Here is a quick guide for everyone wonder about what exactly those Attribute Points do!
Attributes
Strength (STR) – determines physical attack power.
Vitality (VIT) – determines physical defense.
Dexterity (DEX) – determines attack accuracy.
Intelligence (INT) – determines magical attack power.
Mind (MND) – determines magical defense.
Piety (PIE) – determines magical accuracy.
Elements
Fire melts ice, but is extinguished by wind.
Water erodes earth, but is boiled by lightning.
Lightning boils water, but is grounded by earth.
Wind extinguishes fire, but is obstructed by ice.
Earth grounds lightning, but is eroded by water.
Ice obstructs wind, but is melted by fire.
Attuning yourself to a certain element increases both your attack power with, and defense against, spells of the same aspect.