09-24-2005, 02:06 PM | #1 |
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Hi all,
I was wondering if someone can explain this 'sneak attack' thing theifs gain upon installing HoW. I have enabled it in the config, which I assume replaces backstabbing? ATM my theif has a sneak attack value of -1 And when he attacks from a funny angle, I get: Lethys- Sneak Attack: Crippling Strike (-1) Enemy- Takes 9 slashing damage from Lethys (9 damage resisted) What exactly does this mean, is the value of 1 a multiplier or a raw damage amount? And, while Im asking...when it says 9 damage done and 9 damage resisted, does that mean no overall damage, or does it mean he tried to do 18 but half was resisted? (Just something thats always bugged me)
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09-24-2005, 02:49 PM | #2 |
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Sneak attack: it does replace backstabbing. You dont have to be hidden or invisiblse, but you must attack from rear or flank. You deal additional +1d6 damage for every 4 levels of thief. It is not doubled with critical hit (base damage is still doubled). I think (not 100% sure) that creatures immune to critical hits are also immune to sneak attack.
Crippling Strike: whenever you successfuly sneak attack you also do crippling strike. It deals penalty to opponent's damage and THACO. The (-1) you see is the current penalty modifier, it improves with levels. This penalty is in addition to the sneak attack damage. When it says 9 damage hit, 9 resisted, it means total 18 was tried to be made out of which 9 hit and 9 resisted.
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09-24-2005, 03:15 PM | #3 |
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Thanks ZFR
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