Pokémon Unite got a new update just a couple of days ago that implemented balancing changes to various Pokémon, most notably Absol.
Absol has been underperforming for quite a while now in Pokémon Unite. That’s why Patch 1.5.2.7 is a godsend for Absol mains because of the much-needed buffs. First, this Pokémon now has an intrinsic lifesteal, set at 5% at Level 5 and 10% at Level 9. This greatly improves Absol’s survivability, especially in the late game. For abilities, the attack range of Pursuit has increased by 0.5 meters and the movement speed bonus granted by Pursuit+ is now at 35%.
While Absol is enjoying favorable adjustments, the same cannot be said for Charizard. The developers really want you to know that this Pokémon is not meant for poking and the recent changes reflected that. Charizard’s Flamethrower ability has its damage ratio decreased to 132% and its base damage reduced to 145.
The other adjustments in Patch 1.5.2.7 are as follows:
- Rock Tomb
- Slow (NEW) 40%
- Rock Tomb+
- Slow increased to 60%
- Stealth Rock
- Projectile speed increased
- Flamethrower+
- Damage ratio reduced to 156%
- Damage per level reduced to 7
- Base damage reduced to 170
- Fire Blast
- Slow reduced to 35%
- Stomp
- Damage ratio reduced to 180.87%
- Base damage reduced to 226
- With Queenly Majesty:
- Damage ratio reduced to 289.4%
- Damage per level reduced to 16
- Base damage reduced to 362
- Stats
- SpD (Levels 1 to 5) increased to 70/83/98/114/132
- SpD (Levels 6 to 10) increased to 151/172/195/221/249
- SpD (Levels 11 to 15) increased to 280/314/352/394/440
- Heavy Slam
- Cooldown reduced to 6 seconds
- Block
- Cooldown reduced to 9 seconds
- Unite Move
- Cooldown reduced to 112 seconds
- Psyshock
- Stun duration increased to 1.25 seconds
- First hit:
- Damage ratio increased to 79%
- Damage per level increased to 15
- Base damage increased to 410
- Subsequent hits:
- Damage ratio increased to 23.7%
- Damage per level increased to 5
- Base damage increased to 123
- Psybeam
- Damage ratio increased to 91%
- Damage per level increased to 13
- Base damage increased to 540
- Spell Vamp (NEW): 12.5% at Level 9
- Icicle Crash
- Cooldown reduced to 8 seconds
- Ice Fang
- Cooldown reduced to 7 seconds
- Unite Move
- Cooldown reduced to 123 seconds
So, what are your thoughts on the changes in Patch 1.5.2.7?
Pokémon Unite is available on Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch.
