One complaint I do have against the game is with the invading. I don't think it's fair that a character on new game +++++ can invade and kill me…
you need to keep your shield down for like half a second or so before you can backstab, otherwise it comes out like a normal attack. Walk into them as you try to hit your light attack. Works everytime. Simply standing there tends to simply light attack only.
Description. Criticals, also referred to as throws, are powerful attacks that can only be used under certain conditions. Using Critical damage to achieve overkill can benefit players early in the game, because of the extra souls gained. There are several ways to do critical damage: Backstab, Riposte, and a situational Plunging attack. Walk
Falchion (can be farmed in cathacumbs). req: 9Str/13Dex. Curved sword - fast, good running and 2h movesets, decent 1h moveset. Broadsword (can be found very early in game). req: 10Str/10Dex. Straight sword - very versatile weapon, highest Attack Rating in most of the straightsword infusions. Longsword.
Infusions are also your friend, usually chaos is best for crits, but whatever gem is complimenting your build can do just fine, with some bundle resins if sharp/heavy/refined (bundles can be activated fast enough to apply after parry and before riposte + they do more dmg than normal resins)Some of the best weapons in Dark Souls 3 include the Great Club, Vordt's Great Hammer, Dragonslayer Greatbow, Lothric Knight Sword, and Irithyll Straight Sword. These weapons offer unique
Rapiers have a great hidden back/rip damage boost in addition to the listed crit boost. Best in the game. Rapier is at the top, other rapiers are slightly lower. The bandit knife does great back/rip damage too but slightly less then the rapiers. The hornet ring adds MASSIVE damage. Rapier/Estoc are really good.
To backstab in Dark Souls 3 on PC, follow these simple steps: First, click the ‘tab’ button for a third-person view. Get behind your enemy without being spotted. Press the attack button to perform a backstab with sword or dragon attacks. If you are not detected, press attack once more to backstab the enemy.