Adapting to the slow early game was possibly one of the hardest things to get used to at first. At the start of each match, you have to remind yourself that you aren't as powerful as you were at the end of the previous contest — a concept that will be new for plenty of players not familiar with Smite. Learning to be patient, and not putting yourself in danger to secure a kill, particularly early on, is a valuable lesson to learn.
This will ensure that you don't miss out on early-game farm, which is crucial so that the enemy does not get an early lead on you. If you are constantly getting bullied by a particular god and can't figure out how to beat them, it is best to just play as them in the next game. Learn how their abilities work and combo together so you can avoid being hit by them. It's also a great way to learn their weaknesses by taking note of the areas you're struggling in while playing as them.
Who knows, you might even decide you like using them and decide to stick with them for a while. Most first-person shooters offer a choice of weapons and attachments , but it generally doesn't go much deeper than personal preference. Quickly, you will learn the importance of items and the complexity of building — items that work with your god or your team or countering the enemy team's composition. Understanding the impact that items make especially passive effects is vital to getting a proper grasp of the game.
Smite, and other MOBAs have been around for a long time. That means that if you're coming into it as a new player , someone else has already been there, done that, and the best methods and tactics have most likely been worked out already. While this might seem like a bad thing for a new player who is seven years behind, luckily there are some wonderful people out there who love sharing their knowledge. High-level players like Incon and Inters3ct have videos on every god, item, and strategy you can think of and are great at explaining why they do particular things.
This guide from pros Fineokay and Frost is highly recommended for any new players as well. Keep in mind that the game is constantly changing and updating, so look for the most recent videos where possible. It may seem daunting to come into a new community, not knowing anything about the game or how it works, and being afraid to ask a question in case it seems "dumb. Joust: Unlike the two-lane Clash, Joust has much more simpler mechanics. Essentially, Joust takes place on a single lane, with a couple of Towers and a Phoenix that guards a team's Titan.
Due to the smaller playable area, Joust has teams of three instead of teams of five in the match. Interestingly, the game itself has in-depth lore as to how these pantheons came into contact with one another. However, in terms of the game itself, this factoid means players have a wide range of Gods to choose for their battles. Instead of players forcing themselves to just use one God, it might be best to diversify one's playstyle. The easiest way to become a more dynamic player is by expanding one's arsenal of go-to Gods.
For newcomers, this means usually getting familiar with at least one God for every Class:. Interestingly, their overall damage and damage mitigation abilities put them squarely in the middle of Guardians and Hunters. In turn, they make great starting Gods thanks to this balance. They maximize their Physical Power to boost their overall damage, making them perfect against Jungle monsters and, in the endgame, their fellow Gods. Guardians: Protectors such as Ares, Cabrakan, and Ymir compensate for their low damage output with their amazing survivability.
As Guardians, they specialize in using Magical Power to increase damage mitigation and crowd control potential. Despite their low health, they tend to dish out devastating area-of-effect spells.
In turn, they excel in fighting enemies from any direction. They deal massive burst damage - perfect for ambushes, fly-bys, and opportunity attacks. Another mistake players often make is to stick too much to the current meta. In layman's terms, this means researching the best Gods to use in a particular Season, and which builds work best with them. Granted, following the meta does give players a considerable edge in any match. However, blindly following them won't help players learn exactly how these metas work.
In turn, players should probably adopt an alternative way of looking at the meta in the game:. Check how updates affected which Gods: One of the best ways to understand the current meta is to check how updates affected certain Gods. Sometimes, Gods with rather absurdly-powerful builds get nerfed. Meanwhile, Gods who had a disadvantage will likewise receive buffs. The most famous or infamous Gods often get affected by these updates, so players need to be aware of these updates.
Check how unpopular Gods adjust to the Meta: Interestingly, players might want to check out how non-Meta Gods interact with the Meta deities. Using this method, players can find potential counters of Meta Gods within the non-Meta Gods that don't always get updates.
Check how to counter existing Meta: Moreover, thanks to the existence of various guide websites, Gods almost always have multiple approaches to combat. Some players create meta builds that help one God function the best in a particular Lane or Role. With these in mind, players can start checking guides for builds of Gods with abilities that counter the other God's, or work best against a particular Lane or Role.
This way, players can become both proactive and reactive in their God choices and combat approaches. In Smite , planning wins half the battle. Outside choosing the right Gods and the right builds, players also need to stay aware of how matches work from a top-down perspective. In turn, players have an edge if they have a basic grasp of what's happening before they happen.
Thankfully, players can easily do this by sheer familiarity with their Lanes and the Mini-Map. This part of the tutorial works best with Conquest Mode, the primary game mode in Smite.
Conquest tests a team's ability to dominate the opposing squad not just through kills. Rather, a team needs to go all the way to the other side of the map to defeat the enemy's Titan in order to win. To do this, they have to get past two Towers, a raging Phoenix, and various Jungle monsters to slowly dominate the match. At first glance, this seems like standard MOBA fare.
However, players who want to "git gud" in Smite need intimate familiarity with its Lanes. Mid Lane: Arguably the most straightforward of all the Lanes, Mid Lane is the road that leads striaght in the middle of Jungle and faces the enemy camp. Moreover, the midpoint of the Mid Lane has four corners, each leading inside the Jungle. In turn, Mid Lane almost always becomes the site for most team fights.
Likewise, Gods in Mid also have easy access to other Lanes, encouraging them to sometimes rotate positions to ensure everyone gets adequate support. Thankfully, Smite does a handy job indicating which monster gives each buff with sign posts. Ideally, Junglers should clear all buffs towards their Jungle half's right side, cross Mid Lane, and then get buffs on the left side. Due to this pattern, Junglers often gank Gods in the other Lanes.
Since other Lanes rely on the closer Jungle buffs to them, teams often need to coordinate which God gets which buff at any particular time. In this Lane, Soloists mostly Warriors meet in little skirmishes to deter each other's assault. Due to the lack of immediate Buffs in this Lane, Solo is often not the site of team battles. Due to the volatile nature of this Lane and its resources, this becomes another contested site. With the Lanes in mind, it's recommended for Smite players to always look at the Mini-Map every five seconds to stay wary of everyone's movements.
Thankfully, players can utilize the Mini-Map to maximize their efficiency in combat. Essentially, players need to watch out for these cues:. Missing Counter-Role: Players almost always meet an enemy of the same role in their Lane. Like a dance, a player and their counter-role usually poke each other to avoid the other party from advancing. If a player's counter-role becomes missing, either they're farming in the Jungle or trying to get to Mid.
Ongoing Teamfight: Players who encounter a teamfight anywhere should get wary of any neglected Lanes. Instead of immediately participating in the teamfight, players can take advantage of any neglected Lanes for any chances of destroying an enemy Tower or Phoenix, or even securing a Gold Fury.
Guardians and tanks should prioritize defense to ensure that none of their Lanes remain vulnerable during teamfights. Enemy Pushing: Likewise, players who notice their counter-role pushing more than usual can choose to neglect meeting them in a dance and instead punish another Lane. Players with higher-level gear or a better understanding of their role can do this. Used with permission. You can use this widget-maker to generate a bit of HTML that can be embedded in your website to easily allow customers to purchase this game on Steam.
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