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- You might be looking for one of these cards: Backstab (Classic), Backstab (Core).
Backstab is a free rogue spell card, from the Legacy set.
Other versions
How to get
The Regular and Golden copies of Backstab are uncraftable. They have special unlock requirements and cannot be crafted, disenchanted, or opened from card packs:| Type | Source | Quality | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | Unlock Wild format | Regular, Golden | 2 |
Previous availability
Backstab used to be obtainable through these means.
| Type | Source | Quality | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom | Level up rogue to 36 until March 30, 2021. | Golden | 1 |
| Custom | Level up rogue to 38 until March 30, 2021. | Golden | 1 |
| Custom | Unlock rogue until March 30, 2021. | Regular | 2 |
Lore
- "In the war between the Horde and the Alliance, grudges are taken to the hilt."'
In World of Warcraft, Backstab is an ability available to rogues who have specialized in Subtlety. It is a hard-hitting move that can only be performed when not in front of your enemy and only works with a dagger in the main hand.
Trivia
- The artwork for this card comes from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game "Heroes of Azeroth" series, for the card Backstab.
Gallery
Backstab, full art
Patch changes
Patch 20.0.0.77662 (2021-03-25):
Patch 1.0.0.3890 (Closed beta, 2013-10-02):
- Now reads: Deal 2 damage to an undamaged minion. (previously: Deal 2 damage to an enemy minion.)
- Unlock requirement is now: "Unlocked at Level 1." (previously: no special unlock requirement).
- Golden card unlock requirement is now: "Unlocked at Level 36." (previously: no special unlock requirement).
- Patch 1.0.0.3140 (Alpha, April or May 2013):
- Added.