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Rogue · Combat tab

Backstab

Same as Classic9 ranksLevel 4
Backstab
Rank 9Physical
60 EnergyMelee Range
Instant
Requires Daggers
Learned at level 60
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 225 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.

All ranks of Backstab

RankLevelCost / range / castEffectClassic 1.12
Rank 1460 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires DaggersBackstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 15 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.same
Rank 21260 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires DaggersBackstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 30 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.same
Rank 32060 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires DaggersBackstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 48 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.same
Rank 42860 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires DaggersBackstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 69 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.same
Rank 53660 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires DaggersBackstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 90 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.same
Rank 64460 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires DaggersBackstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 135 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.same
Rank 75260 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires DaggersBackstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 165 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.same
Rank 86060 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires DaggersBackstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 210 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.same
Rank 96060 Energy · Melee Range · Instant · Requires DaggersBackstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 225 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.same

Talents that modify Backstab

  • Remorseless Attacks (Assassination row 1): After killing a non-trivial enemy, gives you a 40% increased critical strike chance on your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Mutilate, or Ghostly Strike. Lasts 20 sec.
  • Lethality (Assassination row 3): Grants 20% increased Critical Strike damage to your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities.
  • Cold Blood (Assassination row 4): When activated, increases the critical strike chance of your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Eviscerate, or Mutilate by 100%.
  • Puncturing Wounds (Combat row 2): Increases the critical strike chance of your Backstab by 30% and your Mutilate by 15%, and gives Backstab a 45% chance to add an additional Combo Point.
  • Opportunity (Subtlety row 1): Increases the damage dealt by your Backstab, Garrote, Ambush, and Mutilate abilities by 20%.

Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 25300.

Questions players ask

When do Rogues learn Backstab?
Rank 1 at level 4, with later ranks at 12, 20, 28, 36, 44, 52, 60, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Backstab change from Classic?
No recorded differences from Classic 1.12 in this snapshot.

Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.