Thieve's Options

Backstab Variants

Thieves have three optional ways to use the backstab ability. One method must be choosen during the character creation process and can never be changed.

  1. Traditional Backstab: As per normal rules.
  2. Assassinate: Use a missile weapon from any direction. As long as the target is unaware of the attack or surprised, you get the backstab multiplier.
  3. Mug: To hit as per backstab, but with a blunt object (flat of a sword will do, in a pinch). Normal damage, but has a percentage chance equal to [thief level] x [backstab multiplier] + [damage done] of knocking the opponent out.
In any case, the backstab works only with a weapon you are proficient in.