This Smite 2 tier list is built for the OB33 meta in May 2026, with the latest balance hotfixes factored in, the new Aspect system continuing to shake up role flexibility, and post-Aladdin/Eset/Hecate addition to the roster. With Smite 2 still in Open Beta and Hi-Rez pushing weekly tweaks, knowing which gods are actually meta vs which ones got nerfed last week matters more than in finished games.
Here’s what’s inside:
- Every god ranked S to D by role (Solo, Jungle, Mid, Carry, Support)
- The OB33 meta picks that dominate ranked
- Why the Aspect system makes some gods flex into multiple roles
- Win rate vs pick rate breakdowns
- F2P-friendly gods worth learning first
Quick context: Smite 2 is the sequel to Hi-Rez’s mythological MOBA, currently in Open Beta with the OB33 patch live as of late April 2026. Tier lists in OB phase shift fast — what was meta two patches ago might be benched now. So bookmark this and refresh when the next patch trailer hits.
Table of Contents
How this Smite 2 tier list ranks gods in May 2026
A few things to set up before the rankings.
First, this is split by role — Solo, Jungle, Mid, Carry, Support. A god that’s S-tier in Mid might be C-tier in Solo because the role demands different things. Smite has always been role-fluid, and Smite 2’s Aspect system makes flex picks even more common, but ranked still funnels gods into specific lanes.
Second, the Aspect system changes everything. Aspects are alternate playstyles for existing gods — sometimes radically different. A god with no Aspect might be B-tier; the same god with the right Aspect can jump to S-tier. I’ll flag where Aspects matter most.
Third, this is built around Ranked Conquest play, not casual. If you’re playing Arena or Joust exclusively, the rankings shift. But Conquest is the format most players climb in, and the meta is most stable there.
The tiers run S+ through D. S+ is meta-defining picks. S is reliable across most matchups. A is solid with conditions. B is map/comp-dependent. C is heavily countered. D is hard pass in current meta.
Smite 2 Solo Lane Tier List for OB33
Solo lane is where bruisers and tanks battle for sustain. The current meta favors gods who can survive 1v1 and snowball with item builds. Top S+ Solo picks aren’t the flashiest gods — they’re the ones who win lane and never die.
| God | Tier | Pantheon | Why It’s Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdin | S+ | Babylonian | New addition, broken kit + Aspect flex |
| King Arthur | S+ | Arthurian | Sustain + bruiser damage carries |
| Surtr | S | Norse | Burst damage Solo, anti-carry |
| Bellona | S | Roman | Multi-stance flexibility, reliable |
| Sun Wukong | S | Chinese | Mobility + sustain, evergreen pick |
| Erlang Shen | A+ | Chinese | Sustain bruiser, falls off vs burst |
| Mulan | A+ | Chinese | Stance god, flex picks |
| Tyr | A+ | Norse | Stance god, anti-mage potential |
| Achilles | A | Greek | Reliable bruiser, mid-tier damage |
| Hercules | A | Greek | Health-stacking pillar |
| Vamana | A | Hindu | Anti-tank specialist |
| Loki | B+ | Norse | Niche assassin Solo, situational |
| Sobek | B | Egyptian | Tanky but damage falls off |
| Cu Chulainn | B | Celtic | Stance god, specific matchups |
Aladdin is the new breakout pick post-OB33. His kit was strong on launch, his Aspects offer flex into Mid lane and Jungle, and his pick rate has spiked in ranked. Hi-Rez has already hotfix-tweaked him once but he’s still S+ as of May 2026. Expect more nerfs.
King Arthur is the steadiest S+ Solo. His sustain mechanic + bruiser damage profile fits the current meta perfectly, and he carries solo lanes against most matchups. If you’re new to Solo, this is the easy first pick.
Surtr dropped slightly from S+ to S after his April patch nerfs but is still elite. His burst Solo Lane play remains effective when you can get past laning phase.
I learned the hard way that tier-chasing in Solo without learning matchups is a trap. Aladdin sounds like an auto-win pick, but if you don’t know the kit timing, you’ll feed your laner. Pick a Solo god you know, get to Diamond+ ranked, then expand.
