Rejuvenator Crystal Stacking Exploit

[Echo]

A bug in the Mid Boss mechanics allows players to stack multiple Rejuvenator Crystals if they are not claimed. This allows a team to potentially gain unlimited, overlapping Rejuvenator buffs, creating a significant balance exploit.

Description​

While the Rejuvenator is intended to be a contested objective, if the Mid Boss is defeated and the resulting crystal is left unclaimed, it does not expire or despawn before the next Mid Boss spawns. Through testing, I have confirmed that these crystals persist indefinitely and can be stacked, allowing a single player or team to claim multiple buffs simultaneously.

While this is less likely in high-rank play due to active objective contesting, it is a consistent issue in lower-rank matches where players may be unaware of the mechanic.

Steps to Reproduce​

1. Enter a match (or private sandbox).
2. Defeat the Mid Boss.
3. Do not claim the Rejuvenator Crystal (leave it on the ground).
4. Wait for the Mid Boss to respawn and defeat it again.
5. Observe that both the previous and the new Rejuvenator Crystals are now present and can be picked up.

Actual Result​

Multiple Rejuvenator Crystals persist on the map, allowing for "unlimited" stacking of the buff if left uncollected.
View attachment rejuv stacking.mp4

Expected Result​

The Rejuvenator Crystal should either despawn after a set duration or be replaced/removed when the next Mid Boss cycle begins.

 

[SUPERDOG.HARRIS]

i guess that is an issue but that means you would have to defend the crystals for 6ish minutes until the next one spawns and then kill it again. why would an enemy not come down to steal one? or all of them if you just left them there. odd interaction but not in the slightest a realistic issue

 

[Echo]

i guess that is an issue but that means you would have to defend the crystals for 6ish minutes until the next one spawns and then kill it again. why would an enemy not come down to steal one? or all of them if you just left them there. odd interaction but not in the slightest a realistic issue

I was able to do this in multiple low elo lobbies. Its not a big issue or applicable to 99% of players but an edge case issue nonetheless.