Aloth Citzal's Lance builds: Battlemage vs. Spellblade

[TheMetaphysician]

I'm debating between two melee builds for Aloth focused around Citzal's Spirit Lance: the fighter/mage (battlemage) one or the rogue/mage (spellblade) one. The Spellblade uses the Lance to spread afflications and DoTs. The Battlemage uses the Lance in combination with Mule Kick/Clear Out.

 

Which do you think is better for damage? I need a damage-dealer in that spot.

[Haplok]

Clear Out wins IMO - for that very purpose. Also for fun of ragdolling everyone. 

 

But before the Lance and Clear Out, a Spellblade would be better for the likes of Minor Blights / dual mortars for aoe and Nanassin's Cobra Strike for single target.