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INTRODUCTION

Hello everyone! My name is Big Damage and I am primarily a Solo main. These builds are designed to be very generic, cookie cutter outlines for Warriors, Guardians, Mages and Assassins that are viable in the Solo lane.
There are between 1-3 builds for each god and around 50 gods in this list, meaning anyone unfamiliar with the role or a god should have all they need to get started here. In this guide I will NOT be covering:

Hunters, obviously
Gods that are NOT viable in Solo (e.g. , , )
Counter Building

These are all 'cookie cutter' builds. This means that if you are trying to improve you should NOT copy these 100% of the time, you should adapt to different situations in games and build what is necessary to win. For example, I haven't included any magical counter builds in this list so you as the player with the 'cookie cutter' build should change the items to fit your situation better because if you copied all of the items, you would build physical protections first and lose your lane. With those things in mind, take into account enemies building attack speed, crit, healing, and change items in the build to what works best. I hope this is actually helpful and not super annoying :P

NOTE 1: In builds where there are multiple options or in the 'Relic Options', the first (from the left) will be the primary option, second will be secondary, etc.
NOTE 2: In most builds with it can be swapped late game for , , or
NOTE 3: In builds that go into , if you don't have enough gold but can afford (250g cheaper) that is a fine alternative.
NOTE 4: In builds with , it can easily be swapped out for a situational item, such as , , or .

WARRIORS

Achilles

NOTE: Start Achilles' passive in 'offence' stance early and switch to 'defence' mid-late game.

Build path 1: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > > Swap for /

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > > /

Relic Options - , ,

Amaterasu

Build path 1: Animosity

Start - , 4 s, 2 s

Build - > > > animosity > > Swap for /

Relic Options - , , , , teleport glyph

Build path 2: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > / > Swap for /

Relic Options - , , ,

Bellona

Build path 1: Animosity

Start - , 4 s, 2

Build - > > > animosity > > Swap for /

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > / > Swap for /

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Death's Toll

Start - , , s

Build - > > > > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Chaac

Build path 1: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > / > > caduceus shield > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > caduceus shield > / > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Cu Chulainn

Build path 1: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > / > > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > / > > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Erlang Shen

Build path 1: Animosity

Start - ,

Build - > > > animosity > / > Swap for /

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > > Swap for /

Relic Options - , ,

Gilgamesh

Build path 1: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > / > > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > / > > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Animosity

Start - ,

Build - > > > animosity > > Swap for /

Relic Options - ,

Guan Yu

Build path 1: Axe 1

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > caduceus shield > > Swap for

Relic Options - ,

Build path 2: Axe 2

Start - , 5 s,

Build - at level 20 > > caduceus shield > > >

Relic Options - ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > caduceus shield > > >

Relic Options - , ,

Hercules

Build path 1: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > shield of regrowth > > / > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Bumba's

Start - , 4 s, 2 s

Build - > shield of regrowth > > / > > Swap for > Swap for or alternative

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > shield of regrowth > > / > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

King Arthur

Build path 1: Bluestone

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - , ,

Build - at level 20 > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Mulan

Build path 1: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > / > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > / > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Nike

Build path 1: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > / > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > / > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Odin

Build path 1: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > / > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Bumba's

Start - , 4 s, 2 s

Build - > > > > > Swap for /

Relic Options - ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > / > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Osiris

Build path 1: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > / > > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Bumba's

Start - , 4 s, 2 s

Build - > > > > > Swap for /

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Death's Toll

Start - , , 5 s

Build - > > > > > Swap for /

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 4: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Sun Wukong

Build path 1: Bluestone / Soul Eater

Start - , , 5 s

Build - / at level 20 > > > > >

Relic Options - ,

Build path 2: Bluestone / No sustain

Start - , , 2 s

Build - / at level 20 > > > > >

Relic Options - ,

Build path 3: Bluestone / Antiheal

Start - , , 2 s

Build - / at level 20 > > > > >

Relic Options - , ,

Tyr

NOTE: is a strong alternative.

