Modwyr vs. Watchers Blade

[Daggerknight]

So, like many before me, I find myself struggling with the choice of what to do with Modwyr, both from a plot and mechanical perspective. I'll save story musings for the story thread though, and just focus on the mechanical issue; stick with a fully upgraded Modwyr, or a fully upgraded Watchers Blade? 

My character is a Psyblade (Soulblade/ standard fighter) wielding one sword (but capable of going great sword or war bow). The advantages/ disadvantages for me between the blades are: 

 

Watchers Blade

 

Pros: Raw damage will be difficult for anything to withstand. Solid damage output overall. Looks epic as heck. 

Cons: Possibly slower recovery? 

 

Modwyr

 

Pros: Attack speed buff, does the same amount of bonus damage as Watchers Blade, except  it's an energy type depending on your health at the time.

Cons: Bonus energy damage might not be as universally applicable as raw damage? 

 

Any suggestion for which one to go with?

[Myztik]

Modwyr is faster, has a good bonus, automatically upgrades its quality, and at max level makes you immune to Intellect afflictions. It's the clear winner.

[AeonsLegend]

In terms of stats Modwyr is better, in terms of coolness Watchers blade is better. Why not use both?

[Guest]

You can finish the game with either one, so choose the blade you like the best.

[Shadenuat]

https://pillarsofeternity.gamepedia.com/Hel_Beckoning

 

Good looking, no need for upgrades much and massive extra lash damage.

Edited June 19, 2018 by Shadenuat

[Guest]

https://pillarsofeternity.gamepedia.com/Hel_Beckoning

 

Good looking, no need for upgrades much and massive extra lash damage.

Funny, that doesn't look like either of the blades the OP seems to be concerned with.

[Shadenuat]

le smart man always uses 3d option.

[George_Truman]

Modwyr is faster, has a good bonus, automatically upgrades its quality, and at max level makes you immune to Intellect afflictions. It's the clear winner.

Yeah but the watcher's blade doesn't make you want to blow your brains out.

[Daggerknight]

Thanks for the replies folks!

 

In terms of stats Modwyr is better, in terms of coolness Watchers blade is better. Why not use both?

 

Well I'm not gearing this guy up to dual wield, and would rather just focus on one blade. The coolness factor of the Watchers blade is nearly winning out though.... hm...

https://pillarsofeternity.gamepedia.com/Hel_Beckoning

 

Good looking, no need for upgrades much and massive extra lash damage.

Huh, I forgot about that one entirely... thanks for the reminder!

[AeonsLegend]

https://pillarsofeternity.gamepedia.com/Hel_Beckoning

 

Good looking, no need for upgrades much and massive extra lash damage.

That's a weapon you get at the end of the game when you follow the questline normally, unless you kill Aeldys before any of the quests tell you to do so. So yea it is cool and strong and you'll be using it for about an hour of gameplay.

[kmbogd]

Also note that Modwyr's lash is possibly bugged and if you dual wield the weapon, the lash is inherited to the other weapon as well.