Nike

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***"Rend through armor and leap valiantly forward to victory!"***

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

## Lore

It is often said that history is written by the victor. If that is true, then history is shaped by a single Goddess: Nike, the winged warrior.

When the fastest runner bears a golden medal, when a cunning hunter slays the fiercest beast, when the soldiers seize the day, the Faithful of Olympus praise Nike. Without her favor, failure is ensured, and obscurity certain.

Even mighty Zeus, a king among Gods, seeks the favor of Nike. On the smoke strewn fields of antiquity, when the God of Thunder marched against his Titan forebears, Nike fought by his side, her dauntless blade inspiring confidence in her allies as they faced an impossible foe. Without her, all the heavens are left to wonder if Zeus would have carried that day. Had Zeus fallen, the world as it is known would have fallen with him.

So, all hail the victor! She has finally taken the field. As Gods and Gorgons clash and battles most fierce and foul are fought, she alone shapes the day. For history is written by the victor, and Nike is victory incarnate.

## Trivia

### General

* Nike was the last god released in 2016.
* The actress who voiced Nike, Elizabeth Maxwell, also voiced Grim Weaver Arachne, Clockwork Chaos Discordia, Midnight Raven Eset, Elegant/Scarlet Judgement Nemesis, The Morrigan, SPF 666 The Morrigan, Woodland Rogue The Morrigan and Pale Raven The Morrigan.
* Nike's joke lines ▶️*"Everyone keeps telling me to 'just do it'. Do what?!"* and ▶️*"Why do people keep asking me for boots? I don't make boots; I win wars!"* are references to the company Nike who produces sports equipment such as shoes.
* Nike's emote line ▶️*"Aien Aristeuein"* is an ancient Greek phrase that means Ever to Excel. The phrase has been used as the motto of a number of schools and universities.
* Nike's dance emote is based on The Floss.

### God Skins

* **Harbinger**

* This skin depicts a reimagined Nike as a Norse goddess.
* This skin and Seductress Da Ji are the only Tier 2 skins to change the god theme.
* This skin shares its theme with Einherjar/Storm Jarl Chaac, Midgardian Macaque Hun Batz, Valkalli/Blood Jarl Kali and Aesir Mulan.

* **The Sparrow**

* This name of this skin could be a nod to the super hero Robin.
* Her intro line *"It's a bird? It's a plane? no it's, it's... just me"* is a reference to the song It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman.
* The actress who voiced this skin, Michele Knotz, also voiced Mummified Izanami.
* This skin shares its theme with Infernal/Infernal Blaze Agni, Gamma Slam Cabrakan, Captain Quick Mercury, The Marksman Rama and Dawn Defender Thor.

* **Pillow Fight**

* In the wallpaper version of the skin's card art, Plushie Ganesha, Plushie Jormungandr, and Plushie Khepri make cameos.

* There are also posters of Nike's other skins in the background.

* This skin shares its theme with Snuggly Artemis and Pajama Party Kumbhakarna.

* **Fallen Angel**

* This skin was also voiced by Elizabeth Maxwell.

* **Star Spangled**

* This skin could've been based on the marvel super heroine, Captain Marvel.
* The actress who voiced this skin, Hayden Bishop, also voiced Wildstyle Mulan.
* This skin shares its theme with Freedom Retriever Anubis, The Eagle's Elbow Camazotz, Dread President Cthulhu, Presidential Punisher Janus, Lady Liberty Nox, Freedom Overload Poseidon, Ra'merica Ra, Hot Rod Racer Sol, National Treasure Ullr and Uncle Zeus.

* **Zero Gravity**

* This skin was part of the SMITE Friends event.

* **Miss Misery**

* The actress who voiced this skin, Anairis Quinones, also voiced Med-Tec Aphrodite and Pirate Admiral/Pirate Queen Chang'e.
* This skin shares its theme with Soul Piercer Achilles, Demonic Pact Anubis, Devilish Charm Baron Samedi, Torment/Agony Bellona, Hellscape/Heretic Cernunnos, Hellrider Chiron, Fiendish Rage Cu Chulainn, Sin of Greed Fafnir, Hellraider Hercules, Howler Demon Hun Batz, Fiendish Flight Jing Wei, Infernal Winds Kukulkan, Crimson Kraken Poseidon, Angel of Death Thanatos, Demonic Thanatos, Nightbringer Demon Xbalanque and Infernal Lord Zeus.

