If you are having issues getting stat changes to stick make sure to increase item level as well.
[Data 1 - Character 1 Bag 1 Equipment 1 Weapon L255]
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[Data 1 - Character 2 Bag 1 Equipment 1 Weapon L255]
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[Data 1 - Character 3 Bag 1 Equipment 1 Weapon L255]...
btw i feel this a good time to remind you guys that sea of thieves was made by rare, who also made DKC1-3 and DK64, alongside banjo kazooie and conker's bad fur day