Smite 2 Jungle Tier List for OB33
Jungle is where the game’s tempo lives. The current meta heavily favors mobility-based assassins and bruiser hybrid junglers who can both gank effectively and counter-gank.
| God | Tier | Pantheon | Why It’s Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hou Yi (Aspect) | S+ | Chinese | Aspect makes him broken jungler |
| Awilix | S+ | Mayan | Hard CC + mobility, ganking god |
| Susano | S+ | Japanese | Massive damage + mobility |
| Thor | S | Norse | Classic jungler, reliable ganks |
| Bakasura | S | Hindu | Sustain assassin, scales late |
| Mercury | S | Roman | Speed-based assassin, hard to learn |
| Hun Batz | S | Mayan | Skill expression carry |
| Fenrir | A+ | Norse | Burst assassin, falls off |
| Pele | A+ | Polynesian | Mobility + damage |
| Bastet | A+ | Egyptian | Mobility kit, niche |
| Ratatoskr | A | Norse | Sustain assassin |
| Kali | A | Hindu | Late game scaling demon |
| Set | A | Egyptian | Sand mobility, strong ult |
| Camazotz | B+ | Mayan | Lifesteal scaling, mid-tier |
| Loki | B | Norse | Always B-tier in Jungle |
| Da Ji | B | Chinese | Hard to position |
Hou Yi with the right Aspect is the broken Jungle pick of OB33. Snaddy’s competitive tier list specifically calls him out as one of the highest-impact gods when his Aspect is unlocked. Without the Aspect, he’s solid mid-tier. With it, he’s S+.
Awilix is the most reliable ganking god in the game right now. Her hard CC combo + mobility gives her unmatched gank potential through the early game, and her late-game scaling holds up.
Susano is the burst jungler everyone fears in solo queue. His damage output is insane, his mobility lets him pick fights at will, and his ult winds entire teamfights.
Smite 2 Mid Lane Tier List for OB33
Mid lane is where mages dominate. The current OB33 meta has shifted slightly toward mages with mobility and AoE damage over pure burst, with several new gods reshaping the role.
| God | Tier | Pantheon | Why It’s Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hecate | S+ | Greek | New addition, broken AoE damage |
| Eset | S+ | Egyptian | Disabling kit + utility, top-tier mage |
| Janus | S | Roman | Portal mobility + global pressure |
| Scylla | S | Greek | Burst mage queen |
| Poseidon | S | Greek | Ult clears teamfights |
| Zeus | A+ | Greek | Magnetic kit, classic carry |
| Anubis | A+ | Egyptian | Sustain + lifesteal scaling |
| Kukulkan | A+ | Mayan | High burst, glass cannon |
| The Morrigan | A | Celtic | Shape-shift utility |
| Persephone | A | Greek | Stance god, complex kit |
| Sol | A | Norse | Sustained DPS mage |
| Baron Samedi | B+ | Vodun | Healing + CC, unique kit |
| Vulcan | B+ | Roman | Turret + ranged damage |
| Tiamat | B | Babylonian | Stance god, hard to master |
Hecate dropped in OB33 and immediately broke the meta. Her AoE damage potential is on the higher end of any mage in the game, and Snaddy’s competitive tier list flags her as a competitive priority. Expect nerfs at some point — Hi-Rez tends to walk back overpowered new releases within 2-3 patches.
Eset (the Smite 2 spelling of Isis) has been S+ since launch. Her disabling kit + utility + AoE damage gives her a generalist toolkit that works in basically every team comp. Pick her if you don’t know what comp you’re rolling into.
Smite 2 Carry Tier List for OB33
Carry (ADC, hunter role) is the safest role to climb in if you have aim. The current meta favors hunters who can both farm safely and contribute meaningfully to teamfights.
| God | Tier | Pantheon | Why It’s Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heimdallr | S+ | Norse | Mobility + range, broken kit |
| Cernunnos | S+ | Celtic | Stance + AoE damage, evergreen |
| Hou Yi | S | Chinese | Carry with Aspect, dual-role flex |
| Artemis | S | Greek | Trap kit + late game scaling |
| Ah Muzen Cab | S | Mayan | Speed + sustain, lane god |
| Apollo | A+ | Greek | Mobility kit, reliable |
| Rama | A+ | Hindu | Speed god + CC, niche carry |
| Anhur | A+ | Egyptian | Ranged stunner |
| Cupid | A | Greek | Healing carry hybrid |
| Neith | A | Egyptian | Beginner-friendly carry |
| Skadi | A | Norse | Pet-based kit |
| Chernobog | B+ | Slavic | Burst carry, glass cannon |
| Hachiman | B | Japanese | Steed mobility, niche |
| Xbalanque | B | Mayan | Late-game scaler |
Heimdallr is the breakout S+ Carry of OB33. His kit gives him both mobility AND range, which is rare in the role. Most Carries trade one for the other; Heimdallr has both.
