Fungi is way better.
As for race Dwarf has crappy charisma but if you think dwarves rock slap all points into charisma and maybe you can do alright with gear swaps for lulls. ND sucks. IMO humans are the strongest tied with high elves due to their good cha and wisdom. Erudites are the coolest tied with dwarfs.
Magical 2H:
https://wiki.project1999.com/Massive_Dragonclaw_Shard
https://wiki.project1999.com/Herbalist%27s_Spade
https://wiki.project1999.com/Exquisi...ium_Claidhmore
https://wiki.project1999.com/Argent_Protector
Super budget:
https://wiki.project1999.com/Baton_of_Faith