Backstabbing

Ironbar · 03-29-2004, 03:15 AM

How do you backstab an enemy?

I know you have to be behind the enemy but is there a key you have to press or do you have to use the script?

I can easily get behind enemies without being detected but then i am lost, my thief is lvl 12 so i would like to be able to backstab someone soon.

Link · 03-29-2004, 03:38 AM

You have to be invisible for it to happen. Either make your thief "Hide in Shadows" or let him gulp down an invisibility potion. If you then let your character walk around to the creature/person you want to backstab, and he performs a successfull hit, then you'll have your backstab.

Ironbar · 03-29-2004, 09:02 AM

But how do you 'hit' the enemy? is it just the normal attack option?

teardropmina · 03-29-2004, 10:37 AM

yes, just go invisible, stand in the back of your enemy, then attack. with your lvl 12 thief now, when it succeeds, you're going to enjoy the feedback message very much

Link · 03-29-2004, 02:43 PM

Proficiency matters as well of course; 3 stars in short swords helps a lot

Xen · 03-29-2004, 03:32 PM

The only problem with Thieves is their lousy THACO and that`s the reason why they miss target so many times. But when they do hit they rock.

So that`s why I like F/T with Quietus and Critical Strike. (ToB)

Lord · 03-29-2004, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Xen:
The only problem with Thieves is their lousy THACO and that`s the reason why they miss target so many times. But when they do hit they rock.

So that`s why I like F/T with Quietus and Critical Strike. (ToB)

You still get attack bonuses when you're hidden in shadows. +2 to hit IIRC.

wellard · 03-29-2004, 06:42 PM

Do bless, chant or luck buffs help in anyway with the chance of backstabing?

Wumpspawner · 03-29-2004, 09:40 PM

I'm playing with my thief that I ran through BG 1 and converted to an assassin for BG 2, and I have abosolutely no trouble hitting my targets.

And anything that gives you bonuses to hit will help a backstab.

krunchyfrogg · 03-29-2004, 09:42 PM

They'll increase the chance that you hit. You're making an attack roll.

BTW the said attack roll is made at a +4 to hit (at least it is in P&P D&D).

03-29-2004, 10:37 AM	#4
teardropmina Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: July 23, 2003 Location: West Lafayette, IN, USA Age: 53 Posts: 681	yes, just go invisible, stand in the back of your enemy, then attack. with your lvl 12 thief now, when it succeeds, you're going to enjoy the feedback message very much __________________ In truth, positive certainty is unattainable by man.<br /> --- Charles Sanders Peirce<br /><br />Lilarcor: \"why don\'t we kill that one over there? that spoiler police? hahahaha....\"

03-29-2004, 06:42 PM	#8
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	Do bless, chant or luck buffs help in anyway with the chance of backstabing? __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

03-29-2004, 09:40 PM	#9
Wumpspawner Manshoon Join Date: September 25, 2002 Location: St. George, Utah Age: 49 Posts: 166	I'm playing with my thief that I ran through BG 1 and converted to an assassin for BG 2, and I have abosolutely no trouble hitting my targets. And anything that gives you bonuses to hit will help a backstab. __________________ \"I\'m a simple man. All I want is enough sleep for two men, enough whiskey for three, and enough women for four.\" - Walter Slovotsky

03-29-2004, 09:42 PM	#10
krunchyfrogg Red Dragon Join Date: February 14, 2004 Location: NY, USA Age: 49 Posts: 1,516	They'll increase the chance that you hit. You're making an attack roll. BTW the said attack roll is made at a +4 to hit (at least it is in P&P D&D). __________________ <i>A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives.</i><br />- Jackie Robinson<br /><br /> [img]\"http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/3353/salsashark7xl.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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03-29-2004, 03:15 AM	#1
Ironbar Manshoon Join Date: June 7, 2003 Location: Sheffield Age: 40 Posts: 223	How do you backstab an enemy? I know you have to be behind the enemy but is there a key you have to press or do you have to use the script? I can easily get behind enemies without being detected but then i am lost, my thief is lvl 12 so i would like to be able to backstab someone soon.

03-29-2004, 03:38 AM	#2
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 41 Posts: 5,888	You have to be invisible for it to happen. Either make your thief "Hide in Shadows" or let him gulp down an invisibility potion. If you then let your character walk around to the creature/person you want to backstab, and he performs a successfull hit, then you'll have your backstab.

03-29-2004, 09:02 AM	#3
Ironbar Manshoon Join Date: June 7, 2003 Location: Sheffield Age: 40 Posts: 223	But how do you 'hit' the enemy? is it just the normal attack option?

03-29-2004, 02:43 PM	#5
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 41 Posts: 5,888	Proficiency matters as well of course; 3 stars in short swords helps a lot

03-29-2004, 03:32 PM	#6
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 37 Posts: 8,554	The only problem with Thieves is their lousy THACO and that`s the reason why they miss target so many times. But when they do hit they rock. So that`s why I like F/T with Quietus and Critical Strike. (ToB)

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