Backstabbing

[harf4ng]

Hi,

To backstab do we have to handle the weapon one hand, or can we backstab while two handing?

Thanks

[Alariel]

Both is possible, you can 1H or 2H.

[ztulLaub]

if you have a double weapon (like twin swords) you just have to use RB instead of LB to backstab someone

[Artek [General]]

You can backstab with any weapon (minus shields and staffs) using normal attack button.
One-handed or two-handed does not matter.

The damage from backstab / riposte is always based on one-handed damage. So you wont get bonus damage when two handing weapons.

[cridus]

and remember that you can't backstab while blocking.

[Artek [General]]

Originally posted by cridus:

and remember that you can't backstab while blocking.

Is that so? Im guessing only when you block with two handed weapon? I backstab with shield up all the time.

[cridus]

Originally posted by Artek General:

Is that so? Im guessing only when you block with two handed weapon? I backstab with shield up all the time.

really? maybe I just assumed it worked like in DS1.

[harf4ng]

Thanks

[Rosario]

Also can't backstab with whips. I don't know if this is actually the case or not, but I think you also can't be moving while trying to initiate one. Have to be standing still (I think, I might just be really unlucky with them.)

[Taco Cat]

Originally posted by Rosario:

Also can't backstab with whips. I don't know if this is actually the case or not, but I think you also can't be moving while trying to initiate one. Have to be standing still (I think, I might just be really unlucky with them.)

you don't have to be still, but you can't be running

[harf4ng]

Originally posted by Rosario:

Also can't backstab with whips. I don't know if this is actually the case or not, but I think you also can't be moving while trying to initiate one. Have to be standing still (I think, I might just be really unlucky with them.)

Too bad you can't strangle an opponent to death with a whip :)