Arcane archer: dex or str?

[NinjaCereal]

I personally went for a dex build, but at the same time didn't kill all my strength. It depends on what weapon you're going to use. The longbow is my favorite, so I did what I could to make dex my best stat.
At level 20 I can get my 28 point build elven AA's dex to 36 (That's without having modified any stats when I built my character), and my strength to 23. I use mostly bows, but if I need to I can whip out a pair of scimitars and have no trouble using them.
If I ever manage to get my hands on a greater heart of wood, those extra points are going into my dex stat.

[Miahoo]

I started out with 10 wis (2 points left in a 32 point build, and it was int, wis, or cha), picked up a +1 wis item, at at level 4 I had a selection of spells and an astounding... 2sp (I chuckled). Basically, by the time you have enough sp to cast more than one or two spells you'll have enough +wis from equipment to be able to cast.

all you have to do is to take the Ranger Energy of the Wild I enhancement and u'll have enough sp to cast spells right on level 4.
u can start with 8 wis (i did with my tempest), but, you better get a +1 wis tome, or u might feel a small lack with wisdom when casting your spells.

Edit:
as for the dex/str base, i'm having the same dilemma.
i plan an Elf AA, and i think i go DEX base w/o finesse.