Martichoras

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***"Hunt in the shadows with deadly venom and consume all who dare to oppose you."***

**Martichoras** is one of the playable Gods in SMITE.

## Lore

The origin of the manticores is a mystery, even to the gods. Some say they are the children of Tiamat, with the first of their number born out of her cosmic waters and left to prowl the wild places where few dare tread. Others claim they were created to guard ancient treasures. But regardless of their origin, they are wild, powerful and daring man-eaters – voracious in their appetites and fierce in battle.

And fiercest among them is their self-proclaimed king, Martichoras. Martichoras, first of the man-eaters; strongest and oldest of his kind. He was the first manticore to stalk the world, after emerging from the waters of Tiamat. Eldest and wildest of her progeny, he carved the savage path that all other manticores follow.

His name was first recorded in the annals of the Greeks by the historian Ctesias, though it is believed he was known to the Persians as well. King Martichoras has roamed many lands, and laid waste to many peoples in his quest to make himself ruler of his kind; his depredations are legend, even among the gods themselves.

He has earned the respect of his fellow manticores through sheer strength and power – those being the only virtues manticores insist on. It is even claimed by some among them that Martichoras has battled the gods...and emerged victorious.

Whatever the truth to these claims, Martichoras’ power is undeniable. He dominates all who cross his path; and those he doesn’t dominate, he devours. He has prowled the jungles of the south for centuries, eating anyone unlucky enough to cross his path. Those who’ve managed to escape his jaws speak of his speed and cunning; and of the relentlessness of his pursuit.

But despite his power, Martichoras has been, of late, content to remain in his jungle – until now. Some say he has emerged seeking revenge against the gods for their slaughter of his followers. Others believe he has merely grown tired of hunting humans and desires new sport – namely the gods. Still others insist that Martichoras has decided that the time has come to once more extend the limits of his dominion.

Whatever the reason, Martichoras is now on the hunt – and whoever he has set his sights on had best beware...

## Trivia

### General

* Martichoras inclusion into the game was influenced by the original Manticore (an AI opponent in the first Training mode), and also the fake god created for April Fools 2016 based off of it.
* Martichoras is the Persian name for Manticore.
* Martichoras is the first original character added into the game as a playable character, as there are no named Manticores nor any king of manticores in mythology.

### God Skins

* **Annihilator**

* This skin shares its theme with Xeno Weaver Arachne, Xeno Thrasher Fenrir, Dread Queen Serqet and Extraterrestrial Tiamat.

* **Ascended**

* This skin's color scheme bears a resemblance to the original Manticore.

## Skins

* Default
* Imperious
* Annihilator
* Ascended
* Necromalice
* Golden
* Legendary
* Diamond

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  This skin comes with custom character animations and ability effects.  This skin can only be obtained as a rare roll from certain Treasure Chests or via direct purchase.  This skin was part of the Hope Reborn event.

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  This skin is part of the Year 10 Pass.

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  This skin comes with custom character animations and ability effects.  This skin could only be obtained by purchasing all content from the Festival of Spirits event, has been available for direct purchase since the event ended, and is available in Miraculous Chests.

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 Voicelines

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## Changelog

**SMITE Version 11.1.7887.5 (January 23, 2024)**

* **Monstrosity**

* Increased Lifesteal per stack from 0.5% to 0.75%
* Increased Ability Lifesteal per stack from 0.5% to 0.75%

**SMITE Version 10.9.7702.7 (September 12, 2023)**

* **Stalk Prey**

* Decreased duration from 180s to 120s
* Increased cooldown from 25/22.5/20/17.5/15s to 25/24/23/22/21s

**SMITE Version 10.9.7702.2 (August 29, 2023)**

* **Monstrosity**

* Decreased Physical Lifesteal per stack from 0.7% to 0.5%
* Decreased Physical Ability Lifesteal per stack from 0.7% to 0.5%

* **Poisoned Barb**

* Increased Cooldown from 13/12.5/12/11.5/11s to 13s at all ranks

* **Death from Above**

* Decreased damage scaling from 16% per burst to 12% per burst
* Increased Cooldown from 90s to 100s

**SMITE Version 10.7.7633.5 (July 25, 2023)**

* **Stalk Prey**

* Decreased Movement Speed from 15/20/25/30/35% to 10/15/20/25/30%

* **Death from Above**

* Decreased damage per hit from 35/50/65/80/95 (+18% of your Physical Power) to 30/45/60/75/90 (+16% of your Physical Power)

* Total scaling decrease from 216% to 192%

**SMITE Version 10.6.7598.10 (June 27, 2023)**

* **Death from Above**

* Decreased Protection Debuff from 4% per stack to 3% per stack

**SMITE Version 10.5.7560.6 (May 30, 2023)**

* **Poisoned Barb**

* Increased Cooldown from 12/11.5/11/10.5/10 seconds to 13/12.5/12/11.5/11s

* **Death from Above**

* Decreased Physical Power Scaling per Hit from 20% to 18%
* (Max 12 ticks)

**SMITE Version 10.4.7525.9 (May 2, 2023)**

* **Stalk Prey**

* Decreased Movement Speed from 20/25/30/35/40% to 15/20/25/30/35%

* **Death from Above**

* Decreased the Protection Shred from 5% per stack to 4% per stack (decreased Max from 40% to 32%)

**SMITE Version 10.3.7494.12 (March 28, 2023)**

* **Monstrosity**

* Decreased Physical Lifesteal and Physical Ability Lifesteal from 1% each to 0.7% each

* **Poisoned Barb**

* Decreased Healing Reduction from 50% to 40%

**SMITE Version 10.2.7456.4 (February 21, 2023)**

* Martichoras has been added to the game.