Drednaw is a wild boss Pokemon found in Pokemon Unite (Pokemon MOBA). This guide includes how to defeat, location, spawn time, debuff, buff, exp & more!
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Remoat Stadium Wild Boss Pokemon
List Of Wild PokemonDrednaw - Latest Changes
Drednaw Adjustments (October 20th)
| Changes | - Shield & EXP gain reduced. |
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Drednaw has received some balance adjustments in the October 20th patch. These take the form of a reduction in the overall exp and shield provided by Drednaw when it is defeated. As you can see the in the above video, the reduction isn't massive, so it's likely that the first Drednaw of the game will still be the most important objective.
Patch Notes: Balance Patch (October 20th)Drednaw - Effects & How To Beat
Shields The Whole Team When Beaten
| Shield Strength | Approx. 15% of max health |
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When defeated, Drednaw offers a protective shield and exp to your whole squad (regardless of their position relative to Drednaw) for a brief time. The barrier appears to absorb at least 15-20% of maximum health worth of damage.
How To Play Pokemon UniteAlso Provides EXP
| EXP Gained | Relative to your level |
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| Points Gained | 20 |
Despite being nerfed in a previous patch, Drednaw still grants a significant amount of experience when defeated. Defeating it is often enough to level up your Pokemon (though this depends on your level at the time). This can help your squad get its Unite moves in before the opponent!
How To Level Up Fast - EXP FarmingTeam That Does Last Hit Captures Drednaw
Overall damage done to Drednaw doesn't matter - what matters is who gets the last hit on it. For this reason, it's best to eliminate all enemy players nearby before attempting to finish it off!
State Of The Current Meta
The current Meta is deeply focused on defeating Drednaw as many times as possible. Top players will always be rotating bot at 7 minutes to accomplish this. In order to better understand the metagame of Pokemon Unite (especially at higher ranks), we've compiled a list of the Pokemon top 100 players use the most. Check out our Meta rank article for more info.
Meta Team & Builds For RankedRotom vs Drednaw
If you are unable to fight Drednaw from the other side, Rotom is an excellent objective to take. Prioritizing either Wild Boss Pokemon depends on the current state of the game.
Rotom vs DrednawDrednaw - Spawn Timer & Location
Found At The Bottom Lane
Drednaw spawns in the small section at the center of the bottom lane. Specifically, it's at a small groove at the south of the bottom lane's center.
Which Lanes to Play - Top, Mid, Bottom Lane Roles GuideIcon Shows Up Upon Spawning
| Drednaw Appearance Time | |
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| Spawn Time | 7-minute mark during the match |
| Respawn TIme | 2 minutes after defeating |
A small countdown will appear on the minimap where Drednaw will appear. After the countdown, it's icon will flash on the minimap indicating its spawn. The icon suddenly disappearing means that it has been defeated.
Map Guide - Types & ObjectivesShows Up 7 Minutes Into A Match
Drednaw has a set spawn time in every match. At the 7 minute mark, it along with Rotom will spawn in their designated spots.
Despawn In The Last 2 Minutes
Drednaw and Rotom will despawn after Zapdos appears in the last 2 minutes of the match. You'll have from 7-2 minutes (in-game) to defeat Drednaw as many times as you can!
Fighting Drednaw Tips
Prioritize Drednaw For EXP Boost
In the current meta, prioritizing Drednaw will cause your team to gain an EXP lead that can be used as leverage against your opponents. Try to immediately group up and defeat it after it spawns at the 7-minute mark. It's ideal for at least one player from the top lane to rotate the bottom during this time as well.
Versatile Defensive Shield
Although the major reason to choose Drednaw is the immense amount of experience it provides, its shield can still be effective in clearing out other Pokemon that may still be in the area or using against your lane opponents.
