Charybdis and Toon Mania Cthulhu arrive with Smite’s Odyssey

The Relentless Whirlpool update welcomes Charybdis, the newest Greek goddess, to the battlefield of the gods, available now.

Many ancient Greco-Roman poets have written about the dangerous duo, Scylla and Charybdis, lurking in the Strait of Messina, warning adventurers of the terrors of the deep. The two monstrous beings are always described together, tied to opposite ends of the Strait.

There are phrases that are used in many different cultures to describe difficult situations, without a clear and correct answer:

“Between a rock and a hard place”

“The lesser of evils”

“Between Scylla and Charybdis”

With all of this in mind, we knew we had to stick with the idea of ​​Scylla and Charybdis as a couple. While they are technically unrelated biologically, we wanted to symbolically design them as sisters due to their strong literary connection. Just as Scylla would hide her true form under the ground, so would Charybdis, but in the form of her terrifying Maw, a large-mouthed monster in place of her left arm and hidden under a royal cloak.

Charybdis is the jock compared to Scylla’s playful princess personality. It’s cold, calculating, and can do a lot of damage.

Charybdis is a hunter and has strong gaming ties to her father, Poseidon, and her sister, Scylla. She was eager to venture out into the wild to train and play sports. She is always prepared for any occasion with her regal dress and dependable daggers, perfect for ranged attacks. As hunters we wanted a fresh new ranged weapon, and the bone dagger was a cool throwing weapon that fit in well with their visuals.

My favorite part of his kit is his Ultimate. Charybdis reveals his true nature, using the Maw to make a powerful attack, chewing on his enemies. If he kills an enemy god with the attack, the Maw can attack again. It is powerful and the visuals really show the monstrosity of Charybdis.

This update also includes HurtThe main event, Odyssey: Perilous Seas. The seas rage when Scylla and Charybdis seek revenge against Zeus. Navigate the dangerous whirlpools of the Odyssey to unlock rewards!

Headlining the event is the Tier 5 Toon Mania skin. Make way for the star of the show: Toon Mania Cthulhu, the charismatic villain from an old classic cartoon. Watch him change character from Sheriff to Greaser to Bomber Pilot … and turn into a GIANT skeleton! Earn 160,000 Odyssey Points to unlock this incredible reward. Toon Mania Cthulhu will also be available to unlock on Day 1 of the Odyssey with the Buy All feature!

Earn Odyssey points by completing the Hanging Gardens journey in the Kingdom of Babylon territory and purchasing Odyssey content. Receive collectible bonus skins like Neith’s biggest fan Zhong Kui skin for every 40,000 Odyssey points earned up to 160,000 points. The Odyssey also includes exclusive skins for events like Kero Kero Danzaburou that can be purchased with gems. These skins will be released at an initial discount, so be sure to get them before they return to full price! Each Odyssey skin comes with an additional cosmetic plus Odyssey points that will contribute to your reward bar.

Take trips to nine different territories and complete missions to discover rare and epic rewards, including Odyssey bonus chests, cosmetics, gems, power-ups, and more. Get started in the Kingdom of Babylon and unlock a new territory for every 20,000 Odyssey points earned. The journey is up to you – choose the territory you want to travel to next. The territory of the Strait of Messina has even more missions and rewards! Upgrade your ship to cross the Strait safely, without being eaten by Charybdis or ruined by Scylla. Finish the territory to unlock an avatar, theme song, jump stamp, and global emote!

This update is already packed with Charybdis, the Odyssey, and the Toon Mania Skin, but there’s one more thing to talk about: Bacchanalia! We celebrate with a community calendar event. Get community-designed cosmetics just for login and play Hurt. The classic Bacchus skin is making a big appearance as a reward for the event! With everything in the incessant Whirlpool update, I hope you’re excited enough to jump in and join in the festivities. See you on the battlefield!