Cu Chulainn

Cu Chulainn

Title: Hound of Ulster

Type: Melee, Physical

Roles: Warrior

On Free Rotation: No

Latest God: No

GTL Tier®: B+

Pros: High Area Damage, High Crowd Control

Cu Chulainn Guide

Cu Chulainn is a formidable god in SMITE, rewarding players who adopt an assertive playstyle focused on gaining an early lead and dictating match cadence. In the laning phase, prioritize clearing minion waves rapidly with Vent Anger to maximize farm. Once Barbed Spear is unlocked at level 2, utilize it frequently to chip away at your opponent’s health and protections through its passive effect. Salmon’s Leap at level 3 provides a versatile tool for wave clear, pursuit, or retreat. The goal in the early game is accruing gold and experience quickly while pressuring your foe.

Cu Chulainn excels in the solo lane, though can also fulfill the jungle or support role if necessary. In solo, build hybrid items such as Warrior Tabi, Mystical Mail, and Void Shield. As a jungler, focus on damage items like Jotunn’s Wrath and Hydra’s Lament. As a support, start with Guardian’s Blessing and build auras. Tailor your items to your team’s needs and the enemy’s composition. If facing tanks, include penetration. Versus healing, incorporate anti-heal effects.

In team fights, activate Berserk Mode and then unleash your full combo. Vent Anger enables you to maneuver into the fray, Barbed Spear locks down targets for your allies, Salmon’s Leap displaces enemies or chases stragglers, and Spear of Mortal Pain massively knocks up grouped opponents. Remain on the offensive in Berserk Mode, constantly impacting the battle through abilities and eliminating squishy threats.

Outside of team engagements, quickly navigate between lanes with Vent Anger. Seek out and triumph in isolated skirmishes in the jungle. Your passive provides the power to solo objectives like the Gold Fury. Luring out and overcoming the enemy jungler results in easily obtained kills and greater control over the match flow.

Your primary role as Cu Chulainn is an unyielding frontline combatant for your team. Enable kills through crowd control, protect damage dealers from harm, and hunt down weakened targets. Coordinate with your support to gank duo lane when Spear of Mortal Pain is ready. Clear waves efficiently and plunder the enemy jungle. Your substantial early damage and sustain facilitates gaining advantages and dominating encounters.

In summary, master Cu Chulainn through optimizing your lane phase to gain an early lead via aggressive yet prudent play. Build flexibly to bolster damage and durability. Control pace through efficient rotation, objective security, and impactful team fight initiation. Prevail in as many matchups and skirmishes as possible by managing your mana and passive skillfully. By following these tips, you’ll overwhelm your opponents and turn the tides of battle in your favor.

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