Ishtar is from Babylonian mythology. She is a fast and agile hunter. According to the developers, she will be effective both in close combat and at long distances.

From the creators of the new character:

Ishtar likes to win and conquer. Ishtar on the battlefield is awe-inspiring both aesthetically and with her fighting capabilities. Everyone knows Ishtar’s habit of challenging other gods, so the gods try to avoid her...

Given the character’s high movement speed, the artists designed Ishtar’s clothing style appropriately (with high cuts) to reflect her origins and abilities. The goddess has strong armor that does not interfere with her ability to move quickly, and her weapon is a bow with arrows.

Abilities of the new goddess in Smite

By using Mark of Vengeance, Ishtar can mark the last enemy who dealt her damage, thus gaining increased attack or movement speed.

With imbued arrows, the character enhances her basic attacks. Such arrows can be used in different ways:

  • Strike Shot – exploding arrows are released overhanging towards the enemy; 
  • Spread Shot – arrows are fired in a cone shape (five arrows in total);
  • Storm Shot – arrows are fired into the distance at high speed.

Ishtar will appear in the game on August 23 with the next update.