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SWAG: May 3-9

[h2]8.4 Bonus Update:[/h2]
  • The 8.4 Bonus Balance Update goes live on Tuesday!
  • You can check out all of the balance changes that are included by reading the Notes.
  • The Talons of Tyranny event will release new skins: Kuzenbot Kuzenbo and Stitched Creation Agni
  • You can also check out the otherworldly new Outer Planets Chest featuring Tiamat's new skin Extraterrestrial Tiamat!
  • For all of the info, wallpapers, and dev notes, head on over to the Update Notes.

[h2]In-Game Sales/Events:[/h2]
  • Wednesday May 5th is Cinco da Mayo! Earn a First Win of the Day to unlock the Mexico Flag Avatar!
  • Sunday May 9th is Mother's Day! Earn a First Win of the Day from Friday to Sunday to unlock the Mother's Day Avatar!
  • Run the World Chest will be 25% off from Friday to Monday May 10th.
  • From the Depths Chest will be 25% off from Friday to Monday May 10th.

[h2]Reminders:[/h2]
  • There's new Prime Gaming loot available!
  • You can claim Archangel Chernobog now through Prime Gaming!
  • If you want to see your fan art on the waiting screen before our Update Shows, then submit your art here: https://forms.gle/m9rwem6F1qytadeC8

SWAG: April 26 - May 2

[h2]8.5 Update Show:[/h2]
  • The next Update Show is taking place on Wednesday!
  • Join us at twitch.tv/smitegame starting at 3pm ET to go over all the latest balance changes and new cosmetics hitting the Battleground next month!

[h2]In-Game Sales/Events:[/h2]
  • There will be a 2x everything event this weekend!
  • You’ll earn 2x Favor, Worshipers, and XP after every game, Friday through Sunday! 
  • The Fairytale Chest is 25% off and the Earth Chest is half off, but the sale ends today (Monday)!
  • The Super Kawaii Chest will be 25% off Tuesday through Thursday.
  • The Yeti Chest will be 25% off this weekend, Friday through Sunday!
  • Make sure to check out the store when you log in today!

[h2]SPL:[/h2]
  • In case you missed it, we announced Alienware as our official SPL sponsor!
  • Check out all the details here
  • Don’t forget to pick up your favorite SPL merch for your favorite teams!

[h2]Reminders:[/h2]
  • In case you missed it: Xbox announced that you no longer need Xbox Live to play Free-To-Play games, like SMITE and all of our other Hi-Rez Studios’ games!
  • Get their full statement here
  • There’s Prime Gaming loot available!
  • Make sure to claim Infinite Seer Ah Puch for free - but only through today (Monday)!
  • Archangel Chernobog will be the next Prime Gaming rewards, so make sure to snag that when it’s available on Tuesday!
  • We’ve just opened up another fan art contest for in-game cosmetics, so check out the blog for details about that. 
  • If you want to see your fan art on the waiting screen before our Update Shows, then submit your art here: https://forms.gle/m9rwem6F1qytadeC8

New in SMITE - King of Uruk Update

New Babylonian Warrior - Gilgamesh, King of Uruk




Passive - Epic of Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh Embarks! At level 5 and 10 Gilgamesh gains a quest. The first quest is to visit a specific location on the map. The second quest is to defeat half of the enemy team (rounded up) in a single fight. Each time Gilgamesh completes a quest he is awarded a Tier 1 item or 500 gold if he has a full inventory.

Sun-Forged Scimitar

Gilgamesh ignites his sword with the ferocity of the Sun for 4s. Enemies around the ignition take damage and are slowed for 2.5s. Gilgamesh's Basic Attack deals bonus damage equal to 3.5% of his Maximum Health to enemies hit. When Gilgamesh successfully hits an enemy with his Basic Attack the duration of this effect is extended for 0.8s, up to a maximum of 12s.

Drop Kick

Gilgamesh drop kicks an area in front of him. Enemies in the area are damaged while the closest enemy is launched through these enemies. The launched enemy takes bonus damage when hitting a minion or takes burst damage and is stunned if hitting a God or a Wall. If the launched enemy hits the Winds of Shamash they are thrown toward the center of the ring. Minions hit by the launched enemy take bonus damage. Gods hit by the launched enemy take burst damage and are stunned.

