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escape tool or when you are basic attack. The dragons will stay magical damage at max rank chasing down a fleeing enemy. The by Ao Kuang’s side for 10 seconds while dealing ranged damage will combination of the ‘Blink’ and a or until used up. Activating the provide a 360+15% increase in mechanic similar to Loki’s vanish ability again will provide another damage. Only half of the potential when Ao Kuang is in stealth makes effect. Any remaining dragons damage will be done if a ranged it difficult for him to get caught will be sent towards the target attack is dealt. Therefore, it will in a 1 on 1 position. As any other in a ranged attack. The first always be a good idea to go for similar escape abilities, I would not enemy hit will also be slowed the basic attacks first before the recommend using this ability as an by the dragons, probably biting ranged version of the ability. initiator as Ao Kuang is a squishy and pulling the poor fellow back. mage unless you are confident Damage done shown in Figure 1. with your relative skill level compared to the opposing player. Using his status as one of the Dragon Kings, Ao Kuang can cast his 2nd ability, Dragon Call, With the community’s sadness over the loss of ‘A Mighty Storm!’( Attack Damage: 40/60/80/100/120 +30% of your Ranged Damage: magical power for each dragon. 20/30/40/50/60 +15% of your magical Slow: power for each remaining dragon. 30% slow over a time of 1s + 0.25s to summon 6 dragons to his aid. for each remaining dragon. With every successful basic attack Figure 1. landed by Ao Kuang, a dragon will be called upon to dive towards the For the maximum amount of previously Ao Kuang’s catchphrase target to deal additional damage dragons, dealing melee damage when channelling his tornadoes), on top of the base damage of the will provide a further 720+30% the new Ao Kuang returns with The SMITE Community Magazine Issue #9 The GameOn Magazine 21