HOW TO GET BETTER AT SMITE - HOW TO BUILD/THE ITEM SHOP!!

This is a very long winded video but I tried to cover as much as possible without getting TOO focused on the CURRENT meta and builds because I wanted to try to help you guys learn how to build independently as much as possible. This video took a few days to put together as far as editing and the many takes I did for the commentary so if you appreciated it and learned something please let me know in the comments! You guys are the best, consider this video a preemptive 40k sub special! :D As always if you have questions lmk in the comments and I'll do my best to answer... Stay safe and healthy guys!!!
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[@DudeImFonz]

A couple corrections: 1. Fire Giant does magical damage with its abilities so it’s the only objective which doesn’t do physical. 2. Apparently antiheal working on HP5 was patched very recently which just goes to show you how the game can change. It’s worked on it for 7 years and one patch they change it up. The idea of the video for both is still there - learn how items interact with certain things so that you can value them more or less based on that.

[@outso]

Actually, fg does both. Its basics (the swings or normal thrown orbs) do physical dmg, while all the other attacks do magical dmg.

[@Scyxurz]

19:38 Does executioner actually give percent pen, or does it decrease protections? The way it's written makes it seem like proccing exy would make tanks squishier altogether since any physical source would do more. I'm assuming regular percent pen works the same way for the god who built it, but doesn't actually *remove* the protection from the tank?

[@outso]

@@Scyxurz Exe reduces protections. It workd together with % pen but dows technically make it less effective.

[@Tonii369]

@fineokay not sure if its even posible but mind trying to do a video on positioning?

[@DudeImFonz]

Correct that’s how it works. Exce reduces the prots for everyone for the duration whereas titans bane only works on the person who has the item.

[@93palm]

“If you’re watchin this from the past” 😂

[@grodioz]

Glitch in the matrix

[@andrewamadeus3905]

I'm watching this from 2014 looks like they added a lot more gods. Can't wait.

[@lNTERESTlNG]

Anyone remember the blizzard of ‘78? I drove my ‘83 Tercel right through that bitch all the way to the Library just to watch this video. Never spun a tire.

[@Subtweeted]

@@lNTERESTlNG hello from the future. your comment deserves much more than the four likes it has so here’s a fake award for making me laugh 🥇

[@lNTERESTlNG]

@@Subtweeted you are a gentleman and a scholar sir

[@turbostacy]

"I think building can even be confusing for pro players, if you watch the SPL." LMAO

[@TheTrickyTwix]

This single video is more informative than the entirety of what Hi-Rez has put out in terms of guides/tutorials/tips. Well done man, you’re content is amazing and you’re an amazing person ily

[@crepituss9381]

Sad but true. I didn't know about the DR on things like movement speed (because it's not documented anywhere apparently) and my account is lvl 100+.

[@franciscolaurean8550]

Hopefully new players see this lots of new players jump in not knowing what to build and auto buy is poop

[@dictatorbear4191]

This video helped me get a base understanding of the store, so I'll be able to jump in and actually know a bit more about what I'm building, and why.

[@Kevinator1996]

As a new"ish" (been playing for a couple years and watch a lot of SPL since like season 5 worlds), I kind of had an idea of what stats and passives were good for certain gods, but this video gave me a foundation that I can use and just build upon it for specific gods. Like Glad shield vs Berserker's. Ability based, vs auto attack based for hunters. Like for defense stats like phys prot works against towers and phoenixes and such, I learned a lot from this video. Love fineokay's videos.

[@Rosiewao]

Francisco Laurean for real, carry mudusa Auto build: Mages blessing. Take it or leave it

[@LadyAbstract]

When i first started smite i was on KZbin looking for vids like these and couldnt find any so out was out here learning on my own with no moba experience at all. Completely new to the genre. Now that it exists i'll share it with all the new players i introduce to the game. Thanks

[@Kevinator1996]

I had the same start with no moba experience but I do play WoW so ehh, there's some similarities but not really much.

