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Smite God: Xing Tian

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Xing Tian Build

Starter

Sentinel's Gift

Glowing Emerald

Multi Potion

Healing Potion

Core

Sentinel's Embrace

Shoes of Focus

Gauntlet of Thebes

Relics & Consumables

Notes Blink is really good for ult engagements, i'd buy it if my team is doing well as a secondary relic. Have fun and Good luck!

Sentry Ward

Ward

Elixir of Speed

Horrific Emblem

Magic Shell

Heavenly Wings

Cursed Ankh

Blink Rune

Defence

Notes Take your pick, all options are good depending on your comp.

Mantle of Discord

Genji's Guard

Pridwen

Talisman of Energy

Stone of Gaia

Sovereignty

Void Stone

Breastplate of Valor

Stone of Binding

Spirit Robe

Anti Heal & Situational Options

Contagion

Pestilence

Witchblade

Spectral Armor

Relic Dagger

Example Build

Notes My go-to Xing Tian Build. Sell for .

Sentinel's Embrace

Shoes of Focus

Gauntlet of Thebes

Contagion

Genji's Guard

Pridwen

Mantle of Discord

Elixir of Speed

Xing Tian's Skill Order

Furious Roar

1 X

1 4 6 7 9

Hook Slam

2 A

2 8 11 12 13

Sky-Cutting Axe

3 B

3 15 16 18 19

Whirlwind of Rage and Steel

4 Y

5 10 14 17 20

Xing Tian Threats

Tap each threat level to view Xing Tian’s threats

Max

Major

Even

Minor

Tiny

Xing Tian Synergies

Tap each synergy level to view Xing Tian’s synergies

Ideal

Strong

Low

None

// Introduction // Recent Patch Notes // Skills // Pros & Cons // Tips, Tricks & Combos // Game Stages // Conclusion //

Introduction

Hey hey Luna here again with another guide! Xing is my favourite go-to support. He's hella fun and such a good pick.

Don't forget to comment and like/dislike.
Enjoy! xo

Skills

Each time Xing Tian hits an enemy god with an ability,he gains stacks of Smouldering Rage gaining a maximum of 12 stacks. HP5/Stack: 3

Xing Tian shouts from his chest, damaging enemies and reducing their basic attack damage aswell as taking DOT (Damage Over Time)based on their maximum health.
DOT Damage: 1.5/2/2.5/3% per second.

Xing Tian knocks his opponents into the air, slams then into the ground and roots them.

Xing Tian leaps forward dealing damage to enemies when he lands and has increased protections while in the air. He has 2 charges of Sky-Cutting Axe and may use the second within 3 seconds of using it.

Xing Tian spins and hits enemies with his axe, hooking them and spinning them up to 3 times before throwing them and also dealing damage while they are attached.

Pros & Cons

Tanky boi
Extremely fun to play (especially with the gecko gladiator skin teehee).
Small amount of tick damage that surprisingly secures a lot of kills.
a fun easy god to pick up if you're new to smite, he has an easy escape and a root and how could I forget the Whirlwind of Rage and Steel. I've been guilty of throwing enemies into my team for fun, and it's funny how it works to your teams advantage.
Not only one, but TWO leaps. yes, i said it. TWO leaps. Leaped in by accident or out of position? just jump back the other way dude. ;)
Massive survivability late game.

Slightly mana hungry early game, be careful and use your abilities when needed. I tend to use my (1) Smouldering Rage a lot early game but still keep track of my mana consumption in case there's a gank or team fight.
Very small ranged abilities, except for his leap. it's still low ranged but you get 2 charges of Sky-Cutting Axe.

Tips,Tricks&Combos

A few combos:
if you see someone low trying to run out of a team fight: (3) Sky-Cutting Axe - (2) Hook Slam - (1) Furious Roar.
At this point you're just being a bully (2) Hook Slam - (4) Whirlwind of Rage and Steel - (1) Furious Roar - (3) Sky-Cutting Axe.
- it's important that as a support you're consistently warding especially Fire Giant and Gold Fury.

Game Stages

Try to pick off the carry, or even the support (whoever is over extending or more easy to target).Early game you have the advantage to go in, do some damage and jump back out and possibly secure kills if your carry follows up.
Xing has a 2in1 knock up and root in (2) Hook Slam that you SHOULD be taking advantage of early game.
Struggles to clear waves, usually by 25 mins it gets easier but you'd have to spam all of your abilities.

