I am playing a warrior and things are going well so far. I just hit level 10 and have read some guides and opinions, but I have a few skills in particular that I am interested in, so I'd like some opinions.

1. The importance of Agility? I don't use bows and don't intend to, so is the offense/defense worth boosting it substantially. So far, my stats are approximately 38 Str, 25 Agil, 10 Magic, 20 Sta. Is it worth it to keep bumping up Agility for the offense/defense when using melee weapons and a shield?

2. Skills thus far: augment damage, sword expertise, augment damage, repair, restoration (free), deadly gift, enchant weapon and poison weapon. I just took poison weapon. I was interested in it, and it seems to be working beautifully. Please let me know if it continues to do so.

3. Also on poison weapon? Can you select which of the poisons from your inventory you use? I have both minor and regular thus far, and the one time I used it, it defaulted to regular. Will it always select the most potent? I'd like to be able to select, if possible, as I can with the traps/deadly gift.

4. For a little ranged capability, I was thinking about the mage's lightning? Good idea or not? Since I am not going to raise mana much, if at all (beyond any item bonuses and charms), can I afford it? Is there a better ranged magic attack worth taking? Opinions?

5. Wondering if the mage's shield is worth the extra defense?

6. Is spiritual defense (magic bumping of resistances) worth it?

Thanks in advance,

ELB