[@connoisseurofshitposts101]

Was fun watching the set today congrats on the win

[@Sasuke-jk8yj]

ConnoisseurOfShitposts who did they play i missed it today due to VE day celebrations

[@connoisseurofshitposts101]

@@Sasuke-jk8yj eUnited

[@princephantom5611]

Luck? HA his set doesn’t need LUCK

[@dudeabot6000]

This video is very well produced, I really like how you explain not only the items, and not only the reasons, but the logic behind building items so people can understand why they're doing what they're doing and how to do it themselves. So informative!

[@StevenCM_19]

talk about when to rotate in every role pls

[@D3leriumX]

steven castaño yes!

[@Atla-zz1ce]

Honestly you’re asking for a lot. The best way to learn imo is watching high level smite on Fineokay and Pandacat’s channels, and watching the spl to see how they do it in a competitive setting. The biggest reason it’s a tough topic is because a lot of it is game sense, watching the map, and knowing when you rotations will matter vs just put you behind

[@miguelibarra4935]

Really depends on what role you're playing, what lanes need more pressure, how much pressure you're putting against the opponent in your lane(unless you're a jungler which is a whole other story when it comes to rotations)

[@whiterose8601]

Really the rotation come done to can you further a lead or can you push someone else ahead to give them the best chance to carry you through You don’t want to also rotate unless you can ensure you and your team get some thing out For example if you are a solo laner and you have taken your tier 1 tower earlier then you obviously have options You should push your waves quick and get out to get the most time and the enemy have make a decision they either rotate with you and risk there lane losing or taking damage And In general you should start grouping fairly often after you have a lead to further your lead by pushing or forcing a objective or favorable team fights In the end in comes down to practice and experience which comes in time

[@Tony132GR]

18:00 Silverbranch meme build. Pick a Hunter with a big as steroid (Cherno, Apollo, Artemis ect) Get Asi, Exe and the 4 bows or 3 bows and Toxic Blade. Find a friend to play Fafnir, to buff you with his 2 in dragon form and ask him to build Shoguns and Talisman of Energy. Silverbranch grants around 150 phy power. Enjoy :)

[@chillestbillest2793]

I usu just go trans exe asi quin achival silverbranch for cherno this is taking it to the next level

[@Ls1_Sergio]

This was exactly what I was looking for. You are the best and we appreciate you for taking time teaching us this! :)

[@swampconcept3864]

This was the best video on the subject I’ve found so far and clears up a ton of confusion I’ve had as a new player. Thanks for this. Would love a video on how itemization changes in Assault, since I play that a lot.

[@jasonhannum8536]

3 mins in and I’ve learned so much, absolutely wonderful guide so far. Can’t wait to watch the rest

[@saltsnorter7823]

Good guide FO! After taking this guide into consideration I went from Plat all the way to Silver! Keep it up!

[@WontBackDown74]

Hey Fine, loved the video! This would have been really helpful back in 2014 when I started Smite, but it’s nice to see you helping out the community. Keep up quality content like this, we all appreciate you!

[@Iamwar2000]

These videos are very informative and I always love watching and testing my knowledge about the game. Keep doing great FineOkay!

[@real23lions]

This is great! Really helped understand the items. Thanks!

[@waynereed836]

Wow man, awesome video, I already learned several things I never knew and I have been playing for about 4 years now lol Please keep this type of content up it is amazing. Doing a great job in SPL, rooting for your team since the beginning great job bro

[@Jbeast37]

This vid made me subscribe, good freaking job explaining everything as fast as you did!

[@lucaskinne5294]

Great tutorial! I just started playing SMITE and your video gave me a good basic understanding of how to build my gods. Much appreciated! :)

[@slimesizecounts5873]

god damnit, his vids are so good I watched the whole thing even though I already knew everything that he was saying. impressive

[@Artcrias]

Great video, I wish I had these tutorials when I first started playing because they're extremely useful to the newer players or even a casual play like me. Keep up the great content!

