Do you think a whip could work as a weapon? It could have some CC function and potentially be used for gap closing, such as pulling a mob or player towards you, or pulling yourself closer to a mob or player.
Maybe you could apply different “coatings” to it, such as fire to give burning effects or poison.
Really? I haven’t seen the art books, but that’s pretty encouraging to hear. Stuns and knockbacks etc would definitely make sense. I would really like to see a whip weapon in game. If anything, it would feel quite unique.
Oh wait… they exist in those games! I didn’t know. And there I was thinking it was a unique idea lol. Oh well, I’d still like it in NW. I feel aesthetically it fits, but then practically every medieval or colonial weapon does as well.
I’d imagine a whip would be dexterity first and strength or intelligence second.
yeah man there are plenty in those games! typically dex but of course in dark souls could scale of other stats as well if it was a more unique whip. I would imagine dex and int or even dex focus could work.
infact dex focus would be intersting as it could give healers an alternative to rapier.
The main problem with adding focus weapons is they would have to be utility weapons otherwise you would get healers that could also kill people and then not die. always a tricky one but if done right would be good!!
Great idea Zelthora, chasing people around with a whip sounds like a hoot. I will get this sent up the chain so the Dev team can have a look. Take care!