* **Winged Machina**

* This skin shares its theme with Divine Machina Apollo, Molten Machina Fenrir, Rune Machina Ganesha, Hydro Machina Poseidon, Honorable Machina Tyr and Striking Machina Ymir.

* **Conqueror**

* This skin was the main character of the Valley of Victory event.
* This skin was also voiced by Elizabeth Maxwell.

## Skins

* Default
* Peregrine
* Harbinger
* The Sparrow
* Pillow Fight
* Fallen Angel
* Star Spangled
* Zero Gravity
* Miss Misery
* Winged Machina
* Conqueror
* Golden
* Legendary
* Diamond

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  This skin comes with custom character animations and ability effects.  This skin can also be obtained as a rare roll from certain Treasure Chests.

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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 Battle for Olympus event.

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  This skin comes with custom character animations and ability effects.  This skin was part of the Odyssey 2018 event.  This skin can only be obtained as a rare roll from certain Treasure Chests.

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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.

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  This skin comes with custom character animations and ability effects.  This skin was part of the SMITE Friends event.  This skin can only be obtained as a rare roll from certain Treasure Chests.

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  This skin comes with custom character animations and ability effects.  This skin could only be obtained by purchasing and achieving enough levels from the Hellfire Syndicate Battle Pass.  This skin can only be obtained as a rare roll from certain Treasure Chests.

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  This skin comes with custom character animations and ability effects.  This skin was part of the Odyssey: Soaring Isles event.

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  This skin comes with custom character animations and ability effects.  This skin can only be obtained by purchasing the Victory Bundle from the Valley of Victory event.

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## Changelog

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

* **Rend**

* Increased Protections Shred from 4/8/12/16/20 to 8/12/16/20/24

* **Barrier Formation**

* Decreased Cooldown from 15/14.5/14/13.5/13s to 13s

* **Sentinel of Zeus**

* Increased base Damage from 100/165/230/295/360 to 200/250/300/350/400

**SMITE Version 10.1.7415.3 (January 24, 2023)**

* **Valiant Leap**

* Increased Base Damage from 65/115/165/215/265 to 80/130/180/230/280

* **Sentinel of Zeus**

* Decreased Cooldown from 100s to 90s

**SMITE Version 9.9.7253.5 (September 20, 2022)**

* **Barrier Formation**

* Decreased Cooldown from 15 to 15/14.5/14/13.5/13s

**SMITE Version 9.7.7157.3 (July 12, 2022)**

* **Rend**

* Decreased Cooldown from 14s to 14/13.5/13/12.5/12s

* **Barrier Formation**

* Increased Damage from 70/130/190/250/310 to 80/140/200/260/320

**SMITE Version 9.1.6950.5 (January 25, 2022)**

* **Sentinel of Zeus**

* Decrease Shield from 30/32.5/35/37.5/40% to 25/27.5/30/32.5/35%

**SMITE Version 8.11.6878.7 (November 30, 2021)**

* **Barrier Formation**

* Decrease Duration of this ability from 6s to 4s

* **Sentinel of Zeus**

* Decreased Slow Duration from 4/4.5/5/5.5/6s to 4s at all ranks

**SMITE Version 8.10.6841.8 (November 2, 2021)**

* **Sentinel of Zeus**

* Decrease Shield from 30/35/40/45/50% to 30/32.5/35/37.5/40% of Nike’s Max Health

**SMITE Version 7.6.6084.6 (June 30, 2020)**

* **Barrier Formation**

* Decreased damage from 85/140/195/250/305 to 70/130/190/250/310.

* **Sentinel of Zeus**

* Decreased Slow Duration from 6s to 4/4.5/5/5.5/6s.

**SMITE Version 7.6.6084.2 (June 16, 2020)**

* **Barrier Formation**

* Fixed an issue where Nike was not knockback immune while channeling Barrier Formation.

**SMITE Version 7.5.6039 (May 19, 2020)**

* **Barrier Formation**

* Nike is now is knockback immune while channeling.

**SMITE Version 7.2.5895.5 (February 25, 2020)**

* **Valiant Leap**

* Decreased Cooldown from 18s to 16s.

**SMITE Version 7.1.5858.2 (January 28, 2020)**

* **General**

* Increased Base HP5 from 7 to 10.

* **Rend**

* Increased Damage from 50/80/110/140/170 to 60/90/120/150/180.

