Jousting: How to?
 

Are there any guides or videos out there that would give better insight as to how hitboxes work here? How to position yourself against a fleeing enemy? it seems inconsistent to be right behind someone and be told you're too far away while getting hit by them with their back turned

side stab em

Hit me up ill show you how on the beta server, we can joust on bis. 60s

Step 1.
Purchase Ostrich.

Works wonders for hitting fleeing/feared mobs too!

Can we still hit people in melee range even while not facing them?

Also, I think melee range is very short now. When I try to joust a mob for practice, I only hit if I turn on auto attack pretty much when I step on its toes. Also, don't make the mistake of turning off auto attack too quickly.

The melee range was nerfed because you could hit someone from like 15 feet away before the most recent patch. Some people say that it seems a bit small now but its way closer to classic then what it once was. I play a rogue and don't have any problems with it.

Jousting depends on what your latency is so you should be sure to account for it. You should be strafe running into your target so that you can hit their side while their character is facing forward so that they miss their round. SoW always helps especially when your weapon is much quicker then your opponents so you can get in two or more rounds before their weapon delay refreshes.

It's not as difficult as some would make it out to be. You just need to practice and you'll eventually get it.


Edit: I would take rag up on his offer so you can get some practice in.

Another genius comment from jib..they reduced hit boxes from 15 units to 5 and he didn't notice anything at all! Wow!
Jousting is a matter of turning your attack on and off as necessary, positioning correctly comes in time from practice and expertise.

Really glad you asked about this. Very important question if you want to make it as a melee on this box.

First of all, whatever you do! Do not take advice from any Holocaust. (you will see why in my vids)

Second, check out my vids!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpfdLRQXe18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-TbvTH7iXM