I know there is another thread about this, but that one has devolved to an insult contest. Just wanted to offer some solutions about how to make RDM a better mele.

First, raise sword skill to at least a-

Second, add RDM to the jobs that qualify for WSes like vorpal blade

Third, give me something other than a scorpion harness to wear while I'm doing it. @_@ (Body piece is just an exanple, but all the gear is way underpowered for it.)

Having RDM qualify for trial swords was a good start