As a weaponsmith would maces or swords be better? I know the swords are fast but would that hurt my DPS compaired to slower swords? Is the mace worth doing if I plan on going raiding?
It's actually not "mace by far". It goes down to personal preference. Most go maces, 'cause the 2.7 truly is a big deal. Alot of serious PvE raiders go swords for blazeguard or some variation of it. And you're wrong, it's still decent for an OH.