Smite 2: Hua Mulan Build Guide - Open Beta 1

Hua Mulan, the legendary warrior, enters Smite 2 equipped with an arsenal of weapons and a mastery system that rewards players for skillful play. With her ability to adapt to any situation and scale her power through training, Hua Mulan excels as a versatile and impactful warrior. This guide will walk you through her abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and offer tips to help you dominate the battlefield in Smite 2’s Open Beta.

There are many stories about the girl who became a hero. Most are embellished, the events polished to a legendary sheen. They say that Hua Mulan was blessed, that her bow and blade were gifts of the gods. That she was wise beyond measure, and stronger than a hundred warriors, for her heart was pure. That she became the sworn sister of the king’s daughter. That she returned home and married a prince, or perhaps a farmer. That she died. But every story, no matter how outlandish, has a grain of truth to it. And this is the truth of Hua Mulan. China was invaded and a man from every family was called to serve in the army. But her father was old and her brother a child, and so for love’s sake, she set aside her loom and went to war in their place. She disguised herself as a young man, and no one was the wiser, for her father had trained her in the ways of the bow and the blade, making her the equal of any man in the army. For twelve years, she maintained the pretense. She fought well against the enemies of China, attaining rank and the loyalty of her fellow soldiers. She led men into battle more than once, setting herself where the fighting was thickest so that those who followed her might see her and take heart. At the end of that twelve years, she was offered a high rank, but turned it down. Instead, having grown tired of war, she asked only that she might return home to her family. And so she did, her duty complete. But some stories do not end when the hero returns home. For some stories, that is only the beginning. For now, a new danger stirs, and Hua Mulan must once more take up her weapons in defense of her homeland...

Hua Mulan’s unique weapon mastery system allows her to grow stronger as she battles, gaining permanent buffs and enhancing her abilities. Her kit combines high damage output, crowd control, sustain, and mobility, making her a formidable presence in both team fights and duels. If you enjoy scaling mechanics and dynamic gameplay, Hua Mulan is the perfect choice.

Key Reasons to Play Hua Mulan:

• Weapon Mastery Scaling: Training with her Sword, Spear, and Bow unlocks permanent buffs and empowers her abilities.
• Versatile Playstyle: Hua Mulan’s kit adapts to different scenarios, offering ranged poke, close combat, and mobility.
• Team Utility: Training Grounds provides a unique consumable that benefits her team, adding strategic value.
• Strong Sustain: Spear Thrust’s healing and defensive options make her durable in extended fights.

1. Strengths:

• Scaling Power: Hua Mulan becomes significantly stronger as she masters her weapons, gaining permanent buffs that enhance her late-game potential.
• High Burst Damage: Abilities like Cross Strike and Divine Mastery deliver devastating damage to enemies.
• Crowd Control and Mobility: Grapple provides a reliable stun and gap-closing capability, while her ultimate roots, knocks up, and deals massive AoE damage.
• Self-Sustain: Healing from Spear Thrust allows Hua Mulan to sustain herself in fights, especially in extended engagements.
• Team Utility: Training Grounds adds a layer of team support, making her impactful beyond her individual performance.

2. Weaknesses:

• Skill-Dependent: Hua Mulan’s abilities require precise aiming and proper sequencing for maximum effectiveness.
• Vulnerable Early Game: Before mastering her weapons, Hua Mulan lacks the full power of her abilities and permanent buffs.
• High Cooldown Reliance: Despite Training Arc’s cooldown reduction, poor ability management can leave her vulnerable.
• Squishy Against Burst: While durable in extended fights, Hua Mulan can struggle against heavy burst damage or crowd control.
• Steep Learning Curve: Managing her weapon mastery and optimizing ability combos require practice and game knowledge.

1. Passive (Training Arc)

Hua Mulan utilizes her Sword, Spear, and Bow with her abilities to gain Skill towards them by damage enemies. Her expertise in each weapon enhances their respective abilities.

Additionally, she gains two unique benefits. Training Arc reduces the cooldown of her next non-ultimate ability. She also has a consumable called "Training Grounds" which provides a team-wide utility.

2. Skill 1 (Cross Strike)

Hua Mulan strikes twice with her sword, dealing Physical Damage to all enemies hit. She also gains additional benefits at each level of weapon mastery. Skilled: Gain an Attack Speed increase after using this ability. Adept: Perform a third strike in an extended cone in front of her, dealing Physical Damage Mastered: Hua Mulan permanently gains Attack Speed.

3. Skill 2 (Spear Thrust)

Hua Mulan thrusts her spear forward, striking enemies in front of her, Slowing them and dealing Physical Damage. She also gains additional benefits at each level of weapon mastery. Skilled: Heal for up to 3 enemies hit. Adept: Strike a second time with increased range, dealing bonus Physical Damage if the same enemy is hit twice. Mastered: Permanently gain Strength.

4. Skill 3 (Grapple)

Hua Mulan fires an arrow with a rope attached. If it hits an enemy God, she Stuns them, deals Physical Damage, and oulls them towards her while dashing at them and following up with a slash dealing Physical Damage. She also gains additional benefits at each level of weapon mastery. Skilled: Hua Mulan gains a Protections buff after hitting an enemy God. Adept: Dash can now target walls. Mastered: Hua Mulan permanently gains Movement Speed and Protections.

5. Skill 4 (Divine Mastery)

Hua Mulan unleashes her entire arsenal, dashing forward with sword slashes that deal Physical Damage and Root enemies. Follow up by using divine energy to Knock Up enemies with your spear, dealing Physical Damage. Finish with a powerful projectile attack from her bow, dealing Physical Damage.

Skill 2 > Skill 1 > Skill 3.

• Skill 1: 1-8-11-12-14
• Skill 2: 2-4-6-7-10
• Skill 3: 3-15-16-18-19
• Skill 4: 5-9-13-17-20

• Skill 1 + Skill 2.
• Skill 3 + Skill 1 + Basic Attack+ Skill 1 + Basic Attack.
• Skill 4 + Skill 3 + Skill 1 + Skill 2.

Mulan can go Solo Lane or Jungle.

Mulan plays better in the late game, she masters using both bow and sword to deal the most damage to enemies.

Hua Mulan is a warrior who thrives on progression, rewarding players who embrace her scaling playstyle and master her arsenal of abilities. With strong damage, sustain, and crowd control, she is a versatile force on the battlefield. However, her success depends on skillful execution and strategic decision-making.

By understanding her strengths and weaknesses and leveraging her weapon mastery, you can unlock Hua Mulan’s true potential. Whether you’re diving into team fights or outmaneuvering opponents in duels, she offers a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience. Step onto the battlefield as Hua Mulan and prove your worth in Smite 2’s Open Beta!