By now you should've rotated to mid and picked off the enemy mid laner. If they're pushing hard and being too aggressive the only solution is death by Whirlwind of Rage and Steel thrown under your tower.The perfect punishment to fit the crime imo.If you are doing this cheeky strat, make sure you (2) Hook Slam to root them under tower.
Mid game is usually chill, I tend to roam around to help other lanes zzzz. Don't forget to Ward the jungle to detect potential ganks and camps.

By now you should be able to just... kill them ._. ...
Murder them with your Whirlwind or Rage and Steel surely.
You're hella tanky at this point,you can easily walk out of fights (most of the time).
xing go brrr.

Conclusion

The guide ends here! be sure to check out my and Guide and pop into my stream sometime x
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(143) |

Oh yeah I didn't even see the start. Please go HoG, unless you're maybe Ares or Ymir, every game. You want to try reach wave asap. Standard start is Sentinel's, tier 1 boots, health chalice and HoG.

I personally would rather get and rush boots THEN go into . My items are listed in order of purchase, is first. HOG is a waste of gold sometimes, i even looked at AmoralOne's build and he doesn't have it either. It really depends on how you like to play but i havent missed the first minion wave by not buying it. i'd also like to note it depends on who your carry is, some can clear buff faster than others.

(11) |

Doesnt matter to me who my ADC is, feels like a must, Im not happy going into lane missing health, also I understand you might start and then boots rushing after that, but there is no value in doing that, you will walk into mid at lv 4-5 with and while I would be there with either or - Like I said there really is no value in starting it, that 100 health isnt going to make or break your laning experience, and if you die early in lane, which happens from time to time, at least you can come back to duo lv 2-4 with

Also I dont have the start listed on any of my guides, I guess I could add that, but its always the same Starter - - -

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(37) |

Am I the only person who still prefers pots over chalice? Because after my first back I don't buy anymore pots and just get sentries and normal wards.

(11) |

Personally it all depends how the game is going, if we are not getting pressure out in every lane, then I will keep the chalice, and just buy 2 reg wards, but if its something like my mid is getting thrashed, I might sell it just to get a slot for a sentry ward. Doesnt happen to often, but I can see it.

(394) |

I do find that the chalice gives some nice healing still up to the first 10-15 min. I think it's also more beneficial if you aren't going into an early and don't have healing in your kit.

I typically would get regular wards early, and only start getting Sentries as objectives become more important. I know that counter-warding early can help with ganks and whatnot, but it's a decent amount of extra gold to lay down in the early stages when you're still really looking to get more items online.

But I guess that skipping chalice and just getting potions is also a functional start strat.

(37) |

I usually stay in duo for around 5 mins and back to get boots, sentry and a ward and consistently sentry our entry side to red because that's where our main ward location is going to be too so it makes sense for theirs to be there. From there on out I always have a sentry and normal wards in case there's a call to gold and I need to change my vision on the map.#

If I'm that low HP that I need sustain I just recall.

(394) |

I don't know what you think of this, but Incon's standard Supp start is w/ also:

Spoiler: Click to view

EmilZy is also back to playing and looks like he's sometimes doing that as well:

Spoiler: Click to view

To me, it seems like there are 4 potentially viable starts depending on the situation...

Starter + Shoes + Chalice + Potions
Starter + Shoes + Chalice + HoG
Starter + T2 Shoes + 2 potions (farm / no pressure early, back quickly for T3 Shoes
Starter + Glowing Emerald + Chalice + Potions

I get not wanting to miss health, but getting HoG at the start means the 2nd consumable slot is used and you can't get extra potions, which could also mean you don't outlast the enemy duo early. Would really like to discuss this more in-depth.

(143) |

Ymir doesen't need HoG cause his purple clear is good level 1 (as you see in the vid).

(394) |

I just took a few quick vid links and am sure I could find others. FYI that other link I pasted but didn't embed was EmilZy using Terra w/ the same start. *Edit* put these all in spoilers.

But he used a potion at the camp to top himself off, as he took damage saving all 3 monsters for his ADC. So this still deviates from Amoral's reason for getting HoG.

i'll look into it a bit more and make some changes, Thanks for the feedback! really appreciate the friendly responses :)

(143) |

Amoral's build doesen't have it cause he didn't include the level 1 starts.

