Summary
Smite 2has numerous Gods for players to choose from, and while these Gods might be usable in many different ways, there are some which handle a specific role better than others.The Solo Laneis for Gods who can both take a hit, and give one right back.A good Auto Buildoption for the Solo Lane isBruiser, as it balances these two areas perfectly.
Players will want to avoid more glassy characters that canrely on ability rotationsto survive encounters, as these characters are more suited for theMid Lane.Knowing how Lanes workis an important element of the game.
Updated on February 10th, 2025 by Chad Thesen:Smite 2 is presently in its Beta stages, which means a lot has changed from Alpha. Not only that, characters that are referred to as bottom tier by some standards, can be seen as pretty high by others. This subjectiveness can stem from how easy a character is to play, how versatile they are, but it also matters if the player using them is able to be effective. New gods that have made this list include Aladdin, Ra, and Sobek. While the previous number 2 place of this list now sits at the very bottom. This doesn’t make Odin a bad pick, just not as great as he used to be.
8Odin
Complex Tanky Hybrid God
Odin is a tanky Hybrid God, similar to Chaac. However, he can be harder to use compared to the other entries on this list, making him a God players will want to try once they have some experience under their belt. This can work against players using Odin, but those that put in the time and effort to learn his kit and how to use it effectively, will have a God that sees a higher consistent win rate. Players will also be able to build Odin into many ofthe other roleswhile maintaining his playstyle.
His ultimate will cause him to create an area of effect that will prevent enemies from healing while lowering their Strength and Intelligence stats. Enemies that leave this area will take damage and become slowed, making them easier to pick off when they attempt to flee.
Odin is not for everyone, and players that don’t make the most of his kit will do better with other gods.
7Mordred
Melee Focused Hybrid God
Mordred is a new Godthat did not appear in the original Smite, instead being released only inSmite 2. One of the new features of the game is Strength & Intelligence. Some Gods will use only one of these, while others will use both of these stats in a hybrid balance of the two — Mordred is one such God.
He is very melee-oriented andcan be built into many aggressive playstyles. His ultimate lets him move through walls, allowing him to defensively escape a bad situation, followed up by a massive amount of damage on an enemy God. In addition to being incredible at the Solo role, Mordred is also a great candidate for the Jungle role — which hasits own style of playthat differs from those used to playing Lanes.
6Hades
Tricky Intelligence God
Hades can be seen as the opposite option to how Bellona sounds. Players will invest heavily into his Intelligencewhen building Hades, with this being a driving force for his damage-scaling abilities. Hades will not not be engaging enemies right up in their faces at all times, and will perform best while at an arm’s reach of them. Utilizing Blink Rune and Death from Below gives him a spike in survivability while engaging enemy Gods.
Hades ultimate will create a vortex that continuously deals damage to enemies and reduces the cooldown of Hades abilities in the process. He is able to use any other ability once while he channels his ultimate, making for some flexible follow-up choices based on the situation at hand. Hades also has a lot of protection access to make it a lot easier to survive while his abilities are on cooldown. Players running Hades will want to practice his escaping and ability cooldown management in some ofthe other game modes, such as Arena, before taking Hades into Conquest.
5Ra
Great at Outlasting Opponents
Ra was an incredibly powerful presence in Solo Lane to the point many would consider him completely overpowered. However, he has seen nerfs that have heavily reined him in, but not enough to completely kick him out of the meta. Building Ra correctly can have Ra outlast his opponents in the Solo lane, with them needing to retreat or face being killed.
Due to his amazing prowess at being a mage, he can alsodominate in the Middle Lane. Ra’s passive also gives him some movement that also makes him a great Support partner for the team’s Carry. Players that go all in on mastering how to play Ra means they can fill either of these 2 roles should another player beat them to the Solo role for the match. Being able to still play a character you excel at even when 2 of their usual roles are taken is a big plus.
While buffs and nerfs are a staple of any live service game, they can make players feel differently towards a character. It is best to alway explore many different characters and have many options.
4Sobek
Game Description
Sobek is a scary opponent to face off in the solo lane. He can lock down opponents and can close the gap faster than one would like. This makes him an ideal choice for players that really want to bully their opponents out of the lane. Sobek also can cause his targets to become deceased, which will reduce all healing while increasing damage done to them. This can really throw players off their game when he is used as a Support alongside a Carry.
His abilities may make him an aggressive attack, but they also grant flexibility, such as being able to use his rush to escape near death situations. Sobek can also become immune to displacement and being CCed. This makes him a very hard God to go up against when used by a skilled player.
3Chaac
Easier Tanky Hybrid God
When it comes to Chaac, players are going to want to favor building into Strength, but dipping into Intelligence can make for a build that performs better than purely Strength. This is because playing the Solo Lane means having a balance of damage output and survivability, with Intelligence being a driving force for the latter. Investing in Intelligence will allow Chaac to last longer to face off against his foes, but investing too much means he will lack the Strength to finish them off before they can do the same.
His ultimate ability will cause him to start channeling, making him immune to crowd control and receiving less damage in the process. He will finish this by dealing a large amount of damage along with silencing enemy gods. Both Mordred and Chaac aresome of the best God choices for new playerswhen it comes to tackling the Solo role — with Mordred being the more aggressive of the two. Chaac on the other hand, has everything players need to commit and switch up depending on the situation at hand, and is not as hard as others to pull it all off.
2Bellona
Aggressive Strength God
Like Mordred,Bellona is a melee-focused character, but building her into her most effective forms will require a focus on the Strength stat instead of Intelligence. She will be rotating between all manner of different weapons once she engages her foes and is a really fun character for the Solo Lane. Many Gods have means of escaping a tricky situation, but Bellona is ideal for charging straight into the fray and relentlessly pursuing enemies that try to flee.
Her ultimate will help her lead the charge for her allies, as it will cause her to leap forward and give out plenty of buffs within its effective range. She is alsoimmune to crowd controlwhile using this leap. The Solo role is one of thebest role choices for beginners, and Bellona is a great option for them to use. This all-or-nothing approach means players have little room for error, and can feel they need to commit to what might be a losing battle at times.
1Aladdin
One of the Best Gods in the Entire Game
Aladdin is an entirely new God to theSmitefranchise. He is one of the most highly praised characters and is seen to push into a tier that outshines all other Gods — other than Hun Batz. He has a focus on melee range, but is highly mobile, allowing him to easily close gaps. In addition to being great in the Solo Lane, he can also make for a great Jungler.
Aladdin’s Passive grants him 3 wishes. Each wish is different and can only be used once per match. However, each of these wishes is incredibly powerful, and can turn the tide of many games. They include gaining gold, reviving with increased movement speed, and instantly resetting all of his cooldowns.
