Backstab

Backstab is a spell in Remixed Pixel Dungeon (Rogue Affinity).

Silent hit in the back. Dishonest, but extremely effective, backstab damage will grow with performer skill level.

Successful backstab will completely ignore victim armor or special defense abilities. The spell only works if the target enemy is distracted (PASSIVE, SLEEPING, FLEEING, HORRIFIED, RUNNINGAMOK) or paralyzed. It requires the target to be within 1 tile distance from the caster.

• Magic Affinity: Rogue
• Targeting: self (targets nearest enemy within 1 tile)
• Level: 2
• Mana Cost: 2
• Cast Time: 1 turn
• Special Effects: damages a target
• Damage Formula: sqrt(caster's skill level) * (main weapon damage roll + secondary weapon damage roll)
• Conditions: Only works on distracted enemies (PASSIVE, SLEEPING, FLEEING, HORRIFIED, RUNNINGAMOK) or paralyzed targets
• Range: 1 tile distance from caster

The Backstab spell can be used for:

• Offensive applications against distracted or paralyzed enemies
• Strategic applications when enemy is not aware of the hero
• High-damage strikes when conditions are favorable

Classes that can use this spell include:

• Classes with Rogue affinity (e.g., Rogue class)
• Other classes that gain access through special means

How to effectively use the Backstab spell:

• Best used when enemy is in a distracted state or paralyzed
• Works with both main hand and off-hand (shield) weapons
• Damage scales with your skill level
• Guaranteed to work only on enemies that cannot respond immediately
• Ignores enemy armor completely when successful

This information is extracted directly from the game code and validated against the source implementation. The details are accurate as of the referenced source files and provide reliable information about the spell mechanics.

• Information source: Lua Script in Remixed Dungeon codebase
• Stats verified: Yes, extracted directly from spell class properties
• Effect descriptions: Generated from code analysis and string resources
• Last updated: 2025-12-09 based on Backstab.lua

This spell is implemented as a Lua script:

• Backstab.lua
• spell.lua - Spell library implementation

• Backstab_Name
• Backstab_Info
• Backstab_TooFar
• Backstab_Aware

• Backstab_Name
• Backstab_Info
• Backstab_TooFar
• Backstab_Aware

• Spells - Other magical abilities
• Game Mechanics - Core game systems
• Rogue Affinity - Rogue class abilities and mechanics
• Melee Weapons - Information about weapons used in backstab
• Ranged Weapons - Alternative weapon options
• Status Effects - Other game status effects