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Guan Yu
SkinArt GuanYu Default
Summary
Title: Saint of War
Pantheon: NewUI Pantheon Chinese Chinese
Type: Melee,Physical
Class: NewUI Class Warrior Warrior
Pros: High Sustain, High Mobility
Difficulty: Average
Release date: June 29, 2012
Favor: (Free) 0 Favor
Gems: (Free) 0 Gems
Voicelines: Guan Yu voicelines
Voice actor: Mark Stoddard
Stats
Health: 470 (+84)
Mana: 220 (+32)
Speed: 375 (+0)
Range: 12 (+0)
Attack/Sec: 1 (+0.9%)
Basic Attack
Damage: 37 (+ 2)
+ 100% of Physical Power
Progression: 1/1/1.3/1.75x damage and swing time
Protection
Physical: 16 (+3)
Magical: 30 (+0.9)
Regen
HP5: 6 (+0.7)
MP5: 4.8 (+0.45)
*Numbers in parentheses are the amount gained at each level

Guan Yu is one of the playable Gods in SMITE.

Lore

As a man, Guan Yu was the embodiment of loyalty, honor, and strength. As a God, he is a guardian of justice, a hero to the downtrodden, the Saint of War.

In the ancient times of the East, a great war between Three Kingdoms raged. The warlord Liu Bei, and his friends, Zheng Fei, and the mighty Guan Yu swore an oath of brotherhood in a mystical peach garden, vowing to create a new, righteous world. Together, they fought countless battles against the warlords Cao Cao and Sun Quan, and Guan Yu grew famous for his combat prowess and unwavering honor.

During the war, Cao Cao captured Guan Yu. At the time, Liu Bei’s fate was uncertain, so he agreed to fight for Cao Cao under specific terms, chiefly that he would abandon Cao Cao if ever he learned the whereabouts of his sworn brother. Despite Cao Cao’s gifts and promises of wealth, when Liu Bei resurfaced, Guan Yu immediately went to his side. Years later, Guan Yu again faced Cao Cao on the battlefield as the warlord fled from his defeat at Red Cliffs. Guan Yu cut off Cao Cao’s retreat and obliterated his forces. Cao Cao, however, he spared and released, as a matter of honor.

After his death, Guan Yu’s spirit remained at a holy shrine, coming to the aid of nearby villagers in need, battling the cruel and selfish. From all over the East, worshippers came to the shrine and burned incense to honor him. Such popularity led to Faith, and thus Guan Yu was raised as a God, deified a few hundred years later.

Now, he embodies the virtues he lived by. His statues, wielding a massive guan dao, ward against evil. Red faced to represent loyalty, his likeness is carried by merchants as proof they can be trusted. If their cause is just, he leads armies to victory. Among the Gods of any Pantheon, there are few as deadly and none as righteous as Guan Yu.

Abilities

Passive - Painless
Each time Guan Yu damages or receives damage from an enemy he gains stacks. At max stacks the next ability used will have a boosted effect. Notes:
 Bullet Num Hits to Full Charge: 20 Stacks  Bullet Conviction Boost: Healing
 Bullet Warrior's Will Boost: Slow  Bullet Taolu Assault Boost: Protection Steal
 Bullet Cavalry Charge Boost: Slow and Stun  Bullet Ability Type: Buff

Ability Video

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1st Ability - Conviction
Guan Yu's courageous leadership is infectious and, when focused, heals himself and his allies. Healing friendly gods reduces all Cooldowns by 2s. Notes:
 Bullet Cooldowns are reduced for every god hit, including Guan Yu himself.
 Bullet Healing: 50/75/100/125/150  Bullet Boosted Healing: 100/150/200/250/300
 Bullet Ability Type: Area  Bullet Radius: 30
 Bullet Cooldown: 12 seconds  Bullet Cost: 60/65/70/75/80 mana

Ability Video

2nd Ability - Warrior's Will
Guan Yu charges forward, his Green Dragon Crescent Blade extended in front of him. All enemies in his path take damage and are Slowed. Hitting enemy gods lowers all of Guan Yu's Cooldowns by 2s. Guan Yu is immune to Roots, Cripples, and Knockups while dashing. Notes:
 Bullet Damage: 80/135/190/245/300 (+60% of your physical power)  Bullet Slow: 20%
 Bullet Slow Duration: 2s  Bullet Boosted Slow: 40%
 Bullet Ability Type: Dash  Bullet Cooldown: 12 seconds
 Bullet Cost: 60/65/70/75/80 mana

