10 Gods We Need To See In SMITE In 2021

10. Thunderbird

Pantheon: Various

The Thunderbird is a large eagle seen in various North American mythologies that has the power to control thunder and lightning, as well as bring powerful storms. Various different tribes and peoples indigenous to North America feature the Thunderbird in their mythologies, such as the Algonquian peoples, the Winnebago tribe, the Menominee and the Ojibwe.

As with every myth, there are differences between the different interpretations of the Thunderbird. Some legends refer to the Thunderbird as the embodiment of nature and the elements themselves, while other see the creature as a protector and guardian of the upper world. Various myths also speak of the anger of the creature, having the power to smite down any wrongdoers, able to create floods or droughts and even turn whole villages to stone.

As well as just gods, creatures from various mythologies have been added to SMITE previously such as Cerberus from the Greek Pantheon. The various interpretations of the Thunderbird could provide numerous inspirations for various abilities. The Thunderbird could work well as a Guardian or Warrior, being a large bulky creature with a variety of movement abilities and powerful attacks to offset this, as well as being able to heal team members.

Alternatively, they could make the Thunderbird similar to Hel from the Norse Pantheon, having an ability to change from a passive healer to an aggressive attacker with the press of a button.