[@LeftThigh]

Been playing smite for years, but still good to watch videos like this, they remind you of stuff as there so much to learn from smite. Great Job! I think for future videos you can do a lot of play by plays, I think understanding PROPER decision making is a key to elevating gameplay. Good video!

[@darkness_weaver2710]

Another informative video, I wish this video came out when I started smite. This video will definitely help ANYONE new or intermediate to smite and there's even things included for regular players that may not be known. Keep it up :)

[@biravijnya]

Smite Tutorials should be like this!

[@reecewildman4338]

I've been playing smite on and off(more on the off side of it) for a couple years now but I've recently started playing it with a bit more dedication. This video was super helpful as a refresher man, especially about stat caps and stuff. Thanks.

[@SolidGoldoni]

Have about only 40 hours in the game and this has been a huge help. I tried watching this with barely any playtime and it didn't make much sense but after playing every role and multiple Gods within those roles, it makes alot more sense now. Thanks!

[@stuartd.2033]

Love this video, been playing for a while now and I learned a lot! Thanks!

[@blue_tiger4549]

Keep these up man, I remember firsts playing and wishing I had a video like this to learn from

[@jalapenobro1755]

When to rotate would be cool and specifics for each role! Also like rules of engagement when to attack and when to walk away, love your videos been learning alot 😁

[@WildH10L]

Thanks FO, great video as always! I would love to see a "How to team fight 5v5" guide. I loved the "How to team fight as a solo laner" video, but as someone who doesn't always play solo but is always confused as to who I should be hitting in whatever role I'm playing, I think a more general video would be very helpful.

[@IlanAs08]

You’re the best, I hope players are going to watch this. It’s very informative and it can help the new players so much. Thank you

[@samstepho]

This is was a great video! Been playing smite for years and i still learnt something new. Great stuff

[@shockfire3DG]

This is great, I'm gonna share this with my friend who started playing recently

[@fabianqm7776]

Damn I'm just starting to really get into smite and this is just what I needed, thanks!

[@vinisavordelli6022]

Really hope that new players pop up in your channel, your contribution to the community is by far the greatest one, and all you give is valuable information. I'd rather take any info from you, part of one of the greatest teams ever and also one of the best solo laners (if not the best). There's also small things in you that helps a lot, players see how chill you are in game and that should influence them.

[@IAstralI-]

Woo I'm early! Thanks for the Vid Fine appreciate all your work man.

[@adrianlopez8240]

just got into smite, thanks for the guide! leaned a lot

[@pink_wixard]

ive always struggled with building! thank you for this.

[@Hawkissimo]

BTW, I love the idea of this series - keep it up as the game is in desperate need of it to help new and old players alike get a better understanding of Smite fundamentals and it's nice to have an SPL pro player's take on these aspects!

[@dictatorbear4191]

As a brand new player, this gave me pretty much the exact base that I've been looking for. A brief explanation of most things, fairly streamlined, that gave enough information for me to actually explore more on my own, as opposed to needing to ask others for assistance. Thank you so much for making this man, it's appreciated tremendously~

[@TheDeathOrange]

comments like this make me so glad videos like this exist, and why i’ll keep recommending them to new players in an attempt to increase the consistent playerbase

[@werddude1103]

This should be required to watch in full in the smite client before you're allowed to queue conquest the first time. Great video.

[@brandontaylor1984]

Thanks dude that was incredibly informative

[@iceykid2]

I was literally thinking and asking this question everywhere on the counter building this video is awesome

[@ItzButterz94]

Thank you so much this helped me a lot!!

[@danielparker4366]

It helped this beginner! Thank you!

