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| − | '''Backstab''' refers to the extra damage done by [[Rogue | + | '''Backstab''' refers to the extra damage done by [[Rogue]]s on fleeing monsters, and are sometimes called '''sneak attacks'''. It is calculated as 1d''xplevel''.{{refsrc|uhitm.c|652|nethack=3.6.0}} |
Before 3.6.0, any weapon's damage against a fleeing monster while not wielding two weapons would qualify for the backstab bonus, including thrown objects such as daggers. As of 3.6.0, only melee attacks count toward backstab damage, with the combined bonuses of multiple flying daggers seen as too powerful.{{refsrc|uhitm.c|648|nethack=3.6.0}} | Before 3.6.0, any weapon's damage against a fleeing monster while not wielding two weapons would qualify for the backstab bonus, including thrown objects such as daggers. As of 3.6.0, only melee attacks count toward backstab damage, with the combined bonuses of multiple flying daggers seen as too powerful.{{refsrc|uhitm.c|648|nethack=3.6.0}} | ||
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Revision as of 07:56, 12 January 2020
Backstab refers to the extra damage done by Rogues on fleeing monsters, and are sometimes called sneak attacks. It is calculated as 1dxplevel.[1]
Before 3.6.0, any weapon's damage against a fleeing monster while not wielding two weapons would qualify for the backstab bonus, including thrown objects such as daggers. As of 3.6.0, only melee attacks count toward backstab damage, with the combined bonuses of multiple flying daggers seen as too powerful.[2]
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