Merlin's Potential Plus One

Since Merlin is coming to Smite 2 on March 23, and I played quite a lot of him in Smite 1, I’ve been thinking about possible Plus ones he could get. One idea I came up with is an elemental synergy passive, where combining different elements triggers unique reaction effects—similar to how real-world elements interact. This would add more depth to his stance-switching and create new strategic possibilities.

How it works

This new passive would work by applying elemental marks to enemies when Merlin uses an ability from a specific stance—for example, using Radiate or Dragonfire from the Fire stance would leave a Fire Mark on the target. If he then follows up with an ability from a different stance, such as Arcane, the elements would react, triggering a unique effect. For instance, Fire into Arcane could cause a small AoE explosion for bonus damage. Each elemental combination would have its own distinct reaction.

Elemental Reaction System for Merlin

• Note The second element applied determines the reaction effect.

Fire First ---> Arcane or Ice Second

1. Fire ---> Arcane = Ignite BUrst
   • Arcane magic supercharges the flames, causing an small AoE explosion for bonus damage.
2. Fire ---> Ice = Thermal Shock
   • Hitting a burning enemy with Ice stuns them briefly due to the rapid temperature shift.

Ice First ---> Fire or Arcane Second

1. Ice ---> Fire = Meltdown
   • Rapid melting causes a small puddle, slowing enemies inside it.
2. Ice ---> Arcane = Scatter Bolt
   • Arcane energy shatters the ice, launching an extra projectile that chains to a nearby enemy.

Arcane First ---> Ice or Fire Second

1. Arcane ---> Ice = Stasis Freeze
   • Instead of a normal slow, enemies are rooted for a short time.
2. Arcane ---> Fire = Overload Shock
   • The target takes damage over time, scaling with missing health.

Conclusion

This new Elemental Synergy Passive would make Merlin’s stance-switching feel way more fun and rewarding, giving players cool new ways to mix and match his elements. It would add an extra layer of skill expression, letting experienced players pull off big-brain combos while keeping his playstyle fresh and exciting. Overall, it’d make Merlin feel even more like the true master of the elements in Smite 2. Of course, this is just one idea—there’s plenty of room to tweak it or add your own spin to make it even better in the Comments.

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