help > skills > backstab
--------------------------------------------------------------------- Skill : Backstab Class : Thief Cost : 0 Skill Type : Active Casting Time : 0 Difficulty : Level 1 Stats Base : Mostly Dexterity with some Strength and Intelligence Syntax : do backstab <target> Examples : do backstab joe Backstabbing allows a thief (or any thief subclass that has backstab) to get a sneak attack in on somebody without them noticing. This does much more damage than a normal attack. The chance of successfully completing a backstab is based on the thief's backstab skill and his/her victims' awareness. Whether one succeeds or fails, the thief will then be in combat with his/her opponent. It is possible to attempt a backstab when one is already in combat with a foe in a party while party damage is turned on. When in combat and alone the effectiveness of backstab is reduced and the opportune strike often results in the thief getting hit as well. --------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: help skill awareness