i don't subscribe to the must have max stats to play your class idea, a Wizard with 12 intel can cast all the same spells as a Wizard with 16.
a Fighter with 17 str does one more point of damage from hits as the same Fighter with 14 str and the Fighter with 14 str will also have at least 4 more points in some other stat like intel, dex or con which helps them in other ways... attack from high ground, turn invisable or just talk your way out of the fight are all worth as much as that single extra point of damage imo

just to be clear, play the game in any way you want so if having the max stats possible is your thing then go for it but its not the only option


Luke Skywalker: I don't, I don't believe it.
Yoda: That is why you failed.