Shiva (SMITE)

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==Summary==
Worlds end when the Destroyer dances. But so too do worlds begin, as Destroyer becomes Benefactor. It is the eternal cycle of destruction and creation, a cosmic song heard by all, but the steps of its dance are known only to one - the Lord of Dancers, Shiva.
A god of ambiguity and paradox, Shiva has as many names as there are stars in the sky. He is the embodiment of grace and compassion, but also the roaring storm which sweeps away all that stands before it. He comes in forms both fearsome and benign; destroyer and creator in one. To Shiva falls the responsibility of ensuring the sanctity of all that is. This duty requires both ferocity and mercy, for it is Shiva who must stand against all-consuming dark and conjure light from its depths with his dance.
When the world has reached its end, it is Shiva who ushers it into oblivion. His dance, once begun, cannot be ended save in cataclysm. A purifying conflagration that reduces the old and weary world to ashes, so that something new might rise in its place. Thus has Shiva come now to the world and revealed himself to the warring gods who populate it. By his dance will the mistakes of the past be undone... and a new beginning allowed to commence.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At least 
Name: Shiva, The Destroyer, The Lord of Dance, The Great Yogi, The Creator 
Origin: SMITE 
Gender: Male 
Age: Inapplicable (A Primordial deity existing above the cycle of the world who has destroyed and recreated the world countless times in the past) 
Classification: Deity, Hindu God, Primordial God, God of Destruction, Creation and Renewal 
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Additional Arms, Immortality (Type 1, 2 and 4), Telekinesis, Energy Manipulation and Projection, Fire Manipulation (Wields and controls the Flame of Agni. Can generate a pillar of divine fire via Pillar of Dawn), Healing (Via Shiva Tandava, for himself and his allies), Sound Manipulation and limited Earth Manipulation (Via Damaru's Tempo, can send a cone of energy by using his drum, making small rocks emerge from below his enemies to damage them), Reality Warping (Capable of bringing destruction and creation), Creation (Can recreate the entire world, including new stars and beings), Light Manipulation and Aura (Can emit and project divine light), Conceptual Manipulation (Embodies and controls of the concepts of Creation and Destruction), Matter Manipulation (Stated to unravel the universe one atom at a time with his dance), Time Manipulation (His dance can destroy and re-create time itself), Illusion Creation (Showed images of the resurrected gods and the restored world to Atlas through flower petals rose), Resurrection (Can resurrect even gods), Life Manipulation (Can restore life in the entire universe, including that of gods such as Olorun), Telepathy (Gods can hear and sense the prayers of mortals in their mind), BFR (Teleported the remaining gods across the new world he created), Transformation (Can turn into pure energy to dash into a location), Statistics Amplification (Via Bliss abilities for himself and his allies. Can empower his Trishula with the Flame of Agni), Statistics Reduction (Via Destruction abilities), Flight (Capable of levitating), Teleportation (Of himself and others), Master Combattant, Weapon Mastery (Expertly wields his Trishula) 
Attack Potency: At least Universe level+ (Capable of destroying and re-creating the entire universe and has been doing so for countless cycles. His dance was too much for Tiamat herself to stop, although she wasn't killed by it, and caused the death of everything in existence, including other gods and Pantheon leaders like Zeus, Odin and Amaterasu who couldn't resist his power. Restored the realms of the gods such as Olympus and Asgard and the very source of the gods's power, including the stars of Olorun, at their peak) 
Speed: Massively FTL+ (Capable of easily keeping up with other gods) 
Lifting Strength: Unknown 
Striking Strength: At least Universe level+ 
Durability: At least Universe level+ (Can take hits from gods such as Tiamat) 
Stamina: Unknown, likely Infinite due to being a Primordial God 
Range: Standard Melee Range, Extended Melee Range with his Trishula, Universal (Capable of recreating the entire universe with his power and affect all gods and all realms across the world) 
Standard Equipment: His Trishula, The Damaru (His drum), Starter/Core Items 
Intelligence: Unknown
Weaknesses: None notable 
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
* Samsara: Shiva cycles between the states of Bliss and Destruction by dealing damage to enemy gods with attacks and abilities. Each state provides benefits to himself and allies or hindrances to enemies. On switching between states Shiva's non-ultimate ability cooldowns are reduced by 2s.
* Emblazoned Swap: Shiva's trident is emblazoned with the fire of Agni as he spins it around dealing damage, pulling in enemies and leaving behind a firewall at the edge. Bliss – Allies gain a Movement Speed buff on passing the firewall. Destruction – Enemies suffer a Protection Reduction debuff on passing the firewall.
* Damaru's Tempo: Shiva hits the butt of his trident down into the ground, shaking the damaru drum and causing energy to dissipate and damage enemies. Depending on the selection, enemies in the chosen segment are knocked up as well. Bliss – Allies gain an Attack Speed buff if the energy passes through them. Destruction – Enemies suffer an Attack Speed debuff if the energy passes through them.
* Pillar of Dawn: Shiva dashes into a pillar of fire where he meditates for a short duration, taking reduced damage and CC Immune, before being able to dash out again. Each dash deals damage to enemies and as he meditates the pillar emits an aura. Bliss – Allies in the aura gain a block stack while Shiva gains up to 3 after leaving. Destruction – Enemies in the aura suffer constant damage.
* Shiva Tandava: Shiva performs his Tandava, channeling for the next 6 with CC Immunity and 20% damage mitigation. Every 1.5s he performs a step that can be preselected. Step one – Ally Healing and Mana restore. Step two – 50% Damage and Healing and also amplification of next step radius and effects. Step three – Damage and Shield reduction to Enemies.
==Notable Matchups==
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