Charming the Arrow on a melee weapon

[pabelfly]

Special mention to Whirling Blade, which also subs STR for CHA to attack and damage although the weapon is as normal, and which can sort-of function as both a melee and ranged option. Only a once-off though, so Thunderlance still comes out the winner.

Whirling Blade attacks all foes in a line, so it could have situational uses against mobs and swarms. And if I understand the two spells right, you could also use Whirling Blade to throw your Thunderlance at enemies.