Noticed in last week or so my magus golden son doesn't lose debuffs when he revives in PVP anymore. Not sure about gunner golden son. Thought they nerfed him until today when I froze & defeated an assassin golden son only to have him revive unfrozen. Can't imagine it is an offence/defence trait. Not sure if this happens in PVE although LOL magus & gunner golden sons both revive debuff free.