Minstrel SPECS SLASH / THRUSTFollow

I am making a minstrel planned specs are one of following
Briton or Sacaren or Highlander

50 INST

1. 29 SLASH - 31 STEALTH or
2. 34 THRUST - 26 STEALTH or
3. 34 SLASH - 26 STEALTH
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I think Sacaren is better choose since DEX helps Evade, I believe.
(stats end up) 75 STR 60 CON 103 DEX 70 QUICK
Before you answer THRUST or SLASH..

Note Minstrels have Evade II=10%
not EVADE VII(7)=35% INF which is way better then any other (shield,parry)not including DOGER which can +3% that a few more times.

I guess my main question here is THRUST AT 34? is their decient damage in THRUST LINE and not specific to EVADE or BLOCKING since minstrel is not that good at either. even with DODGER(+6)?
Second part: if anyone has a minstrel THRUST what styles would you use and why do you use those do they required block/evade?

Is SLASH a better option at 34 SLASH? using 29 lvl STYLE?
Note: SLASH 29 you don't have to mess with specific chains.

Please leave answers... SLASH or THRUST? why or why not?