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Backstab card image

Official card artwork from the community STS2 data source.

Card Guide

Backstab

Cost: 0UncommonAttackSilent

Card Effect

Deal 11 damage.

11

Damage

Upgrade

damage: +4

Keywords

ExhaustInnate

When to Pick Backstab

Backstab is a 0-cost attack card for the Silent. It provides 11 damage. 11 damage is a solid efficiency pick to strengthen your damage curve. Innate guarantees this card in your opening hand, great for setup cards. Pick this when your deck needs front-loaded damage, scaling.

When to Skip

Skip this card when your deck already satisfies its role. Adding it past that point only dilutes your draw.

Upgrade Value

Medium upgrade priority. damage: +4 — a modest but useful improvement.

Synergies

  • Exhaust: Adrenaline, Assassinate, Blade Dance
  • Innate: Assassinate, Suppress