Ability Video

3rd Ability - Taolu Assault
Guan Yu spins his blade in a controlled but furious display, slicing enemies for damage every .3s for 3s. Each hit steals enemy Protections, giving them to Guan Yu. Guan Yu is immune to Knockback for the duration. Notes:
 Bullet Can deal up to 135/225/315/405/495 (+180% of your physical power) damage.
 Bullet Can steal up to 6/12/18/24/30 protections.
 Bullet New stacks refresh the buff/debuff's duration.
 Bullet Damage per Hit: 15/25/35/45/55 (+20% of your physical power)  Bullet Protections Stolen: 2/4/6/8/10 Max. 3 Stacks.
 Bullet Protection Duration: 3/3.5/4/4.5/5s  Bullet Boosted Protections Stolen: 3/6/9/12/15 Max. 3 Stacks.
 Bullet Ability Type: Line  Bullet Cooldown: 15 seconds
 Bullet Cost: 60/65/70/75/80 mana

Ability Video

Ultimate - Cavalry Charge
Guan Yu mounts his warhorse and charges for 4s. While mounted, he can steer and attack and is immune to Crowd Control. Enemies hit take damage and are Slowed. Each hit increases damage from consecutive hits against that target by 20%. Enemies hit on the dismount are Stunned. You can dismount at any time by canceling. Notes:
 Bullet Can deal up to 595/805/1015/1225/1435 (+210% of your physical power) damage.
 Bullet Attack speed increases the speed of the swings.
 Bullet Movement speed affects Guan Yu during the channel.
 Bullet Moving backwards slows the charge.
 Bullet Damage: 85/115/145/175/205 (+30% of your physical power)  Bullet Damage Escalation: 20% per hit
 Bullet Slow: 25% for 2s  Bullet Stun: 1.5s
 Bullet Boosted CC: 40% Slow and 2s Stun  Bullet Ability Type: Area
 Bullet Cooldown: 90 seconds  Bullet Cost: 80/90/100/110/120 mana

Ability Video

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Videos

God Tutorial

Achievements

Achievement Combat GuanYu Charge
Charge!
As Guan Yu, stun three or more gods at once with your Ultimate, Cavalry Charge.
Achievement Combat GuanYu TheWarriorsWill
The Warriors Will
As Guan Yu heal 3 or more of your teammates while your passive is charged.


Trivia

  • Guan Yu received a major rework that was released with SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1705. For more information about the old version, check Guan Yu (Original).
  • Guan Yu has been a free starter character for every account that has been created since October 1, 2013.
  • The warhorse used in Guan Yu's ultimate is known as the Red Hare, said to be one of the fastest horses in history during the Three Kingdoms.

Skins

Default
Default Skin card Release Date June 29, 2012
Type Standard
Cost Free
Requirements
Voicelines Guan Yu voicelines
In Game Model
Extra Information

Unstoppable Blade
Unstoppable Blade Skin card Release Date October 18, 2012
Type Standard
Cost 100 Gems or 9500 Favor
Requirements
Voicelines Guan Yu voicelines
In Game Model
Extra Information

Master Guan Fu
Master Guan Fu Skin card Release Date January 24, 2013
Type Standard
Cost 400 Gems
Requirements
Voicelines Guan Yu voicelines
In Game Model
Extra Information
 Bullet This skin comes with custom character animations and ability effects.

Grim Horseman
Grim Horseman Skin card Release Date April 12, 2016
Type Exclusive
Cost 400 Gems
Requirements
Voicelines Grim Horseman Guan Yu voicelines
In Game Model
Extra Information
 Bullet This skin comes with custom character animations and ability effects.
 Bullet This skin was part of the Escape from the Underworld event.

Convention 2014
Convention 2014 Skin card Release Date March 5, 2014
Type Exclusive
Cost Requires Skin code
Requirements
Voicelines Guan Yu voicelines
In Game Model
Extra Information
 Bullet This skin comes with custom ability effects.
 Bullet This skin can only be obtained by redeeming a 2014 convention skin code.

