Best All-Rounder builds
All-Rounders offer an important balance of offense and survivability. When playing as an All-Rounder, you'll need to adapt to the flow of the match and juggle attacking as well as defending. Generally speaking, you won't have the highest damage output, but you'll be able to take a moderate amount of damage and help keep your Attackers and Speedsters pushing forward.
Charizard (Physical Melee Attacks)
Charizard is a great pick for players new to the All-Rounder role. This iconic Pokémon sports decent melee physical attack and moderate survivability. Combined with the right Attacker, Charizard can help push paths in a critical way.
| Charizard | Best build |
|---|---|
| Moves | ○ Fire Punch (Lv 5): Attack with a fiery fist attack that deals solid damage and can potentially leave a Pokémon burned.○ Flare Blitz (Lv 7): This attack doesn't do noteworthy damage, but it provides Charizard a shield and decreases the movement speed of the damaged enemy. |
| Held Items | ○ Leftovers: Offers Charizard increased sustainability by regening health over time while out of combat.○ Muscle Band: Increases Charizard's Attack while also dealing additional damaged based on the opponent's remaining HP.○ Scope Lens: Boosts Critical-Hit Damage and Critical-Hit Rate for basic attacks. |
| Battle Item | Potion: Charizard is a great Pokémon to keep in the lane as long as possible. Potion will help make that happen. |
| Path | Top: Pair with a good Attacker on the top path. |
Machamp (Physical Melee Attacks)
Not only does this four-armed fighting Pokémon look intimidating, but for an All-Rounder, Machamp can pack a serious punch. With the right Held Items and move combination, enemy Pokémon will have no choice but to respect your power and dominance in lane.
| Machamp | Best build |
|---|---|
| Moves | ○ Cross Chop (Lv 5): Dash forward to damage the enemy. This ability also increases your Critical-Hit rate.○ Submission (Lv 7): This move increases your movement speed and makes it so you can't be stunned. It also increases the damage of your next basic attack and acts as a stun. |
| Held Items | ○ Focus Band: This item increases Machamp's defense and supplies much-needed health regen when at low HP.○ Muscle Band: Increases Machamp's Attack and Attack Speed while also dealing additional damaged based on the opponent's remaining HP.○ Scope Lens: Boosts Critical-Hit Damage and Critical-Hit Rate for basic attacks. |
| Battle Item | X Attack: Boost Machamp's Attack and Sp. Atk for a short time. |
| Path | Bottom: Pair with a good Support on the bottom path. |
Lucario (Physical Melee Attacks)
Lucario is technically classified as an All-Rounder, but in the right hands, this melee brawler can rack up kills with the best of them. Use Lucario's power and mobility to overwhelm your enemies and relentlessly chase them down lanes.
| Lucario | Best build |
|---|---|
| Moves | ○ Power-Up Punch (Lv 5): An incredibly powerful move that increases in strength as your charge the ability. Connecting with this move also increases the strength of your next basic attack.○ Bone Rush (Lv 7): Bone Rush deals damage and stuns afflicted enemies. It also serves as a great chase or escape tool that allows Lucario to teleport to a thrown bone. |
| Held Items | ○ Float Stone: Float Stone increases your Pokémon's movement speed outside of combat and increases physical damage.○ Muscle Band: Increases Lucario's Attack and Attack Speed while also dealing additional damaged based on the opponent's remaining HP.○ Scope Lens: Boosts Critical-Hit Damage and Critical-Hit Rate for basic attacks. |
| Battle Item | Eject Button: This Battle Item acts as an incredible chase tool with Lucario's move set. |
| Path | Bottom: Pair with a good Defender or Support on the bottom path. |
Garchomp (Physical Melee Attacks)
With respectable Offense and Endurance, Garchomp is a worthy All-Rounder. They're a fantastic choice for players who want to apply relentless pressure to enemy lanes. Pairing Garchomp with a strong Attacker is a destructive combination.
| Garchomp | Best build |
|---|---|
| Moves | ○ Dig (Lv 6): Burrow underground to stalk enemies. Emerging from the earth knocks the enemy into the air and deals damage. Pairs very well with Earthquake, which increases the size of the eruption.○ Earthquake (Lv 8): Leap into the air and smash into the ground, dealing damage to Pokémon in the area of effect. |
| Held Items | ○ Float Stone: Float stone is a nice way to boost Garchomp's lower mobility to aid teammates when necessary.○ Muscle Band: Increases Garchomp's Attack and Attack Speed while also dealing additional damaged based on the opponent's remaining HP.○ Leftovers: Restores HP when the Pokémon is outside of battle. |
| Battle Item | Potion: With Leftovers and Potion, it'll be hard to get Garchomp out of lane. |
| Path | Top: Pair with a good Attacker on the top path. |
Tsareena (Physical Melee Attacks)
Tsareena is an All-Rounder best suited for players who prefer engaging aggressively. With relentless close-range attacks, high crowd-control capabilities, as well as Hindrance resistance, Tsareena is a tough opponent in any one-on-one encounter.