* **Barrier Formation**

* Increased Refire Damage from 65/120/175/230/285 to 85/140/195/250/305.

**SMITE Version 6.9.5607.4 (August 20, 2019)**

* **Barrier Formation**

* While channeling, this ability now plays the music or sound FX that Plan of Action to used play for base Nike and each of her Skins.

**SMITE Version 6.8.5557.1 (July 24, 2019)**

* **To Victory!**

* Bonus Power decreased from 4/6/8% to 1/2/3%.
* Bonus Movement Speed decreased from 2/4/6% to 1/1.5/2%.

* **Rend**

* This ability now always fires 3 times.

* **Barrier Formation**

* This ability has been reworked, replacing Plan of Action.
* Nike conjures a protective barrier in front of her that blocks ranged Basic Attacks. While channeling the barrier Nike's movement and rotation are limited. Enemies who get near the barrier are damaged and knocked back. At any point, Nike can re-fire the ability to collapse the barrier and deal damage to enemies in a larger area in front of her.
* Channels for up to 6 seconds.
* She moves 50% slower while channeling.
* Refire Damage (single hit at end of ability): 65/120/175/230/285 (+50% of your physical power)
* Pulse Damage on Shield: 10/15/20/25/30 (+5% of your physical power) per hit
* Plus a knockback effect.
* Cooldown: 15s at all ranks
* Mana Cost: 60/65/70/75/80

* **Valiant Leap**

* This ability now always travels at the faster speed.

* **Sentinel of Zeus**

* This ability no longer goes on cooldown if Nike dies during the warmup time.

* Gain shield immediately.

* Increased shield health amount from 20/25/30/35/40% of Max Health to 30/35/40/45/50% of Max Health.

* Note that the shield health does not increase from Plan of Action.

**SMITE Version 6.1.5286.8 (February 11, 2019)**

* **General**

* Increased Base HP by 10.
* Increased Base HP per Level by 3.

**SMITE Version 5.12.4860 (July 9, 2018)**

* **General**

* Fixed an issue where lobby animations sometimes did not play correctly.

**SMITE Version 5.10.4812 (June 12, 2018)**

* **Sentinel of Zeus**

* This ability will slow enemies by 40% whether Plan of Action is active or not.

**SMITE Version 5.1.4571.1 (January 30, 2018)**

* **Rend**

* Nike is now knockback immune while channeling this ability.
* Decrease damage from 50/85/120/155/190 to 50/80/110/140/170.

**SMITE Version 4.2.3906 (February 14, 2017)**

* **To Victory!**

* Decrease Bonus Movement Speed from ~~3/5/7%~~ → 2/4/6%.
* Decreased Bonus Power from ~~6/8/10%~~ → 4/6/8%.

* **Rend**

* Increased Cooldown from ~~12s~~ → 14s.

**SMITE Version 4.1.3882 (February 1, 2017)**

* **To Victory!**

* Decreased Bonus Power from ~~8/10/12%~~ → 6/8/10%.

* **Rend**

* Decreased Physical Power Scaling from ~~50%~~ → 40% per hit.

* **Sentinel of Zeus**

* Decreased Physical Power Scaling from ~~80%~~ → 70%.

**SMITE Version 3.24.3804.2 (December 20, 2016)**

* **To Victory!**

* Increased the number of minions required to activate Goal #2 from ~~200~~ → 250.

* **Sentinel of Zeus**

* Decreased Slow from ~~30%~~ → 20%.
* Decreased Plan of Action buffed Slow from ~~60%~~ → 40%.
* Decreased Health Shield from ~~40%~~ → 20/25/30/35/40%.
* Decreased Plan of Action buffed Health Shield from ~~60%~~ → 40/45/50/55/60%.

**SMITE Version 3.23.3780.1 (December 9, 2016)**

* **General**

* Updated Ability SFX for Passive, Rend, Valiant Leap, and Sentinel of Zeus.
* Updated Clap Emote Audio.

* **Plan of Action**

* Updated Plan of Action tooltip (Gaining +10/15/20/25/30 HP5).
* Ensured Plan of Action cannot be canceled in its startup.

**SMITE Version 3.23.3779.1 (December 6, 2016)**

* Nike has been added to the game.

## Replaced abilities

Passive: Nike gains HP5.
Active: Nike's next ability gains bonus damage and a special effect.
  HP5: 10/15/20/25/30
  Ability Type: Stim
  Cooldown: 18/17/16/15/14 seconds
Ability Video