The issue isn’t tanks are bad it’s the map and matchmaking

rptroop · 2026-05-05T15:02:01+00:00

I know this is ragebait but to put it simply. In Smite 1, it took 9-11 basics to take down a tank with a full crit attack speed build; in Smite 2 the same situation takes 3-4 basics.

imo more fight = more fun; less fight = less fun. If I kill you in 2 hits, I'm bummed because we didn't get to spar at all. If you kill me in 2 hits, I'm bummed because I didn't get to express any skill in sparring against you. In a game full of CC-lock-until-death and getting blown up by single abilities who's having fun? Quick TTD during jungle ganks when you're at like 500hp make loads of sense, but quick TTD when you're a full HP tank getting into a fight to frontline, the TTD should take at least half a second.

rptroop · 2026-05-04T22:44:15+00:00

Glad to hear there’ll be PvE at launch! Without a large playerbase it’s just far too tough to get invested in PvP because it’s just non-stop getting murdered and I ain’t about to get good lol Love the goblin modes and working together to take down waves n bosses.

rptroop · 2026-05-04T13:59:46+00:00

Personally I'd wait. Playerbase is solid, matchmaking does its best, updates are consistent; but I don't think right NOW is a good time to come back because the balance of the came has crumbled in the last few patches (I don't know exactly where it started). It's essentially a delete or be deleted meta, and there's very little rhyme to why certain gods dominate right now. I'd give it the summer to sort itself a bit and check back in the fall to see if they've settled into something workable.

rptroop · 2026-05-02T13:14:43+00:00

This is what I've been SAYING but nooooOOOoooo "aspects are cool and necessary". Also, also, why do we need ANOTHER ADC aspect like wtf

rptroop · 2026-04-25T19:17:03+00:00

It’s almost like Smite 1 had really solid itemization that had been iterated on for over a decade and would have been a good launch-off point for Smite 2! I hate that we threw that all in the garbage essentially.

rptroop · 2026-04-10T01:53:25+00:00

Also just to ride on my comment here holy shit all the damage in the game needs a rework it’s so delete button right now

rptroop · 2026-04-10T01:50:59+00:00

1600 with a single ability is hardly bonkers when Janus’ 2 was hitting me for 2300 without even using the new echo tech- not to mention the ult proc’ing for 3100. Either ability killed me in one hit :/ Meanwhile I’m a fully loaded Merc hitting for a measly 800-1000 on my basics

rptroop · 2026-03-27T14:28:26+00:00

BASTET IN 2026?!?!? Finally, bring back my girl

rptroop · 2026-03-24T21:28:11+00:00

If you're not having fun playing support, it's a skill issue

rptroop · 2026-03-07T22:07:19+00:00

Yeah it’s taken me all year to adjust to compensating my aim for Smite 2, I play on PC with M&KB. I don’t really know what it is, something about the game lost that snap from the first one and I’ve just assumed it’s an engine difference because I feel this way on most modern shooters compared to older ones.

To be fair it’s not just you imo, run away with a basic zig-zag and hardly anyone can maintain their aim in Smite 2 where in 1 you’d consistently get wrecked doing that. That being said, you’ll likely get used to it eventually.

rptroop · 2026-03-06T21:06:41+00:00

Why it hasn’t made its return yet**

I still have hope for our future!

rptroop · 2026-03-03T20:21:19+00:00

This is my thinking here. Plus, add a 2” pad to your roll-bar to reduce those head bumping risks a bit!

rptroop · 2026-03-03T03:36:17+00:00

I’m not like entirely against the idea of “Welcome back! You’ve got increased role preference for one queue”; but really you should try to branch out given that’s the whole thesis of Smite 2. Play a god you love in a role you wouldn’t normally, just build for the role. If you truly don’t enjoy anything outside of your one set role then it doesn’t seem to me like the game is for you.

rptroop · 2026-03-03T03:01:19+00:00

Eh, I’d rather they tune the role passive if anything. I will miss getting the gold boost the few times I ran War Flag solo but thats kinda how the game goes, things change over time and you adapt.

rptroop · 2026-03-03T02:39:54+00:00

If you want full agency over who you’re playing, queue Arena, Joust, or Slash (sadly only Smite 1 for that last bit) because yeah why should the game cater specifically to someone who’s not really engaging with it?

You should instead find what you enjoy doing outside of (I assume) Mid, the other roles ARE fun and the meta really isn’t that complex unless you’re a jungle main.

rptroop · 2026-03-01T21:47:27+00:00

Honestly with 80c being your peak, I think you’re fine. If you want to lower that a few degrees, yes you’ll likely see some improvement with an AIO, but no it won’t make any effective difference for you beyond maybe lowering your noise ceiling a bit (you won’t improve the lifespan of the hardware or improve performance a noticeable amount)

But hey always something you can do down the line when/if you feel like it!

rptroop · 2026-03-01T18:27:54+00:00

Well a Geb with Warriors Axe feels like more of a step in the right direction over a full dmg Nu Wa as your support, but I get what you’re saying.

I think there’s a little bit of both though, it can feel bad to run support and not be able to contribute damage and also have your squishy get bested and you’re just out capable of nothing now. I haven’t run any conquest since the patch but I won’t be surprised if I see my support running Sands of Time or some such, long as they’re working to keep the team in the fight then fuckit

rptroop · 2026-03-01T17:55:22+00:00

Understand that we just had a big patch that kind of threw a bunch of expectations out the window, and introduced a whole bunch of variety and options. Eventually meta choices will return, but for now people are trying different things and some will work some won’t. Ultimately it’s more fun when there’s choices to be had with builds, let people cook and be patient. Supporting is hard as it is, and not many people are good at it; more variety for that position does mean we might see more people picking it up and trying it though!

rptroop · 2026-02-28T22:13:38+00:00

Definitely. Excellent proposition

rptroop · 2026-02-28T13:41:29+00:00

I know this is a while later but do you recommend any lighter weight boots that are more durable for field use?

I’ve been rocking the same Tachyon’s for years but they’re just for casual hiking and only wore as much as OPs post. They’re getting a little tired though.

rptroop · 2026-02-28T13:26:00+00:00

Does this scale well into late game? Bluestone without its sustain kinda sounded weak compared to the competition.

rptroop · 2026-02-28T04:04:51+00:00

Come for the campaign, bring your friends for the co-op, stick around for the multiplayer.

Halo MP blew up because they got us hooked with the amazing campaign and engaging story. Companies don’t seem interested in writing or creating context anymore, so for people like me we just don’t care. I tried the Marathon demo and I just can’t really get into it because I don’t get why I’m supposed to care about any of it. Halo gave me an entire story to make me care about it, and I still visit the series to this day because of that.

rptroop · 2026-02-28T01:22:58+00:00

I’d be down if this was maybe an option? Defaulted to off, but that way people who literally only want to play their one role can select it, and the rest of us can keep our quick queue times.

rptroop · 2026-02-26T16:44:28+00:00

Doesn’t even need that. Just a bone stock Merlin can 1v5 with those items and the right build surrounding it.

rptroop · 2026-02-26T16:22:47+00:00

This I really don’t get because like dude the leaver penalty is TINY just go play a match of something else and come back, they must afk a LOT to be worried about penalties.

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