Hero’s Advance

Gilgamesh leaps into the air, crashing down at a target location. Enemies around the impact take damage. Gilgamesh infuses the ground with energy, causing a beacon to appear for 5s. Allies who run towards the beacon will gain Movement Speed, halving once they enter the beacon. Allies who enter the beacon will gain bonus Lifesteal, boosted by 15% of Gilgamesh's highest Protection.

Winds of Shamash

Gilgamesh calls upon Shamash to create a ring of wind at a target location for 6s. Enemies inside this ring when it starts take damage and are slowed for 2s. Enemies inside the ring take wind damage every .5s. Enemies who try to escape the ring are heavily slowed. If Gilgamesh damages an enemy trying to flee they are thrown back towards the center of the ring. The wind turns into thread over 6s; damaging, Rooting, and Crippling enemies who are still inside the ring.

Crimson King Gilgamesh



Ascended Gilgamesh



Gilgamesh Mastery Skin



Living Conquest Update - The Rising Storm


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King Gilgamesh arrives to challenge Tiamat, an act of aggression many gods disagree with. Offended by this, Tiamat summons an intense lightning storm. She also commands her hanging gardens to rampantly overgrow with dangerous plantlife. The skybox and lighting of the Conquest map has changed to a dark and stormy style to display this development in the SMITE universe.

Additionally, a new gameplay mechanic is being introduced - Vine Walls
  • Spawn in specific, symmetrical places around the jungle
  • Function like player made walls, you cannot walk through them
  • Can be destroyed by basic attacks only (# of hits not damage)
  • Walls respawn when the adjacent jungle camp respawns (even if killed only seconds before)


New God Skins


Chilling Hersir Ares



Headless Horror Chiron



Lady of the Sea Discordia



Tormented Soul Medusa



Fun Guy Merlin



Peace Out Artemis



Mystical Monster Scylla



There are also a ton of Balance changes in this Update including nerfs for Tiamat, and buffs for Neith and Serqet! Enter the Battleground and see everything new in SMITE!

SWAG: April 19-25

[h2]8.4 King of Uruk Update:[/h2]
  • The 8.4 Update goes live on Tuesday, bringing Gilgamesh to the Battleground!
  • This Update also includes the first Conquest changes - log in Tuesday to see 
  • Check out all the balance changes that are included when you read the Notes.
  • The Talons of Tyranny event will unleash new skins: Chilling Hersir Ares, Headless Horror Chiron, and Lady of the Sea Discordia!
  • Also, check out the Groovy Chest, which features Fun Guy Merlin and Peace Out Artemis - both going live on 4/20!
  • There will also be a new Scylla skin: Mystical Monster.
  • For all the details, wallpapers, and dev notes, head to the Update Notes.

[h2]In-Game Sales/Events:[/h2]
  • The Olympians Said So Sale is still going on - but it ends today!
  • Check out the blog for all the details on the remaining day of the sale.
  • Tuesday through Thursday, the Chill Chest will be half off.
  • Thursday through Monday the 26th, the Earth Chest will be half off to celebrate Earth Day!
  • On Thursday, the Earth Day Avatar will be available for free for getting just 1 win!
  • Friday through Monday the 26th, the Fairytale Chest will be 25% off.

[h2]SPL:[/h2]
  • The SMITE Pro League is kicking off this week, bringing new merch to all the fans this week!
  • SPL games also begin on Friday, so make sure you tune in to twitch.tv/smitegame to see how some of the first sets of the Season shake out! 

[h2]Reminders:[/h2]
  • There’s new Prime Gaming loot available!
  • Make sure to claim Infinite Seer Ah Puch for free - but only through Wednesday! 
  • We’ve just opened up another fan art contest for in-game cosmetics, so check out the blog for details about that. 
  • If you want to see your fan art on the waiting screen before our Update Shows, then submit your art here: https://forms.gle/m9rwem6F1qytadeC8

Smite developers Hi-Rez Studios are offering permanent remote work


When game developers started packing up last spring to work from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I suspect we all knew it was going to be a bumpy ride. Sure enough, there have been game delays galore over the past year as many studios found the adjustment to be a challenge. On the bright side, some seem to have really taken to it. Hi-Rez Studios, the folks behind Smite and Paladins, say "the pandemic has taught us new ways to work that we believe are superior to our previous way of operation." They'll be encouraging 80% of their 435 employees to work remotely if they choose to.


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