Poseidon — SMITE 2 Arena Build & Guide

Poseidon is a Greek magical god in SMITE 2 built for Mid. Currently C tier with a 44.7% Arena win rate. This page covers the full ability kit, base and scaling stats, recommended Arena build, counter picks, and best synergy partners.

Poseidon — God of the Oceans

Poseidon is a Greek Magical god in SMITE 2, classified as Mid. Primary scaling is Intelligence (~0% average across abilities). In the current SMITE 2 Arena tier list, Poseidon sits in C tier with a 44.7% Arena win rate (pick rate 15.5%). Poseidon's aspect, Aspect of the Trident, AA mage carry. Permanent side projectiles on basics. Trident enhances basics to pierce. Tidal Surge gains 50% BAP scaling.

Abilities

  • Passive — Changing Tides: Successfully hit Basic Attacks to gain Tide. You have increased Movement Speed and your abilities do additional damage based on the amount of Tide you have.
  • 1st Ability — Tidal Surge: Summon a wave, dealing Magical Damage and Knocking Back enemies. Activate while Trident is active to send out two additional waves
  • 2nd Ability — Trident: Activate your Trident, gaining increased Attack Speed, Movement Speed, and Basic Attack Damage. While activated Tidal Surge and Basic Attacks fire two additional shots
  • 3rd Ability — Whirlpool: Summon a whirlpool, Crippling, Vortexing, and dealing Magical Damage repeatedly to enemies in an area
  • Ultimate — Release the Kraken!: Summon the Kraken, dealing Magical Damage and Slowing enemies in its area. Enemies in the center area when it spawns take increased Magical Damage and are Stunned and Knocked Up

Base Stats

  • Health: 591.8
  • Mana: 296.0
  • HP5: 1.7
  • MP5: 2.34
  • Physical Protection: 19.0
  • Magical Protection: 26.7
  • Attack Speed: 0.97
  • Move Speed: 365.0
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