I have hit foes in the back from close range using the R1 button hundreds of times and have NEVER gotten the backstab animation. I've used my barbed sword and the bandit's dagger mostly. I used the drake sword for a while and a spear often.
I have seen a higher damage number at times, but have never seen the slow motion animation for back stab.
This is driving me nuts.
I have seen a higher damage number at times, but have never seen the slow motion animation for back stab.
This is driving me nuts.