Backstab Rank 9

Physical · Rogue ability · on 1 item

Backstab (Rank 9) is a Rogue ability in WoW Forever, learned at level 60: Physical school, 60 Energy. Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 150 to the target. Changed in Forever: description reworded.

Physicalschool
60 Energycost
60level

Changed in Forever

After · Forever 1.60.1

Backstab	Rank 9

	Melee Range

Requires Dagger
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 150 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.

Before · Classic Era 1.15.9

Backstab	Rank 9

	Melee Range

Requires Dagger
~~was 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.~~

What moved: Description reworded.

Values as each build has them, not tested in play.

Casting rules

RangeMelee
RequiresDagger

Rules as this build holds them, not tested in play.

Quick Facts

SchoolPhysical
RankRank 9
Cost60 Energy
Level60
ClassRogue
Spell ID25300
Build1.60.1.70009

Ranks

Other spells named Backstab

This one: Rank 9 · Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 150 to the… · Rogue ability · on the item Handbook of Backstab IX.

Backstab · spell 7159 · Inflicts normal damage plus 10 to an enemy, but only if attacking… · on no item
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Backstab · spell 15657 · Inflicts normal damage plus 20 to an enemy, but only if attacking… · on no item
Backstab · spell 22416 · Inflicts normal damage plus 40 to an enemy, but only if attacking… · on no item
Backstab (Rank 1) · spell 462709 · Rank 1 · Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 15 to the… · on no item
Backstab (Rank 2) · spell 462710 · Rank 2 · Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 30 to the… · on no item
Backstab (Rank 3) · spell 462711 · Rank 3 · Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 48 to the… · on no item
Backstab (Rank 4) · spell 462712 · Rank 4 · Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 69 to the… · on no item
Backstab (Rank 5) · spell 462713 · Rank 5 · Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 90 to the… · on no item
Backstab (Rank 6) · spell 462714 · Rank 6 · Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 135 to the… · on no item
Backstab (Rank 7) · spell 462715 · Rank 7 · Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 165 to the… · on no item
Backstab (Rank 8) · spell 462716 · Rank 8 · Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 210 to the… · on no item

First 12 of 13; the spell search lists them all.

Learned by

Rogue 60 level 60 Energy Combat

Items

Icon	Name	Trigger	Level	Slot
	Handbook of Backstab IX	Use	60

History

Values as each build had them, not tested in play.

Forever 1.60.1.69913vs Era 1.15.9.69722
Description, Era 1.15.9.69722
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.
Description, Forever 1.60.1.69913
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 150 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo point.