Critical Backstab

Playtest 3.2 / 4th Ed

Build Cost: 3

Purchase: Multi

Tagged: Yes

Duration: Instant

Skill Type: Dexterity

Prerequisites: Master Thief, 2 Backstabs

Skill List: Master Thief, Monk

Skill Rules & Full Description

This skill allows the character to triple their weapon damage for one swing when attacking from behind. The player should triple the amount of damage their character is swinging including base weapon damage, Damage Bonus, Strength Bonus, alchemical affects or magic bonuses. The character must be approximately 90 degrees behind their target to be considered behind them. The character cannot reach their arms around the target to use their Critical Backstab skill. A Critical Backstab does not have to be delivered from surprise. This skill can be used with the Waylay skill to triple the damage of the Waylay skill. The player should suffix the damage they call with the word “Crit”. This skill is not used if the character misses their target or the attack is blocked. If they succeed in striking their target or if the target calls an appropriate defense, the skill is used. This skill does not double any additional damage from the Heal Wounds skill, Wounding skill, or Elemental Pool Points.

Canonical Source: Playtest 3.2 (Page 36)

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Prerequisite & Progression Tree: Critical Backstab

Current Skill Skill Node General Requirement

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