Is Striking ST "Always On" or "Transient"

[Michael Thayne]

Originally Posted by Varyon

I would treat it as Always On, particularly considering it's also (I believe) what you use for determining if you meet MinST requirements for wielding weapons. We also know that both HP and Lifting ST are Always On, so it would be odd if the last component of ST wasn't as well.

Seconding this, especially given the existence of canonical "temporary ST boost" that wouldn't really make any sense if Striking ST was treated like Innate Attack or something. See e.g.Adrenal-Muscular Trigger from Monster Hunters.