Smite characters - get to know the gods (2024)

If you’ve spent any time at all with Hi Rez Studios’ god-battling MOBA, you know that there are a ton of Smite characters to decide between.So, we’ve put together a Smite characters guide to get you up to date with each and every god you might want to take into the heat of battle. Whether it’s the myths of ancient Egypt Anhur and Anubis, or H.P. Lovecraft’s colossal Cthulu, we’ve listed every character from the roster as well as the set of gods they belong to.

If you want to know how your preferred character stacks up against the rest, be sure to take a look at our Smite tier list, as well as our Smite servers and Smite news guides. Or, if you’re looking for something in which you’re the only omnipotent player character, see our picks for the best god games on Switch and mobile.

Let’s dive into our Smite characters guide.

  • Arthurian gods
  • Babylonian gods
  • Celtic gods
  • Chinese gods
  • Egyptian gods
  • Great Old Ones
  • Greek gods
  • Hindu gods
  • Japanese gods
  • Mayan gods
  • Norse gods
  • Polynesian gods
  • Roman gods
  • Slavic gods
  • Voodoo gods
  • Yoruba gods

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With over 100 gods to list, we’ve split all the Smite characters into their separate mythological pantheons to make it easier for you to follow. Of course, we’ll update this list if any new playable characters arrive in the game, so drop this page a bookmark for the freshest information.

Arthurian gods

Taken from the ancient legends of England, with some French inspiration, the Arthurian gods of legend includes King Arthur himself, trusted knight Lancelot, and masterful magician Merlin.

  • King Arthur
  • Lancelot
  • Merlin
  • Morgan Le Fay

Babylonian gods

The archaic tale of Gilgamesh from ancient Babylon tablets has two of its most famous warriors included in the Smite roster, with Gilgamesh and Tiamet both ready for battle.

  • Gilgamesh
  • Tiamet

Celtic gods

The Celtic gods come from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and parts of England, with a rich history of warring tribes and brutal practices. While they might not be as universally known as their Greek or Egyptian counterparts, Cu Chulainn, Cliodhna, and the rest of the Celtic pantheon know how to engage in the art of battle.

  • Artio
  • Cernunnos
  • Cliodhna
  • Cu Chulainn
  • The Morrigan

Chinese gods

A mystery to the West when compared to the Greek and Norse pantheons, the Chinese gods can still keep up with their more famous counterparts, and includes at least one recognisable name in Mulan.

  • Ao Kuang
  • Chang’e
  • Da Ji
  • Erlang Shen
  • Guan Yu
  • He Bo
  • Hou Yi
  • Jing Wei
  • Mulan
  • Ne Zha
  • Nu Wa
  • Sun Wukong
  • Xing Tian
  • Yu Huang
  • Zhong Kui

Egyptian gods

There are probably a few recognisable names on this list from your high school history classes, or time spent watching the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime in my case, but the full list includes some lesser-known legends like Eset, Geb, and Neith.

  • Anhur
  • Anubis
  • Bastet
  • Eset
  • Geb
  • Horus
  • Khepri
  • Neith
  • Osiris
  • Ra
  • Serqet
  • Set
  • Sobek
  • Thoth

Great Old Ones

The most recently invented mythical character from the Smite character list is by far Ctuhulu, having only come into the world over 100 years ago as part of legendary horror writer H.P. Lovecraft’s world.

  • Cthulu

Greek gods

Do we really need to run you through the Greek gods? We actually might with this mammoth list of those included. Of course, all the big-hitters like Zeus, Hercules, and Medusa make an appearance, but there’s also some more mysterious mythical legends to meet in Charybdis, Arachne, and Scylla.

  • Achilles
  • Aphrodite
  • Apollo
  • Arachne
  • Ares
  • Artemis
  • Athena
  • Atlas
  • Cerberus
  • Charon
  • Charybdis
  • Chiron
  • Chronos
  • Hades
  • Hera
  • Martichoras
  • Medusa
  • Nemesis
  • Nike
  • Persephone
  • Poseidon
  • Scylla
  • Thanatos
  • Zeus

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Hindu gods

Hailing from India, the Hindu contingent are some of the most extravagant in-game designs from the gods included in Smite. They also pack quite a punch, with Agni and Bakasura consistently coming high in Smite tier list rankings.

  • Agni
  • Bakasura
  • Ganesha
  • Kali
  • Kumbhakarna
  • Rama
  • Ravana
  • Shiva
  • Vamana

Japanese gods

The list of Japanese gods includes mythical monsters and legendary heroes that have been around before the age of the Samurai. If you spent any time playing Nioh or Sekiro in the last few years, you might know some of these gods, and if you don’t, they’re well worth acquanting yourself with.

  • Amaterasu
  • Danzaburou
  • Hachiman
  • Izanami
  • Kuzenbo
  • Rajin
  • Susano
  • Tsukuyomi

Mayan gods

If you’re looking for some colourful Smite characters, you can’t go far wrong with the Mayan gods, with their apocalyptic powers on full display in this MOBA. The Mayan contingent also includes an exclusive god of bees, Ah Muzen Cab, and you won’t find a much more ridiculous god on this list.

  • Ah Muzen Cab
  • Ah Puch
  • Awilix
  • Cabrakan
  • Camazotz
  • Chaac
  • Hun Batz
  • Kukulkan
  • Xblanque
  • Ix Chel

Norse gods

Another group of recognisable gods is the Norse pantheon – shoutout to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for doing my job here – including Thor, Odin, Loki, and Jormungandr.

