Flanking

Positions around a foe that count as flanking. The target is facing to the right, only the 90 degree cone in front of it does not allow flanking.

Flanking refers to positioning oneself behind or to the side of a target, where they are more vulnerable to attacks and where the attacker is in a relatively safer position. A flanking attack is one made from a flanking position.

Some skills place the attacker in a flanking position, while other skills and traits grant additional effects or bonuses when used while flanking a target.

Related skills[edit]

Flanking skills[edit]

Serpent's Strike (sword) — Do an evasive roll around your target, striking them and poisoning them.
Death Blossom (dagger+dagger) — Do an evasive attack over your opponent, striking nearby enemies three times. Each hit causes bleeding.
Flanking Strike (sword+dagger) — Evade and stab your foe.
Flanking Dive (spear) — Evade your foe and then strike, dealling increased damage from the side or behind.

Skills affected by flanking attacks[edit]

Crossfire (short bow) — Fire an arrow that bleeds your target. Attacks are stronger from behind or from the side.
Poison Volley (short bow) — Fire a spread of five poison arrows. Poison lasts longer if you are flanking or behind the target.
Crippling Shot (short bow) — Fire an arrow that cripples your target. If you are flanking or behind your target, immobilize them. Your pet's next three attacks inflict bleeding.
Concussion Shot (short bow) — Daze your foe with an arrow. Stun them if you hit from behind or from the side.
Hilt Bash (greatsword) — Daze your foe with a hilt bash. Stun them if you hit from behind, and refresh your Maul ability.
Backstab (dagger) — Attack your foe from the shadows, striking for double damage if you hit from behind.
Tactical Strike (sword) — Blind your foe by bashing them with your sword hilt. Daze them instead if you attack from behind. Applies vulnerability.