The Knockout ability instantly renders an opponent unconscious if they fail a fortitude save after taking damage from a declared attempt. The unconscious condition “can result from having negative hit points (but not more than the creature’s Constitution score), or from nonlethal damage in excess of current hit points.” Does this mean that the Knockout ability, if done with a lethal attack, drops the creature to -1 hit points?
I’ve been arguing about this on Reddit and would love a rules clarification if possible.
