For Dark Souls on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Cant do a backstab to save my life.". Basic Controls and Tips for noobs on dark souls 3. WARNING: Mature content is in this video.TIME STAMPS:Movement:0:00 - Intro0:37 - Running 0:49 - Walking1:0 For Dark Souls III on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Soul Farming: Best Weapon for Dark infused Backstab" - Page 2. If you aren't already doing it: play unlocked when trying to get a backstab. Roll through your opponents attack, turn around as quickly as possibly, take one step forward, attack. With a bit of luck, you'll get the backstab. I figured as a whip backstab/reposte, they could wrap the neck, and slam the face/back of the head into the ground, and stomp on it, or at least soccer kick it I also can't get a shield in right hand to do an animation other that a mere strike, at least in Demons Souls, it was like the mace for backstab/reposte For Dark Souls on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "BKGA has a strange backstab.". Don't block, and better yet don't hold any other buttons at the time you try to backstab. Also to riposte you have to parry first, this is done with the L2 button and a shield (you swing the shield a bit). **Backstab Parries** Dark Souls III PlayStation 4 . PC Xbox One. Log in to add games to your lists. Notify me about new: Guides. Cheats. Reviews. Questions. For Dark Souls III on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "smaller backstab window?". Your character initiates an attempt at a backstab if you're behind an enemy, and in range, but that doesn't guarantee success. There's a required hit confirmation on the initial stab. If that connects with their back, then and only then will the actual backstab take place. If the enemy rotates or moves out of range, you whiff. bjnEs.