Stat Distribution (Assuming Wretch):

Lv: 60,  VIG: 24  MND: base  END:20  STR: 16  DEX: 40  INT: base  FTH: base  ARC: base

Level up Strength and Mind to match your weapons / ashes of war.

This build focuses on increasing Dexterity as the main stat, and using weapons that combo or allow you to strike fast.

Dexterity builds use Daggers, Flails, and different types of Swords.

These weapons are often light and don't have much equipment weight, so you don't need to invest in that many points in Endurance.

Many of them also inflict Bleed to enemies, which takes a bit of work to stack up, but rewards you with a big chunk of damage when Blood Loss triggers.

If you want to use a shield, you may also want to invest a few points in Strength.

Have at least 10 Strength to be able to equip most shields that have 100% damage block.