Backstab Mod
A Fabric enchantment mod for Minecraft. Backstab adds bonus damage when attacking enemies from behind with swords or axes. Levels I-V grant 10%-30% extra…
⬇ Download on ModrinthBackstab Enchantment Tired of facing your enemies head-on? Embrace the shadows and become a deadly assassin. The Backstab enchantment rewards cunning and positioning, adding a new tactical layer to melee combat.
⚔️ How It Works Apply the Backstab enchantment to your sword or axe. When you strike an enemy from behind, you deal bonus damage based on the enchantment level.
📜 Enchantment Details Applicable items: Sword, Axe
Maximum level: V (5)
Trigger: The target must be facing away from you (more than 90° angle)
Bonus damage:
Level I – 10%
Level II – 15%
Level III – 20%
Level IV – 25%
Level V – 30%
The bonus applies to the final damage dealt, making each backstab a devastating blow.
✨ Features Precise angle detection – only true backstabs count. Flanking and ambushes are properly rewarded.
Vanilla integration – naturally obtainable via enchanting tables, anvils, and villager trades. Fully compatible with other enchantments.
Dual weapon support – works on both swords and axes, allowing varied playstyles.
Balanced gameplay – encourages stealth and positioning without trivializing combat. High risk, high reward.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as backstab-enchantment-1.0.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 10 KB
- Download link checked 29 Aug 2026 — working
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