Stab

Type: Attack Skill

Range: Target Character

Cost: None

Lag: 2 rounds

Duration: Instantaneous

Syntax: stab <target>

Stab is similar to its more precise cousin backstab, in that it is a highly-powered attack skill used to initiate combat, but there are two key differences: its damage output is noticably less than backstab's, and the hit points of the target are irrelevant, which is the primary appeal to this skill for thieves. For bandits, this skill is often valuable in situations where surprise attacks may be impractical.

Like backstab, it is most effective on a sleeping target, and may only be executed with a dagger.

Primary Attribute: Dexterity