Backstabbing passive skill icon in Path of Exile 2

Backstabbing Notable passive · Path of Exile 2

Notable passive
Type
Notable passive
Closest class
Monk22 points from its start
Stat lines
1From the 0.5.5f client

What Backstabbing does

Game data Verified for 0.5.5f
BackstabbingNotable passive
25% increased Critical Damage Bonus with Daggers

Where Backstabbing is on the tree

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Points needed from each class

Calculated

The cheapest path from each class start to Backstabbing, counting Backstabbing itself.

Points needed from each class
ClassPoints
Monk22
Witch26
Ranger26
Sorceress26
Huntress26
Mercenary33
Druid34
Warrior41

Calculated on the 0.5.5f tree. Classes that share a starting node have the same cost.

Small passives around Backstabbing

Calculated

The 2 small passives in the same cluster, added together.

  • 20% increased Critical Damage Bonus with Daggers (×2)

Nearby notables

The closest notables and keystones to Backstabbing on the tree.

Nearby notables
PassiveStats
Coated KnifeCritical Hits with Daggers have a 25% chance to Poison the Enemy
Silent Shiv15% increased Critical Hit Chance with Daggers 5% increased Attack Speed with Daggers
Evocational PractitionerMeta Skills gain 25% increased Energy if you've dealt a Critical Hit Recently 25% increased Critical Hit Chance if you've Triggered a Skill Recently
One with the River30% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield while wielding a Quarterstaff 30% increased Stun Buildup with Quarterstaves 30% increased Freeze Buildup with Quarterstaves 10% chance to Daze on Hit
Distant Dreamer+10% to Chaos Resistance Gain 5% of Damage as Extra Chaos Damage 50% reduced effect of Withered on you
Whirling Assault8% increased Attack Speed with Quarterstaves Knocks Back Enemies if you get a Critical Hit with a Quarterstaff
Overflowing Power+2 to Maximum Power Charges
Throatseeker60% increased Critical Damage Bonus 20% reduced Critical Hit Chance

Game data: Path of Exile 2 client · How we source this

Backstabbing (Notable passive) in Path of Exile 2 0.5.5f: 25% increased Critical Damage Bonus with Daggers The Monk reaches it soonest (22 points); the Warrior needs 41. Nearby notables include Coated Knife, Silent Shiv, Evocational Practitioner.

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Backstabbing FAQ — 0.5.5f

What does Backstabbing do in PoE 2?

Backstabbing (Notable passive): 25% increased Critical Damage Bonus with Daggers

Which class is closest to Backstabbing?

The Monk can reach Backstabbing in 22 points from its starting node. The furthest class is the Warrior at 41 points.

What notables are near Backstabbing?

The closest notables to Backstabbing are Coated Knife, Silent Shiv, Evocational Practitioner.

How do I plan a path to Backstabbing?

Open Backstabbing in the passive tree planner, pick your class and click it: the cheapest path is allocated for you. You can then share the link or export it to Path of Building.