Backstabber

Backstabber
Cost		1,600
Tier		2
-50% Footstep Sound Distance
+50 Bonus Health
Passive			6s
Attacking enemies from behind with your weapon or melee opens a wound dealing spirit damage over time and reducing their bullet resist. During this time, if you or any allies are near the target, will see them through walls and be given bonus move speed. 17 Spirit Damage Per Second -6% Bullet Resist (Conditional) 1.5m/s Move Speed (Conditional) 5s Debuff Duration 25m Bonus Radius
Codename: upgrade_weapon_backstabber
Sounds

Backstabber is a Tier 2 Weapon Item that improves sneak attacks from behind the enemy heroes. It also reduces footstep sound distance and provides bonus health.

Attacking enemies from behind with your weapon or melee opens a wound dealing spirit damage over time and reducing their bullet resist. When nearby an enemy with a wound, heroes will gain increased move speed and be able to see the wounded target through any walls.

It can be purchased for  1,600 from the Shop.

Notes

• Viscous's Puddle Punch can proc Backstabber's passive, but you must be standing behind the target - regardless of where the Puddle Punch hits.

Update history

Main article: Update history

Update	Changes
December 16, 2025	Move speed reduced from 1.75 to 1.5
October 2, 2025	Cooldown increased from 5s to 6s.
September 4, 2025	Cooldown increased from 4s to 5s. Damage per second reduced from 20 to 17.