  • Fafnir
  • Fenrir
  • Freya
  • Heimdallr
  • Hel
  • Jormungandr
  • Loki
  • Odin
  • Ratatoskr
  • Skadi
  • Sol
  • Thor
  • Tyr
  • Ullr
  • Ymir
  • Surtr

Polynesian gods

Pele, the deity of volcanoes and fire, is the sole representative of the Polynesian gods. She’s also the creator of Hawaii itself, so as well as having some serious battle prowess, she’s a dab hand at the limbo.

  • Pele

Roman gods

While in real terms they’re more like alternatives to the Greek gods, in Smite the Romans stand out on their own thanks to a generous amount of their characters included in the roster.

  • Bacchus
  • Bellona
  • Cupid
  • Discordia
  • Hercules
  • Janus
  • Mercury
  • Nox
  • Sylvanus
  • Terra
  • Vulcan

Slavic gods

Emerging out of ancient Eastern Europe, the Slavic gods are a lesser-known pair, but still worth checking out for Baba Yaga, the infamous child-eating nightmare myth that still frightens kids to this day.

  • Baba Yaga
  • Chernobog

Voodoo gods

Baron Samedi is from the Haitian history books, as well as being the primary inspiration for Dr. Facilier from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. He’s currently one of only twoVoodoo gods in the roster, but we’d love to see some more.

  • Baron Samedi
  • Maman Brigitte

Yoruba gods

Coming from the cultured history of the Nigerian Yoruba people, the Yoruba gods Olorun and Yemoja are the only Smite characters across the whole of Africa included in the roster.

  • Olorun
  • Yemoja

With that, you’re caught up on all the Smite characters across the whole roster. For more all-powerful arena battlers, be sure to check out our picks for the best MOBAs.

Smite characters - get to know the gods (2024)

FAQs

Who is the most powerful god in smite? ›

Merlin. One of the most powerful Gods in Smite emitting huge area damage blasts, Merlin uses the Eclipse, Radiate, Frostbolt, and Vortex skills to extreme effect on the battlefield.

How to unlock all the gods in Smite? ›

The characters in Smite, called Gods, can also be earned through play or unlocked with 'Favor', an in-game currency. However, for those with the ability to pay upfront, the Ultimate God Pack for Smite is a one-time purchase that unlocks all past, present, and future Gods for play.

What is the easiest hero in smite? ›

Chaac is a popular recommendation for new players due to his straightforward abilities. Playing some arena matches first can help beginners get comfortable before diving into more intense game modes. Recommendations like Ra, Kukulkan, and Neith provide safe damage options for new players to learn the ropes.

Who is the tallest god in smite? ›

Kukulkan: 19'11, from head to tail tip.

What is the most broken character in SMITE? ›

The Most Broken Gods in Smite History – A Throwback to the Chaos
  • Summary. Guan Yu's release brought unthinkable power and dominance to the battlefield. ...
  • Guan Yu – The Domination. ...
  • Bellona – The Unstoppable. ...
  • Raijin – The Health Shredder. ...
  • Release Susano – The Unstoppable Force.
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Who is the fastest god in SMITE? ›

Mercury

Who was the 100th god in Smite? ›

Merlin is SMITE's 100th God. This is a big milestone for the dev team as well as our community. SMITE has grown incredibly over the years.

What gods do you get for free in Smite? ›

Every player starts with 12 permanent Free gods, two of each class (Bacchus, Bellona, Chaac, Izanami, Kukulkan, Neith, Nemesis, Poseidon, Thanatos, and Ymir) along with the gods Olorun and Yemoja. Players also get 5 additional gods temporarily from a rotating schedule.

Can you still rent gods in Smite? ›

You may now “rent” an unowned god for a single match using Favor. To rent, choose the unowned god during the God Selection process and follow the prompts.

Who is the easiest assassin in Smite? ›

Playing Jungler might be hardest, but Thor is one of the easiest Assassins to play. Big wall with a stun to make it easy to hit his hammer throw and keep enemies from escaping/chasing, then the majority of his damage comes from a big AoE attack, plus he has great range on his Ult and a stun and good damage on that too.

What is the best beginner God in Smite? ›

Chaac, Herc, Guan are good options. Guardians are more defensive, they like to shift between initiating up front and peeling/helping if needed in the back. Geb, Khepri, Ganesha are good to start with.

What is the easiest tank in Smite? ›

The easiest god to build with some useful damage while still being tanky is, in my opinion, which will be doubted anyway, Ares. His passive gives you damage for every aura-item, so you check the aura-items available and chose from them, for the most part.

Who is the strongest hunter in SMITE? ›

As a formidable crit hunter, if you give him a good crit-focused build he will be particularly effective against assassin opponents. Hachiman's stellar performance from last year still holds, and he continues to be widely regarded as the best hunter in Smite.

Will Smite 2 be free? ›

When can I pick up a Founder's Edition for SMITE 2? SMITE 2 Founder's Edition will be available for purchase soon for Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation, and Xbox. Founder's Editions will be available for purchase all the way up until free to play launch.

What is the highest power in SMITE? ›

While looking at the scoreboard, the Physical Power and Magical Power progress bars cap at 400 and 900 respectively, but the actual stats are not attached to this (which means gods can have over 400 Physical Power and 900 Magical Power).

Who is the strongest god in SMITE reddit? ›

  • Shiva.
  • Tiamat.
  • Cthulhu.
  • Olorun.
  • Zeus.
Jul 5, 2023

Who is the best SMITE player in the world? ›

Best Esports Smite Players by Total Winnings
PlayerTotal Matches
1BaRRaCCuDDa John Salter 1 BaRRaCCuDDa Free Agent John Salter $353 006Matches: -
2JeffHindla Rosario Villardi 2 JeffHindla Free Agent Rosario Villardi $326 614Matches: -
3Andinster Andrew Woodward 3 Andinster Free Agent Andrew Woodward $324 506Matches: -
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