New LG Weapon Idea 1h

[Nnoor]

Initially my thought is this would be another whip... but knowing we have so many this could also be for a 1h of some sort but my idea will be presented as a whip.

Goal: To give tanks another option for arena and pve as we have mitii/block, parry/block options currently. Keep in mind shield users also give up Dual Parry when using a whip. Also as a whip possibly providing a tanky build or slight dps boost or both for whip/ crusher, piercer, or slasher combos.

There are a few variations of the idea as balance is the a question:

1. This weapon influences both pets to growl when equipped but inhibits/stops hp regeneration.

2. This weapon influences both pets to growl and heal as though two whips were equipped stopping hp regen during combat, pets remain uninfluenced by rabid aura. (excludes damage boost from skills)

3. This weapon influences both pets to growl and attack as though two whips were equipped for half the damage. Equipping this weapon prevents hp regen and pet healing during combat.

4. This weapon a influences pets as though two whips were equipped causing the users pet damage and heal potential to be cut in half. (still a net boost due to haste from stalking and defense boost from growls).

2, 3, and 4 also bring some viability to the Demonskull shield which provides pet haste.

If proc was not given to a whip it would add an interesting dynamic to non-bm builds. Yet it would also need some different balancing than what I have proposed.