Lecta

The Lecta is a Corpus-made electric whip added in Update 11.0.

Characteristics
This weapon deals primarily damage.

Advantages:
 * One of two highest base Status Chance among single-handed melee weapons, the other one being Nami Solo.
 * Innate damage – effective against Robotic and Machine enemies.
 * Electric is a versatile damage type, combining for, and.
 * Very good range.
 * Decent attack speed.
 * Jump attack knocks down enemies.
 * Can hit multiple enemies with normal attacks.
 * Third melee attack has better range than any other melee weapon attack.
 * Has 100% Proc Chance on the third attack when holding melee weapon.
 * Stance slot has a polarity, matching the Burning Wasp stance.
 * Possesses momentum during regular swings, which resists interruption such as stagger or knockdown.

Disadvantages:
 * Slam attack radius is relatively small.
 * damage suffers reduction versus Alloy Armor.
 * Damage cannot be increased with physical damage mods.
 * Awkward attack animations; as a result, is hard to hit with up close.
 * Low critical chance.

Tips

 * The Lecta is depicted as a longer variant to the Prova, due to its lengthy cable attached to the actual baton on its second end, while the handle at the first. This allows a wider hit capability, and will benefit more from the Reach mod.

Trivia

 * This is the first Whip-type weapon ever released, as of Update 11.0.0.
 * It would seem that this weapon is deemed the successor to the Prova electric baton.

Bugs

 * In some cases after getting up or landing, the whip may fail to extend during the next attack.
 * When in the Dojo the whip stretches out, looking like a staff. (Fixed)
 * As of 11.0.2, stealth assassinations will sometimes stab the entire weapon through the target like a sword, rather than the correct strangulation animation. (Fixed)
 * Adding Fury or Berserker to this weapon will significantly reduce its melee range. (Fixed)