Guan Unicorn
Guan Unicorn Skin card Release Date March 1, 2017
Type Limited Edition
Cost 1 Gold Key
Requirements
Voicelines Guan Unicorn Guan Yu voicelines
In Game Model
Extra Information
 Bullet This skin comes with custom character animations and ability effects.
 Bullet This skin is part of the Adventures' Gold Vault.

Golden
Golden Skin card Release Date December 18, 2013
Type Standard
Cost 200 Gems or 9500 Favor
Requirements God Rank 1
Voicelines [[]]
In Game Model
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Legendary
Legendary Skin card Release Date December 18, 2013
Type Standard
Cost 300 Gems or 12500 Favor
Requirements God Rank 5
Voicelines [[]]
In Game Model
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Diamond
Diamond Skin card Release Date August 19, 2014
Type Standard
Cost 400 Gems or 15000 Favor
Requirements God Rank 10
Voicelines [[]]
In Game Model
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Changelog

Achievements Thumb Summary

SMITE Version 4.9.4091 (May 24, 2017)

  • Icons GuanYu A02 Warrior's Will
  • Increased Physical Power Scaling from 50% → 60%.
  • Icons GuanYu A03 Taolu Assault
  • Increased Duration of Protection Steal from 3s → 3/3.5/4/4.5/5s.

SMITE Version 4.1.3882 (February 1, 2017)

  • Icons GuanYu A01 Conviction
  • Decreased Base Healing from 65/95/125/155/185 → 50/75/100/125/150.
  • Decreased Boosted Healing from 130/190/250/310/370 → 100/150/200/250/300.
  • Icons GuanYu A02 Warrior's Will
  • Decreased Mana Cost from 60/70/80/90/100 → 60/65/70/75/80.
  • Slow Reduced from 30% → 20%.
  • Boosted Slow reduced from 60% → 40%.
  • Icons GuanYu A04 Cavalry Charge
  • Increased Base Damage from 75/100/125/150/175 → 85/115/145/175/205.

SMITE Version 3.13.3519 (July 21, 2016)

  • Icons GuanYu A03 Taolu Assault
  • Fixed this ability not stealing protections properly from Guan Yu's target, nor giving him the correct amount.

SMITE Version 3.13.3518 (July 19, 2016)

  • Icons GuanYu Passive Painless
  • Decreased the number of hits to max stacks from 30 → 20.
  • Icons GuanYu A01 Conviction
  • Increased Healing from 50/80/110/140/170 → 65/95/125/155/185.
  • Increased Boosted Healing from 100/160/210/280/340 → 130/190/250/310/370.

SMITE Version 3.12.3494 (July 6, 2016)

  • Icons GuanYu Passive New Passive – Painless
  • Each time Guan Yu deals or receives damage he gains a stack. Stacks are gained from minions and gods. At max stacks the next ability used will have a boosted effect.
  • Maximum stacks increased from 20 → 30.
  • Icons GuanYu A01 Conviction
  • Healing increased from 50/80/110/140/170 → 100/160/210/280/340 when boosted by Painless.
  • Icons GuanYu A02 Warrior's Will
  • Slow increased from 30% → 60% when boosted by Painless.
  • Icons GuanYu A03 Taolu Assault
  • Protection Steal increased from 2/4/6/8/10 → 3/6/9/12/15 when boosted by Painless.
  • Icons GuanYu A04 Cavalry Charge
  • Slow increased from 20% to 40% and Stun increased from 1s → 2s when boosted by Painless.

SMITE Version 3.4.3299 (March 15, 2016)

  • Icons GuanYu A01 Conviction
  • Increased cooldown from 10s → 12s.

SMITE Version 3.1.3217 (February 2, 2016)

  • General
  • Increased base movement speed from 365 → 375.
  • Icons GuanYu A04 Cavalry Charge
  • Fixed a bug where Cavalry Charge won't go into cooldown if Khepri revives him in the middle of it.

SMITE Version 2.14.2983.1 (September 22, 2015)

  • Icons GuanYu Passive Painless
  • Updated Passive text to include boost for dealing damage.

SMITE Version 2.13.2948.1 (September 1, 2015)

  • Icons GuanYu Passive Painless
  • Guan Yu now builds stacks upon dealing damage to an enemy god, as well as receiving damage
  • Icons GuanYu A03 Taolu Assault
  • Increased Slow from 20% to 30%.
  • Reduced Cooldown from 14s to 12s.

