Pokemon Unite is finally here, and here we have a beginner's guide to playing Snorlax. If you're wondering how best to use Snorlax to destroy an enemy team, we've got you covered.
Snorlax is a great choice for players who like playing defensive games against Pokemon Unite. While he is listed as a defender, Snorlax also has some pretty impressive melee abilities as well. This effectively makes him a power-hungry attack generator and also makes him a solid wall while dealing considerable damage.
Now, it's worth mentioning that Snorlax is available to choose from as one of the free starters after completing the tutorial in Pokemon Unite. However, if you're unsure about which starter to choose, we have a number of handy guides for other choices such as the iconic Pikachu.
The Best Snorlax Pokemon Unite Build Right Now!
Snorlax Build – Pokemon Unite
According to the official Pokemon Unite site Snorlax “can take a lot of hits. It is a dependable Pokémon that can protect its teammates from harm.” this is the perfect Pokemon for players who like defensive play, protecting and distracting the enemy team.
Unique Ability
Snorlax has two very powerful unique abilities that players should get used to for best results. However, her strength comes from her 'Basic Attack' ability, which if used properly can cause major problems for the enemy team.
Basic Attack – Becomes an enhanced attack with every third strike. When this enhanced attack hits, it deals damage to nearby opposing pokemons and reduces their movement speed for a short time.
Gluttony – Increases the effect obtained from eating berries.
While both unique abilities were quite powerful, it was this 'basic attack' that gave him such a massive disruptive ability. If you play it smart, you will become a chunky, unkillable and annoying threat.
move
Level 1
At level 1, Snorlax has two moves to choose from when entering the battlefield. Alternatives will be unlocked at level3.
Tackles – Cooldown 6s – User charges forward first (in true Snorlax mode) dealing damage on hit. However, upon reaching level 6, players can choose either Heavy Slam or Flail.
Level 3
rest – Cooldown – 10s – This move allows him to fall asleep on the spot and recover HP. However, this also has the added effect of blocking the movement of all enemy Pokemon. Furthermore, this move can be changed at level 8 allowing him to choose either Block or Vaporize.
Level 6
Heavy Slams – Cooldown 7s – Makes the user slam his heavy body down, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and throwing them.
Upgrades: Increase the damage dealt by this move.
Flail – Cooldown – 6.5s – Does the user want to increase the user's basic attack damage the lower the user's HP.
Upgrades: increases damage while also allowing his basic attacks to restore his own HP.
Level 8
blocks – Cooldown 11s – Has the user spread his arms wide to create a wall and provide him with a shield. Prevents opposing Pokemon from going through walls and pushes them if they bump into them.
Upgrades: reduces the damage Snorlax takes when using Block.
Yawn – Cooldown 12s – Has the user release a large string that lulls the opposing Pokemon into a sleepy mist, putting the opposing Pokemon to sleep.
Upgrades: grants an additional movement speed reduction to any Pokemon hit by this move.
Level 9
Unite Move – Power Nap – Puts the user to sleep and starts snoring, dealing damage over time to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and throwing them.
While sleeping, the user becomes immune to obstacles and their HP is continuously restored.
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Best Snorlax Item – Pokemon Unite
When playing Snorlax, here are the items we recommend using, starting with the item held:
Hold Items
- Leftovers: without a doubt, you'll want to choose Remnant to recover 1% of your HP every second Snorlax isn't in combat. Plus, since you'll often be out of action fighting for your cause, this is a very useful option for keeping the big boy alive.
- Rocky Helmet: The perfect item for him, after taking a certain amount of damage this item will deal Percent Damage to nearby opponents. Due to the nature of Snorlax which is like a large tank, this item will allow you to deal more damage while defending your team.
- Assault Vest: When exiting battle, gain a percentage of your maximum health as a special attack blocking shield. This is a no-brainer, considering you want to keep him as defensive as possible to stop the enemy team in their tracks.
Battle Items
Eject Button: Instantly teleport yourself to a nearby place. This item allows him to engage or disengage at will and works well with his Unite Move for distracting results.
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Snorlax strategy in Pokemon Unite
- While Snorlax is pretty simple to understand, it has a few tricks up its sleeve that can really annoy the enemy team. Shielding a long-range pokemon like Pikachu to poke the enemy team is a good strategy. But overall, you want to survive as much as possible while always pushing your team.
- Now, his Unite Move must be used at the right time, either to disrupt team fights or to cause trouble for the enemy team by making him unkillable. Your main task as Snorlax is to defend, harass and delay the enemy team using your massive body.
- Likewise, Cramorant works well in conjunction with Snorlax's Block considering Cramorant's Unite Move deals damage from a distance. Furthermore, in Pokemon Unite, his Break ability is very strong early in the game, giving him free healing.