Backstab

Black Knight · 10-24-2002, 12:28 AM

Alright...this is going to be a dumb question..but how do I backstab? I have my hidden thief walk up behind someone...and do 4 points of damage? I've never really had a decent thief, and my paladin ways never really made me want to use the technique...but now I am...so could some one tell me what I'm doing wrong? Thanks.

BK

Cloudbringer · 10-24-2002, 12:33 AM

I think the thief has to be in shadows first then attack from behind. But I'm not a hundred percent sure if that's all you do!

Jellyfish · 10-24-2002, 01:21 AM

Actually, you don't have to hide your thief.
Just make sure you stand right behind your enemies.
You can backstab them even when you are visible and fighting.

Ps: Your thief was using a dagger or a hammer?

Nightowl2 · 10-24-2002, 11:59 AM

A rogue who is hidden (in shadows or invisible) will generally get the backstab bonus on a successful strike. I believe you need a bladed weapon for this to work. It's important to read the combat messages carefully, as the backstab damage is calculated separately from the first hit. Low-level rogues do low-level damage, but that will increase as the rogue goes up in level.

Rogues can also flank an opponent for a backstab; in this case, you don't have to be hidden.

Nightowl2

10-24-2002, 12:33 AM	#2
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	I think the thief has to be in shadows first then attack from behind. But I'm not a hundred percent sure if that's all you do! __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

10-24-2002, 01:21 AM	#3
Jellyfish Dungeon Master Join Date: March 10, 2002 Location: California industry Age: 41 Posts: 65	Actually, you don't have to hide your thief. Just make sure you stand right behind your enemies. You can backstab them even when you are visible and fighting. Ps: Your thief was using a dagger or a hammer? __________________ <br />We and I be glad answer.

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10-24-2002, 12:28 AM	#1
Black Knight Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Delaware OH USA Age: 47 Posts: 3,168	Alright...this is going to be a dumb question..but how do I backstab? I have my hidden thief walk up behind someone...and do 4 points of damage? I've never really had a decent thief, and my paladin ways never really made me want to use the technique...but now I am...so could some one tell me what I'm doing wrong? Thanks. BK

10-24-2002, 11:59 AM	#4
Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	A rogue who is hidden (in shadows or invisible) will generally get the backstab bonus on a successful strike. I believe you need a bladed weapon for this to work. It's important to read the combat messages carefully, as the backstab damage is calculated separately from the first hit. Low-level rogues do low-level damage, but that will increase as the rogue goes up in level. Rogues can also flank an opponent for a backstab; in this case, you don't have to be hidden. Nightowl2

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