What are the best attributes to look for in starter melee gear? I know Crit, life steal, EE are all important, but I'm not sure which is best. Also, I'm not sure what to look for on charms.

I notice that there are 3 weapon types that do DOUBLE the damage of all the other weapon types. Are there any drawbacks to using these or are they completely superior and TWICE as good as the other weapons?

Heavy weapons have double the base damage but half the attacking speed (2 seconds instead of 1)

And EE is by far the best stat to look for because it's always the primary mod on weapons. Other stats like critical strike, dexterity, strength, etc. help but aren't as necessary as EE. For charms I'd just go for strength or dexterity