The support role in MOBA games is typically the least seeked role in all types of modes. Players like to see damage numbers and the amount of kills they get. Generally, a 17-0-0 KDA is seen to be better than a 0-0-17 KDA. However, you don’t have to be in the support role to support your team. Supporting means that you are willing to aid your team and utilize teamwork to achieve a goal; this task can be accomplished in any role, not just the support role. Once you are able to see the game from a supportive point of view, expect to see results in team fights and in all aspects of Smite.

The difference between “carrying” and “supporting”

Going into a Smite game, whether it be any mode, expecting to get lots of kills and to carry the team to victory will most likely end up in a wreck. In Smite it's extremely difficult to win when the rest of your team is in the dust. When you are “carrying” a game, you are selfishly claiming that it is your duty to win the game for the team. When you are “supporting” you are willing to help your team advance so that your team could win together. Arrogance could be a key factor in why players expect to “carry” the team. Once you are willing to show teamwork and support for your teammates, your team will follow. Supporting and being considerate of your teammates is the key to teamwork and team synergy.

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How to get into the support mentality

If you’re having trouble advancing through the levels of ranked because of lack of teamwork, you might need to adjust your play style. If you have been playing with only yourself and kills in mind, then your teamwork may be lacking. Try going into a game with the mindset of “my teammates come first.” If all of your teammates in the match have that mindset, then you would all be supporting each other with the best outlook in the game.

How can you accuse your jungler of being bad when you have never played the jungle role yourself? If you are still having trouble getting into that mindset and getting angry at your team for not being effective in your games, try placing yourself in your teammate's shoes. Try switching your main role and try out different roles that can change your perspective of the game. For example, if you main the ADC role, try playing your counterpart and play the support role. By playing and understanding the different roles in Smite, you can broaden your knowledge of Conquest at all levels, value your teammates more and improve your teamwork skills.

Whether it be providing mental support through communication or in-game support, if you have the mindset of helping your teammates before yourself, then teamwork will not be the reason you are having trouble in ranked.

Utilizing this mentality in gameplay

In any Smite game mode, teamwork is the key component on whether you win or lose the game. Putting a little effort in supporting your team could go a long way. Try practicing more in these aspects of supporting your team.

-Split jungle camps for experience:

Wait for your teammate to arrive before you kill the jungle camp, especially if they're lacking in gold and experience. Waiting a second or two for your teammate shouldn't negatively affect the outcome of the game.

- Body block and take some hits for your team:

If your teammate is 10 hp and is targeted by a Neith ult, why not take the hit? Normally, players may say "that's the support's job." Not exactly. If you're at full health and five steps away from your teammate who is at 10 hp, you can take the hit. Another example, shielding your teammates from taking auto attacks from the opponent could also change the outcome of the team fight. It's better for you to be at 75% health with four teammates up than you having full health with only two teammates up. This also tests your skill on proper positioning and knowledge of the god/goddess you are playing.

- Peel for your teammates:

This is also not only the support's job. For example, if your mid laner is being chased through the jungle, you should go help them out. Maybe it was their fault for being caught but if you know that you could peel the enemy off your teammate and save their life, the outcome will be positive for your teammate and yourself. Peeling for your teammate can be done from any role and any god. Whether it's crowd controling the enemy or damaging the enemy to the point where they flee, you could use your god's abilities to use and prevent another death. It's not hard to make an effort and help out your teammate. Who knows? Once you peel the enemies off your teammate, you could turn around that fight and start attacking them.

- Give positive reinforcement:

Good sportsmanship could go a long way. Giving positive reinforcement to others could improve the mental state of yourself and others. Start off by using the VGS system to praise your teammates whenever they do something good. If your Geb support gave you a shield that saved your life, you can take a second of your time to say "VVT- Thanks!" and "VER- You rock!". If your solo lane managed to get first blood against the enemy solo lane, you could say "VVGN- Nice Job!" Positive reinforcement is a good thing for all players. It makes you feel good when another commends you for your actions, so why not support your teammates by giving them positive commendations.

These are only a few examples of small things that you can change in your SMITE gameplay to support your teammates and improve your teamwork skills. There are many other ways in game where you can improve your skill and your attitude towards your teammates.

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Dealing with the blame and toxic teammates

If you are practicing these tips, once in awhile, you may encounter some teammates that are just too toxic to handle. Every video game has those types of players and there's not much you can do about it. All you can do is to try your best and try to support them in any way you can. Getting triggered by the player will not result in any positive outcome. Those types of players typically queued into the game, expecting to carry the game, and when they didn't recieve the results they wanted, they release their anger out on their teammates. If you tried your best to support and made an effort to win the game, there's nothing you can do about these toxic teammates. You win some, you lose some; that is the nature of MOBA games.

In the battlegrounds of the gods, it's better to work together with your team. As the old and cheesy saying goes: "There is no I in team." If you can improve your own mentality by queuing up for games with the idea of winning the game together as a team, then your attititude will pay off in your gameplay. Attitude plays a huge role in these team-based games and if you expect to win games at a high level all by yourself, I suggest trying out these tips and tricks.