Take the 2-minute tour ×  Haven't played WoW in a while and just
getting back into it with the new expansion. I recall there used
to be (long ago) advantages for attacking from behind as a rogue
('rogues do it from behind'). Are there still advantages and if
so what are they?  share|improve this question  4 Answers 4  up
vote 16 down vote accepted  So, there are a few reasons to stand
behind a mob, the first three being generally useful to all
melee, and the fourth being important specifically to Rogues
(and Feral Druids, but they're just wannabe Rogues anyway.)
When you stand behind your target, you do more damage.  Standing
behind a melee target negates that enemies chance to parry and
block your attacks. In PVP, it negates their chance to dodge as
well, but NPC creatures can dodge attacks from behind. Parried
attacks do no damage, and Blocked attacks both do less damage,
and are unable to crit. If you want to do the most damage
possible, stand behind your target.  When you stand behind your
target, you ta