HP washing on DrK question

This isn't going to be a "can you do math for me question" -- it's more of a clarifying question on method.

So I've been stockpiling some bonus mp so far with int gear. BUT I've so far heard of two separate methods to hp wash so far:

First method)

1. MUST level up
2. Buy X amount of AP resets for each spare AP you plan on using
3. Put AP point directly into health
4. Use AP reset to take mp --> convert to primary stat (STR)

Second method)

1. Do NOT need to level up or have any spare AP
2. Use 1 AP reset to take 1 STR --> convert to HP.
3. Spam AP resets to take mp -> convert to HP. Repeat until bonus MP is all gone.
4. Use AP reset to revert step 1 (take HP -> convert it into 1 STR)

Now I was initially planning on doing the second method because I could pump all my AP directly into STR, thus making grinding and levelling easier. But I just heard from someone now that putting points into HP via. AP reset gives LESS hp than from an AP gained from levelling up. Can someone confirm? Because if this is true, I'm gonna have to start levelling up and stockpiling AP immediately...

 

That only applies to thieves. You can use the second method just fine.

 

Thanks! Is there a specific reason why only thieves get reduced HP? Seems kind of weird to me that one class gets their hp formula coded differently.

 

I can tell that it applies for warriors as well.
As you can see in the picture, I get only 20 hp if I move AP from Mp directly to Hp, and get 52 Hp in averege if I pump my leveling AP directly into Hp.

 

It's a visual glitch! It'll say +20HP but it should somewhere around ~52HP, just double check your HP before and after a wash to confirm

 

You are right! now I have 9112 Hp instead 9059
The second method is way better than the first~!