[@cameronpoupard9966]

This is low key my favorite series... I've bought a mouse bungee and mechanical board, I've practiced taking ownership of my mistakes as a player and I've seen vast improvement in both mechanics and win rate. This is another outstanding piece of informative content and the community should be taking notes as a whole. I would love to hear your thought process as a professional as to how to get to the SPL. I'm climbing up ranked/ and hoping to find a competitive team... Any info or suggestions on how to get on a team/ effectively contribute to a Challenger/SML team would be extremely helpful.

[@Jhyx78]

Thank you very much. Smite is a bit overwhelming compared to other mobas because of the aim factor then there’s tons of items but this video somehow eases the learning curve. Appreciate it bro.

[@proplayaa1]

Great video! Thank you. I'm an intermediate and this was very useful in increasing my smite knowledge. Thank you.

[@navardamagicmgk_xx8167]

Very very much appreciated my bro , currently teaching my partner the game and this is very helpful

[@D3leriumX]

I actually learned a lot from this video. Thanks.

[@maosie]

I feel that it would be interesting on a video about game awareness/map awareness. I know a lot of it comes with time and experience, but if you had tips or certain things you do/did to get better at it a video on it would be cool! Great video, keep up the good work!

[@TheDeathOrange]

check out TheOtherFrost:)

[@chucksullens3974]

A wonderfully informative video. Thanks.

[@BladeOfPurpleAura]

I've been playing for about 5 years and have been high masters for the past 4 and have been gm a couple times. And some of my friends who don't play but are interested ask me about the game and for tips. And honestly it takes a lot of time and patience to teach them, especially because I don't like playing casuals AND there weren't many good guides for newer players. A lot of guides tell them WHAT to buy and not WHY which is why I love this guide. As a person with a background in MOBAs(LoL and Smite) the most important and gamechanging revelation(besides learning matchups and how abilities interact with each other) is learning why to build what, and when. I remember way way back about 8 years ago when I started to put the pieces together in league on how to counterbuild and it's one of the best feelings because knowledge really is power especially in MOBAs. I'm droning but basically what I'm trying to say is thank you. Now I'll send all my friends here to learn(I'll obviously still help them out) and maybe someday I can play ranked with them. You've been my favorite SPL player since you hit the scene I LOVE watching good solo laners(I used to study Divios, Omega and Cyclone before he swapped to AD carry) and I knew you had huge potential your debut season. You're literally a short lane machine and I can tell you love the game. Good luck this year Fonz last year was unlucky but I know you and the boys will win this season!

[@jeremybayne249]

New player checking in...... This video gave me tons of info! Thanks

[@duckdude8266]

This was great man thanks.

[@jinksdalfang8843]

You are the best solo laner in the game! You have great tips and as I see below this sentiment is an echo,I hope some new players will watch your content. Best of luck tomorrow!!!!

[@epiceskimojoe]

Hey thanks for that dude. Being a fairly new player of about 3 weeks your videos have really been helping me out. Decided to concentrate on jungle for the most part but I do like playing carry aswell. Have you got a video explaining map rotations after winning lane for all roles?

[@DudeImFonz]

Not all roles, just solo, but you can learn a lot about the map from that video

[@epiceskimojoe]

@@DudeImFonz thank you :)

[@majmihelcic9848]

Even tho i've been playing for 7 years, i still appreciate videos like these, as new players have no other channel to turn to when they look for a solid guides.

[@aaronolson3217]

Great video Fine! Im just wondering if I should be building Cad Shield on Tyr.

[@gerrychurchill4936]

Hey great video, very helpful :)

[@addhado.o8450]

THANK U I NEEDED THIS i used to be diamond and took a year break, now i know what to do for ranked :)

[@Okan_-ze6ne]

Really nice video 👍🏽 for me personally I would love to learn more about magical penetration, because since the item changed i am struggling so hard on which pen item is good for different gods

[@ethanspittle6851]

Thanks for the guide! Really great info that's hard to find out, love theory crafting. What would you say for "normal" unranked conquests? I mean where team work may be slightly underrated and hard to achieve?

