Backstabbing dilemna

Quinn McSteb · Post by **Quinn McSteb** » Mon Oct 21, 2002 2:47 pm

I am trying to use the backstabbing attack in Baldur's Gate but can't seem to set up the right situation to attack that way...any help in how to best execute the move would be most appreciated.

Obike Fixx · Post by **Obike Fixx** » Mon Oct 21, 2002 2:53 pm

- Find a peasant.
- Press the "Hide in Shadows" key.
- Wait until succes.
- If no succes, try again.
- Attack.

That should do it.

Stilgar · Post by **Stilgar** » Mon Oct 21, 2002 3:56 pm

For backstabbing you have to be invisible or hidden in shadows.
Also remember that you have to be behind the person to backstab.
And only thiefs can backstab
And in case of a fighter thief, remember that u have to use a thiefs melee weapon (no bows)!

JackOfClubs · Post by **JackOfClubs** » Mon Oct 21, 2002 6:36 pm

Actually, I think there is a bug in BG that allows anyone who is invisible to backstab. I know I was able to backstab with a Bard, though maybe this means you have to be a Rogue...

fable · Post by **fable** » Tue Oct 22, 2002 9:19 am

I think bards were considered a subset of thieves, as you imply.

Stilgar · Post by **Stilgar** » Tue Oct 22, 2002 9:24 am

Never knew that,
can bards backstab?
and if so, how many times more damage do they do?

JackOfClubs · Post by **JackOfClubs** » Tue Oct 22, 2002 6:30 pm

Same as thieves:
1-4 x2
5-8 x3
9-12 x4
13+ x5

I was playing without a level cap so I got up to X4.

Coot · Post by **Coot** » Wed Oct 23, 2002 2:14 am

I didn't know that! And it's great timing because right know I have a bard in my party, for the first time.
Are bards able to use backstab in BG2 as well? I should think so.

JackOfClubs · Post by **JackOfClubs** » Wed Oct 23, 2002 6:03 pm

No, as I said it was only a bug that allowed it in BG1.

garazdawi · Post by **garazdawi** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 8:56 am

Originally posted by JackOfClubs
No, as I said it was only a bug that allowed it in BG1.

Bards make to much noice to backstab with all their endless ennoying singing and stuff