Go dex build. Str items are easy to come by and getting 100% WR bags are pretty easy.
Dex is the most underrated stat in the game IMO. Proc city with high dex and supposedly fewer missed notes.
Bard with
https://wiki.project1999.com/Essence_Mace +
https://wiki.project1999.com/Silver_Whip_of_Rage + high dex becomes pretty beastly. Highly recommend this setup