[@TheDeathOrange]

try playing similarly just add an extra level of caution, if you feel you can’t rely on team calls or backup at the right times etc. farm up best you can and die as little as possible and try direct calls yourself when you’re at least at decent farm and hopefully they listen and shit gets done. play ultra defensive as a back liner for example, or safe ganks you think you could probably secure with little input from the teammate in the lane if you’re jungling. i need to get better at shit like this, but it’s the premise. best thing to do imo is just develop a decent friends list and always have a few people in comms. makes it a lot more fun too and then this issue is lessened.

[@deedee6799]

2 years playeing this game solo realizing I don't know anything always played arena but now trying to get into conquestbut it seems like you better know what you're doing before you play conquest cuz people really get on you so I'm trying to learn so thanks so much for this video especially that anti heal part cuz people are always yelling build anti heal items!

[@grodioz]

If Fineo make a video on how to make mac n cheese, I'd still watch it

[@mikeyb1973]

Great video, subbed instantly. 👌

[@bradleemartin6540]

Very informative FIne-O!

[@screwyshow]

Did he say "if you are watching it from the past" ? time travel confirmed. Great video.

[@trippy1v349]

Great job!

[@xperimentosTV]

A good topic could be how the positioning and the role of each person changes from early to mid to late game. Some times I feel lost because I don't know where to go. Also another (but more technical) is how farmirng goes, the value of the camps compares to the lane and kills (taking into account sharing). And finally how the stupid minions in lane work and their target logic that I find confusing some time. I hope it helps to give you some ideas. It's nice to a very top player make this analisis, nice video ^^

[@whiterose8601]

In s lane if you hit a player the minions change focus to you Which you can use to do a few things that are affective in your lane

[@ju5t_1ce14]

Would love to see more stuff about building. I have a really hard time finding information about it

[@aztube640]

Great video ! Very Helpful ! My main problem is in what order should i build items and why ?? Obviously blessings and boots are gonna be at the start of the build but after them in what order should i build the rest of the items ?? Thanks fot the help ;-)

[@whizz8991]

Ty for the guide fine

[@NerfTessa]

Thank you for teaching me how to fish. Appreciate it

[@dovahprivate7168]

These videos are great!

[@Peikaboo]

Just started playing, this video is extremely helpful. :] This was the best help video I've seen, the other ones I've watched were too simple, and not explaining the "why". Thanks a ton for all the hard work you put into trying to help others. As for what I would be interested in seeing more of is maybe, a How to ? Like warrior/mage/hunter/guardian/assassin. or How to .

[@TheDeathOrange]

there are some similar videos out there, usually done by a pro player that specialises in said role. to get an idea of what you should actually be doing in your role, best bet is probably just watch actual high level gameplay if you can’t find a decent guide. different gods play differently obviously, but you can still gage what your role objective is meant to be, before learning specific gods in that role.

[@diegodaza6435]

this was really helpful

[@Sasuke-jk8yj]

You gotta love this guy man, i love weak3n too but he so full on, your so chill its mad, love your vids keep it up fineokay

[@franciscolaurean8550]

Him and mast are super chill and you can learn a lot from them sucks mast doesnt play any more but if he's not having fun with smite cant blame him for leaving it

[@claudelatham3864]

Would you mind going over each specific role and how to be aggressive, defensive and just be able to assist your team in early game domination? I feel like newer players dont understand certain things like not going past river if youre constantly getting ganked, how important wards can be and where to place them etc.

[@rx4095]

Thanks this was very helpful.

[@rx4095]

Thanks for the heart I love you're content!

[@aligogh8815]

nice guide ty!

[@nitro9949]

I would like you to talk about how does lanning phase works, how to play against bad match ups or playing if you are behind in farm

[@DonGrego77]

For your next vid you could show god interactions and there power curve (like which gods are mid or late game chars and what there strengths are) lovley video fine ty!

