I'm able to gain Backstabbing experience if I ambush a specific body part - even if I vastly outclass the monster. The backstab verb does not have this problem.
H> sk backstab
H>
SKILL: Rank/Percent towards next rank/Amount learning/Mindstate fraction
Backstab: 132 56.52% clear (0/34)
Time Development Points: 36 Favors: 6 Deaths: 22 Departs: 2
Overall state of mind: clear
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H> thrust head
You masterfully position yourself to strike at the ship's rat's head.
You leap out of hiding and ambush a ship's rat, completely surprising it.
< You Backstab at a ship's rat. A ship's rat attempts to dodge.
The stiletto lands a hard (6/23) hit to the rat's head.
[Roundtime 3 sec.]
R> sk backstab
SKILL: Rank/Percent towards next rank/Amount learning/Mindstate fraction
Backstab: 132 56.52% dabbling (1/34)
I'm able to continue this until mindlocked.