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regardless, i personally dont get HOG anymore. I will note it as an option, its a waste of gold majority of the time as i'd like to rush as soon as possible.

(11) |

I dont get the way you think lol you wont buy because you think its a waste of gold since you want to boots rush, yet you start with instead of

(11) |

So personally im not a fan first item, there is so much value in rushing boots, because they are cheap, and the early stats are good. You are not getting much value out of rushing by time you start stacking, ill be only a few hundred gold away from buying thebes myself, if I didnt sov rush.

Also I think the best start for pots would be and this lets you get to wave quicker, and you dont miss any minions vs having to auto the camp down and coming to lane missing a quarter of your hp.

Kriega already pointed out the which is a fantastic pick up on Xing, lv 1 or 12 your preference there I would do it first, just cause I want to fight all the time.

Kriega also pointed out the I do not like this, or on guardian supports. There is no value in getting these items when there are other cooldown items that are better, more suited for the role. For example - Since we are playing Xing anyway would be a good pick up.

I am not a fan of right now either on support. We just do not have the room to give up for something like that. Honestly if you want to build a damage item, look more towards granted you will need to change up your build to make up for the protections you are losing. You can go like:

- - - - - // Sell boots for or you can keep boots and buy a

If you wanted to max your cooldowns because you're Xing, you can do:

- - - - - // Sell boots for or you can keep boots and buy a - Either way you keep the 40% CD - and the cooldown items are really good for support. - plus you have the passive in You could also replace with and with a or

There are tons of ways to work in 40% cd without having to build the selfish solo lane cooldown items.

Your relic choices are fine, I would start with and if they have an AA jungler ill buy second active, if they do not I am buying - there is nothing wrong with or these are fine actives, I just find that right now there is a lot of value in , and is almost a must have.

is a bit of a troll relic IMO. I like to be a situational support and grab as my first relic. Personally, is better than Oni Hunter's Grab due to its better protections and generally better passive. i'd never buy on as he already does enough damage tbh not to mention there are better items for him to be big tank boi. again is a good item, it really depends on preference and your play style. I will add a few more items into the build though, i generally focus on tank over damage to last longer in team fights. iv'e tried building magical items on but i'd rather protections over magical items. I do appreciate the feedback and i will be editing the guide to suit everyone's preferences :)

(11) |

Okay, so first off:

is not a troll relic at all, you just dont understand how to properly use it, and thats fine! Im all for supps grabbing and or another team fight active. However is getting a lot of value in Season 8.

no matter what is always bad though, Like my examples above there are tons of other options more suited for support.

is arguably the best damage item for supports. Letting everyone do 7.5% more damage to the enemy is op, you are not buying this item for its power and such, you are buying it for the passive. Adding this passive, with a everyone will just die.

while not bad, is not good at all since we are keeping Starters right now, so you have less slots to work with.

I get that everyone has their own playstyle, but at some point you have to conform to the better choices if you are looking to improve. Adding personal play style guides, and such like that isnt good for new players who come here looking for builds. Every new player that comes to the site should be able to click on a guide and go this is the best for X thing. If you wanted to changed this guide into a joust/arena/slash guide that works as well since you can get away with basically any build there.

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you're talking about improving when that's exactly what i'm doing. i'm taking in the feedback to make adjustments so that it becomes a guide that suits everyone. I get it, majority of people on this site have been playing smite since season 1 but I don't have to be treated like a child that doesn't know anything. The example build is purely an example build that i use and for others to try out.

to conclude, i merely wanted everyone in the smite communities input so that i can make adjustments. I gave my reasons as to why i don't usually get HOG, I generally don't need it. like ive said, i will add it to the guide as my preferences do not matter but it will help others but i have been harassed for purchasing it in games so i wasnt 100% sure if i should add it or not but it looks like im being yelled at for not adding it :).

(394) |

Luna, everyone's got their own experiences at the level they play at, and the game has shown that various builds and item choices can work this season. There are so many variables in an individual match that even troll builds can sometimes bring success.

