For some reason, you need to push "up" on the left stick (assuming you're locked on) while behind them. If you don't hold "up" you likely won't land it. I think it may work because it tells the game engine you're finished strafing and it makes the window of attack clear. I sneak by the knight by going up on the ledge and dropping down behind him. But I stand right behind him using spook and still don't get a backstab. Bloodlust. Bloodlust is a Weapon in Dark Souls 3. Katana of the old Mound-maker. The Mound-maker piled sacrifices upon the altar, but became the final offering himself, leaving this katana as a gift for his dear family. Stain blade with one’s own blood to temporarily grant uncanny sharpness. Dark Souls 3 throws a lot of curveballs on the playing field, A class like a Thief has exactly one way to fight an enemy you can't sneak up on and backstab: getting up close and hacking away I'm certain that the release of Dark Souls Remastered wasn't that easy for beginners, especially when it comes to the PvP element of the game. With a ton of When I first played dark souls, I don't know how to backstab or parry, so I found the game really challenging and fun. It wasn't until I got to new londo I learned to circle-stab darkwraiths, and the fun of the game was pretty much sucked out, except for the enemies I couldn't backstab. beat dark souls 3 and defeated soul of cinder first try. elden ring was my first from software game and i wanted to see if i could take on this challenge. once i beat the nameless king i knew everything i had learned was starting to show. i feel lucky to have been able to experience these games. xXxHaVeN 10 years ago #2. No, you're getting backstabbed in the back. What you're seeing is a phantom image of where your opponent previously was. Their actual location is determined by the amount of lag you are currently experiencing with the fight. If it's bad, adjust your play accordingly and keep moving! VyJpLu.