Pokémon Unite: Best Slowbro Build For 2022
In Pokémon Unite, players can choose from a class of Defenders including Kanto's Slowbro. The Water/Psychic-type Pokémon is a powerful force in the Nintendo MOBA, as its self-healing skill and crowd control abilities make it one of the best Support tanks in the free-to-play game. However, players looking to master Slowpoke and its evolution will need to configure Slowbro's build to become the ultimate Defender in Pokémon Unite.
Slowbro's build has changed quite a bit since the MOBA originally launched in 2021. The online multiplayer has gone through some major evolutions after several patches introduced a series of nerfs to various Pokémon and mechanics. Initially, players used Held Items such as Rocky Helmet and Shell Bell to give Slowbro more damage and health when encountering enemies, but the meta shifted with a patch released in December 2021.
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As detailed by the official Pokémon Unite website, the Version 1.3.1.7 Update buffed Slowbro's Scald attack. As a result, the patch created two viable build-types for the Defender. This dual strategy was a big departure from how many played the Pokémon in the MOBA's first year. Instead of relying on Held Items to boost the Defender's health, players started using the Potion Battle item which heals a substantial amount of health points when combined with Slowbro's Passive Ability «Oblivious.»
The best Slowbro build in Pokémon Unite centers around making the Defender a Tank. While Held Items have been controversial in the past with many Pokémon Unite playerscalling them pay-to-win, users will want to utilize the feature to reach Slowbro's full defensive potential. The Tank build relies on using the Score Shield to help Slowbro score
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