Athena — SMITE 2 Arena Build & Guide

Athena is a Greek magical god in SMITE 2 built for Support. Currently B tier with a 47.9% Arena win rate. This page covers the full ability kit, base and scaling stats, recommended Arena build, counter picks, and best synergy partners.

Athena — Goddess of Wisdom

Athena is a Greek Magical god in SMITE 2, classified as Support. Primary scaling is Intelligence (~0% average across abilities). In the current SMITE 2 Arena tier list, Athena sits in B tier with a 47.9% Arena win rate (pick rate 3.7%). Athena's aspect, Aspect of War, Jungle burst. Defender of Olympus targets visible enemy gods (requires LOS). No landing damage. Target takes increased damage during channel. CC immune.

Abilities

  • Passive — Reach: After using an ability, your next Basic Attack becomes a ranged projectile that deals Bonus Magical Damage
  • 1st Ability — Preemptive Strike: Charge up, then Dash forward
  • 2nd Ability — Confound: Taunt enemies in front of you
  • 3rd Ability — Shield Wall: Create a Phalanx of Soldiers that strike twice in an area
  • Ultimate — Defender of Olympus: Teleport to the aid of the targeted God, anywhere on the map

Base Stats

  • Health: 672.3
  • Mana: 296.0
  • HP5: 1.84
  • MP5: 2.25
  • Physical Protection: 20.52
  • Magical Protection: 29.7
  • Attack Speed: 0.97
  • Move Speed: 365.0
Name Cat Cost Phys Pwr Mag Pwr Health Mana Phys Prot Mag Prot HP5 MP5 Atk Spd% Crit% CDR% Lifesteal% Plating Dampen Echo% Tenacity Pathfind Pen% Passive / Notes

Build Setup

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Arena Build Recommender

Arena Mode: Fast-paced constant teamfights. Scores favor burst damage, lifesteal, and penetration over movement speed and laning items.

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