Backstabber

Backstabber
Power Information
Type	Passive (Damage)
Max Level	3
Rarity	Uncommon
Effects by Level
Level 1	+50% backstab damage
Level 2	+75% backstab damage
Level 3	+100% backstab damage
Unlock
Condition	Default (Unlocked from start)

Backstabber is a positional damage Power in Galactic Glitch. It rewards players who maneuver behind enemies before attacking.

Overview

Backstabbing is a core mechanic in Galactic Glitch - attacks that hit enemies from behind deal bonus damage. The Backstabber power amplifies this bonus significantly, making positioning even more important. At Level 3, backstab attacks deal double their normal backstab damage.

Mechanics

What Counts as Backstab

• Attacks hitting the rear 90° arc of an enemy
• Works with all weapons and most damage sources
• Grav Gun throws count if they hit from behind
• Some Powers have backstab-specific interactions

Damage Calculation

Base backstab multiplier: 1.5x (50% bonus)

With Backstabber:

• Level 1: 1.5x + 50% = 2.0x total
• Level 2: 1.5x + 75% = 2.25x total
• Level 3: 1.5x + 100% = 2.5x total

Strategy

Positioning Tips

• Circle strafe - Move around enemies rather than backing away
• Use the boost - Quick boosts can get you behind enemies
• Attack during charges - Enemies that charge past you expose their backs
• Grav Gun pulls - Grabbing enemies rotates them, exposing their back

Best Situations

• Large, slow enemies (easy to circle)
• Enemies that use charge attacks
• Multi-enemy rooms (enemies face different directions)
• Boss add phases

Synergies

Power	Synergy Type	Notes
Sidestabber	Excellent	Extends backstab zone to sides
Camouflage	Great	Undetected = enemies don't face you
Cloaking Device	Great	Same as Camouflage
Hurricane	Good	Dodge behind enemies, trigger Hurricane
Charged Shot	Good	Dodge to reposition, charged backstab

Prototype Synergy

• Ravager - Has built-in backstab bonuses, stacks with this power
• Shadow - Cloaking makes backstab positioning easier

Tips

• Don't tunnel vision - Getting behind one enemy might expose your back to others
• Prioritize positioning over DPS - A backstab is worth the setup time
• Works on bosses - Most bosses have a "back" even if it's not obvious
• Combine with stealth - Unaware enemies are easy backstab targets

Trivia

• Backstabber is considered essential for the Ravager prototype
• The power icon shows a dagger striking from behind
• High-level play often involves "backstab chains" - circling through groups

See Also

• Powers - All powers
• Sidestabber - Synergistic power
• Ravager - Backstab-focused prototype
• Camouflage - Stealth for easy positioning