Build path 1: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > / > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Bluestone

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > > > / >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > / > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Vamana

Build path 1: Animosity / Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - > > > animosity > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Animosity / Qin's

Start - ,

Build - > > > animosity > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > >

Relic Options - , ,

GUARDIANS

Ares

Build path 1: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > / > Swap for /

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Vampiric

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > > > / > /

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > / > Swap for /

Relic Options - , ,

Artio

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > > Swap for /

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > > Swap for /

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( ( at level 20) > > > > > Swap for /

Relic Options - , ,

Athena

Build path 1: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > / > > Swap for

Relic Options - , , , teleport glyph

Build path 2: Vampiric

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > > > / > > Swap for

Relic Options - , , , teleport glyph

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > / > > Swap for

Relic Options - , , , teleport glyph

Cabrakan

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > / > > Swap late for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > / > > Swap for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > / > > Swap late for

Relic Options - , ,

Cerberus

Build path 1: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > / > > Swap late for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > / > > Swap late for

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Vampiric

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > > > > > Swap late for /

Relic Options - , ,

Cthulhu

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - , 5 s,

Build - at level 20 > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - , 5 s,

Build - at level 20 > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - , 5 s,

Build - at level 20 > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Jormungandr

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > > > > /

Relic Options - , , teleport glyph

Build path 2: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > > Swap for /

Relic Options - , , teleport glyph

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > > > Swap for /

Relic Options - , , teleport glyph

Kuzenbo

Build path 1: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > / > > Swap for

Relic Options - ,

Build path 2: Vampiric

Start - ,

Build - at level 20 > > > / > > Swap for

Relic Options - ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - at level 20 > > > / > > Swap for

Relic Options - ,

Sobek

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - , 5 s,

Build - at level 20 > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - , 5 s, s

Build - at level 20 > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - , 5 s,

Build - at level 20 > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Terra

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - , 5 s,

Build - at level 20 > lotus crown > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - , 5 s,

Build - at level 20 > > > / > > lotus crown

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - , 5 s,

Build - at level 20 > lotus crown > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Xing Tian

NOTE: is a strong alternative.

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - , 5 s,

Build - at level 20 > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - , 5 s, s

Build - at level 20 > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - , 5 s,

Build - at level 20 > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Ymir

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - ,

Build - ( at level 20) > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

MAGES

Ah Puch

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - , , 2 s, 1

Build - at level 20 > > > > >

Relic Options - ,

Ao Kuang

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - , , 4 s

Build - at level 20 > > > > > /

Build path 2: Animosity

Start - , 3 s

Build - > > > animosity > >

Relic Options - ,

Aphrodite

Build path 1: Sands

Start - , , 4 s

Build - at level 20 > lotus crown > > > >

Relic Options - ,

Build path 2: Conduit

Start - , , 4 s, 1

Build - at level 20 > > lotus crown > > / >

Relic Options - ,

Baron Samedi

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - , , 3 s, 1

Build - at level 20 > > > > > / > Swap late for lotus crown

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Conduit

Start - , , 3 s, 1

Build - at level 20 > > > > > / > Swap late for lotus crown

Relic Options - , ,

Chang'e

Build path 1: Sands

Start - , , 4 s

Build - at level 20 > lotus crown > > > >

Relic Options - ,

Build path 2: Conduit

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > lotus crown > > / >

Relic Options - ,

Hades

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - , , 3 s, 1

Build - at level 20 > > > > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Vampiric / Antiheal

Start - , , 3 s, 1

Build - at level 20 > > > > >

Relic Options - , ,

Hel

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - , , 2 s,

Build - > lotus crown > > / > > Swap for /

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Sands

Start - , , 3 s, 1

Build - at level 20 > lotus crown > > > / >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Conduit

Start - , , 2 s,

Build - at level 20 > > lotus crown > > / / >

Relic Options - , ,

Raijin

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - , , 3 s, 1

Build - at level 20 > > > > > > Swap late for /

Relic Options - ,

Build path 2: Conduit

Start - , , 3 s, 1

Build - at level 20 > > > > > > Swap late for /

Relic Options - ,

Zhong Kui

Build path 1: Vampiric

Start - , , 3 s, 1

Build - at level 20 > > > / > > > Swap late for

Relic Options - , ,

ASSASSINS

Camazotz

Build path 1: Bluestone

Start - , , 2 s

Build - at level 20 > > > caduceus shield > > /

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Antiheal

Start - , , 3 s, 1

Build - at level 20 > > > caduceus shield > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Bumba's

Start - , , 3

Build - > > caduceus shield > > > /

Relic Options - , ,

Fenrir

Build path 1: Axe

Start - , 3 s, 1

Build - > ( at level 20) > > / > > > Swap for / alternative

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Bluestone

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > > / > > > Swap for / alternative

