You can backstab with any weapon (minus shields and staffs) using normal attack button. One-handed or two-handed does not matter. The damage from backstab / riposte is always based on one-handed damage. So you wont get bonus damage when two handing weapons.
Simply burst 3 of the Curse-Rotted Greatwood's disgusting egg-sacks to initiate phase 2, where the stone floor gives way and both the player as well as the Greatwood fall into the dank pit used by
TWITCH:When I first played dark souls, I don't know how to backstab or parry, so I found the game really challenging and fun. It wasn't until I got to new londo I learned to circle-stab darkwraiths, and the fun of the game was pretty much sucked out, except for the enemies I couldn't backstab.
So for dark souls 3 there’s a two step verification: one that you at the back of the opponent and another that the opponent is still there, if they roll out in time you get the pseudo backstab. It’s weird theirs basically a two step verification for it. The pseudo backstab is if your in position but they are not For those who struggle against the Abyss Watchers, here's an easy way: - Dragon Crest shield (100% physical, 89% fire) - stay close, circle anti-clockwise, dodge occasionally. - equip Dark Hand (can be purchased for 12,000, uses very little stamina, can easily swing 8-9 times, deals 352 damage at my SL 52 with equipped rings)