How do you backstab in Dark Souls?

To backstab I simply line up the feet, then quickly and lightly hit RB behind a back of an enemy. I don't press anything else (except LS to left or right). It's all about timing with those Knights.
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How do you backstab ds1 on ps4?

To perform this attack, get directly behind the enemy and without blocking press the RB/R1 button; your character will perform a backstab and be invulnerable to other enemy attacks during the backstab animation. TIP: Circling the enemy until they attack is a good method for non-boss enemies.
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How do you stab in the back in ds1?

R1, when standing directly behind an enemy. You don't have to be locked on. The positioning has to be perfect or you'll end up attacking normally instead.
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How to do a sneak attack in Dark Souls 1?

Players may perform a backstab if they position themselves behind a humanoid enemy and do a light attack with shield down. Enemies must be on roughly the same level surface as the player. Backstabs can be performed with nearly every type of weapon, although exceptions exist (see below).
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Can all weapons backstab in Dark Souls?

Yes, they all do. Only spell-casting tools, ranged weapons, and whips can't backstab or riposte. "Fun" fact: in dark souls 2 you can backstab with whips, lol. It's ridiculous.
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What weapons can you backstab with?

Backstabs can only be performed with fists or melee weapons that a pure Thief would be able to use:
  • long swords.
  • short swords.
  • katanas.
  • wakizashis.
  • Ninjatōs.
  • scimitars.
  • daggers.
  • clubs.
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What is the best weapon for backstab in DS1?

Rapier is still the best backstab damage weapons that DOESN'T require strength of 30plus.
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Can you kick in Dark Souls 1?

Yes you press them at the same time, think of it like you're flicking up on the analog and pressing R1 simultaneously... Any delay between the two and you will just do a normal R1. Similarly, if you start running forward and immediately do R1 at the same time you will accidentally do a kick.
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Can you backstab with Zweihander?

The Zweihander is an underrated and awesome weapon both in PvE and PvP, however care must be taken when using r1's against proficient parriers. I very rarely backstab with it unless they are over fishing for a parry or after a stun - a well timed 2h R2 is what I use to punish estus chuggers and healers in general.
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What are enemies weak to in Dark Souls 1?

Most enemies are weak to thrust and strike though enemies with light armor tend to have equal physical defense across the board. Stone armor/ creatures with stone skin (belfry gargoyles, drakes/dragons) tend to be weak to lightning and strong against magic.
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Why won't Dark Souls let me backstab?

For your backstab to work you need to be close behind and enemy who is not performing an attack. The trick is to wait a split second until the character resets to standing pose after it has attacked.
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Why can I not backstab in Dark Souls?

If something is clearly an animal (or plant) or is much larger than you, then backstab is probably not possible. Sometimes it is best to not lock onto enemies when attempting backstabs. Just run/roll past their attacks, circle around behind and attack when you are pretty squarely behind them.
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How do you get escape death in ds1?

This miracle cannot be acquired in-game, but data exists for Escape Death deep within the game's code. The only way to obtain this miracle is by modifying the game. There is no such thing, it was removed in development.
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How do you parry in Dark Souls?

You press tab(default key bind) to parry. Press it just before the weapon connects. Learning with a parrying shield(buckler or target shield) helps. Level a bit, go to Undead Burg and practice, so if you miss you won't take much damage.
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What does humanity do in Dark Souls?

With Humanity you can:

(If in Human form) Summon player allies to aid you in battle against the game's epic bosses. Upgrade your current standing with the various covenants you join permitting you access to hidden routes, items and spells.
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Is The Zweihander a real thing?

Zweihänder swords developed from the longswords of the Late Middle Ages and became the hallmark weapon of the German Landsknechte from the time of Maximilian I (d. 1519) and during the Italian Wars of 1494–1559.
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Why is the Zweihander so good?

The zwei is one of the best two-handed ultra greatswords available early on, and there are tons of builds that utilize it. Commonly, though, it's an excellent option for strength builds. Two-handed, it can cleave a decent amount of health from an enemy, and might even stagger them if you're lucky.
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How lethal is a backstab?

Could a backstab in real life actually kill you immediately? It would depend on where in the back you were stabbed. If you are stabbed high up enough on your spine then yes it most certainly would kill you.
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Can you solo Dark Souls?

Everything in Souls can be done solo. There are a few bosses in the DS2 DLC that feel weighted for co-op, but it is not necessary there either.
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Why can't you jump in Dark Souls?

Jumping in Dark Souls can only be accomplished when your character is running.
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Can you get banned in Dark Souls?

So to recap, if you tamper with the game in online mode, you'll probably get banned and if you tamper with it on offline in a way that leaves a trace in your save file, and then proceed to go online with that save, you will also get banned (But might be fine if you delete your problematic character(s) and play on a ...
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What is the most overpowered weapon in Dark Souls?

15 Most Overpowered Weapons In Dark Souls 3
  • 8 Harald Curved Greatsword. ...
  • 7 Splitleaf Greatsword. ...
  • 6 Crystal Sage's Rapier. ...
  • 5 Millwood Greatbow. ...
  • 4 Crucifix Of The Mad King. ...
  • 3 Demon's Scar. ...
  • 2 Repeating Crossbow. ...
  • 1 Lothric Knight Sword.
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What is the hardest hitting weapon in Dark Souls remastered?

The Dragon King Greataxe is arguably the most powerful, at least in terms of single-hit damage potential. It can be obtained from the Gaping Dragon.
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What is the most powerful weapon in Dark Souls 1?

The Gravelord Sword is the most powerful weapon you can get in the first hours of Dark Souls. It deals a lot of damage and causes Toxin build-up, being capable of defeating the first couple of bosses you find with just a few hits. That's before you find enough Demon Titanite to upgrade it and make it even deadlier.
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