Not trying to take away from what Amoral is saying; he's right on multiple counts, with regard to best chance of success with a meta build style and considering various balanced aspects of a build. And things tend to get tighter at higher levels of play (where Amoral finds himself), where you want to give yourself as good a chance as possible for a win, which makes build efficiency and effectiveness even more important than normal. And SMITEFire as a group wants to try to promote the strongest builds possible, so that it becomes a more reliable place for newer players to quickly and easily find great builds to use, and guides to explain how to play those gods effectively.

But my suggestion to you is not to take this various feedback as people yelling at you. I didn't get that feeling from Amoral's response, and he's taken the time to explain many of his points and suggestions. I think when people take the time to discuss and explain, and when others take that into consideration, that's the best opportunity for learning and thinking about things in different ways than they might normally do.

You 100% have the right to promote your builds and to publish the ones you feel are best. You can take or leave the feedback provided. It'll be great if we can all get to a point where constructive criticism/feedback is readily given and accepted, even if not in agreement.

(143) |

Pridwen late is just generally better than breastplate. Also you should really mention Blink on Xing it's a good relic on him.

Breastplate is still a good option hence why i added it, Pridwen is also listed. It really depends on what you'd like to build that's why i added a lot of options :) Blink is good too but many people in the smite community frown upon supports getting certain relics from what i've experienced. It also depends on how well you're doing too, I know a lot of older smite players wouldn't find it beneficial. I will add it, considering its good for ult engagements but i've definitely been yelled at for buying it.

(143) |

I don't think I've ever seen someone get chastised for going blink on (specific) supports (including Xing).

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honestly i've matched up with high level smurfs that have yelled. classic "i died because you bought blink" excuse. I didn't want to be yelled for adding it into the build >.<

(394) |

Blink is actually very common on specific supports, including , , , , , and ...maybe also. In all honesty, would be a normal pickup for me if I was playing Xing. Also...it would be a regular pickup playing Xing in Solo too.

Reason why is considered the better item compared to late-game is because of the better utility from the shield and slow, along with balanced protections. BoV is only physical protection, which is fine of course (and it's higher phys prot), but the other big aspect is the mana pool...that's usually something very helpful early game when you can easily burn through your mana stores quickly and before you get other items with mana sustain. But in your example build, you have MP5 in , , and before it, and honestly you'll never run out of mana if you just have the sustain from Genji's; you don't need the extra that BoV provides.

Thus, in agreement with Kriega on both counts...feel Blink should 100% be listed as an option, and feel that is a better item choice in your example build for the added utility it brings. It's fine to still list BoV if you want as an option, but Prid in that example build would make the build stronger IMO.

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i'll have to try out instead of Breatplate of Valor. The example build is my go to build that i personally use. if not Breatplate of Valor i'd get or .

(37) |

In the example build it says Zhong Kui instead of Xing Tian :P

omg no way! i recently did a Zhong Kui build and i KEEP saying Zhong... THANK YOU!!

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The Forest Is Free (8.3) Support Guide

Table of Contents

Skills

The Forest Is Free (8.3) Support Guide

Smite God: Xing Tian

Xing Tian Build

Starter

Core

Relics & Consumables

Defence

Anti Heal & Situational Options

Example Build

Xing Tian's Skill Order

Furious Roar

Hook Slam

Sky-Cutting Axe

Whirlwind of Rage and Steel

Xing Tian Threats

Aphrodite | Major

Athena | Major

Sylvanus | Major

Awilix | Even

Xing Tian Synergies

Apollo | Strong

Heimdallr | Strong

Ullr | Ideal

Hachiman | OK

Introduction

Skills

Pros & Cons

Tips,Tricks&Combos

Game Stages

Conclusion

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Smite Gods

The Forest Is Free (8.3) Support Guide

Smite God: Xing Tian

Xing Tian Build

Starter

Core

Relics & Consumables

Notes

Defence

Notes

Anti Heal & Situational Options

Example Build

Notes

Xing Tian's Skill Order

Furious Roar

Hook Slam

Sky-Cutting Axe

Whirlwind of Rage and Steel

Furious Roar

Hook Slam

Sky-Cutting Axe

Whirlwind of Rage and Steel

Xing Tian Threats

Aphrodite | Major

Athena | Major

Sylvanus | Major

Awilix | Even

Xing Tian Synergies

Apollo | Strong

Heimdallr | Strong

Ullr | Ideal

Hachiman | OK

Introduction

Skills

Pros & Cons

Tips,Tricks&Combos

Game Stages

Conclusion

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