There are five classes in Pokémon Unite that describes a set of Pokémon characters, based on their strengths and weaknesses. The Defender class in Pokémon Unite have high Endurance and excel at protecting allies and hindering opponents.

Pokémon Unite: Best Defender Builds

These Pokémon abilities and Items help build up each character, according to their classes, stats, and gameplay. Here’s a list of the best Defender builds in Pokémon Unite.

Snorlax

Abilities

  • TackleCharge forward belly first, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and decreasing their movement speed for a short time.Heavy SlamSlams Snorlax’s heavy body down, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and displaces them.BlockPlayers will spread their arms wide to create shield that prevents Pokémon from passing through the wall and shoves opposing Pokémon that run into it.

Items

  • LeftoversWhen not in combat, recovers one percent of the players HP every second.Rocky HelmetAfter taking a certain amount of damage, deals Percent Damage to nearby opponents.Assault VestWhen out of combat, gain a percentage of maximum health as a shield that blocks special attacks.Eject ButtonInstantly teleport somewhere nearby.

Crustle

  • Fury CutterSlashes opposing Pokémon with each successful hit dealing in more damage.Shell SmashSmashes its shell to swap defenses for increased movement speed and attack damageX-ScissorClaws opponents multiple times, displacing them. Stuns opponents that get carried into terrain

  • LeftoversWhen not in combat, recovers one percent of the players’ HP every second.Assault VestWhen out of combat, gain a percentage of maximum health as a shield that blocks special attacksFloat StonePlayers move faster when they are not in combatPotionRestore a small amount of HP over time

Slowbro

  • Water GunShoots a powerful stream of water that displaces opponents by stunning them and knocking them back.SurfCharge forward while surfing on waves. The first wave deals damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and displaces them.TelekinesisMakes opposing Pokémon float with psychic power. If used again, pulls the opposing Pokémon toward the user.

  • Shell BellSpecial attacks heal 45 HP, plus a percentage of Special AttackRocky HelmetAfter taking a certain amount of damage, deals Percent Damage to nearby opponents.Aeos CookiePermanently increases Max HP upon scoring a goal.Eject ButtonInstantly teleport somewhere nearby.

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