If you're diving into the battleground of the gods, it's not enough to pick your favorite mythological icon. You need power, adaptability, and a firm grasp on the shifting meta. Whether you're aiming for conquest dominance or just climbing through casual queues, this Smite tier list (April 2025) will guide you through the best gods in the game right now.

Below, you'll find each god ranked by performance, versatility, and popularity, with picks spanning Conquest, Arena, and Ranked modes. We've broken down the key contenders so you can make smart picks and stay one step ahead.

These gods define the current meta. They're strong across all skill brackets, offer great value in teamfights, and can turn the tide of a match singlehandedly.

• Mulan – Her hybrid flexibility and powerful laning phase give her an edge in both solo and jungle roles. Mastery rewards players with unstoppable pressure.

• Cthulhu – Dominates teamfights with absurd area control and disrupts entire compositions.

• Ishtar – The go-to Hunter right now. Her versatility, poke potential, and teamfight scaling make her a favorite in Ranked.

• Lancelot – A mobile menace in the jungle. His high burst and mobility are oppressive in the right hands.

• Eset (Isis) – Her ultimate can still turn fights completely, and her mid-lane pressure is top-tier.

Great picks in most scenarios, especially if mastered. These gods offer strong kits and synergy with many team comps.

• Athena – A global presence tank with strong engage and team utility.

• Merlin – High burst and poke damage with three unique stances to play around. Excellent wave clear.

• Cupid – Often overlooked, but his sustain and teamfight CC make him deadly.

• Tsukuyomi – A deadly assassin with great poke and all-in potential.

• Danzaburou – A trickster ADC with high burst and zone control.

Balanced picks that require specific comps or strong individual mechanics. Not always meta, but definitely viable.

• Ra – Good for coordinated teams and sustain-heavy comps.

• Bacchus – Can still punish squishy backlines with solid initiation.

• Fenrir – Excellent early-game pressure, but falls off late unless snowballing.

• Chiron – Offers good poke and healing but lacks burst.

• Thoth – High damage, but immobile and punishable.

Can work in the right comp or with exceptional skill, but not recommended for most players right now.

• Kumbhakarna – Funny and disruptive, but outclassed in most roles.

• Ah Muzen Cab – Still capable of big numbers, but too immobile for the current Hunter meta.

• Jormungandr – His size and kit are fun, but too predictable in high-tier matches.

• Nu Wa – A sleeper pick for split-pushing, but underwhelming in fights.

This list is built from high-level Ranked data, patch notes, and feedback from top-level players across multiple regions. It's regularly updated to reflect balance changes, pro play trends, and new god releases.

Keep in mind that a god being in B or C tier doesn't mean they're useless. Smite is a skill-dependent game, and personal mastery can always tip the scales. That said, if you're looking to push rank or build comps for team play, S and A-tier gods are your best bet.

Hi-Rez Studios continues to balance gods regularly, often tweaking stats or abilities to ensure a diverse competitive field. Keep an eye on patch notes to see when your favorite god might be making a comeback—or falling out of favor.

Expect gods like Gilgamesh or Yemoja to cycle back into relevance with future buffs or reworks. If you notice sudden shifts in Ranked picks, it usually correlates with hidden buffs or pro player usage.

The battlegrounds keep shifting, but god-tier gameplay always rises. Mastering a top-tier god can give you the edge, but don’t overlook comfort picks that suit your playstyle.

As always, patch notes matter, team comps matter, but skill trumps all. Now get in there, lock in your god, and make the battlefield your arena.

Who’s your go-to god right now? Drop a comment below and let us know who’s carrying your Ranked games.