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    What's with the massive backstab crit on the Estoc?

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    Post by Back Lot Basher Sat Oct 27, 2012 3:12 pm

    I'm stumped on this one. I have a Faith based character with both a +5 Divine Estoc and Balder. The stats on my screen show damage being pretty close on each. However, I've noticed that backstabs with the Estoc are much, MUCH higher (almost double at times). Yet the critical modifier on both is 100. Is there something I'm missing here? Why would backstabs with the Estoc be so damaging?
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    Post by Rarayn Sat Oct 27, 2012 3:19 pm

    Thrusting swords have a hidden crit bonus in addition to their listed crit, if memory serves.
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    Post by Back Lot Basher Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:05 pm

    So this would also apply to rapiers and the mailbreaker, then? Interesting. I really like the Estoc's moveset too. It got nerfed in the patch, so you can't hide behind a shield anymore without losing lots of stamina, but the quick strikes are great.
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    Post by Rarayn Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:11 pm

    It should apply to other thrusting swords as well, from what I have read. Haven't seen any numbers on it, but it does seem that way from the backstab damage you can deal with them, at least.

    My only issue with the Estoc is that it's described as a good slicing sword. Real estocs don't even have sharp edges lol.
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    Post by Back Lot Basher Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:13 pm

    No kidding...at best, it would leave a welt. Can't imagine welting a boss to death...
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    Post by sparkly-twinkly-lizard Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:20 pm

    if only there was an epee' those were slicing swords that were about as thin as the estoc..
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    Post by Jester's Tears Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:17 pm

    Hidden Bonus.
    The Estoc has a 1.2 Bonus on Crit damage.
    Richard's Raiper (''Jester's Raiper'') has a 1.5 Bonus like the Bandit Knife. Dunno why but it's the Best Parry weapon. (IN MY OPINION.)

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