Poseidon

Poseidon
Summary
Title:	God of the Oceans
Pantheon:	Greek
Type:	Ranged,Magical
Class:	Mage
Pros:	High Area Damage
Difficulty:	Easy
Release date:	February 28, 2013
Favor:	5,500
Gems:	200
Voicelines:	Poseidon voicelines
Voice actor:	Richard Epcar
Stats
Health:	380 (+67)
Mana:	245 (+40)
Speed:	360 (+0)
Range:	55 (+0)
Attack/Sec:	0.87 (+1.2%)
Basic Attack
Damage:	35 (+ 1.5); + 20% of Magical Power
Progression:	None
Protection
Physical:	8 (+2.2)
Magical:	30 (+0)
Regen
HP5:	6 (+0.5)
MP5:	4.6 (+0.4)
*Numbers in parentheses are the amount gained at each level

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Poseidon is one of the playable Gods in SMITE.

Lore

Deep beneath the turbulent tides of the ocean lingers a God of idle rage. What must it be like to live forever in the shadow of your brother? To be denied again and again that which you desire, despite the power of the wrathful seas at your command? So Poseidon broods on his throne at the ocean floor.

As a child, Poseidon and his brother, Hades, were consumed by their father, Cronus. Powerless to escape, it was left to mighty Zeus to free them and slay their patron. Together, they defeated the last of the Titans and ushered in a new age of dominance for Olympian Gods, but their freedom, their very lives, Zeus would never let either brother forget were owed to him. Even as the heavens, the underworld, and the seas were divided among them, Zeus positioned himself as king of all, and what was Poseidon to do but be thankful he had been spared a fate in his father’s belly? So he retired to his new realm and began the pursuit of gathering worshippers.

Soon rose a great ocean front city of mankind, and Poseidon presented himself as their God, but another had already come, Athena, Zeus’ daughter. A competition was held – each God would offer a gift and the people would select their sponsor. Confident, Poseidon drove his Trident, a trophy from the battle against the Titans, into the ground and a limitless spring emerged, but the people found the water salty and undrinkable. Athena extended her hand and a graceful olive tree rose from the earth. Wood, food, and oil, all from one gift. The people decided and the city was called Athens.

It may be that Poseidon never desired greatness as Zeus did. Had his father never consumed him, had he never been made God of the Sea, had his brother never crowned himself King of the Gods, Poseidon might have lived contentedly, but that chance is gone. Now, with the very tides at his command, an army of sea beasts at his back, and the formidable Kraken at his call, the glowering God of the deep seeks to quench his thirsty rage and plunge all the world in endless, wrathful seas.

Abilities

Passive - Changing Tides

	Poseidon's Movement speed increases and his abilities do additional damage as his Tide Level increases. Successful basic attack hits increase his Tide, and using abilities decreases it.		Notes:
High Tide Damage: Abilities deal up to 20% additional damage at max Tide Level		High Tide Speed: Movement speed increases up to 15% at max Tide Level
Basic Attacks: +10% Tide Level on Hit		Ability Type: Buff




Ability Video

1st Ability - Tidal Surge

	Poseidon summons forth a wave that travels in a line, dealing damage and pushing back all enemies in its path.		Notes:
Damage: 100/140/180/220/260 (+70% of your magical power)		Tidal Meter: -30% Tide
Ability Type: Line		Cooldown: 10 seconds
Cost: 60/70/80/90/100 mana



Ability Video

2nd Ability - Trident

	Poseidon activates his Trident, granting Move speed and making his basic attacks fire 2 additional shots in a spread for 6s. The shots deal magical damage plus 20% of Poseidon's Magical Power. All shots increase Poseidon's Tide on successful hit.		Notes:
Base Damage per Hit: 30/40/50/60/70		Movement Speed: 5/10/15/20/25%
Lifetime: 6s		Ability Type: Buff
Cooldown: 20/18/16/14/12 seconds		Cost: 65/70/75/80/85 mana



Ability Video

3rd Ability - Whirlpool

	Poseidon summons a whirlpool at his ground target location that cripples targets, preventing movement abilities, and pulls targets toward the center dealing magical damage every .5s for 3s. Reduces Poseidon's Tide by 25% when cast.		Notes: This ability can deal up to 90/150/210/270/330 (+90% of your magical power) damage.
Damage: 15/25/35/45/55 (+15% of your magical power)		Tidal Meter: -20% Tide
Ability Type: Ground Target		Radius: 20
Cooldown: 15/14/13/12/11 seconds		Cost: 60/70/80/90/100 mana



Ability Video

Ultimate - Release the Kraken!

