Sneaking

Sneaking makes you harder to notice, but slows your steps. Every other walking step spends a turn without moving. Darkness and cover help you stay out of sight, while noise makes you easier to find.

You can't start sneaking while an enemy fighting you can see you within eight tiles. Break sight of it or get farther away first. A backstab can also score a critical hit, with the combined damage multiplier capped at eight times a normal hit.

Shy mushrooms withdraw when you approach normally. Sneak up beside one to harvest it.

Assassination targets

At Sneak level 80, a Stiletto or Shadowblade can trigger Assassinate against an unaware non-boss creature with no more than 30 maximum health. The ceiling rises by 2 for each further Sneak level, reaching 70 at level 100. The usual quiet sneak attack requirements still apply. Wounding a creature with a larger maximum health does not make it eligible.