SMITE Version 2.9.2833.1 (June 30, 2015)

  • Icons GuanYu A02 Warrior's Will
  • Fixed Cripple immunity not working.

SMITE Version 2.4.2684.1 (April 15, 2015)

  • Icons GuanYu A04 Cavalry Charge
  • Added timer on the ground targeter indicating when the ability will expire and Guan Yu will be forced to dismount.

SMITE Version 1.0.2326 (October 1, 2014)

  • General
  • Added to the list of healers for purposes of Assault selection.

SMITE Version 1.0.2298.3 (September 10, 2014)

  • Icons GuanYu A01 Conviction
  • Reduced cooldown from 14 to 10s.
  • Reduced mana cost from 60/70/80/90/100 to 60/65/70/75/80.
  • This ability no longer provides protections.
  • Icons GuanYu A03 Taolu Assault
  • Physical and Magical protection debuff increased from 3/4/5/6/7 to 2/4/6/8/10.
  • This ability now (or once again) steals physical and magical protections per hit, granting the protections to Guan Yu, at the same rate as the protections debuff.

SMITE Version 1.0.2215.6 (July 15, 2014)

  • Icons GuanYu A01 Conviction
  • Physical Protection increased from 10/15/20/25/30 to 25/30/35/40/45.

SMITE Version 1.0.2151.3 (May 28, 2014)

  • General
  • Attack Speed per level reduced from 1.5 to 0.9.
  • In-Hand Power per Level reduced from 2.25 to 2.
  • Icons GuanYu A03 Taolu Assault
  • This ability no longer provides Guan Yu a protection buff per hit.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.2015.1 (March 5, 2014)

  • Icons GuanYu A02 Warrior's Will
  • Updated tooltip to indicate Guan Yu is immune to roots, cripples, and knockups while dashing.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1968 (February 6, 2014)

  • Icons GuanYu A01 Conviction
  • Recovery time reduced from 0.2 to 0.1.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1948 (January 29, 2014)

  • Icons GuanYu A03 Taolu Assault
  • Protections buffed and debuffed per hit changed from 6/7/8/9/10 to 3/4/5/6/7.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1928.2 (January 16, 2014)

  • Icons GuanYu A02 Warrior’s Will
  • Fixed an issue where the damage range could fall short.
  • Fixed an issue where victims could be hit multiple times.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1918.2 (January 8, 2014)

  • Icons GuanYu A02 Warrior’s Will
  • Fixed an issue where the same victims could be hit multiple times during the dash.
  • Fixed an issue where enemies just outside the range of the dash could be falsely hit.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1721 (September 5, 2013)

  • General
  • Guan Yu’s basic attack progression now uses the same standard hit cone on the final hit as the first three. This should remove inconsistencies in target selection between hits.
  • Icons GuanYu A03 Taolu Assault
  • protection buff and debuff now scales 6/7/8/9/10 per rank, rather than being 10 at all ranks.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1705 (August 27, 2013)

