I'm quite new to Diablo II, and have launched myself right into the Expansion. However, there seems to be a great lack of information about the stats; energy/dexterity e.c.t. So, my question is, what are the stats and what does each one do?

Strength increases melee damage , and is needed to wear high lvl gear - mostly needed for barbs

dex increases ranged damage, attack rating, defence, and is need for some weapons and most bows and javas - mostly for amazons

vitality - increases health - all need this

energy - increases mana - never stick any points in this , is a waste

so are you telling me that muh 83 sorc with 120 energy is wrong huh? mind you one hit from baal minion or even hell cows drains all my mana and i got like 1021 w/o frost burn.....btw i have lvl 24 energy shield runnning....

intelligence is important for some characters like necromancer,sorceres or assasin