Guan Yu — SMITE 2 Arena Build & Guide

Guan Yu is a Chinese physical god in SMITE 2 built for Solo. Currently S+ tier with a 58.5% Arena win rate. This page covers the full ability kit, base and scaling stats, recommended Arena build, counter picks, and best synergy partners.

Guan Yu — Saint of War

Guan Yu is a Chinese Physical god in SMITE 2, classified as Solo. Primary scaling is Strength (~0% average across abilities). In the current SMITE 2 Arena tier list, Guan Yu sits in S+ tier with a 58.5% Arena win rate (appearance rate 12.9%). Guan Yu's aspect, Aspect of the General, Full Intelligence support. Conviction now heals 30/55/80/105/130 with 10% Intelligence scaling; the aspect adds 2/6/10/14/18 per tick with 1.25% Intelligence scaling.

Abilities

  • Passive — Battle Fervor: Gain stacks of Fervor when dealing or taking damage
  • 1st Ability — Conviction: Heal yourself and nearby allied Gods
  • 2nd Ability — Warrior's Will: Dash forward, dealing Physical Damage to and Slowing enemies you pass through
  • 3rd Ability — Taolu Assault: Swing your blade in a flurry, dealing Physical Damage repeatedly and stealing protections from enemies hit up to 3 times
  • Ultimate — Cavalry Charge: Mount a warhorse, gaining CC Immunity. Strike enemies while riding, dealing Physical Damage. Dismount with a final swing that also Stuns all enemies hit

Base Stats

  • Health: 647
  • Mana: 308
  • HP5: 2
  • MP5: 2
  • Physical Protection: 20
  • Magical Protection: 28
  • Attack Speed: 1
  • Move Speed: 375
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