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This guide is based on observing of gameplay of different Cernunnos players and his kit.
Near Hades guide , this is my second ever guide.
Build #1 is attack speed - crit steroid with some bonus lifesteal.
Build #2 is mostly based on Cernunnos first ability Shifter of seasons.
Ranking up skills order
16.3.''17. - Added Frostbound hammer to the build.
19.4.''17. - Swaped Hastened fatalis with Titan's bane in build
- Fixed Cons
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Just an opinion but what do you think about it since you guys are way more experienced in this than me. Lol
As a comparison against a squishy/bruiser/tanky god, my numbers in my setup comparison using Smite Builder show 436/245/214 DPS for Qin's in Serp3nt's build #1 order...if I replace Qin's with Wind Demon, the values are either 299/148/112 (before crits activate the passive) or 325/161/122 (once passive is functioning). Even in the case the passive is active, it is seriously inferior to Qin's.
That said, there's a general issue, in my opinion, with the standard build. Specifically, sure, it's nice that there are a lot of low cost items...but if you look at the build (not sure if Death's Toll is an option as a starter, as it's not listed), the mid-game is going to be fairly weak. Why? 2 items in a row have 0 additional power... Asi and Hastened Fatalis. This is going to seriously hurt damage of all types. You might even count Ichaival in that group, if you're just starting an attack or you initiate with a damaging ability and don't have stacks.
Build 1 would be fine with some slight revisions...if you concentrate on Qin's Sais, probably best not to build crit items like Wind Demon...better to get more significant pen in there...either The Executioner or Titan's Bane. Also would suggest considering Devourer's Gauntlet early in the build so you're not stuck with 2 items with 0 power...just an option though.
Build 2 is better, and does incorporate Devo's, but at that point, I might go for Ninja Tabi as the movespeed item, since Devo's has good power. Strong pen via The Executioner should definitely be in there, either before crit items (against a tankier team) or after the crit items (squishy focus).
At Max Rank, you're getting a 15% Slow with Winter Chill activated and combined with Frostbound Hammer (which has a 30% Slow) you will be slowing for 45% while also reducing their Attack Speed by 15%. You will be losing the Attack Speed and Penetration from Hastened Fatalis, but you'll be gaining +25 Physical Power and +300 Health, and a Passive that has a direct synergy with Winter Chill from Frostbound Hammer. Plus, you already have a decent amount of Attack Speed with Ninja Tabi, Qin's Sais, and procs from Wind Demon.
What do you think?
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