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Backstab<\/strong> is a Variable Edict<\/strong> in Hexarion Conquest<\/em>, designed for high-risk, high-reward plays that reward clever positioning. It allows a Hexmaster to deal bonus damage when attacking from behind, making it ideal for flanking maneuvers and ambushes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backstab \u2013 Edict Definition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Effect:<\/strong>
Deal 1 damage<\/strong> to an adjacent enemy Hexmaster<\/strong>.
If you are directly behind<\/strong> the target (i.e., the hex opposite their front-facing direction), deal 2 damage<\/strong> instead.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Key Properties:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Attribute<\/th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/strong><\/td>Variable Edict \u2013 Offensive<\/td><\/tr>
Range<\/strong><\/td>Adjacent hex only<\/td><\/tr>
Positioning<\/strong><\/td>Bonus damage when attacking from directly behind<\/td><\/tr>
Target<\/strong><\/td>One enemy Hexmaster<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
CE Cost<\/strong><\/td>\u274c None \u2013 free to activate<\/td><\/tr>
Can be Blocked<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Yes \u2014 by Shielded<\/strong> or Clone Decoy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tactical Uses:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Flanking attacks<\/strong>: Maneuver around enemies to strike from behind for extra damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ambush setups<\/strong>: Use movement Edicts like Blink<\/strong> or Dash<\/strong> to position yourself for a Backstab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Synergy with control Edicts<\/strong>: Combine with Push<\/strong> or Root Trap<\/strong> to manipulate enemy positioning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Rules Clarifications:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • \u201cDirectly behind\u201d<\/strong> means the hex opposite the direction the target is facing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The target’s facing direction is determined by their last movement or action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Backstab<\/strong> cannot be used if the target is facing you or if you’re not in the directly opposite hex.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Glyphexes Containing Backstab<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      Glyphex Name<\/strong><\/th>Backstab Position<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Echofang<\/strong><\/td>2nd Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr>
      Ashmirror<\/strong><\/td>3rd Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr>
      Glyphex of the Veiled Spark<\/strong><\/td>1st Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Strategic Summary:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      These Glyphexes often pair Backstab<\/strong> with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Blink<\/strong> or Cleanse<\/strong> for repositioning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Channel<\/strong> or Drain<\/strong> for CE optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Ideal for hit-and-fade Rogues<\/strong>, aggressive flanking plays, and combo setups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n