Characters that do share similar functions do so in very different ways, even when there is overlap.

The diversity of the gods

But few characters fill a role quite like Hecate does.

She is an extremely unique character, capable of some incredibly strong defensive play.

Hecate floats a few inches above a stone pedestal in Smite 2.

How To Play Hecate

Hecate iscapable of both the Middle roleand the Support rolein Smite 2.

Regardless of her role, she’s going to be functioning in a very similar way.

Interms of disruption, it has the most value in the Middle role.

Ares stands on the edge of a cliff, overlooking water leading to two giant stone statues in the distance.

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This can gain a max charge of 12.

In its default form, Spell Eater stays active until you reactivate the ability.

Hecate floats above a stone pedestal in Smite 2.

Aspect Of Ruin

Hecate’sGod Aspect, Aspect Of Ruin, changes how Spell Eater works.

With this active,you could no longer refire Spell Eaterto deal damage.

In this form, Spell Eater stays active for about five seconds.

Hecate’s Triplicate Form ability description in Smite 2.

The huge radius of Spell Eater makes it a difficult ability for enemies to avoid.

Ability: Repel Magic

Repel Magicgives eitherHecateor anally a shieldthatabsorbs magical damageonly.

It alsoinflicts damage to nearby enemies, increasesHecate’s movement speed, andgrants her Spell Eater ability three charges.

Hecate uses her Triplicate Form in Smite 2.

It will havegreat value sometimes, andvery little other times.

But while the shield aspect of the ability can occasionally be lackluster,its other effects are always helpful.

It’s gotconsiderable range,and is one of theeasiest-to-aim ultimate abilitiesthat has that kind of impressive range.

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Hecate activates her Spell Eater ability in Smite 2.

Hecate’s Aspect Of Ruin God Aspect in Smite 2.

Hecate’s Repel Magic ability description in Smite 2.

Hecate gives herself a shield with her Repel Magic ability in Smite 2.

Hecate’s Open The Gates ability description in Smite 2.

Hecate uses her Open The Gates ability to create a portal on the other side of a wall in Smite 2.

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