Backstab

Backstabbing is the weaker of the two techniques that results in critical hits, the other being the riposte. Back-stabs can be performed with nearly every type of weapons. Bows, crossbows, catalysts, and talismans cannot be used to back-stab.

Most humanoid enemies can be back-stabbed, which is executed by getting directly behind the enemy and using a light attack. Back-stabs cannot be interrupted and the "stabber" is invulnerable to all forms of damage.