Backstab Spell - Code References

• Spell.java - Base spell class

This entity is implemented in Lua, no JSON configuration exists

• strings_all.xml#L2622-L2625
• Backstab_Name: “Backstab”
• Backstab_Info: “Silent hit in the back. Dishonest, but extremely effective, backstab damage will grow with performer skill level.\n\nSuccessful backstab will completely ignore victim armor or special defense abilities.”
• Backstab_TooFar: “Victim too far for successful hit.”
• Backstab_Aware: “Victim shouldn't be aware of you for a good backstab.”

• Backstab.lua

• magicAffinity: “Rogue”
• targetingType: “self”
• level: 2
• castTime: 1
• spellCost: 2
• image: 2
• imageFile: “spellsIcons/rogue.png”

• Distracted States: PASSIVE, SLEEPING, FLEEING, HORRIFIED, RUNNINGAMOK
• Damage Calculation: math.sqrt(caster:skillLevel()) * (weapon:damageRoll(caster) + secondaryWeapon:damageRoll(caster))
• Range: 1 tile distance
• Requirements: Target must be distracted or paralyzed
• Effect: Shows “backstab” status on victim (color: 0xff2030), deals damage and plays wound effect

• Rogue (Class)
• Assassin (Mob)