Axes do the most damage but are very inconsistent, they vary from 50% to 100% max damage. Since 50% of a lot is still a lot I didn't care. Plus axes are one handed allowing me to equip good shields.
Gee..
and I want to give Basch the Axe as a weapon.
I might change my mind and give him spear or something else!
PS3 owner, but not played RPG yet (teh) :sweatdrop