Cernunnos stays evergreen in Carry. His stance system gives him AoE waveclear, sustained DPS, and burst options depending on which form he’s in. Always a safe pick.
Smite 2 Support Tier List for OB33
Support is the role that wins fights without ever showing on the kill chart. The current OB33 meta favors Supports with hard CC chains and frontline tankiness.
| God | Tier | Pantheon | Why It’s Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ymir | S+ | Norse | Wall + CC chain, S+ since OG Smite |
| Ares | S+ | Greek | Ult-based teamfight winner |
| Athena | S | Greek | Global presence + frontline |
| Geb | S | Egyptian | Shield + roll, anti-mage Support |
| Khepri | S | Egyptian | Ult saves teammates, top utility |
| Kumbhakarna | A+ | Hindu | CC king, hard to play |
| Cabrakan | A+ | Mayan | Wall pillars + CC |
| Sylvanus | A+ | Greek | Healing + pull-utility |
| Bacchus | A | Greek | CC + sustain |
| Ganesha | A | Hindu | Buff utility, niche |
| Cerberus | A | Greek | Heal-shutdown specialist |
| Yemoja | B+ | African | Sustain Support, hard to master |
| Terra | B+ | Greek | Niche kit, situational |
| Fafnir | B | Norse | Stance Support, complex |
Ymir has been S+ Support across Smite 1 and Smite 2. His wall placement + freeze + ult chain is unparalleled. The classic Support pick that always works.
Ares ult is still teamfight-winning when used at the right moment. His chain + ult combo can pull entire enemy teams into bad positioning. Hard counter to gods without beads, but be prepared to deal with cleanse priority.
Why the Aspect system completely changes tier rankings
Quick deep-dive on the Aspect system because it’s the biggest thing differentiating Smite 2 from Smite 1.
Aspects are alternate playstyles that change how a god functions. Some Aspects only tweak abilities slightly. Others fundamentally redefine the kit — like turning a Mage into a Carry, or a Tank into a damage dealer.
What this means for tier list interpretation:
- A god ranked S+ might only be S+ with a specific Aspect
- The same god without that Aspect might be B-tier
- Aspect unlocks require specific in-game progression
For example, Hou Yi’s Aspect turns him from a B-tier Carry into an S+ Jungler. The base kit doesn’t change, but the Aspect modifications make his Jungle clear and gank potential meta-defining. Without unlocking the Aspect, he stays a generic Carry.
Always check whether your god’s tier ranking assumes Aspect or no-Aspect. Snaddy’s competitive tier lists usually flag this. Smite2.live and SmiteBrain show Aspect vs no-Aspect win rates separately.
Win rate vs Pick rate: which matters more?
Quick context for interpreting tier list data sources.
Win rate measures how often a god wins matches when picked. High win rate = effective in the games where they show up. But high win rate often correlates with low pick rate (one-tricks playing the niche god).
Pick rate measures how often a god gets selected in ranked queues. High pick rate = community trusts the pick. But high pick rate often correlates with average win rate (everyone picks them, including bad players).
The S+ tier picks should hit both: decent pick rate AND above-average win rate. A god with 65% win rate but 0.5% pick rate is a sample-size issue, not real meta dominance. A god with 12% pick rate AND 53% win rate is genuinely meta.
When checking tools like SmiteBrain and Smite2.live, look for gods with:
- 5%+ pick rate (statistical significance)
- 52%+ win rate (above-average effectiveness)
- High in both = true S/S+ tier
Hi-Rez patch cadence and what’s next
Smite 2 has been on a roughly 2-3 week patch cadence during Open Beta. Pattern from recent OB releases:
- OB30-31: Aspect system expansion
- OB32: New gods Aladdin, Eset, Hecate
- OB33: Balance pass on new gods, Aspect tuning
Realistic expectation for OB34 (likely mid-May 2026):
- Hecate nerfs (her AoE damage is broken in current build)
- Aladdin tuning (kit complexity needs balancing)
- New god release (Hi-Rez has hinted at Mesopotamian additions)
- Aspect system tweaks for B-tier gods
If you’re reading this in early-mid May, expect tier shifts at the OB34 launch. The current S+ list will likely stay roughly the same, but specific god placements within S/A may shuffle.
How to actually use this Smite 2 tier list
Tier lists in isolation lose people games. Here’s how to apply this one:
- If you’re new (under Gold rank): Don’t tier-chase. Pick a god you genuinely enjoy in your favorite role and learn that god deeply. A B-tier one-trick beats an S+ player in their fifth game.
