Pokemon Unite is a MOBA that gives Pokemon fans the chance to battle alongside their favorite creatures in a brand new way. Many returning Pokemon are playable in Pokemon Unite, and some of them will take the spotlight like they never have before. There are quite a few Pokemon that became popular due to their stylish appearance or interesting lore but rarely get the chance to shine on the competitive scene. Absol is one such Pokemon that has found a new purpose in the latest series spinoff. This guide will help players learn how to make effective Absol builds in Pokemon Unite.
Fans of Absol will unfortunately not be able to choose this bringer of calamity as a starter in Pokemon Unite. It is possible to get Absol right away by spending premium Aeos Gems, though. Gamers with more patience can instead choose to wait until they've accumulated enough Aeos Coins through regular play.
Once players have obtained Absol, they will have one of the best attackers in the game available for use.
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Pokemon start with two basic moves that they can use during a match. Absol's first Move is Feint, which is upgraded to one of two more advanced techniques at Lv. 5. Absol's second Move is Slash, which is upgraded to one of two more advanced techniques at Lv. 7. The upgraded Moves that players should choose for Absol are as follows:
- Feint -> Pursuit – Absol dashes to a designated location, and the next basic attack will charge an opposing Pokemon. If this hits from behind, it does increased damage and reduces cooldown.
- Slash -> Psycho Cut – Reduces movement speed of opposing Pokemon and increases basic attack damage received by those hit by this Move.
Hold Items are a mainstay of the Pokemon series, and that holds true in Pokemon Unite. Players who increase their trainer level will eventually be able to give their Pokemon three items to hold during battle, and it's possible to upgrade items in Pokemon Unite as well. The best Hold Items to maximize Absol's usefulness are as follows:
- Float Stone – Increases movement speed outside of combat.
- Scope Lens – Increases basic attack critical hit damage, scaling with Attack stat.
- Attack Weight or Muscle Band – Options that further increase Attack and/or attack speed.
For the additional Battle Item, the best option for Absol is the Eject Button. Absol's claim to fame is speed and mobility, and any item that bolsters those attributes is a huge boon.
Absol is a Melee Speedster. Being a character with fast movement speed, Absol will specialize in playing the middle lane. It's possible to swiftly defeat wild Pokemon in the middle while being adaptable enough to move to the top or bottom with amazing mobility to score a quick goal or help the team where needed. While Absol is considered a difficult Pokemon to use compared to choices like Pikachu in Pokemon Unite, the fact that players will spend most of their time fighting predictable NPC Pokemon will make it easier to utilize positional Moves like Pursuit.
The choice of items for Absol will mesh well with its natural inclination for attack power and speed. In particular, the Scope Lens will synergize with Absol's natural passive ability Super Luck, which boosts critical hit rate. Once players have mastered the use of Absol, they will be able to consistently get jungle buffs from Ludicolo and Boufillant that will turn the tide of battle in important team fights.
Pokemon Unite is available now for Nintendo Switch, with a mobile version in the works.
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