This Dagger Backstab Assassin build does INSANE DAMAGE - Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree Guide

Daniel outlines and tests a setup designed to maximize critical backstab damage using a fire-infused Misericorde dagger, specific talismans, incantations, Wondrous Physick tears, and crafted oil pots.

Alternative options such as the Blasphemous Blade and Black Knife Dagger are evaluated alongside the primary backstab approach to compare mechanics and resulting damage.

Build equipment and configuration, including the Misericorde Fire Dagger with 140 critical strike, Black Knife armor, Fire Scorpion Charm, Dagger Talisman, Ritual Sword Talisman, Royal Knight's Resolve with fire affinity, Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear, and Strength-Knot Crystal Tear.

Buff sequencing and backstab execution utilizing Flame, Grant Me Strength, Golden Vow, Wondrous Flask, Darkness, Royal Knight's Resolve, and crafted oil pots prior to landing a critical hit.

Performance and mechanics of alternative weapons including the Blasphemous Blade's Taker's Flame skill and the ranged projectile attack of the Black Knife Dagger.

Daniel lands a backstab dealing 7,262 damage in an initial test.

Daniel achieves 8,715 damage on a second backstab test.

Daniel defeats an enemy in one strike for 4,000 damage combining an oil pot with Taker's Flame from the Blasphemous Blade.

Daniel eliminates two heavily armored enemies outside a Site of Grace doorway using separate single-hit backstabs.

Daniel tests the Black Knife Dagger post-buffs, dealing approximately 800 damage.

Daniel does not know why the second backstab dealt 8,715 damage instead of the earlier 7,262, speculating an omitted buff on the first try.

Daniel estimates an oil pot enhances incoming fire damage by about 50 percent.

Daniel notes an enemy unexpectedly saw through Darkness during combat.