I've got an interesting idea for the rapier. How about it's very quick, one speed notch above a dagger, but has erratic movement? For example, instead of striking x times per 10 seconds at equal intervals, it will hit twice in quick succession, followed by a pause, then three more times in quick succession, followed by a pause, then one hit, followed by a pause, etc. etc. Those of you who know Raphael from Soul Calibur hopefully get what I'm trying to say :P