Backstab, a Rogue ability in WoW Forever

Backstab is a Rogue ability in the Combat tab of the WoW Forever spellbook. It has 9 ranks. Its first rank is learned at level 4 and its last at level 60. Its spell school is Physical.

Against Classic: Same

Ranks and levels of Backstab

Ranks of Backstab
Level	Rank	Tooltip	Text
4	Rank 1	60 EnergyMelee Range Instant Requires Daggers	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 point.
12	Rank 2	60 EnergyMelee Range Instant Requires Daggers	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 point.
20	Rank 3	60 EnergyMelee Range Instant Requires Daggers	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 point.
28	Rank 4	60 EnergyMelee Range Instant Requires Daggers	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 point.
36	Rank 5	60 EnergyMelee Range Instant Requires Daggers	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 point.
44	Rank 6	60 EnergyMelee Range Instant Requires Daggers	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 point.
52	Rank 7	60 EnergyMelee Range Instant Requires Daggers	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 point.
60	Rank 8	60 EnergyMelee Range Instant Requires Daggers	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 point.
60	Rank 9	60 EnergyMelee Range Instant Requires Daggers	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 point.

Text and numbers are the beta client's tooltip at level 60 with no gear, unless a rank says otherwise.

Backstab compared with Classic

Every rank has the same tooltip as in Classic.

Talents that change Backstab

These Rogue talents name Backstab in their rank text.

Remorseless AttacksAssassination, row 1
LethalityAssassination, row 3
Cold BloodAssassination, row 4
Puncturing WoundsCombat, row 2
AggressionCombat, row 6
OpportunitySubtlety, row 1
CutthroatSubtlety, row 6
Thousand CutsSubtlety, row 7

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Game data from the WoW Forever beta client, build 1.60.1.70291, as published by talentsforever.com (CC BY 4.0) on 2026-10-08 and reformatted by us. Numbers can still change before launch.