who do, TE often isn’t the priority.
side of things, Osiris is very much
or structure is unaffected by
Bakasura, Kali, Mercury and
so like the Assassins in using
TE’s passive. Now this is where
Nemesis are the main basic attack
an early QS to put out damage
TB comes in handy, because no
users of this role. Whilst all but
with his slows and eventual stun
matter what you’re hitting, or how,
Mercury typically pickup QS, none
setup. He too can use TE well,
TB’s passive applies regardless.
of them pick up TE on a daily basis.
don’t be afraid to try it out some
You get that 33% Physical
In general, these gods have setups
time! Now Warriors were, and
Penetration ALL day long. Fighting
to ensure they land their auto
occasionally still are, used for
Gold Fury or Fire Giant? TB will
attacks, using a variety of ways but
the role we know as Support.
be there to help, TE not so much.
not usually including TE. Why not
Whether you’re Chaac, Hercules,
Split pushing as the handsome
pick up TE then? Commonly, these
Sun Wukong or even Odin, you find
Apollo or some other Hunter? TB
gods have certain techniques that
yourself slapping enemies in the
is there people, shred them up!
people like to use and rush (Fatalis
face with a few auto attacks every
and Qins on Bakasura, Boots and
now and then, right? Whilst in this
So next time you’re running
Qins on Kali and Nemesis, and
Support role, you can actually use
around a map wishing you
Mercury has a common critical
TE in that manner by reducing
attack faster and have your basic
item pickup early on) but may
their protections prior your skills
attacks do more, remember The
utilize QS better with a TE pickup.
or even after. This allows your
Executioner and Qin’s Sais will be
Try it out, you might find it more
Physical damage dealers to do
there for you, alone or together!
efficient than other items!
more damage without having to
Don’t forget our seemingly lonely
set up the TE effect themselves
friend Titan’s Bane too - whilst it
(which may allow your Hunter
may not always do the job better
to pick up QS knowing you
for some specific situations,
will apply a debuff via TE).
it’s still there for overall use!
WARRIORS:
Why would warriors look at
attack speed? Funnily enough,
Warriors are still able to be used
So if TE is so good, why even have
well in the game even after this
TB in game? TE only applies to
devastating nerf! For the damage
By Ashley Eaton-Jephcote
enemy gods, so any minion, boss
Watch out! Osiris
is on the prowl.
The SMITE Community Magazine Issue #4
The GameOn Magazine
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