching to the Bloody Orchid will be my best bet. Any opinions? I may also get an FDS/acumen and a common item Doom Crusher or Doom Crusher with Health.

Also, what should I do for last tattoo? Add +4 INT or +4 DEX or nothing? I'll keep the tattoos -CON until 7x levels or I start to PvP more.

Hello orc sister (female right?) ^_^

So far so good imo !
This is what i used and still use myself when i play solo/duo :
+7 bo focus and Dc light set.

So you got the robe when you need to play it mage in party, and the light when you play it melee DD.
The acu weapon for pvp/mage-healer style pve
the dagger for DD.

About tatoos:
As far as i know, you can't boost INT.
I always been wearing +5 wit -5 men.
Since i played mage/healer alot and i was pvping much, i had +4 con-4 str too.
When i made my own peacefull clan, i removed the +4 con tatoo, so i get more str to solo.
The OL, exept for casting speed, is pretty balanced. So i'll suggest you to be +5 wit and if you really wanna do more damage, try a +4 str -4 con.
But with dc light you'll mabe have some weight problem :P

Hope i helped. May Pa'agrio protect you.

Thanks for the tips (btw, I'm a Overlord not Overlady, maybe I should look more closely at the avatar I picked lol). I did compare Doom light to DC light and the DC is a bit better. So now I'm off to OE my DC set, so far it is at +4.

I'm working on an FDS next to get a blunt with acumen.

Weight has not really been an issue. I can carry PL, DCLA, DC robes and about 6000 total shots. If I add another weapon I'll have to drop down less shots but still should be OK. I've got an SE mule anyway :)

Now I just need to find a good hunting spot.

well, i'm used to carry greater cp pots and qhp/ghp too... ^^"
habit i got since forever, even now i'm not pvping much.
Maybe that's where my weight problem is from >.<

For hunting spot, it's not easy. i would pick one that drop herbs. Like.. hmmm deep frozen laby.
In few lvl, try bs without problems imo.