	Poseidon releases the Kraken, damaging and slowing targets in its radius. Enemies in the center of the effect when it spawns take additional damage, are bounced into the air and stunned.		Notes:
Damage: 170/195/220/245/270 (+30% of your magical power)		Damage (Center): 180/220/260/300/340 (60% of your magical power)
Slow: 30%		Stun (Center): 1/1.25/1.5/1.75/2s
Tidal Meter: -50% Tide		Ability Type: Ground Target
Radius: 30		Cooldown: 90 seconds
Cost: 100/110/120/130/140 mana

Ability Video

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Videos

God Reveal

Achievements

	Release The Kraken As Poseidon hit three or more enemy gods with your ultimate.

	Water Rises As Poseidon keep your tide meter above 50% for more than a minute

Trivia

Poseidon was a free starter character for every account created between July 10, 2013 and October 1, 2013.
Poseidon's ultimate ability features the sea monster the Kraken. The Kraken is actually a Norse myth while Poseidon is a Greek god. However, this is most likely a reference to the film Clash of the Titans wherein Poseidon summons the creature with the same quote, "Release the Kraken!".
Reaching player level 2 previously granted a 7-day Poseidon rental through the Player progression system. However, this has now been replaced by permanently unlocking Chang'e and Hou Yi.

Skins

Default
	Release Date	February 28, 2013
	Type	Standard
	Cost	Free
	Requirements
	Voicelines	Poseidon voicelines
	In Game Model

Extra Information

The Earthshaker
	Release Date	February 28, 2013
	Type	Standard
	Cost	100 or 9500
	Requirements
	Voicelines	Poseidon voicelines
	In Game Model

Extra Information

Dreadbeard
	Release Date	January 28, 2015
	Type	Standard
	Cost	600
	Requirements
	Voicelines	Dreadbeard Poseidon voicelines
	In Game Model

Extra Information
This skin comes with custom character animations and ability effects.

London Conspiracy
	Release Date	July 21, 2015
	Type	Exclusive
	Cost	300 (London Conspiracy Chest)
	Requirements
	Voicelines	Poseidon voicelines
	In Game Model

Extra Information
This skin can only be obtained as a rare roll from certain Treasure Chests.

King of the Deep
	Release Date	January 12, 2016
	Type	Exclusive
	Cost	200 (Deep Sea Chest)
	Requirements
	Voicelines	King of the Deep Poseidon voicelines
	In Game Model

Extra Information
This skin comes with custom character animations. This skin can only be obtained as a rare roll from certain Treasure Chests.

Poolseidon
	Release Date	January 29, 2014
	Type	Limited Edition
	Cost	600
	Requirements
	Voicelines	Poolseidon voicelines
	In Game Model

Extra Information
This skin comes with custom character animations and ability effects. This skin was only available from January 29, 2014 to March 25, 2014 and was sold to raise the SMITE Launch Tournament's prize pool.

Abyssal Sorcerer
	Release Date	June 6, 2017
	Type	Limited Edition
	Cost	1 Gold Key
	Requirements
	Voicelines	Abyssal Sorcerer Poseidon voicelines
	In Game Model

Extra Information
This skin comes with custom character animations and ability effects. This skin is part of the Adventures' Gold Vault.

