Dex-Based Gestalt

[Ardantis]

On a pure theory note, I've noticed that pure-Dex melee builds tend to not work fantastically, because dex tends to buff defensive or evasive options, but not offensive or at the very least preventative measures, and melee characters who don't rely on stealth tend to get hit with things AC doesn't deal with very well.

Do they work better in Gestalt?

I'm thinking some crazy mashup of Swordsage, maybe casters on the other side with Swiftblade. Primary stat Dex, use the X stat to Y bonus to find ways to get it added to important functions.

Any suggestions? Or is Dex as primary melee stat about as worthwhile as Strength for casters?

[Urpriest]

If one side is a caster, be aware that there's an Illumian sigil that makes bonus spells Dex-based.