Armarouge is now the newest Pokémon to join the ever-increasing character fray of Pokémon Unite. It is a new Ranged Attacker-type Pokémon with powerful abilities that give it an advantage over other Pokémon that rely on Attack-speed for damage. Alongside its Pschcic-powered Unite move, Armarouge can easily takedown other ranged attacker Pokémon. This guide will let you know about Armarouge in Pokémon Unite, its abilities, best items, and team compositions.
Previously, we have discussed how to master playing with other Pokémon like Pikachu, Mamoswine, Eldegoss, Zeraora, Blissey, Charizard, Snorlax, Tsareena, Decidueye, Dragonite, Talonflame, Cinderace, Greninja, Gardevoir, Venusaur, Wigglytuff, Trevenant, Gengar, Lucario, Aegislash, Crustle, Hoopa, Garchomp Absol, Alolan Ninetales, Duraludon, Cramorant, Blastoise, Slowbro, Machamp, Mr. Mime, Greedent, Azumarill, Sylveon, Gyarados, Miraidon, Falinks, and Ceruledge and Ho-Oh. Therefore, one must make sure to check those guides as well. For now, let’s focus on Armarouge.
Armarouge: In-game Cost
For its first release week, we can obtain the exclusive Unite license by buying it with 790 Aeos Gems. It would be available for purchase with Aeos Coins later on.
Pokémon Unite Armarouge Movesets
Armarouge is a ranged attacker-type Pokémon in Pokémon Unite that has lots of damage capabilities, making it a powerful ally. Its abilities provide lots of attack buffs making it easier for it to effectively outdamage other Pokémon. Combined with the offensive perks of its basic attack and passive ability, Armarouge can easily out-damage other Pokémon early on.
In level 1, Charcadet is the first form taken, before evolving from Level 5 into Armarouge as its final form.
Basic Attack
Every time the user hits an opposing Pokemon with a basic attack, its cannon gauge increases. When the cannon gauge is full, the user’s next basic attack consumes the entire gauge and becomes a boosted attack.
When the user hits an opposing Pokemon with a basic attack, a blazing mark is applied to it. If the user hits an opposing Pokemon who has 3 blazing marks using Fire Spin or Armor Cannon, all the marks are consumed and additional damage is dealt to the opposing Pokemon.
Passive: Flash Fire
When the Pokemon with this Ability takes Speed Attack-based damage from opposing Pokemon, the damage it takes is reduced for a short term, and its next basic attack deals additional damage. The Ability goes on cooldown after it is triggered
Ability 1 – Incinerate
The skill has the user attack where the designated opposing Pokemon with a flame, setting it ablaze and dealing damage over time for a short time. When a Pokemon on the opposing team that’s ablaze picks up a Berry, the Berry’s effects are halved.
Ability Choices at Level 5
Upon reaching Level 5, Aramarouge can select either of the following two moves:
| Fire Spin | Armor Cannon |
|---|---|
| The skill has the user generate a fierce vortex of fire around itself, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits. Every time the Pokemon deals damage, it’s Defense and Sp. Def. are increased for a short time. This effect can stack up to 3 times. While the vortex is active, its duration is increased if the user hits opposing Pokemon with a basic attack. | The skill has the user generate a fierce vortex of fire around itself, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits. Every time the Pokemon deals damage, it’s Defense and Sp. Def. are increased for a short time. This effect can stack up to 3 times. While the vortex is active, its duration is increased if the user hits opposing Pokemon with a basic attack. |
| Upgrade: Increases movement speed for a short time when this move hits an opposing Pokemon. | Upgrade: Increases the range of this move and basic attacks. |
Ability 2 – Will-O-Wisp
Has the user shoot a flame in the designated direction, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokemon it hits and leaving them burned for a short time. After using this move, the user’s next basic attack becomes a boosted attack.
Ability Choices at Level 7
At Level 7, either of these two moves becomes available:
| Flame Charge | Psyschock |
|---|---|
| Has the user cloak itself in flame and charge in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits and shoving them. When this move hits an opposing Pokemon, the user is granted a shield and this move’s cooldown is reduced. For a short time after using this move, the cannon gauge becomes full and will not decrease after boosted attacks are used. | Has the user materialize odd psychic waves to attack in three areas of effect in front of itself, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits while partially ignoring their Sp. Def. The third attack throws the opposing Pokemon it hits. For a short time after using this move, the cannon gauge becomes full and will not decrease after boosted attacks are used. |
| Upgrade: Reduces the damage the user receives for a short time after this move hits Pokemon on the opposing team. | Upgrade: Increases this move’s area of effect. |
Unite Move – Psykaboom
Has the user jump up and charge psychic power, then create an area that leaves opposing Pokemon unable to move. While the user is charging psychic power, the position of the area can be adjusted. The user then fires a ball of flame toward the center of the area, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and throwing them outside of the area.
Best items for Armarouge in Pokémon Unite
Further in this guide, we will discuss the best-held items for Armarouge in Pokémon Unite, as well as its best battle item.
