The heated debate within the Smite community around the utility and value of Thorns continues to rage on. TankyRo has fueled this fire with a post questioning the effect of Thorns when no one is hitting you.
Summary
- The game enthusiasts’ feedback is mixed with views ranging from the stat’s usefulness to its apparent obsoletion.
- One Paradigm that emerges is the perception of Thorns as an essential tool, irrespective of its effectiveness.
- The ongoing balancing efforts by the game developers have not been universally well-received.
Seeing the Thorns Differently
In a world of Gods and mythical creatures, perspectives vary widely. Cheesen_One and pordi666 believe that Thorns is ‘Useful for tanking towers, Phoenixes, Fg, Goldfuries’ and equally beneficial for tanking towers/phoenixes. This view differs significantly from those who consider Thorns ineffective.
The Thorns Effect – A Side Effect of Balancing?
‘They just can’t stop nerfing thorns, can they?’ opines MayoJam, suggesting that the continuous ‘nerfing’ is the driving force behind the dissatisfaction. ImNotTheMercury concurs, breaking down the numbers and hinting at the limited effectiveness of Thorns in damage reflection.
Mandatory or Moot: User Opinions on Thorns
‘Was this supposed to make me get thorns less often? Or more?’ wonders SkeletonSerenade, but goes on to purchase it anyways because it’s ‘kinda needed’. However, dark sentiments such as ‘Thorns is dead’ and ‘Really bummed they killed thorns’ from ElezerHan and RebelCow expose the cleaving frustration.
The divisive dialogue on Thorns in Smite serves to illustrate the multifaceted perspectives existing within the gaming community. As the debate continues, it’s clear that while some players find value in Thorns, others are questioning its utility, thereby sparking lively discussions. Whether considered a necessary evil or a useful tool, Thorns has certainly made its mark in the Smite metaverse.
