Backstab

SilentAttackUncommon
Innate.
Deal 11 damage.
Exhaust.

Innate puts it in your opening hand every combat. It deals 11 damage, 15 upgraded, for 0 Energy, then exhausts. It has no other text, so nothing else happens; it is pure free damage on turn 1.

Character
Silent
Type
Attack
Rarity
Uncommon
Cost
0 Energy
Target
One enemy

When to take Backstab

Strong in Act 1, where 11 free damage on turn 1 kills or cripples most single enemies and speeds up hallway fights. Its value fades by Act 3, making it a fair removal target later.

Cards that synergize with Backstab

Assassinate
Attack
0
Innate.
Deal 10 damage.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Assassinate joins it for 21 free damage before you draw.Innate.
Deal 10 damage.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Expose
Skill
0
Remove all Artifact and Block from the enemy.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Expose strips Block first so the damage lands.Remove all Artifact and Block from the enemy.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Finisher
Attack
1
Deal 6 damage for each Attack already played this turn.
Finisher counts it as an attack this turn.Deal 6 damage for each Attack already played this turn.
Calamity
Power
3
Whenever you play an Attack, add a random Attack into your Hand.
Calamity counts the Attacks you play, and Backstab is a free oneWhenever you play an Attack, add a random Attack into your Hand.
Serpent Form
Power
3
Whenever you play a card, deal 4 damage to a random enemy.
Serpent Form rewards playing many cards, and Backstab is freeWhenever you play a card, deal 4 damage to a random enemy.
Strangle
Attack
1
Deal 8 damage.
Whenever you play a card this turn, the enemy loses 2 HP.
Strangle rewards playing many cards, and Backstab is freeDeal 8 damage.
Whenever you play a card this turn, the enemy loses 2 HP.
Afterimage
Power
1
Whenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.
Afterimage rewards playing many cards, and Backstab is freeWhenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.
Panache
Power
0
Every time you play 5 cards in a single turn, deal 10 damage to ALL enemies.
Panache rewards playing many cards, and Backstab is freeEvery time you play 5 cards in a single turn, deal 10 damage to ALL enemies.

Relics that synergize with Backstab

Bag of Marbles
Bag of Marbles makes the opening hit 50 percent larger.At the start of each combat, apply 1 Vulnerable to ALL enemies.
Shuriken
Shuriken and Kunai want the extra attack play.Every time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 1 Strength.
Kunai
Shuriken and Kunai want the extra attack play.Every time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 1 Dexterity.
Nunchaku
Nunchaku counts the Attacks you play, and Backstab is a free oneEvery time you play 10 Attacks, gain .
Kusarigama
Kusarigama counts the Attacks you play, and Backstab is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, deal 6 damage to a random enemy.
Ornamental Fan
Ornamental Fan counts the Attacks you play, and Backstab is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 4 Block.
Daughter of the Wind
Daughter of the Wind counts the Attacks you play, and Backstab is a free oneWhenever you play an Attack, gain 1 Block.
Pen Nib
Pen Nib counts the Attacks you play, and Backstab is a free oneEvery 10th Attack you play deals double damage.
Rainbow Ring
Rainbow Ring counts the Attacks you play, and Backstab is a free oneThe first time you play an Attack, Skill, and Power each turn, gain 1 Strength and 1 Dexterity.
Razor Tooth
Razor Tooth counts the Attacks you play, and Backstab is a free oneEvery time you play an Attack or Skill, Upgrade it for the remainder of combat.
Burning Sticks
Burning Sticks triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Backstab Exhausts itselfThe first time each combat you Exhaust a Skill, add a copy of it into your Hand.
Joss Paper
Joss Paper triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Backstab Exhausts itselfEvery 5 times you Exhaust a card, draw 1 card.
Iron Club
Iron Club rewards playing many cards, and Backstab is freeEvery 4 cards you play, draw 1 card.
Forgotten Soul
Forgotten Soul triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Backstab Exhausts itselfWhenever you Exhaust a card, deal 1 damage to a random enemy.
✦
Assassinate
Attack
0
Innate.
Deal 10 damage.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Suppress
Attack
0
Innate.
Deal 11 damage.
Apply 3 Weak.
Calculated Gamble
Skill
0
Discard your Hand,
then draw that many cards.
Exhaust.
Expose
Skill
0
Remove all Artifact and Block from the enemy.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Scare
Skill
0
Apply 1 Weak to ALL enemies.
Exhaust.
The Hunt
Attack
1
Deal 10 damage.
If Fatal, gain an additional card reward.
Exhaust.
Adrenaline
Skill
0
Gain .
Draw 2 cards.
Exhaust.
Infinite Blades
Power
1
At the start of your turn, add 1 Shiv into your Hand.
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