The data mine does show attack, but it's too much; I doubt it ships like that.
If it really were +18 attack, everyone grinding glove scrolls would be stunned. And there are no bosses yet, no Zakum.
A paid stat item like this needs a big goal to chase, and we don't even know whether Orbis is open.
There's no 3rd job yet. What would a 2nd job do with all that attack, keep farming Monkey Forest?
So no need to worry too much. Gamania shouldn't be that ruthless, and players are being pretty vocal right now.
Let's wait and see~
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