A backstabbing failure

ghoetker · Post by **ghoetker** » Mon Feb 25, 2002 1:22 pm

Okay, I'm evidently a failure at backstabbing. Is there a specific command I need to use, or will backstabbing automatically if I get my rouge behind an enemy while hiding in the shadow and then attack as normal with a backstab-capable weapon? Is there anything else I need to do?

I _do_ need to be hidden, right? Just wandering up behind someone doesn't cut it....

Thanks!

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Mon Feb 25, 2002 1:36 pm

Yes, your thief needs to hide in shadows, get behind an enemy, and backstab with a suitable weapon

If you have your thief on an aggressive script, he/she will do this automatically...

Nullen · Post by **Nullen** » Mon Feb 25, 2002 1:51 pm

failure???

Does your thief or rogue pop out of shadows right before he attacks or does he stay in shadows after the attack....???

King Leoric · Post by **King Leoric** » Mon Feb 25, 2002 7:52 pm

There was an old bug involving boots of speed and backstabbing...

Also, i don't know how many times you can attempt a backstab and fail before losing your hide in shadows (a critical will do this instantly)

samcu · Post by **samcu** » Mon Feb 25, 2002 8:26 pm

It is one round from where your thief attempts the backstab. If you thief have 2 attacks per round, then it is two. I think that's why dualled kensai-thief will kick butt with kai, greater whirlwind and backstab on.

Sojourner · Post by **Sojourner** » Tue Feb 26, 2002 12:46 am

You can also backstab when invisible (from potion or spell).