Susano, the God of the Summer Storm, has quickly risen to the top of the SMITE 2 meta. He's one of the best picks for the jungle role as he has lots of damage dealing abilities, both targeted and AoE, but what is the best build for Susano and how should he be played?
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mypets10/22/2024
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To begin with, we need to have a general idea of who Susano is. He is an assassin who specializes in causing intense damage, both in areas and to specific targets. He's very mobile and agile, which makes it easy for him to get in and out of combat quickly, making him one of the best options in the jungler role. But for this we need to make sure that the skills and combos are used correctly.
So here we go:
Skill 1 - Storm Kata: this is the main one. It happens in 3 actions: cone attack, area attack and a dash forward. It's an excellent skill for damage and repositioning.
Skill 2 - Wind Siphon: A pull that brings opponents closer, very useful for getting them disoriented haha. It works very well after applying some crowd control, better for a more accurate pull. I particularly do very well with this skill! But in general, this should be maximized last.
Skill 3 - Jet Stream: Launches a projectile, deals damage, and even allows you to teleport to the target and deal more damage! But be careful when using it, try to focus on weaker and easier targets or to escape.
Ultimate - Typhoon: basically a cyclone that you can cast as soon as you conjure it or wait for it to charge up a bit and increase its power. I prefer to save it to use at the right time, when I can guarantee the best knock-up.
Passive - Swift as the Summer Storm: reduces enemy damage after using skills on them.
The skills combo basically involves using a quick sequence to deal a lot of damage and repositioning yourself. That way there's no mistake:
- Jet Stream (3) gets close; Storm Kata (1) damage sequence; Wind Siphon (2) keeps enemies close. Finish with Typhoon (ultimate) to destroy at the right time. And don't forget to use auto-attack in between to increase the damage and take advantage of the passive!!!
Regarding BUILD, I like Hydra's Lament for more mana and burst. Jotunn's revenge, CDR is essential! We need Susano skills available whenever possible. Also need lifesteal to increase sustain in combat, like Blood-Forged Blade. Plus Obsidian Shredder to improve the attack on tanks.
There are also situational items that we'll use as needed, such as the Heartseeker to increase damage to tanks... The tekko-Kagi to improve strength, CDR and mobility. Among others, Pendulum Blade, Purification Beads and Archmage.
Finally, some things you get the hang of. Whoever manages to master Susano will certainly stand out in the game! I confess I'm still in the process! haha
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NiteDark10/22/2024
Won$4
In Smite 2, Susano is a highly mobile and versatile assassin. His abilities allow him to engage quickly, deal burst damage, and control the battlefield with crowd control. Susano excels at diving into fights, targeting vulnerable enemies, and escaping before taking too much damage. His fluidity in combat makes him a threat in both solo and team fights. With careful timing, he can weave abilities and basic attacks together, optimizing his damage output while maintaining mobility and control over enemy positions.
Abilitys:
Passive : Gathering Storm: Susano accumulates stacks of Gathering Storm each time he damages enemy gods. Once he reaches 4 stacks, his next ability deals bonus damage.
Ability 1 : Storm Kata: A three-part attack where Susano swipes, spins, and dashes. It deals damage and can be interrupted with basic attacks for additional burst.
Ability 2 : Wind Siphon: Susano pulls enemies towards him, allowing for repositioning or setting up combos.
Ability 3 : Jet Stream: Marks a target or location. Susano can teleport to the mark, making this ideal for chasing or retreating.
Ultimate : Typhoon: Susano summons a large storm that deals damage and knocks enemies into the air. It’s best for team fights or disrupting enemies.
Ability evolution order:
Storm Kata (1st Ability) – Max this first for damage output and wave clear.
Jet Stream (3rd Ability) – Prioritize this next for increased mobility and chase potential.
Wind Siphon (2nd Ability) – Level this last as it's mainly used for utility rather than damage.
Typhoon (Ultimate) – Level up at every opportunity (Level 5, 10, 15, 20) for team fight impact.
Build:
Right now, this is the best build for him :
Some Tips:
Weave Basic Attacks: After each part of Storm Kata, use basic attacks to maximize damage.
Hit-and-Run Tactics: Use Jet Stream to engage, burst down a target, then teleport out if needed.
Ultimate Timing: Use Typhoon to disrupt team fights, aiming for grouped enemies.
Positioning with Wind Siphon: Pull enemies into dangerous spots or away from allies to create advantageous scenarios.
Map Awareness: Susano’s mobility makes him great for rotating quickly between lanes and objectives.
yan5743610/22/2024
Won$4
Finally, we're going to talk about amaterasu's incredible brother, Susano, the God of the Summer Storm. I love everything about this God, be it his lore or his gameplay. I like to explain the lore because I think his abilities relate to the story. Susano is a rebellious spirit with an angry nature, which led to his exile to the Underworld due to horrible acts. From this, Susano seeks redemption and his own dilemma with his past self, such as when he rescues a couple from the Yamata-no-Orochi serpent, and begins to focus all his anger on those who harm good people.
Susano is simply incredible in the jungle, having high mobility, incredible damage and a block that allows him to resist in fights. Knowing his history and where we'll be playing him, let's move on to his abilities:
Storm Kata (Skill 1): You will have 3 consecutive activations, a cone attack, an area attack around you and a dash (reminds me a bit of yone, from lol). This will be your main damage ability, but you can also use it to reposition yourself.
Wind Siphon (Skill 2): You will pull enemies that are in front of you (the skill is cone-shaped, be careful not to miss too close).
Jet Stream (Ability 3): You send a hurricane in a straight line forward, managing to reactivate and teleport to that location. Allowing you to be an incredible hunter.
Typhoon (Ultimate): You generate a hurricane that goes in a straight line and knocks up enemies (This skill reminds me a lot of Janna's Q from lol, I make these comparisons so that newbies can see parallels).
Passive - Swift as the Summer Storm: When you use skills on enemies, you'll apply a debuff to their damage, and this effect is stackable, so in long, unique exchanges, you're amazing.
Skill order:
Focus on evolving your 1, it's your main skill for both damage and mobility. After 1, evolve your 3, which will increase your range. Finally your 2.
Build:
I always follow the builds that I see on tacter as the most popular, the one I've been doing at the moment is this one:
Race against the clock here my thumbnail for some reason was slightly too large to be used on YouTube so it took 10 minutes to get it to be small enough.