| Tsareena | Best build |
|---|---|
| Moves | ○ Stomp (Lv 5): The user jumps into the air and lands on opposing Pokémon with its feet. This deals damage and leaves the damaged Pokémon unable to act for a short time.○ Grassy Glide (Lv 8): The user slides towards an enemy, dealing damage and decreasing their movement speed. This move is followed by a second attack that knocks the Pokémon in the opposite direction. |
| Held Items | ○ Scope Lens: Boosts Critical-Hit Rate and Critical-Hit Damage.○ Muscle Band: Increases Tsareena's Attack and Attack Speed while also dealing additional damaged based on the opponent's remaining HP.○ Razor Claw: After using a move, the Pokemon's next basic attacks deals a minimum of 10 more damage. |
| Battle Item | Eject Button: This is a great tool to help chase fleeing enemies. |
| Path | Bottom: Pair with a good Support on the top path. |
Dragonite (Physical Ranged Attacks)
With ranged basic attacks, Dragonite is a rather unique All-Rounder. While it's totally viable to lean into this increased attacking distance, where this Pokémon truly shines is close-quarters combat. With the proper items and moves, you'll be able to apply extreme pressure with the mighty Dragonite.
| Dragonite | Best build |
|---|---|
| Moves | ○ Dragon Dance (Lv 5): The user swoops in a designated direction performing a dance that increases the user's attack, movement speed, and basic attack speed. Hitting a user with basic attacks during this time reduces the cooldown of Dragon Dance.○ Outrage (Lv 8): The user stomps the ground, damaging any enemies in the area. With Outrage active, Dragonite will perform special melee basic attacks with boosted Attack Speed. |
| Held Items | ○ Buddy Barrier: After using your Unite Move, the Pokémon and its lowest-HP ally get a shield.○ Muscle Band: Increases Dragonite's Attack and Attack Speed while also dealing additional damaged based on the opponent's remaining HP.○ Rocky Helmet: This item increases the Pokemon's HP and Defense while also returning damage to enemy's who attack the wearer. |
| Battle Item | X Speed: Increases the user's movement speed while also keeping the user from having its movement speed reduced. |
| Path | Top: Pair with a good Attacker or Supporter on the top path. |
Aegislash (Physical Melee Attacks)
Aegislash is currently the most complex All-Rounder in Pokémon Unite. With two unique stances, it will likely take players a few rounds to fully grasp the nuances of this versatile Pokémon. For those willing to overcome the initial learning curve, Aegislash offers a powerful, aggressive All-Rounder.
| Aegislash | Best build |
|---|---|
| Moves | ○ Shadow Claw (Lv 5): The user slasges with its blade twice in the designated direction dealing damage to opposing Pokémon. The user then does a final rising slash that deals damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and throws them.○ Iron Head (Lv 7): The user barrels in the designated direction, dealing damage to any opposing Pokémon it hits. Also protects the user with a special shield for a short time that can nullify damage. Also increases Pokémon's damage when special shield is damaged. |
| Held Items | ○ Weakness Policy: Increase the Pokémon's Attack for a short time by a minimum of 3% when the Pokémon receives damage. This increase grows larger the more times damage is received.○ Muscle Band: Increases Aegislash's Attack and Attack Speed while also dealing additional damaged based on the opponent's remaining HP.○ Scope Lens: Increases the damage of basic attack critical hits. The higher the Pokémon's attack, the more damage increases. |
| Battle Item | Slow Smoke: Creates a cloud of smoke that greatly decreases the speed and basic attack speed of opposing Pokémon for a short time. |
| Path | Bottom: Pair with a good Supporter on the bottom path. |
Azumarill (Physical Melee Attacks)
Azumarill is an All-Rounder with an emphasis on close-range damage. In one-on-one encounters, this Pokémon's guaranteed critical attacks against single enemies will almost always give it the upper hand. A great pick for 'lone wolf' style players.
