how do you back stab

kanri · 04-24-2002, 08:39 PM

Im wondering how do you backstab i cant fgure it out?

debiler · 04-24-2002, 08:46 PM

1. Hide in shadows
2. move BEHIND your enemy
3. pick a weapon that is suitable for backstab (longsword, dagger, short sword,...)
4. attack
5. run, hide again

Lanthir · 04-24-2002, 08:51 PM

If you want in the scripts there is a choice that will have your pc look to backstab whenever they can.

Helspanth · 04-24-2002, 09:28 PM

Isn't it kinda strange that long swords and KATANAS are considered suitable for Backstabbing?
I mean I can understand the short sword but Katana?????

04-24-2002, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kanri:
Im wondering how do you backstab i cant fgure it out?

I like to turn off my AI script, go into invisible or hide in shadow, or use one of the mages spells (farsight, wizard eye). Scout for the enemy. Keeping the AI script off, go up right behind an enemy. Then when in position, turn on the AI script. Wham! Backstab times 5. Just make sure you have a suitable backstabbing weapon equipped. Too bad a 2handed sword is not one of our choices.

[ 04-24-2002, 10:06 PM: Message edited by: GForce ]

Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs · 04-24-2002, 10:19 PM

you can backstab with any one-handed weapon usable by thieves, including the staff mace. not sure if clubs, work, though, since it is kinda ridiculous to be backstabbing with a big stick. oh well. you can be invisible, as well, not necessarily hiding in the shadows. Furthermore, you cannot hide if any enemy can see you, (blind ones can't) and you get a bonus if you are in shadows when you hide. invisibility potions are highly recommended for thieves relying on backstabs. (solo assassins [ahem]) stock up on them.

tom the strong wizzard · 04-25-2002, 03:18 PM

Just hide in the shadows move BEHIND the enemy and attack lore the enemy to your other party members(couz the enemy is weakend) and finish it off!!!!!!!^_^

Lewzbel · 04-26-2002, 11:47 AM

Do you have to have proficiency in the weapon for a backstab to be effective? I'm having a HUGE problem getting Valygar to backstab. I KNOW you can't backstab with his katana, so I've been trying with a dagger. No dice. My only thought is that you have to have proficiency with daggers, which he does not, or there is a bug in the program (macintosh). My other stalker backstabs just fine.

Helspanth · 04-26-2002, 01:09 PM

Give to Valygar the Celestial Fury and you shall see how effective he is at backstabbing!!!!!

Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs · 04-26-2002, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Helspanth:
Give to Valygar the Celestial Fury and you shall see how effective he is at backstabbing!!!!!

I heartily agree. one hit = stun = no more stupid hiding, sneaking, etc. = death! Yay!

04-24-2002, 08:39 PM	#1
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04-24-2002, 08:46 PM	#2
debiler Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: May 6, 2001 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Age: 44 Posts: 811	1. Hide in shadows 2. move BEHIND your enemy 3. pick a weapon that is suitable for backstab (longsword, dagger, short sword,...) 4. attack 5. run, hide again __________________ THE MIGHTY MALT BEER LORD IS BACK AGAIN!!! HAW HAW HAW! HAW! haw...where's my signature pic???

04-24-2002, 08:51 PM	#3
Lanthir Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: April 3, 2002 Location: West Palm Beach Age: 43 Posts: 612	If you want in the scripts there is a choice that will have your pc look to backstab whenever they can. __________________ <br /><br />[url]\"http://home.talkcity.com/ImaginaryPl/lanthir/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">All About Lanthir</a>

04-24-2002, 09:28 PM	#4
Helspanth Quintesson Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: Thessaloniki,Hellas Age: 42 Posts: 1,050	Isn't it kinda strange that long swords and KATANAS are considered suitable for Backstabbing? I mean I can understand the short sword but Katana????? __________________ \"Sorrow is the future tense of love\"

04-24-2002, 10:19 PM	#6
Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs Elminster Join Date: March 23, 2002 Location: Lynchburg, Virginia Age: 39 Posts: 460	you can backstab with any one-handed weapon usable by thieves, including the staff mace. not sure if clubs, work, though, since it is kinda ridiculous to be backstabbing with a big stick. oh well. you can be invisible, as well, not necessarily hiding in the shadows. Furthermore, you cannot hide if any enemy can see you, (blind ones can't) and you get a bonus if you are in shadows when you hide. invisibility potions are highly recommended for thieves relying on backstabs. (solo assassins [ahem]) stock up on them. __________________ Yar!

04-25-2002, 03:18 PM	#7
tom the strong wizzard Manshoon Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: Holland Age: 36 Posts: 226	Just hide in the shadows move BEHIND the enemy and attack lore the enemy to your other party members(couz the enemy is weakend) and finish it off!!!!!!!^_^ __________________ What doesnt kill me makes me stronger and wizer, thats how i live. <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[mage1]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/mage1.gif\" />

04-26-2002, 11:47 AM	#8
Lewzbel The Magister Join Date: February 18, 2002 Location: Salem, VA Posts: 101	Do you have to have proficiency in the weapon for a backstab to be effective? I'm having a HUGE problem getting Valygar to backstab. I KNOW you can't backstab with his katana, so I've been trying with a dagger. No dice. My only thought is that you have to have proficiency with daggers, which he does not, or there is a bug in the program (macintosh). My other stalker backstabs just fine.

04-26-2002, 01:09 PM	#9
Helspanth Quintesson Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: Thessaloniki,Hellas Age: 42 Posts: 1,050	Give to Valygar the Celestial Fury and you shall see how effective he is at backstabbing!!!!! __________________ \"Sorrow is the future tense of love\"

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