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - , , 3 s

Build - at level 20 > > > / > > > Swap for / alternative

Relic Options - , ,

Loki

Build path 1: Bluestone

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > > > / >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - , 3 s, 1

Build - > ( at level 20) > > > / >

Build path 3: Bumba's

Start - , 3 s, 1

Build - > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Ne Zha

Build path 1: Bluestone

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > shield of regrowth > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - , 3 s, 1

Build - > ( at level 20) > > shield of regrowth > / >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - , , 3 s

Build - at level 20 > > > shield of regrowth > / >

Relic Options - , ,

Ratatoskr

Build path 1: Bluestone

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - , , 3 s, 1

Build - at level 20 > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Eye

Start - , , 5

Build - > > ( at level 20) > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Ravana

Build path 1: Bluestone

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > > / > > > Swap for / alternative

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - , 3 s, 1

Build - > ( at level 20) > > > / >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - , , 3 s

Build - at level 20 > > > / > > > Swap for / alternative

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 4: Bumba's

Start - , 3 s, 1

Build - > > / > > >

Relic Options - , ,

Set

Build path 1: Axe

Start - , , 1

Build - > ( at level 20) > > caduceus shield > / / >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Animosity

Start - , 4 , 1

Build - > > / / > animosity > caduceus shield >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Bluestone

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > > caduceus shield > / / >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 4: Antiheal

Start - , , 3 s

Build - at level 20 > > > caduceus shield > / / >

Relic Options - , ,

Thor

Tsukuyomi

Build path 1: Bluestone

Start - , , 5 s

Build - at level 20 > > > > / >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 2: Axe

Start - , , 4 s, 1

Build - at level 20 > > > > / > >

Relic Options - , ,

Build path 3: Antiheal

Start - , , 3 s

Build - at level 20 > > > > / >

Relic Options - , ,

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Any thoughts of adding cliodhna or Horus?

(37) |

Clio I will add when I next update (not sure when as I am super busy).

Horus I removed because his solo potential is so limited due to his poor wave clear, he has some pressure with his 2 > 1 combo but gets out traded by most other solo laners.

A couple quick questions what was your reasoning for removing ares and Ravana and does ao kuang really work in solo

(37) |

Ares was over discussion with others on discord, it's not truly viable because he loses so many 1v1 match ups and generally relies on teamfighting to do well (hence his main role being support). To be honest though with the Guardian solo item changes he can still be okay for fun.

Ao Kuang isn't a typical solo but I've come across it enough in ranked to believe he should be added. It's a pretty cheese pick but he can still do the job of diving the backline and pretty much guarantee kills late game.

Edit: Another way to put it would be to say I'd rather load into a ranked game and see my solo pick Ao Kuang than Ares.

thanks for the reply I was also gonna ask about the removal of Ravana but I assume it's the same situation as are. oh and I think you forgot that fighters mask cant be bought on assassins

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(37) |

Ah I keep doing that lol thank you for reminding me.

Edit: Fixed it (:

nice

(37) |

Thanks my dude.

Are you going to update these build since the mid season patch is out?

(37) |

I'm currently in the middle of writing it as we speak :D

If you need any builds just ask and I can type it out for you now, just takes a lot of time because of figuring out the meta and writing it all.

That is amazing to hear dude, your builds have honestly helped me a lot great job

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(37) |

Ready!

Absolutely magnificent my friend

Id like to know if nu wa or Morrigan will ever be added to the mage category?

(37) |

Nu Wa is not worthy of the solo lane role because she is just a classic mage. Nu Wa relies on high power in her items to scale her abilities, she doesn't have reliable bruiser qualities or hybrid options. If you built her as a solo lane front liner you would be dealing very poor damage because your base damage isn't as good and just sort of stand there and be useless, if you chose to build her full damage solo you would be trolling your team.

The same goes for The Morrigan. However, I did consider her because you can get away with a slightly bruiser build and using your ult to do your job. I chose not to because of how difficult and niche it is to play her solo overall, definitely always better picks and only something for fun in casuals.

are there any other mages not on the list that could be played viably?

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(394) |

This is your current true viability group of Solo-laners. Any others aren't fully viable; this doesn't mean you can't make them work for you, but you'll be much more dependent on matchup and your skill vs. enemy skill.

(37) |

Anyone outside of the gods you have listed that are on my list are pretty much only gods I've seen fineokay play and then tested for viability myself.

