Dungeons:Backstabber

A backstabber is a melee weapon that can be found within the Echoing Void DLC of Minecraft Dungeons. Its unique variant is called the Swift Striker.

Backstabber

Type	Melee Weapon
Rarity	COMMON / RARE
Power	5.65
Speed	4.64
Area	1.66
Properties	Extra damage on unsuspecting enemies
Enchantment	Ambush
Damage type	Melee
Combo	3 hits
Soul information	Does not accept soul enchantments Does not grant soul collection
Runes
Variants	Swift Striker
Level ID	Backstabber
In-game description The preferred blade of thieves and assassins, the Backstabber is a must in any rogue's pack.

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Obtaining

Missions

• End Wilds
• Tower

Merchants

• Village Merchant
• Gift Wrapper
• Mystery Merchant
• Luxury Merchant
• Piglin Merchant

Ancients

• The Swarm

Usage

Backstabbers possess low power, moderate speed, and low area. They have a combo consisting of two quick strikes, and one stronger strike. The first two hits deal the weapon's minimum damage, and the third hit deals the weapon's maximum damage.

Properties

• X melee damage
• Extra damage on unsuspecting enemies (Ambush tier I)

Stats

Hit number	Base damage	Attack duration	Area	Splash damage drop off	Knockback	Hitstun
Hit 1	60	0.5s	30°	50%	1	1
Hit 2	60	0.5s	30°	50%	1	1
Hit 3	100	0.8s	30°	0%	1	1

Sounds

[hide]Sounds
Sound	Description	Resource location
	Place	D6_sfx_backstabberPlace
	Pick up	D6_sfx_backstabberPickUp
	Drop	D6_sfx_backstabberDrop
	Quick Attack	D6_sfx_backstabberCombo1
	Quick Attack	D6_sfx_backstabberCombo2
	Strong Attack	D6_sfx_backstabberCombo3

History

[hide]Minecraft Dungeons
1.10.2.0							Added backstabbers.
1.12.0.0							Now obtainable from the Tower.

Issues

Issues for Minecraft Dungeons relating to "Backstabber" are no longer maintained on the bug tracker since September 28, 2023. However, issues reported before then can still be viewed there.

Gallery

Textures

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  Backstabber texture file.

• 

  Backstabber shadow texture file.

Screenshots

• 

  A backstabber within the inventory.