>>Sure, but is the 12% more hp worth the cost? I'm not sure
>>what is illogical about choosing to focus so strongly on one
>>element of the character that you handicap it in other ways.
>
>The cost is wearing int/wis/con gear pre-hero. Yes, 12% hp is
>worth some minor, temporary inconvenience.

I think you're discounting the opportunity cost of learning/regen
rates compared to the availability of other stat gear too much.