Spells :: Backstab Class/Level: Thief 5th Description: SYNTAX backstab DESCRIPTION A skill associated with thieves and thugs. With their skills at sneaking and hiding, they get behind a target, and using a piercing type weapon, stab it into very damaging parts of the body. You don't actually have to try and sneak and hide to use the skill, but be aware it takes you a few moments to recover from the attack. Damage depends on several factors - these include: level, dexterity, and if victim can see you. You have a very good chance to hit a sleeping or unconcious victim, but an alert victim who can see you is very difficult to successfully backstab.