Backstab

Technique

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Description	Stab your enemies in the back
Chain	0
Type	Stealth
Attribute	Reflexes
Base Damage	6
Special	More effective as an Opener, less effective against Melee

Attack Summary

Condition	Base Damage	Notes
Normally	6
You slip behind <opponent> and stab <it> for <x> damage.
As Opener	9
You dart behind <opponent> and stab <it> for <x> damage.
Vs. Melee	3
You circle the <opponent>, eventually just stabbing <it> for x damage.
With knife weapon	8
You slip behind <opponent> and stab <it> for x damage.
As Opener, with knife weapon	11
You dart behind <opponent> and knife <it> for x damage.
Vs. Melee, with knife weapon	4	Vs. Melee takes priority over Opener.
You circle the <opponent>, eventually just knifing <it> for x damage.
With cyberblade weapon	11	Cyberblade takes priority over knife weapon results
You slip behind <opponent> and extend a cyberblade into <its> back for <x> stealth damage.
As Opener, with cyberblade weapon	14
You dart behind <opponent> and extend a cyberblade into <its> back for <x> stealth damage.
Vs. Melee, with cyberblade weapon	4	Vs. Melee takes priority over Opener.
You circle <opponent>, eventually just striking <it> with a cyberblade for <x> stealth damage.

Sources

Win a fight in which you used Kidney Punch and have a knife weapon equipped.

Uses

Winning a fight in which you used Backstab can give the following if you have cyberblade weapon installed, if not vs. Melee:

You learned a new Technique: Cyberblade

Used By (Opponents)

Call Center Boss
Hologame Ganger
Spider Patron