| Azumarill | Best build |
|---|---|
| Moves | ○ Aqua Tail (Lv 5): Increases the speed and area of effect of the user's next three basic attacks. If these attacks hit from a distance, they also deal increased damage, restore the user's HP, and can ignore the Defense stat and shield effects of damaged Pokémon.○ Play Rough (Lv 5): Increases the user's movement speed for a short time and changes the user's next basic attack. The next basic attack lunges at one opposing Pokémon and delivers repeated blows, dealing damage to that Pokémon and leaving it unable to act for a short time. |
| Held Items | ○ Weakness Policy: Increase the Pokémon's Attack for a short time by a minimum of 3% when the Pokémon receives damage. This increase grows larger the more times damage is received.○ Muscle Band: Increases Azumarill's Attack and Attack Speed while also dealing additional damaged based on the opponent's remaining HP.○ Rocky Helmet:This item increases the Pokemon’s HP and Defense while also returning damage to enemy’s who attack the wearer. |
| Battle Item | X Attack: Increases the Pokémon's Attack, Sp. Atk, and basic attack speed for a short time. |
| Path | Middle: Great pick for Middle area. |
Buzzwole (Physical Melee Attacks)
The buff mosquito Buzzwole packs a kit of fierce crowd control abilities. With huge life steal potential and attacks designed to leave enemies locked in place, this All-Rounder shines in 1v1 encounters. However, pairing with a solid Attacker is a deadly combination.
| Buzzwole | Best build |
|---|---|
| Moves | ○ Leech Life (Lv 5): The user grabs and restrains an enemy Pokémon. This attack deals damage over time and heals the user.○ Smack Down (Lv 7):The user uppercuts an enemy Pokémon into the air. A follow-up attack slams the opponents into the ground dealing damage to it and enemy nearby enemies. |
| Held Items | ○ Weakness Policy: Increase the Pokémon's Attack for a short time by a minimum of 3% when the Pokémon receives damage. This increase grows larger the more times damage is received.○ Muscle Band: Increases Buzzwole's Attack and Attack Speed while also dealing additional damaged based on the opponent's remaining HP.○ Scope Lens: Increases the damage of basic attack critical hits. The higher the Pokémon's attack, the more damage increases. |
| Battle Item | Slow Smoke: Creates a cloud of smoke that greatly decreases the speed and basic attack speed of opposing Pokémon for a short time. |
| Path | Bottom: Pair with a solid attack on the Bottom path. |
Tyranitar (Physical Melee Attacks)
Tyranitar is large and in charge. This powerhouse All-Rounder is brimming with raw damage and serious sustain. The Pokémon's demolishing Unite Move Tyrannical Rampage has outstanding KO potential, and even the mere sight of its activation will make seasoned players run in fear.
| Tyranitar | Best build |
|---|---|
| Moves | ○ Dark Pulse (Lv 5): The user blasts out a mist of darkness in a sweeping motion. The attack deals damage and if the affected Pokemon's HP drops below a certain percentage, it's left stunned..○ Ancient Power (Lv 9): Tyranitar charges forward and attacks with a shockwave. The AoE attack damages opponents and leaves them unable to act for a period of time. The user can repeat this shockwave multiple times and build a shield uppon successful hits. |
| Held Items | ○ Rocky Helmet: This item increases the Pokémon's HP and Defense while also returning damage to enemy’s who attack the wearer.○ Buddy Barrier:When the Pokémon uses its Unite Move, the user and the nearby ally Pokémon with the lowest HP are each granted a shield equal to a percentage of their max HP..○ Assault Vest: When the Pokemon is not in combat, it is granted a shield that nullifies Sp. Atk damage equal to a percentage of its max HP. |
| Battle Item | Slow Smoke: Creates a cloud of smoke that greatly decreases the speed and basic attack speed of opposing Pokémon for a short time. |
| Path | Bottom: Pair with a solid Supporter on the Bottom path. |
Scizor (Physical Melee Attacks)
Scizor is a fascinating All-Rounder that allows the option to choose whether or not to evolve. Beginning the round as Scyther, players are given the freedom to transform into Scizor after selecting the Bullet Punch attack. With respectable mobility and raw attack power, Scizor provides a Pokemon capable of securing KOs.
| Scizor | Best build |
|---|---|
| Moves | ○ Bullet Punch (Lv 5): The user jumps in the targeted direction and unleashes a flurry of punches. Hitting an enemy with the attack reduces its cooldown and returns a portion of damage dealt back to the user. ○ Double Hit (Lv 7): The user launches towards an opponent, dealing damage. The attack also leaves a mark. If a marked enemy is defeated, all of Scizor's cooldowns are reset. |
| Held Items | ○ Weakness Policy: Increase the Pokémon's Attack for a short time by a minimum of 3% when the Pokémon receives damage. This increase grows larger the more times damage is received.○ Muscle Band: Increases Buzzwole's Attack and Attack Speed while also dealing additional damaged based on the opponent's remaining HP.○ Razor Claw: After the user lands a special ability, its next basic attack deals a mininum of 10 damage. The higher the user's attack, the more this damage is increased. |
| Battle Item | Slow Smoke: Creates a cloud of smoke that greatly decreases the speed and basic attack speed of opposing Pokémon for a short time. |
| Path | Middle: Control the middle lane. |
