Merlin — SMITE 2 Arena Build & Guide

Merlin is a Arthurian magical god in SMITE 2 built for Mid. In the current OB46 snapshot: B tier with a 48.1% Arena win rate. This page covers the full ability kit, base and scaling stats, recommended Arena build, counter picks, and best synergy partners.

Merlin — The Master Wizard

Merlin is a Arthurian Magical god in SMITE 2, classified as Mid. Primary scaling is Intelligence. In the current OB46 Arena snapshot, Merlin sits in B tier with a 48.1% Arena win rate (appearance rate 14.8%). Merlin's aspect, Aspect of Pandemonium, Chaotic stance cycling. Ult CD 20s (down from 30s). Random stance + 2 random abilities. Grants 10 Int + 0.5/level for 10s. Flicker persists with stance boons.

Abilities

  • Passive — Overload: Using an ability provides 1 stack of Overload. Firing a Basic Attack consumes 1 stack of Overload and deals Magical Damage to enemies hit
  • 3rd Ability — Flicker: You quickly Teleport a short distance. Depending on your current Stance, you gain different effects when using this ability
  • Ultimate — Elemental Mastery: Tap into your inner potential, exploding with energy in your current stance dealing Magical Damage to enemies hit

Base Stats

  • Health: 591
  • Mana: 320
  • HP5: 2
  • MP5: 2
  • Physical Protection: 19
  • Magical Protection: 27
  • Attack Speed: 1
  • Move Speed: 375

OB46 Changes

  • Elemental Mastery
  • Damage increased from 0/80/110/140/170/210 to 0/90/120/150/180/220
  • Damage Scaling increased from 15% to 25%
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

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