Golden
	Release Date	June 5, 2013
	Type	Standard
	Cost	200 or 9500
	Requirements	God Rank 1
	Voicelines	[[]]
	In Game Model

Extra Information

Legendary
	Release Date	July 10, 2013
	Type	Standard
	Cost	300 or 12500
	Requirements	God Rank 5
	Voicelines	[[]]
	In Game Model

Extra Information

Diamond
	Release Date	August 19, 2014
	Type	Standard
	Cost	400 or 15000
	Requirements	God Rank 10
	Voicelines	[[]]
	In Game Model

Extra Information

Changelog

This changelog is incomplete. You can help by expanding it with any missing old entries from previous Patch Notes.

SMITE Version 4.5.3978.2 (March 28, 2017)

General

Updated Base Model and Base Card Art for Poseidon.
Updated Kraken Model.
Updated Recolor, Mastery, and London Conspiracy eSports Skin and Card Art.

SMITE Version 3.17.3628 (September 13, 2016)

Changing Tides

Increased Movement Speed bonus from ~~10%~~ → 15%.

Trident

Reduced the pre-fire on this ability so players can immediately fire a basic attack without waiting for Trident's animation to finish.

SMITE Version 3.9.3413 (May 24, 2016)

Tidal Surge

Reduce Mana cost from ~~70/80/90/100/110~~ → 60/70/80/90/100.
Reduced Tidal Meter Cost from ~~35%~~ → 30%.

Whirlpool

Reduce Mana cost from ~~70/80/90/100/110~~ → 60/70/80/90/100.
Reduced Tidal Meter Cost from ~~25%~~ → 20%.

SMITE Version 3.5.3322.1 (March 29, 2016)

General

Fixed an issue where he could pull the Fire Elementals out of the Fire Giant Pit.

SMITE Version 2.19.3115 (December 1, 2015)

Release the Kraken!

Fixed build up sound fx not playing correctly on Dread Beard skin.

SMITE Version 2.14.2983.1 (September 22, 2015)

Release the Kraken!

Improved team coloring for Kraken.

SMITE Version 2.9.2833.1 (June 30, 2015)

Whirlpool

Fixed Trident debuff icon showing on enemies instead of Whirlpool.

SMITE Version 2.0.2573.3 (February 11, 2015)

General

Fixed his water trail fx disappearing when affecting by some abilities.

SMITE Version 1.0.2326 (October 1, 2014)

General

Legendary skin basic attacks no longer play the hit effect if they miss their target.

SMITE Version 1.0.2215.6 (July 15, 2014)

General

Updated targeters for Poolseidon

SMITE Version 1.0.2151.3 (May 28, 2014)

Changing Tides

Reduced movement speed bonus at max Tide from 20% to 10%.

Trident

Reduced movement speed bonus from 15/20/25/30/35 to 5/10/15/20/25.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.2044.1 (March 19, 2014)

Tidal Surge

Fixed an issue that would sometimes result in the wave not being visible.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.2027.1 (March 12, 2014)

Whirlpool

Fixed a rare issue that could leave an enemy crippled until death and respawn.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.2015.1 (March 5, 2014)

Changing Tides

Poseidon's Tide meter no longer falls off gradually over time.

Trident

No longer consumes Tide when cast.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1948 (January 29, 2014)

Tidal Surge

Reduced post-fire time from 0.5s to 0.1s.

Trident

Reduced post-fire time from 0.5s to 0.1s.

Whirlpool

Reduced post-fire time from 0.5s to 0.3s.

Release the Kraken!

Reduced post-fire time from 0.5s to 0.3s.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1838.1 (November 13, 2013)

Whirlpool

This ability can now be placed inside of walls and other blocking geometry.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1805 (October 23, 2013)

General

Modified auto-attack animations.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1705 (August 27, 2013)

General

Ground targeters have been customized.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1641 (July 25, 2013)

Whirlpool

Fixed an issue in which Poseidon’s Trident was not dealing magic damage to the middle shot.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1640 (July 23, 2013)

General

Basic attacks changed from physical to deal 35 (+25% of your magical power) magical damage
Poseidon was incorrectly gaining .6 magical protection for each level. That has been removed.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1616.1 (July 10, 2013)

General

Poseidon's model has undergone modest visual improvements.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1581 (June 20, 2013)

Whirlpool

Fixed an issue where the whirlpool would tick its damage an additional time.
Reduced pull-in value slightly