- If you’re climbing (Plat-Diamond): Tier list matters now. Stick to S and A+ picks in your role for ranked queue. You’re at the rank where matchup knowledge separates climbers from stuck players.
- If you’re at high Diamond/Masters: Use the tier list as a counter-pick reference. If the enemy team locks in Heimdallr Carry, swap to Hou Yi Aspect Jungle to apply pressure on him. Smart counter-picking is what wins matches at this rank.
- Always factor in YOUR mechanics. A god that requires hard combos (Mercury, Mulan, Persephone) will be worse for you than for a player who’s mastered them. Pick to your skill level.
FAQ: Real questions players keep asking
Why is Aladdin getting nerfed but still S+?
Hi-Rez has already given Aladdin one round of hotfix nerfs since his addition, but his kit is fundamentally strong enough that even nerfed, he’s still S+ in Solo and viable as a flex pick into Mid. The nerfs scaled back his damage numbers slightly but didn’t address his kit synergy with current Solo lane meta. Expect another nerf round in OB34 — he’ll likely drop to S, not below.
What’s the difference between Aspect and non-Aspect rankings?
Aspect rankings assume the god has unlocked their alternate playstyle, which can completely change how they function. A god ranked S+ “with Aspect” might be B-tier without it. SmiteBrain and Smite2.live show separate stats for “with Aspect” vs “without Aspect” win rates. When checking tier lists, always note whether they assume Aspect unlock.
Is Smite 2 still in Open Beta or has it released?
Still in Open Beta as of May 2026. The current patch is OB33, and Hi-Rez has been pushing 2-3 week patch cycles steadily. There’s no announced full-release date. Open Beta means balance is volatile — expect tier list shifts every patch and don’t bet your account progression on any single god remaining S+ for long.
Are old Smite 1 mains still viable in Smite 2?
Mostly yes, but with caveats. Most Smite 1 gods carried over with similar kits, but the Aspect system, item changes, and mana economy adjustments shift their roles significantly. A Smite 1 Apollo main will recognize the kit but find their itemization and lane priorities different. Plan for a relearning period of 20-30 games before assuming your mains play the same.
Why is Loki ranked so low?
Loki is the perpetual B-tier god in MOBAs. His kit (assassinate one squishy, run away) doesn’t scale with team-based gameplay. In Smite 2’s current meta, where teamfight presence matters more than picks, Loki struggles. He still works in solo queue at lower ranks, but at Diamond+, opponents adapt to his playstyle and he falls off hard.
Should I prioritize learning new gods or mastering one?
Master one per role you queue, then expand. Smite 2’s gameplay rewards mechanical mastery — a god you’ve played 200 games beats a god you’ve played 20 games regardless of tier. Pick one S+ or S god per role you queue (Solo, Jungle, Mid, Carry, Support), get to 100+ games on each, then start branching out. Trying to learn 30 gods at once leaves you mediocre on all of them.
What’s the OB33 meta in one sentence?
Mobility-heavy bruisers in Solo, Aspect-flex assassins in Jungle, AoE damage mages in Mid, dual-purpose ranged Carries, and CC-chain Supports. Anyone who can flex into multiple lanes (via Aspect) gets bonus value. Hard initiators and reliable peeling Supports are mandatory in coordinated play.
Will the tier list shift dramatically with OB34?
Probably not dramatically. Hi-Rez has been pushing measured nerfs/buffs that adjust placement by 1-2 tiers rather than full overhauls. Expect Hecate to drop from S+ to S, Aladdin to drop similarly, and a couple of B-tier gods to climb to A. The S/S+ landscape will look broadly familiar after OB34, just with adjusted standings.
Final word on this Smite 2 tier list for 2026
Quick recap on this Smite 2 tier list: in OB33 of May 2026, Aladdin and King Arthur dominate Solo, Hou Yi Aspect and Awilix rule Jungle, Hecate and Eset run Mid, Heimdallr and Cernunnos carry, and Ymir and Ares anchor Support. The Aspect system is the biggest variable — many tier rankings only apply when the god’s Aspect is unlocked.
The single biggest mistake I see in Smite 2 right now is players tier-chasing without considering Aspect availability or their own mechanics. A god that requires hard combos to perform won’t carry you out of your rank just because they’re S+. Pick to your skill level and your unlocked Aspects, then let the meta inform your secondary picks.