Thor is one of the most iconic gods in all of mythology, not least thanks to his inclusion in the Avengers, made even more famous by the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That Thor is not too dissimilar from SMITE 2's Thor, as they're both the god of thunder with Mjolnir at their hands and a whole lot of superhuman - godlike, you could say - strength.
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Thor in SMITE 2 is a high-damage melee Assassin with potent initiation and disruption capabilities. His kit excels at controlling enemies and punishing isolated targets, making him a deadly force in Jungle or Solo roles.
Abilities
Passive – Warrior’s Wrath
Thor gains bonus power as he lands consecutive abilities or basic attacks on enemy gods. Resets after 5 seconds of inactivity.
Ability 1 – Mjolnir’s Attunement
Throws his hammer, dealing damage to all enemies it passes through. The hammer returns, dealing bonus damage if it strikes the same enemies.
Ability 2 – Tectonic Rift
Thor slams the ground, creating a fissure that stuns enemies and blocks their path.
Ability 3 – Berserker Barrage
Thor spins his hammer in a wide area, dealing consistent damage around him.
Ultimate – Anvil of Dawn
Thor leaps into the air and selects a landing spot. Upon impact, he deals massive damage and stuns enemies.
Playstyle and Build
Thor thrives as a Jungle Assassin due to his burst potential and map presence. Build for cooldown reduction and power, focusing on penetration items like Jotunn’s Wrath and Brawler’s Beat Stick for maximum burst.
Strengths
High Burst Damage: Thor excels in quickly eliminating key targets.
Strong CC: Two forms of stuns make him excellent at disrupting enemies.
Global Ultimate: Allows for unmatched map pressure and ambush potential.
Weaknesses
Ability-Dependent: Needs precise timing for his combos to be effective.
Squishy: Vulnerable to being burst down if caught out.
Long Cooldowns: Can struggle when abilities are on cooldown.
Tips for Thor
Engage with Anvil of Dawn: Initiate fights with his ultimate for surprise CC and burst.
Follow Up with Mjolnir’s Toss: Secure kills or re-engage by leveraging its high damage on return.
Control Zones with Tectonic Rift: Use it to split enemy teams or protect allies.
Maximize Combos: Chain abilities for maximum damage and CC, leveraging Warrior’s Wrath.