Gods I think you are missing though are Athena, Chang'e and Tsukuyomi.

Also I still disagree that Jorm is a flex pick and not a standard pick. Jorm is only played in conquest solo he is not made for support at all, it's like calling Cthulhu a flex pick into solo because he's a guardian.

(394) |

This list was strongly influenced (technically the new format of the list, which listed Warriors then "others") by Didacted.

The reason Jorm was listed as a flex pick was because he's barely viable at least for high level play in Solo. Your example of calling Cthulhu a flex into solo because he's a Guard is directly non-applicable here, because he's straight up listed as standard for Solo. But I get what you mean.

That said, Jorm is not listed in any of the 5 roles as a standard / meta choice, so I'll probably move him up for Solo. It's the same reasoning for , in that if she's not very competitive in that role in general, she's not listed as such. Aphro's also not there, and she's been a very common Solo pick. There is a thought process behind it, and every list I've ever had for this has always had contention. Can never make everyone happy here. Otherwise I'll be listing Aphro in Supp again, and I'm pretty sure veteran players want to steer people away from that.

I'll probably consider adding those others you've listed. It'll probably be a list that keeps changing based on feedback.

(37) |

I don't think basing everything around the masters/pros. Masters and Pros wont be looking for builds on this site, this is mostly for casual or high plat looking to improve or build things they find fun on gods they like.

The other 3 I mentioned can go into flex picks because of that viewer base and Jorm defo solo because the only people I've seen play him support built meditation.

(394) |

Biggie, as suggested, I've added Chang'e, Tsuku, and to flex. I've moved Jorm back into the standard grouping. I appreciate the feedback, and I do think it's important to make sure all gods are shown with main roles, whether or not they are competitive at the highest levels or not.

(37) |

Very nice!

(394) |

(81) |

is a meta pick? I thought he wasn't very good in solo.

(37) |

I think Chaac comes under the "standard" bit, Wulf :P

(81) |

You're a standard bit. Wait, what?

(37) |

I got my eyes on you -__-

so Thanatos wouldn't be viable?

(81) |

You could play in solo, but he doesn't really bring anything useful to the role and there are much better options. Than is best in the jungler role because he can build full power and pen there, which are what he needs to really shine.

(37) |

Not really. Your job as a Solo laner is to dive the enemy backline and be tanky enough to do that job without getting killed. Building full damage in Solo puts your team in a tricky spot because if you and the jungle dive together it's likely you'll both be killed with no defences maybe getting one kill, this puts you down 3-5 or 3-4 either way, and your Support, Mid and Carry are left outnumbered.

All mages selected can do the Solo job and build tanky(ish).

(143) |

Not all solo lane picks are played as backline divers, just most

so decided on Thanatos and baron as mains any recommendations or tips for those champs in the solo lane?

(143) |

Baron start, warriors axe, tier 1 boots, health chalice, 2 multis or warriors axe, health chalice, barons brew (will be sold for Wards later). Build: Magi Shoes > Breastplate > Void Stone > Ethereal staff / Divine Ruin > Mantle (or Lotus) > Sundering Axe > buy speed elixir and sell boots late for Divine Ruin / Ethereal Staff.

(37) |

They play entirely different to one another.

Thanatos you just need to hold on until you get your and be super aggressive, ignore minions and go for the kill with your . With that lead you just need to snowball and and start rotating with your ultimate, hitting combos on their lower level team to win teamfights that can transition to taking Gold Fury, Fire Giant or towers.

Baron on the other hand doesn't really have any early boxing potential, however after he gets his boots and a little bit of protections he can become quite a problem for the opponent. Dying between levels 1-8 can put you in a bad spot so stay safe and just keep hitting your combos and eventually you will out-poke most enemies because they don't have the ranged damage and CC that you have. If you get a lead do the same as Thanatos and rotate to win fights for your team and take objectives.

Edit: These are ability combos for them, try to weave auto cancels in between the abilities if you can but if not these will still work fine.
Thanatos - 2>3>1 or 2>4>1>3 / 2>4>3>1
Baron - 3>2>1 or 4>1>3>2 / 4>3>2>1

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I want to start off the bat by saying your King Arthur build is probably the most complete and strongest one on this guide. There’s decent CDR and you went for tank items which is really good on him because his base damage is already strong enough. So good on you for that.

