Editorial
SMITE is the online battleground of the gods. Players choose from a diverse cast of deities and use their unique
powers to triumph over the opposition in 5v5 team matches. SMITE is a new take on the MOBA genre; rather
than observing from above the action, the game’s third person perspective puts players into the thick of combat.
Instead of clicking the mouse to move, players use the familiar WASD keys to move and fight their way through
SMITE’s dynamic battlegrounds.
KEY FEATURES
Be a God
Cut through your enemies, encase them in ice, or drown
them in a vortex of souls. Assume direct control of your
godlike avatar and experience the MOBA genre up close
with the game camera directly behind your character.
Choose from a long list of well-known and more obscure
gods, each with their own history, special abilities and
unique play style.
Third Person Camera
Unlike traditional MOBAs the action in SMITE is experienced up close from a third person perspective.
As you play SMITE you will feel the intensity of each battle as well as the need to be aware of your surroundings.
Tactical Gameplay
Master and use your godlike abilities to fulfill key roles such as damage dealer, tanking, crowd control, and support.
Explore the map and defeat NPC enemies for increased gold and buffs that help both you and your allies. Then
deny your opponents victory with perfectly-timed stuns and calculated ambushes.
Power Up
Within a single match, your god levels from 1 to 20, causing your abilities to gain strength. You can purchase
in-game items and consumables to benefit your god and complement your personal play style – whether it’s
buffing your Magical power, Physical power, Defense or Utility capabilities.
Calculated Strikes
Every attack in SMITE is a skill shot that you control. Ranged attacks are carefully aimed, melee attacks properly
positioned, and Area of Effect damage must be ground-targeted. Predict your enemies’ movements and hit your
mark for maximum effect in fast-paced combat.
Free-to-Play
Everything affecting gameplay in SMITE can be earned simply by playing the game. Players have access to an initial
set of playable gods for free, while additional gods are unlocked through gameplay time or more quickly through
micro-transactions. Cosmetic skins can be purchased for further customization.
Issue 1 • May 2014
2 • GameOn Smite Community Magazine