Just because a piece of gear is higher level than another, doesnt necessarily make it better...

Artio's axe RareExclusive
(Axe) All Races
DMG: 64 Delay: 280 CHR+3 Enmity-5
Lv. 90 WAR / BST

Charmer's Merlin RareExclusive
(Axe) All Races
DMG: 68 Delay: 288 Accuracy +5
"Fencer" +1
"Sic" and "Ready" ability delay -5
Lv. 89 BST

(inb4 lv90 axe has -enmity and chr so its better for bst who charm stuff)