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Cider Mobility–Crit Backstabber

Trade extreme mobility for rear-angle crit windows; punishing to play, but incredibly rewarding at mastery.

Published: 10/12/2025Updated: 10/12/2025Tags: Mobility, Backstab, Crit, Cleanups, Absolum Builds, Best Build, GuidePermalink

Cider Mobility–Crit Backstabber (2025 Best Build Guide)

Summary: Trade extreme mobility for rear-angle crit windows; punishing to play, but incredibly rewarding at mastery.

Cider Mobility–Crit Backstabber Build Guide

Table of Contents

Overview

  • Modes: Solo / Co-op (2P)
  • Who it's for: APM chasers
  • Damage profile: Rear-angle crit via mobility
  • Skill floor: High risk, high reward
  • Baseline version: 2025-10-09 (see changelog if balance patches land)

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Core Loop

  1. Opening (tempo): Memorize grapple/dash CDs; roll through openers
  2. Mid game (resource trading): Z-path to backline and isolate targets
  3. End game/Boss (window management): Boss: dodge nukes → short rear bursts

Tip: create a safe window via control or mobility before bursting. If mana/stamina is tight, prioritize loop-sustain slots first.

Core Components (Trinkets / Rituals / Inspirations)

We use functional slots so you can swap equivalents across patches.

Key Trinkets

  • Slot A: Backstab/crit scalers
  • Slot B: Dash buff/i-frame extender
  • Alternates: On-hit sustain/shield

Key Rituals

  • Core Ritual: Rear-hit bonus effects
  • Support Ritual: Combo-count scaling

Key Inspirations

  • Offense: Short-window crit spikes
  • Defense: DR after perfect dodge
  • Mobility: Grapple → speed up

Priority: loop sustain ≥ defensive forgiveness ≥ pure damage. Shift to burst once clears are stable.

Execution Details

  • Starting distance & angles: Start wide; cut from rear-diagonals
  • Defensive reactions: Never greed during telegraphs
  • Strings & finishers: Kite → flank → burst → exit

Enemy Types & Boss Strategy

  • Dashers: sidestep and tag with slow/CC; avoid straight retreats.
  • Shielded/High Poise: break poise/vulnerability before bursting.
  • Ranged clumps: use corners to split; delete throwers first.
  • Multi-phase bosses: control → 2–3 bursts → reset.
  • High-mobility bosses: shorten commits; lengthen control chains.

Progression (Unlocks / Resources)

  • Unlock first: Mobility & crit first
  • Resource allocation: Mobility > crit > sustain
  • Event priority: Wider i-frame events
  • Map tips: set control at chokes, clear outward; kill ranged/summoners first; enter bosses with a complete loop.

Co-op Synergies & Counters

  • Best partners: Best with tanks/controllers
  • Countered by: Huge AoE bosses
  • Counterplay: Minimize front exposure time

Advanced Variants

  • Variant A: Crit-tilted
  • Variant B: Mobility-tilted
  • When to swap: Shift to crit after mastery

Common Mistakes & Debug

  • Over-commit opener → remember “two hits then half-step back”.
  • Ignore stagger windows → control first, then strings.
  • Too little armor/poise → add 1–2 defensive slots.
  • Starve sustain for DPS → target a 2:1 DPS:sustain cadence.
  • Disrespect boss phases → disengage on long telegraphs.

FAQ

Q1. Is this build beginner-friendly?
A. Not recommended for beginners—high mechanical demand.

Q2. Solo or duo—where does it shine?
A. Great with a steady frontliner.

Q3. Should I change setup for bosses?
A. Enter only on clear windows; quality over quantity.

Q4. When should I pivot from “safe” to “burst”?
A. When accuracy and survival are consistent.

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Changelog

  • 2025-10-12 First publication (v1.0).