For Dark Souls on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Ring of Anti-Backstab?". Like, what weapon has the best backstab damage I don't mind burning a respec for the ability to farm souls later on before I start NG+(so I can stock up on mats and consumables and upgrade all the weapons/infuse them I want beforehand). < > Here is how I found how to do it (gargoyle Halberd) 1) dont have your shield raised. 2) behind them. 3)pressed right up against them. If you are a little ways behind them, you will just swing normally. This has been fairly reliable for me vs the snake guys in Sef's and the poison giant guys in Blight town. DevilDave20 12 years ago #6. This video does not encourage backstab fishing. It just let you utilise these techniques in the right situation. The video also mentions how to counter backstabs which is always great. However, you can't counter if you don't know the actual techniques. for a backstab, you basically walk up bhind quietly, press and HOLD R1 and you'll get it, when fighting, you want to riposte. to riposte, use L2 at the right time to DEFLECT the attack with your shield then quickly tap R1 and you'll get a huge damage bonus and a slowdown attack animation. for regular enemies, once you master riposte you can fly thru levels, I used to run naked thru worlds in . 2. Equip a weapon with a decent parry-window in your left hand. Something like a Scimitar or Falchion (you can punish rollers with it aswell) 3. If opponent gets close, hit parry + backstep buttons at the same time (L2 + O with PS3-controller for example) -- just like you would do if you do a jumping attack or a guardbreak 4. ??? 5. Profit I believe locking the enemy would make it easier (default on K/M : O). Don't forget to walk while approaching the enemy (default : Ctrl on hold). Keep approaching until they start to turn their back. When that happens, just right click. If you're not sure, try practising on Balder at Undead Parish. Players may perform a backstab if they position themselves behind a humanoid enemy and do a light attack with shield down. Enemies must be on roughly the same level surface as the player. Backstabs can be performed with nearly every type of weapon, although exceptions exist (see below ). For Dark Souls on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "so all it takes it one backstab?". This video does not encourage backstab fishing. It just let you utilise these techniques in the right situation. The video also mentions how to counter backstabs which is always great. However, you can't counter if you don't know the actual techniques.

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