Spells /Backstab
Spell · Physical · Ranks 1-9

Backstab

Backstab was changed in WoW Forever: 9 ranks differ from Classic Era. Rank 9: 60 Energy, 5 yd range, instant cast, requires level 60 (updated tooltip text and effects). Pick any rank to compare its tooltip with Classic Era.

Spell · Physical · Rank 1 changed

Backstab was changed in WoW Forever: updated tooltip text and effects. Now 60 Energy, 5 yd range, instant cast, requires level 4. Full tooltip comparison with Classic Era below.

Backstab (Rank 1) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Backstab
Rank 1 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 4
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 15 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
Forever 1.60.1.69913
Backstab
Rank 1 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 4
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 10 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Also changed behind the tooltip: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

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Field Classic Era Forever
description Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus 15 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;. Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus $s1 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 9, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 149, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 328, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 10, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 150, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 30, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 4, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

Backstab (Rank 1) change history by build

Build Compared to Change
1.60.1.69913 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
1.60.1.69893 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
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Spell · Physical · Rank 2 changed

Backstab was changed in WoW Forever: updated tooltip text and effects. Now 60 Energy, 5 yd range, instant cast, requires level 12. Full tooltip comparison with Classic Era below.

Backstab (Rank 2) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Backstab
Rank 2 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 12
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 30 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
Forever 1.60.1.69913
Backstab
Rank 2 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 12
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 20 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Also changed behind the tooltip: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

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Field Classic Era Forever
description Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus 30 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;. Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus $s1 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 19, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 149, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 328, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 20, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 150, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 30, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 4, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

Backstab (Rank 2) change history by build

Build Compared to Change
1.60.1.69913 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
1.60.1.69893 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
1.60.1.69876 1.15.9.69722 2 fields

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Spell · Physical · Rank 3 changed

Backstab was changed in WoW Forever: updated tooltip text and effects. Now 60 Energy, 5 yd range, instant cast, requires level 20. Full tooltip comparison with Classic Era below.

Backstab (Rank 3) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

The same tooltip players see in-game, side by side, with each changed line marked.

Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Backstab
Rank 3 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 20
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 48 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
Forever 1.60.1.69913
Backstab
Rank 3 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 20
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 32 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Also changed behind the tooltip: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

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Field Classic Era Forever
description Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus 48 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;. Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus $s1 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 31, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 149, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 328, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 32, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 150, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 30, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 4, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

Backstab (Rank 3) change history by build

Build Compared to Change
1.60.1.69913 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
1.60.1.69893 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
1.60.1.69876 1.15.9.69722 2 fields

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Spell · Physical · Rank 4 changed

Backstab was changed in WoW Forever: updated tooltip text and effects. Now 60 Energy, 5 yd range, instant cast, requires level 28. Full tooltip comparison with Classic Era below.

Backstab (Rank 4) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Backstab
Rank 4 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 28
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 69 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
Forever 1.60.1.69913
Backstab
Rank 4 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 28
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 46 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Also changed behind the tooltip: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

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Field Classic Era Forever
description Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus 69 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;. Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus $s1 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 45, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 149, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 328, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 46, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 150, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 30, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 4, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

Backstab (Rank 4) change history by build

Build Compared to Change
1.60.1.69913 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
1.60.1.69893 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
1.60.1.69876 1.15.9.69722 2 fields

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Spell · Physical · Rank 5 changed

Backstab was changed in WoW Forever: updated tooltip text and effects. Now 60 Energy, 5 yd range, instant cast, requires level 36. Full tooltip comparison with Classic Era below.

Backstab (Rank 5) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Backstab
Rank 5 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 36
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 90 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
Forever 1.60.1.69913
Backstab
Rank 5 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 36
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 60 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Also changed behind the tooltip: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

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Field Classic Era Forever
description Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus 90 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;. Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus $s1 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 59, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 149, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 328, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 60, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 150, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 30, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 4, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

Backstab (Rank 5) change history by build

Build Compared to Change
1.60.1.69913 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
1.60.1.69893 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
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Spell · Physical · Rank 6 changed

Backstab was changed in WoW Forever: updated tooltip text and effects. Now 60 Energy, 5 yd range, instant cast, requires level 44. Full tooltip comparison with Classic Era below.

Backstab (Rank 6) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Backstab
Rank 6 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 44
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 135 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
Forever 1.60.1.69913
Backstab
Rank 6 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 44
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 90 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Also changed behind the tooltip: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

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Field Classic Era Forever
description Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus 135 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;. Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus $s1 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 89, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 149, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 328, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 90, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 150, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 30, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 4, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

Backstab (Rank 6) change history by build

Build Compared to Change
1.60.1.69913 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
1.60.1.69893 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
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Spell · Physical · Rank 7 changed

Backstab was changed in WoW Forever: updated tooltip text and effects. Now 60 Energy, 5 yd range, instant cast, requires level 52. Full tooltip comparison with Classic Era below.

Backstab (Rank 7) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Backstab
Rank 7 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 52
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 165 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
Forever 1.60.1.69913
Backstab
Rank 7 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 52
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 110 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Also changed behind the tooltip: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

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Field Classic Era Forever
description Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus 165 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;. Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus $s1 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 109, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 149, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 328, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 110, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 150, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 30, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 4, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

Backstab (Rank 7) change history by build

Build Compared to Change
1.60.1.69913 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
1.60.1.69893 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
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Spell · Physical · Rank 8 changed

Backstab was changed in WoW Forever: updated tooltip text and effects. Now 60 Energy, 5 yd range, instant cast, requires level 60. Full tooltip comparison with Classic Era below.

Backstab (Rank 8) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Backstab
Rank 8 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 60
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 210 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
Forever 1.60.1.69913
Backstab
Rank 8 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 60
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 140 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Also changed behind the tooltip: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

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Field Classic Era Forever
description Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus 210 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;. Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus $s1 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;.
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 139, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 149, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 328, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 140, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 121, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 150, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 31, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 30, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 4, 0 ], "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

Backstab (Rank 8) change history by build

Build Compared to Change
1.60.1.69913 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
1.60.1.69893 1.15.9.69722 2 fields
1.60.1.69876 1.15.9.69722 2 fields

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Spell · Physical · Rank 9 changed

Backstab was changed in WoW Forever: updated tooltip text and effects. Now 60 Energy, 5 yd range, instant cast, requires level 60. Full tooltip comparison with Classic Era below.

Backstab (Rank 9) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

The same tooltip players see in-game, side by side, with each changed line marked.

Classic Era 1.15.9.69722
Backstab
Rank 9 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 60
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 225 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
Forever 1.60.1.69913
Backstab
Rank 9 · Physical school
60 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 60
Backstab the target, causing 150% weapon damage plus 150 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards 1 combo points.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Also changed behind the tooltip: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

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Field Classic Era Forever
description Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus 225 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;. Backstab the target, causing $s2% weapon damage plus $s1 to the target. Must be behind the target. Requires a dagger in the main hand. Awards $s3 combo $lpoint:points;.
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