i would have to say that the swords both kag and i had are the best i've seen. both are one handed so shield is still an option, both have great charms, both have lots of stats, and both have freeze AND poison. things don't move when hit like that.
the truth is however, that i seldom use(d) my sword. my weapon of choice was my 'machine gun' bow. http://www.speakeasy.org/~legolas357/bow.jpg
with this, i could have a lot of fun breaking bad guys, but also had to be aware of MY hit points and mana.
bow doing A LOT of damage - http://www.speakeasy.org/~legolas357/machinegunlies.jpg
here you can see, what(?) 30 overlords? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
http://www.speakeasy.org/~legolas357/bowlies.jpg
here using the 'divine' lightning -
http://www.speakeasy.org/~legolas357/lightninglies.jpg
and of course, the sword (please note, this is WITHOUT having to take any potions...not too fair. truly, i can't be hurt) - http://www.speakeasy.org/~legolas357/swordlies.jpg