SKILLS, SPELLS & PLAYER HELP

backstab

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Help Tag      : backstab
Help Keywords : BACKSTAB
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BACKSTAB

Level:     T1
Cost:      none

Open a fight with a precise strike from a piercing or stabbing weapon. Your
target must be unhurt and not already engaged in combat. An alert creature may
spot your approach.

A landed backstab opens your own bleeding wound on the victim, dealing 20% of
its base damage each round for 6 rounds. Circle can renew that wound during
the fight, and a ninja can strengthen it with Caustic Ash.

The strike leaves you recovering for 2 combat rounds through level 12, and 3
rounds at higher levels. It cannot be used against other players.

Usage: backstab <target>

Details: Damage scales with your level, and Dexterity helps your ambush
         succeed.

See also: THIEF, CIRCLE, BLEEDING, "CAUSTIC ASH"

Class abbreviations: HELP CLASS CODES.
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