Daggerfall:Backstabbing

An ungentlemanly but useful skill, Backstabbing is automatically checked whenever you strike a target from behind. A successful backstab delivers three times the normal damage to a target. Getting behind a target aware of your presence is quite a different challenge.

That skill is increased at 2x rate.

Backstabbing's governing attribute is Agility.

Description

"Backstabbing is a skill checked whenever a target is struck from behind. It is easier for a person proficient at this skill to hit a target from behind. It is also probable that more damage will be dealt with a well-delivered backstab."

Classes

The following classes have Backstabbing as a skill:

• Primary Skill
  • Assassin

• Major Skill
  • Rogue
  • Thief

• Minor Skill
  • Acrobat
  • Burglar
  • Nightblade

Factions

The following factions have Backstabbing as a required skill:

• Dark Brotherhood
• The Order of Arkay
• Thieves Guild

Training

Backstabbing training is offered by the following factions:

• Dark Brotherhood
• The Order of Arkay
• Thieves Guild