I'm having backstabbing trouble

Klorox · Post by **Klorox** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 1:09 am

I can't figure out how to do it!

I figured it out in BGII, but in BGI, if I try to attack when I'm hidden, I get a message saying that I'm coming out of hiding or something, and I never get a backstab. How do you do it?

I've got Coran, and I think he'd be a great backstabber for me. His Stealth skil is ungodly with the shadow armor and boots of stealth!

Stilgar · Post by **Stilgar** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:15 am

Hide in shadows, or turn invisible.
Move behind the character you want to attack
And attack him to backstab.

Remember that Coran is a fighter/thief, but can only backstab with a melee weapon that a thief can use.

Isaak Tridel · Post by **Isaak Tridel** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 3:42 am

Yes, do make sure you're near the target before you click the target in attack mode. I noticed that when I was a few feet away while targeting a mark, I received the "leaving shadows" message as well.

Hope this helps you.

Locke Da'averan · Post by **Locke Da'averan** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 2:31 am

pause the game when you're ready to backstab the target, and then first click the target as to bs him then unpause..

VonDondu · Post by **VonDondu** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 9:18 am

[QUOTE=Klorox]I figured it out in BGII, but in BGI, if I try to attack when I'm hidden, I get a message saying that I'm coming out of hiding or something, and I never get a backstab...[/QUOTE]
Even in BG2, you get a message saying "Leaving shadows" when your Thief tries to backstab (and you hear a "whoosh").

The key to backstabbing in BG1 is to place your Thief EXACTLY behind your target. I think that BG2 gives you a lot more leeway.

Faeid · Post by **Faeid** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 9:22 am

a noob`s add..., so mind the q. at the bottom

restarted *bgthing-ing* but noticed a great difference in "where" to backstab. i tried in various town locations and failed, while a dark dungeon (dark like naskell tunnels lvl.2 ,bottom..) ... Imoen and Monti did it like a commando.

..and it started with "search for traps", turned into "seek and backstab". it helped to drag a monster and "backstab" it after passing in pursuit-mode.
question: does backstabbing /ambush out of shadow apply in any form or in-game-counter/routine to missile(any kind) weapons, too. i sometimes think there IS a bonus, while i think the rules only mention H2h-stabbing. is there a second "ambush" counter? yes?