Originally Posted by Leuenherz


For this specific example, however, it should be pointed out that backstab is apparently only intended for light weapons. It only works with heavier options because the system is not currently fully implemented in EA. The system is still bad, however, and this difference in effect on weapon types only adds further balance issues.



Do you mean Sneak Attack, the Rogue ability? Because yeah, that is supposed to be used only with a finesse or ranged weapon. But what Larian calls "backstab" is just a rear attack with advantage, which is allowed under the optional Facing rule in the DMG, and that has no weapon restrictions.