Malicious Backstab/history

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August 23, 2022

  • Malicious Backstab: (PvE only) Front damage multiplier increased from 1.2 to 1.5. Back damage multiplier increased from 2.4 to 3.
Malicious Backstab.png

Malicious Backstab

Profession
Thief icon small.png Thief (skill list)
Specialization
Deadeye icon small.png Deadeye
Weapon
Main hand dagger
 
Weapon slot 1
Type
Stealth Attack
Game link
0.25¼ Activation time  1 Recharge time  
Malicious Backstab

Stealth Attack. Attack your foe from the shadows and strike for double the damage if you hit from behind. Consumes all malice when striking your mark to deal bonus damage.

Damage.png Front damage: 550 (1.5)?
Damage.png Front damage: 330 (0.9)?
Damage.png Back damage: 1,100 (3.0)?
Damage.png Back damage: 660 (1.8)?
Damage.png Bonus Damage per Malice: 10%
Range.png Range: 130

— In-game description

February 25, 2020

  • Malicious Backstab: (Competitive split) Reduced base power coefficient from 1.2 to 0.9. Reduced flanking power coefficient from 2.4 to 1.8.
Malicious Backstab.png

Malicious Backstab

Profession
Thief icon small.png Thief (skill list)
Specialization
Deadeye icon small.png Deadeye
Weapon
Main hand dagger
 
Weapon slot 1
Type
Stealth Attack
Game link
0.25¼ Activation time  1 Recharge time  
Malicious Backstab

Stealth Attack. Attack your foe from the shadows and strike for double the damage if you hit from behind. Consumes all malice when striking your mark to deal bonus damage.

Damage.png Front damage: 440 (1.2)?
Damage.png Front damage: 330 (0.9)?
Damage.png Back damage: 880 (2.4)?
Damage.png Back damage: 660 (1.8)?
Damage.png Bonus Damage per Malice: 10%
Range.png Range: 130

— In-game description

Original version

Malicious Backstab.png

Malicious Backstab

Profession
Thief icon small.png Thief (skill list)
Specialization
Deadeye icon small.png Deadeye
Weapon
Main hand dagger
 
Weapon slot 1
Type
Stealth Attack
Game link
0.25¼ Activation time  1 Recharge time  
Malicious Backstab

Stealth Attack. Attack your foe from the shadows and strike for double the damage if you hit from behind. Consumes all malice when striking your mark to deal bonus damage.

Damage.png Front damage: 440 (1.2)?
Damage.png Back damage: 880 (2.4)?
Damage.png Bonus Damage per Malice: 10%
Range.png Range: 130

— In-game description