There is indisputable evidence that on the Xbox version of Path of Exile, any form of Knock Back will dsync the monster between the CLIENT and the SERVER. This is most notably evident on BOSSES or High HP RARES that do not move frequently (or at all.)



If a monster is knocked back, their actual position will be different for the CLIENT then they actually are on the server side. Since the server side is all that matters when it comes to hit recognition, this will inevitably end up with you thinking you should hit the monster (based on position) but will not be able to (unless you hit them where they actually are on the server.) That monster will remain dsynced until 1 of 2 things happen 1) the monster actually moves (walks) or 2) dies. If the monster moves, they will essentially "teleport" on the client side to the server location as the server and client link up.



Here is my proof. I have two game clips from the same boss on Atoll. I picked Atoll because that boss does not move and thus will remain dsynced until it actually dies.



The first clip shows me actually dsyncing the boss using cyclone and a knock back gem. You will notice that once I knock him down to the furthest position I stop hitting him unless I cyclone back up way above him (where the boss actually is on the server side.)



The second clip is of me killing the boss using flicker strike. You will notice that when I flicker, I flicker between the bosses position on the CLIENT and where the boss actually is on the SERVER side. Interestingly enough when the boss is dsynced only 50% of my flickers actually register a hit. Eventually I do kill him and show his LOOT location. The loot location is very clearly up above where the monster visually was on the client.



The solution? Until GGG fixes this, players should remove ALL sources of knock back. Lions Roar flask, Knock Back Gems and King of the Hill passive.



Clip 1

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/An%20old%20orange/video/42379502





Clip 2

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/An%20old%20orange/video/42379517

Last edited by furiousgeorge on Jan 14, 2018, 8:36:08 PM Last bumped on Jan 15, 2018, 9:56:44 AM