Voted for BM.
I like BM's AoE's more.
And I'm too lazy to waste time on switching forms for different skills.
Plus, BM needs dex for sword (myriad sword stance) and even more if you want claw.
More dex is already there for more crit.
More dex also means you already have enough to do APS with simple dragon gear.
Just make LA wrists and LA helm and already have 3.33 base.
With Quicken stone in claw/dual edges, or with demon spark if demon,
it is easy 4.0.
Some say "no helm because of HP, better boots or legs", but I tried.
Later, with R8 HA helm will do, with HA legs or boots.
Anyway, it is easy to make both.
I also mean both toons, and play the one you will be in the mood for
in each particular moment.
That's just my two coins.