This applies to EnterNormally and EnterInRMode and EnterInGMode Indirect but NOT EnterInGMode Direct.
It is possible to avoid a forced Small Sidehopper hit by buffering an aim down as you release X-Ray. Evading further hits to kill may call for further logic, if not already covered by the existing kill strats.
Originally posted by @aquanight in #2371 (comment)
My testing showed plasma is enough to avoid all damage, or Morph and dealing with the small hoppers quickly with timed unmorphs.