Actually v/t uses this weapon to charge alot. I charge 60% of the time and my damage with is like 3,200 - 3,500. Its Range1 does make it a bit battered down, but in most duels the ppl are just moronic newbs and get destroyed with like 4 smites. Its only useless vs well equiped and skilled players.
I charge a bit too, just gotta be careful not to get bugged. I mainly use it to get around and close to people. I save Teleport as a surprise, normally.
R1 isnt really tournement/league material but ber-shael'ed makes it a strong contender, also nice for pub dueling not really a SERIOUS weapon to use, moreoverr as a high end practice weapon
Theres always better. My fround found a Flail with +2 Pally SKills 40 IAs 286% ED and 2 sockets on Ladder. Put in 2x Ber Runes for 40% CB and then upgrade it to knout or scourge for heavy charge damage. I want it when the new ladder season ends