Lecta

The  is a new melee weapon added as of Update 11.

Characteristics
Advantages:
 * 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.

Disadvantages:
 * Low damage.
 * Slow charge speed.
 * Slam attack radius is relatively small.
 * Deals damage, which unlike other damage types is only usefull against Robotic, and all robotic enemies except Fusion MOA and bosses have very low hp anyway.
 * Damage cannot be increased with, or  mods.
 * When combing elements, damage is added last.
 * Limited variety of advanced damage types combinations.
 * Awkward attack animations; as a result, is hard to hit with up close.
 * Charged attack has a very small radius.
 * Adding Fury or Berserker to this weapon will significantly reduce its melee range. (Bug?)

Acquisition
The weapon can be purchased with an installed catalyst and weapon slot for or it can be bought as a blueprint for.

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.
 * Unlike the Prova, it does half the original charge damage, making it unlikely to Charge-builds.

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 for the electric baton, named Prova.

Bugs

 * When in the Dojo the whip stretches out, looking like a staff.
 * 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.
 * Adding Fury or Berserker to this weapon will significantly reduce its melee range.