194 damage split between slash and corruption needs no explanation. It’s a high value of damage and its split for more versatility than the common sword. Isabella’s chosen offers this on top of an interesting +5 STR / +10 CON bonus, which makes it excelle both in DPS and min-maxing a tank build.
This kind of versatility is usually met with a lack of ‘focus’ if you will, or a lack of power in on particular area, but Isabella’s Chosen doesn’t just do well on multiple fronts, it thrives as one of the best swords in the game, hands down. Additionally, the corruption damage scales with either the base weapon stat or INT, opening up some interesting hybrid play for magic users.
The weapon increases damage to corrupted enemies by 19%, and boosts light and heavy attacks by 9.5% for good measure. Be weary, only those who complete a very high-level and difficult legendary sword quest are eligible to receive Isabella’s Chosen. Given its place at #1 sword on this list, that shouldn’t come as any surprise.