  • General
  • Guan Yu has been given an all new 3D Model, FX, Animations and 2D Art. His damaged has switched from Magical to Physical, and several abilities have changed (most especially his Passive and Ultimate). As preparation for this change, Master Guan Fu also spent time in the gym and has grown some muscles and size.
  • Icons GuanYu Passive Painless (PASSIVE)'
    Guan Yu gains force of will as he takes damage. Each instance of damage he receives charges up his Conviction ability, increasing its healing by up to 2x after 20 hits. Guan Yu’s basic attacks also utilize a four-swing chain with escalating damage and swing time, hitting in a longer narrow line in front of him on the final blow.
  • Max Heal Multiplier: 2x.
  • Num Hits to Full Charge: 20x.
  • Melee Progression: 1/1/1.3/1.75x damage and swing time.
  • Icons GuanYu A01 Conviction
  • Guan Yu’s courageous leadership is infectious and, when focused, heals himself and his allies and increases physical protections for 3s. Healing friendly gods reduces all cooldowns by 2s.
  • Healing: 50/80/110/140/170.
  • Physical Protection: 10/15/20/25/30.
  • Cost: 60/70/80/90/100.
  • Cooldown: 14s.
  • Icons GuanYu A02 Warrior’s WIll'
  • Guan Yu charges forward, his Green Dragon Crescent Blad extended in front of him. All enemies in his path take damage and are slowed. Hitting enemy gods lowers all of Guan Yu’s cooldowns by 2s.
  • Damage: 80/135/190/245/300 (+50% of your physical power).
  • Slow: 20%.
  • Slow Duration: 2s.
  • Cost: 60/70/80/90/100.
  • Cooldown: 14s.
  • Icons GuanYu A03 Taolu Assault
  • Guan Yu spins his blade in a controlled but furious display, slicing enemies for damage every .3s for 3s. Each hit debuffs the enemies’ protections while buffing Guan Yu the same amount. Guan Yu is immune to knockback for the duration.
  • Damage per Hit: 15/25/35/45/55 (+20% of your physical power).
  • Protection Buff/Debuff: 10.
  • Buff/Debuff Max Stacks: 3.
  • Buff/Debuff Duration: 3s.
  • Cost: 60/65/70/75/80.
  • Cooldown: 15s.
  • Icons GuanYu A04 Cavalry Charge
  • Guan Yu mounts his warhorse and charges for 4s. While mounted, he can steer and click to attack and is immune to crowd control. Enemies hit take damage and are slowed. Each hit increases damage from consecutive hits against that target by 20%. Enemies hit on the dismount are stunned.
  • Damage: 75/100/125/150/175 (+30% of your physical power).
  • Damage escalation: 20% per hit.
  • Slow: 25% for 2s.
  • Stun: 1.5s.
  • Cost: 80/90/100/110/120.
  • Cooldown: 90s.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1666 (August 7, 2013)

  • General
  • Basic attacks switched from dealing/scaling physical damage to magical.

SMITE Beta Version 0.1.1581 (June 20, 2013)

  • Icons GuanYu A03 Taolu Assault
  • Fixed an issue where Taolu Assault would tick its damage an additional time.



Replaced abilities

Passive - Fortified Defense
Guan Yu gains +15 physical and magical protection when he is near friendly or enemy structures. Notes:

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Passive - Painless
Guan Yu gains force of will as he deals or takes damage. Each time he damages or receives damage from an enemy god charges up his Conviction ability, increasing its healing by up to 2x after 20 hits. Notes:
 Bullet Max Heal Multiplier: 2x  Bullet Num Hits to Full Charge: 20x
 Bullet Ability Type: Buff

Ability Video

1st Ability - Tranquil Gift
Guan Yu's tranquil leadership is infectious and, when focused, heals himself and his allies. Healing friendly gods reduces all cooldowns by 2s. Notes:
 Bullet Healing: 50/80/110/140/170 (+30% of your magical power)  Bullet Cooldown: 14 seconds
 Bullet Cost: 60/70/80/90/100 mana

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2nd Ability - Warrior's Will
Guan Yu charges forward, his Green Dragon Crescent Blade extended in front of him. After passing through the area, enemies take magical damage and slowed. Hitting enemy gods lowers all cooldowns by 2s. Notes:
 Bullet Damage: 80/135/190/245/300 (+50% of your magical power)  Bullet Slow: 20%
 Bullet Slow Duration: 2s  Bullet Cooldown: 14 seconds
 Bullet Cost: 60/70/80/90/100 mana

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3rd Ability - Taolu Assault
Guan Yu spins his blade in a controlled but furious display, slicing enemies for magical damage every .4s for 4s. Each hit debuffs the enemies' protections, while buffing Guan Yu the same amount. Guan Yu is immune to knockback for the duration. Notes:
 Bullet Damage per Hit: 15/20/25/30/35 (+15% of your magical power)  Bullet Protections Stolen: 10 Max 3 Stacks
 Bullet Protection Duration: 3s  Bullet Cooldown: 14 seconds
 Bullet Cost: 60/70/80/90/100 mana

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Ultimate - Tactician's Advantage
Guan Yu attacks 3 times. Enemies take magical damage and are slowed. Enemies hit a 2nd time take 150% damage and are silenced. Enemies hit a 3rd time take 200% damage and are stunned for 1.5s. Guan Yu is immune to crowd control for the duration. Notes:
 Bullet Damage: 75/100/125/150/175 (+20% of your magical power)  Bullet Slow: 25% for 2s
 Bullet Silence: 2s  Bullet Stun: 1.5s
 Bullet Cooldown: 90 seconds  Bullet Cost: 80/90/100/110/120 mana

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