Now, as for the warrior section, I don’t value Cad Shield as much as you do which is why I don’t have it many of my builds. I find it to be very situational on most characters with self sustain in their kits. A big one is Chaac. Though his heal is big there are other item more worth picking up over Cad Shield like CDR items or even The Sledge. If your team has another healer then I wouldn’t second guess this item. Achilles however makes little use of this item without another form of sustain(soul eater, and yes I saw you had it in the initial build). His heal is very underwhelming meaning you could have purchased an item that would be more beneficial, such as Void Shield and picked up Heartseeker or Pridwin later on.

I think your Ares build is pretty spot on, I wouldn’t change much at all about it. But Artio needs CDR/MP5 out the ***. [Stone of Binding] is a fantastic item on her. Though no CDR it has some prots and MP5 as well as making you and your team do more damage. Jorm’s build is kind of good too though. [Ethereal staff] is a must have on him because your pools are everywhere meaning just walking over it can reduce someone’s health. It’s big brain, same as getting [Spear of the Magus]. I love the pick up of [Mantle of Discord] though. I’ve grown to love [Hide of the Urchin] so I think it’s also a good pick up. Raijin isn’t a viable solo mage, he has quite a bit of damage but his carry potential means he belongs in mid for a better chance at getting a snowball lead. Camazotz build is good too but you’ll be ridiculously squishy. Maybe rushing a [Caduceus Shield] then getting [Soul Eater] or swapping the purchase order if you wanted.

After all of this, the guide isn’t bad. It should be able to help players understand items and which gods are good in solo, aside from a few picks. I saw an underwhelming amount of [The Sledge] which I would’ve liked to see more of. You’ve shown you understand interactions between items and gods well. I think you could help your viewers though by explaining further in detail why certain items are good to give them the knowledge you have. Also, I think you have an unhealthy addiction to Cad Shield.

Overall, 6/10 for consistency and knowledge of item interactions as well as having solid builds on strong picks, notable King Arthur. Though, I suggest moving forward from overusing Cad Shield as it’s value is slightly being nerfed into the next season. Nonetheless, we’ll done.

*Note* the rating is based on a 10/10 perfect SPL level build along with alternative options, in detail followed by descriptive explanations for use of items and items interactions on certain gods.

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I would agree on the Cad shield point however with the changes to healing in and out of combat I think the 20% bonus at any point is valuable, also with the nerf to Sledge unless you can't find HP somewhere else in the build the stats on Cad shield plus the passive for those who can use it is nice. Apologies for sort of repeating my first point I forgot I had wrote it lol.

I agree on Artio MP5 is good as is , however in Solo the 10 pen it provides is very meh into someone building protections and is much better for boxing into that. For a beginner build I should find some MP5 because I'm much better at micro managing my mana while having the blue buff.

I never thought Raijin was a viable solo however I watched fineokay play him a few times and he even put Raijin as an honorable mention in his top 5 mages earlier last year. His ability to permaslow teams with and his 2, plus CC utility (fear/taunt) in his ult is pretty decent; also because of his tankiness he can use his mez to dash in to dive with some CC. He's not the best by any means but he's certainly viable in casuals.

As has been nerfed other items are definitely more in line with it now. I used to build it every game but for S8 is a great choice for AA gods, you have the new starter item upgrades taking up another item slot and Cad shield for anyone even with lifesteal because the you only have 100% healing brawling with gods. This means that healing a wave with is only going to heal you 70% instead of 100%, Sledge is designed as a "stat stick" to fill, however only 8 prots per god and 250 HP is meh to items with better passive, the only true strength it now has is on Assassins that can use its 40 power and help them stay tanky. Apologies for sort of repeating my first point I forgot I had wrote it lol.

Either way thank you for your well thought out response.

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I suppose Raijin could be viable into certain comps, though it’s 100% situational. As is most other things in SMITE. Stats and god abilities are possibly the only consistent aspects of the game. The way you build is dependent on the team comp you’re playing against as well as your own. I find The Sledge to still maintain some of it’s value coming out of the solo lane despite the nerfs. Though it hasn’t lost it’s value in the jungle, which you mentioned. As for Artio, your damage is sustainable with CDR and MP5 so the pen. on Stone of Binding isn’t necessarily the reasoning for the item. Personally I would build Stone if Binding then into Void Stone directly afterward. You have the extra help with the MP5 and some prots for both Magical and Physical gods but BoV is also really good on her early if you’re against a high pressure jungle/solo combo.

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