Just wondering what everyone things is a good effect for legendary melee weapons. I've made a new character and have just found an instigating death claw gauntlet which does double damage if the target is at full health.

Are there better effects than instigating? I know theres 2 shot for ranged weapons but not sure if melee weapons can have that.

Berserker - Does more damage the lower the character's damage resistance. (Up to 200% damage at 0 DR)

Freezing - Do 10 points of cold damage and will freeze opponents on critical hits.

Furious - Increased damage after each consecutive hit on same target.

Penetrating - Ignores 30% of the target's damage and energy resistance.

Powerful/Mighty - 25% extra Damage

Staggering - Chance to stagger on hit.

A Furious Ripper is a very useful melee weapon. 2 Shot is only for ranged weapons. http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Legendary_weapon_effects is the list of all Legendary Weapon Effects and suggestions for which weapon is best for which effect.