Best Held Items
| Item(s) | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Choice Specs | This item is essential as it increases Armarouge damage over time, making it a viable held item especially when Fire Spin is used. |
| Slick Spoon | It grants extra defense ignore effect, allowing Armarouge to melt even the sturdiest of foes easily. |
| Muscle Band | This item grants bonus damage based on enemies HP. It can be quite essential whilst taking on high HP enemy Pokémon. |
Best Battle Items
- Eject Button: It helps Armarouge to quickly reposition during team fights.
- X-Attack: It grants an attack bonus for a short period, allowing Armarouge to easily melt down enemy targets.
- Full Heal: It removes all Crowd-control effects and debuffs on Armarouge and also increases its damage whilst the item is active.
Pokémon Unite Armarouge Guide: Gameplay Tips
Our Pokémon Unite Armarouge Guide will now discuss how to play or a perfect game plan for the Pokémon, across the game. The following division has two sections of the early and late game, which players must make sure to read, till the end.
Early Game
Armarouge is best played in the bottom lane alongside a defender or a supporter to assist and protect it whilst it is farming to evolve. Unlock Will-O-Wisp and use it to attack and farm apioms, to level up much more easily. On attaining level 3, ensure to hit low HP enemies that might want to go pick up some berries, as it reduces the Health gained. Whilst landing, always try to last hit enemy Pokémon with the boosted attack from Armarouge’s passive. The boosted basic attack passive can be easily stacked when attacking wild apioms.
As an Attacker-type Pokémon, try to always stay close to your allied defender or supporter, to minimize ganks and maximize your farming. In short, focusing on farming is highly advisable as Armarouge is quite weak until it evolves in Level 5.
On leveling up and evolving at level 5, we can choose to use Armarouge to use FireSpin as it boosts its attack potential by dealing damage in a wide area to enemies. This is much better than Pschoshock which requires more precision and aiming to execute.
The final pick is dependent on enemy composition. Thus, if the enemy has more burst damage speedsters, it is advisable to pick the Psychoshock as it is a ranged attack with a control effect. Some of the Best Skill Combos to use with Armarouge include:
- Fire Spin + Flame Charge
- Psychoshock + Armor Cannon
Late Game
On leveling up to Level 7, Armarouge can choose which ability best combos with the previously selected Level 5 ability. On choosing the best combo, players would be able to easily dominate and secure objectives using Armarouge.
On unlocking Armarouge’s Unite move, it is best to utilize it during core team fights as it easily controls all enemies within the attack area. Combined with attacks from allied defenders, securing objectives would be much easier to achieve.
Armarouge is very powerful during the late game as it is capable of dealing massive amounts of damage after upgrading its abilities.
Positioning of Armarouge
The best path for Armaroouge is the Bottom lane. Armarouge should mainly focus on farming and taking down enemies to score and accumulate points for the team. Whilst landing with Armarouge, always endeavor to stay close to allies as enemies would tend to focus more on you. In short, try to maintain a backline position and kite enemies from afar.
Armarouge with other Pokémon
Our Pokémon Unite Armarouge guide will also talk about the relationship between Armarouge and other Pokémon.
Best synergies with Armarouge
Armarouge is an attacker Pokémon that usually relies on allies and farms to be more effective on the battlefield. As it lacks much mobility and durability, it is quite easy for enemy speedsters to burst down Armarouge.
| Pokémon | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Comfey | Can dish out lots of attack damage to enemy Pokémon, coupled with Armarouge’s abilities would be an unstoppable duo. |
| Slowbro | Damage output and slow effects from Slowbro coupled with Armarouge’s unite move would make it easier for your team to easily win and dominate. |
| Blissey | Armarouge’s attacking prowess combined with good healers like Blissey would increase its general effectiveness. |
Pokémon that are strong and weak against Armarouge
Armarouge is countered by Pokémon with high offensive burst abilities.
| Pokémon that Armarouge counters | Pokémon that counter Armarouge |
|---|---|
| Clifable | Ceruledge |
| Cinderace | Mimikyu |
| Hoopa | Zeraora |
| Vensaur | Leafeon |
| Blissey | Zoroark |
Pokémon Unite Armarouge Guide: Tips, tricks and strategies
Our Pokémon Unite Armarouge guide includes the perfect game plan for the early and late game during the Unite battles.
- Armarouge should not venture alone or solo farm as it has low durability and can easily be ganked by enemies.
- Armarouge should always ensure to stay close to your allied defender or support for assistance and aid in battle.
- Always accumulate the Armarouge’s cannon gauge, and then hit enemy Pokémon with a boosted basic attack.
- On unlocking Pschoshock, use it to poke enemies from afar thus dealing damage to them and shocking them for a while.
- Unlocking and using the Fire Spin ability would grant Armarouge an upper hand in stats when faced with enemy speedsters.
Final Thoughts
Players must keep all the valuable points in mind while playing with Armarouge. It is a powerful Ranged Attacker-type Pokémon with lots of cool abilities that would help tilt the battle to your team’s side. Read more of our Pokémon Unite content!
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