Nu Wa — SMITE 2 Arena Build & Guide

Nu Wa is a Chinese magical god in SMITE 2 built for Mid. Currently DEITY tier with a 56.2% Arena win rate. This page covers the full ability kit, base and scaling stats, recommended Arena build, counter picks, and best synergy partners.

Nu Wa — Guardian of Heaven

Nu Wa is a Chinese Magical god in SMITE 2, classified as Mid. Specializations: Nuker, Global, Stealth, Ranged, Magical, Int Scaling. Primary scaling is Intelligence (~42% average across abilities). In the current SMITE 2 Arena tier list, Nu Wa sits in DEITY tier with a 56.2% win rate (pick rate 1.0%). Nu Wa's aspect, Aspect of Shining Mist, Crit AA carry. Passive roots every 12s. Stealth in stopped fog while attacking. Ult scales 70% BAP, can crit. Strength of Fire grants 40% AS.

Abilities

  • Basic Attack — Nu Wa Basic Attack: Fire a projectile that deals Magical Damage to the first enemy hit Notes: Projectile stops on first target hit, and does not pass through walls Damage Scaling: 100% Strength + 20% Intelligence + 100% Basic Attack Power Range: 8.8 meters Radius: 0.48 meters
  • Passive — Strength of Wood: Every 12 seconds your next Basic Attack will Root all targets hit. Damaging an enemy with a Basic Attack reduces this cooldown by 1 second Notes: }} Root Duration: 1 second
  • 1st Ability — Mysterious Fog: Send a dense fog slowly forward that deals Magical Damage when it touches an enemy. Enemies that remain in the fog take additional damage every second. You and Allied Gods are Stealthed when inside the fog Notes: Gain Strength of Water, which gives you…
  • 2nd Ability — Clay Soldiers: Summon Clay Soldiers to attack the chosen target. Clay Soldiers will dash at enemies within 4.8 meters, dealing Magical Damage, then begin to Basic Attack Notes: Gain Strength of Earth, which gives you Flat Penetration Clay Soldiers last for 10 seconds If…
  • 3rd Ability — Shining Metal: Launch a projectile dealing Magical Damage to enemies it passes through Notes: If the projectile hits a Clay Soldier it explodes, dealing Damage in an area and Stunning enemies and towers Gain Strength of Metal, causing your Basic Attacks to deal Magical…
  • Ultimate — Fire Shards: Become CC Immune and ascend into the air. You and your team gain visibility on all enemy Gods. Summon Fire Shards that deal Magical Damage to each enemy God Notes: Gain Strength of Fire, which causes your Basic Attacks to go farther and faster While…

Base Stats

  • Health: 483
  • Mana: 274
  • HP5: 1.7
  • MP5: 1.44
  • Physical Protection: 17.57
  • Magical Protection: 27.43
  • Attack Speed: 0.98
  • Move Speed: 370
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