Quote Originally Posted by sirgog View Post
That's true, but the #1 factor in how good a vorpal is is whether it is one-handed (good) or two-handed (barely better than vendor trash).

#2 factor is the accuracy (consider higher + ratings, Righteousness and any level (lesser, normal or greater) Evil/Lawful Outsider Bane here).

#3 is whether it is finessable or not.

#4 Whether it has some other beneficial effect on it.
Eg Pure Good or Flametouched to bypass devils DR ; Shattermantle

#5 How good your die rolls are.