I personally chose a CLS over the Rapier despite agreeing with most that the Rapier is in fact better. The reasons I got the CLS were; I'd over use the Rapier, every combat situation would degrade the rapier rather fast. Though 2m to most isn't a lot, but when your paying it once a week, it seems silly - when a whip isn't THAT much worse. The CLS looks infinitely better. I prefer warring in CWA to monster hunting - in which the CLS probably prevails over the Rapier as most warrers are maxed gear, maxed stats. The added accuracy really helps. I also TD far more than any other boss - where the CLS also prevails - and is more suited to my switching ability.