This game heavily supports "cross-breeds" like mage/wizard or fighter/ranger... so no, definitely STR on a staff/INT on an axe/DEX on a staff etc. etc. is not something that needs 'fixing'... as there ain't anything broken.
The game tries to support hybrids, but it disincentivizes them early on and str/dex is gimped to the point that it feels awful to keep getting str on dex items and the reverse.
Of course, working a hybrid requires you get the secondary attribute in your gear. ie: If you want to be a warrior with magic you need intelligence on your gear.
