Using a mace smash attack on an entity when there is a player nearby will not knock back the player.
Steps to Reproduce:
With two accounts, log onto an LAN world
Provide Player 1 with a mace
Have Player 2 stand still
Put an armor stand near Player 2
Have Player 1 stand near the armor stand, then teleport into the air
/tp @p ~ ~20 ~
Before landing, do a smash attack on the armor stand
Expected & Observed Results:
❌ - The attack will knock back any surrounding entities, excluding the player standing nearby.
✔ - The attack would knock back any entities standing near the attacked entity.
Screenshots/Videos:
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Also affects 24w14a.