>In my opinion -str should factor in to how well h2h specs
>work.

I agree wholeheartedly, and certainly -dex as well. -str should also affect the ability to stun IMO.

Right now it's just a fallback for people who don't know
>how to equip themselves.

Very true. All they do is try and fight with weapons and when they are about dead, they drop weapons and always stun. Then they run away or bring in the big gang to jump you. And you are right, they are almost as effective wearing crummy equip as when wearing excellent equip.