Stats: Raise Dex to 15, and PHYS to 15 first off, then pump STR until level (Dream of Mirror Gold) 25, at 25, raise DEX to 20, and PHYS to 20, then continue to raise STR until 35, at 35, raise DEX to 25, and PHYS to 30, then continue to pump STR as high as you can.
This variant is the best build for a solo style swordsman. Decent HP for a swordsman (Dream of Mirror Online Gold), coupled with decent ACC means you can survive more punishment than the other two common builds before needing to rest, but you'll do much less damage than a pure offense, and slightly less than hybird.
PROS: Can solo reasonably well, need far less rest than the other common builds, is easier on MP than the other builds. CONS: Much lower damage overall, expensive to maintain the needed HP/MP regeneration items.
Skill advice: Berserk Blow, Fierce Bark, Growling Tiger and Lash Out are the primary skills for variant. This build can make the best use of Berserk Blow, due to much higher HP than other builds, so the HP drain is much less noticed.
Fierce Bark will make your HP go even further, as the slower enemy attacks are much less draining at higher skill levels. Lash Out keeps you making the most of a higher DEX, and Growling Tiger ensures that even when mobbed, you can keep things under control.