Originally Posted by joxer 
Linked to your last hint - there is no point of maxing endurance because END 4 is requirement for the best armors. END 5 will only add 100 hp to your health. Meh.
Yeah, that's the reason I used Endurance as an example. In fact, I didn't find the 4 stuff all that relevant either, so I honestly think 3 is more than enough even for a melee character.