[@SATASATA619]

this video helps thanks bro

[@smexykins3065]

I think some tips on how to position yourself better would be useful for some, whether it be in lane farming or during teamfights/objectives. Just an idea, always love to see the uploads regardless.

[@jaydaabeastv122]

Hey fine , maybe your next video should be on the importance of the wave, and jungle buff . How to properly farm or out farm your enemy. How to use the minions to your advantage . And any information u think is valuable when it comes to those things.

[@es.contracting5779]

I think i good video idea is maybe a “how to properly dive the back line as a solo lane” video because i noticed many people could use a good guide on an important job of a solo laners role.

[@mkunze48]

Thoughts on making a video about keybinds? I’m a console main trying to make a switch to PC.

[@EddieUsedYawn]

Im an average player, but I’ve played over 6k hours. I was still able to learn from this video. I’m glad I watched it and even more glad you made this.

[@crepituss9381]

Is there a Jungler with guides you would recommend? I have noticed some conflicting information out there. I am subbed but I never play solo and hate when I get stuck there, no offense. Thanks for your video, very informative.

[@scottheisler3369]

Great video. I'm just starting out in Smite and I really like the jungle role. All the guides are building full damage but I have trouble staying alive. What would be some good defence items to pick up in the mid game?

[@Iamwar2000]

Usually hybrid items, these items have decent defence, packed with some power. You can try Shifter's Shield with lower Def but high power, Void Shield used for that additional protection reduction or Ancile, which silences close-range mages upon on-hit effects, making it easier to fight them. Try to experiment which is right for you, ofc different items for situation.

[@kriegaone3658]

Ancile, Shifters, Void Shield, Mantle, Magi's Cloak, Winged Blade, Runeforged are all useful situational options for hybrid/defense/utility.

[@kaiquelozer9056]

thanks for the info! i wish all smite players could see this

[@eugenewilliams9930]

I think a video on which items counter each other/ which items counter certain gods/ which gods counter certain gods. Never had it all explain and some I can deduce myself, but I’m not a SPL dominant solo later.

[@emiliog.8721]

Ah, your voice. Your beautiful, immaculate, alpha-male voice, does indeed bring a smile to my face.

[@user-mx7ux8je7g]

Gheeeey

[@Kyle-st9wu]

Maybe a rotation guide that emphasizes how pressure can translate across the map, I see that often in my ranked games a solo laner may have a 2 or 3 level lead but the mid laner is getting farmed with no help or the ahead duo lane goes and invades etc.

[@ayohollaatyaboy]

hey bro just spoke to ya shortly in stream - but basically was asking if you could do a video to explain concepts relative to scaling for characters to help someone understand picking items on the fly when they have to pick a champ they may not main. I guess it would start with something like, why you wouldnt use the same items you'd build on Anubus , for lets say, a discordia - or baba yaga. Essentially teaching people how to understand a character enough to know which items will work best for them, by looking at the stats screen and the abilities screen. Hope this makes sense, as it would be very helpful in teaching people 'how to fish'

[@iSorentol]

Could you make a vid about recognizing which item could be most beneficial for situations or on power spikes? For example I’ve seen some ADC players like panda cat talk about having a larger power spike with Asi than exe on some characters and I’m not sure why.

[@francovenica1531]

An idea for a video (if you haven't done it before) would be how to aproach different matchups in the solo lane: a god that relies on habilities vs a god with is autoatk based, melee vs range, gods with bad sustain vs goods with good sustain, etc. Yesterday I played me being Sobek and the enemy being Set. I was so frustrated that I thought about going autoatk for a moment because by the 15 min mark he was clearing faster than me and stealing my buff every time

[@AnkitSingh-wq2rk]

The things I fuck up is understanding power curve of mages and when to what items to introduce to stay viable in all 3 phases of game also another one is how to build pen .. ik what they are and how they work but I don't know how much is good (flat and %) for how much of protections