07-21-2017, 10:34 AM
Lately I've been looking a lot into the Assault Vest item, what makes a good user, and on the contrary which mons should not be considered to use it. If you're like me and didn't already know what traits make an efficient Assault Vest holder, or if you're simply curious, here's a short list of resources you can read :
Out Of Style: Why Assault Vest Can't Be Slapped on Just Anything
Biting the Bullet: Assault Vest
What Pokemon(s) can abuse the assault vest effectively?
What needs to be remembered is that good Assault Vest users should already have tanking capabilities.
They should have a way to heal off some of the damage they take, either with draining moves like Giga Drain, or with abilities like Regenerator, Poison Heal, Blood Lust, the situational Water/Volt Absorb. If they can't do that, they should have key resistances that allow them safe switch-ins; or prove effective at threatening out the mons they come into.
Users should be able to fire off powerful blows, since attacking is the only they're allowed to do.
Opportunity cost : is Assault Vest really worth using over another item? Isn't the pokemon too reliant on its support movepool?
I know the item isn't in the game yet, I really look forward to the final update that implements the missing items left. In the meantime, a little speculation can't hurt, can it? As I was scrolling down the dex for potential candidates, I noticed that Majungold seemingly possessed most of the qualities required.
I would have done a quick analysis myself but that has already been done in the original post, and well.
The only thing I'd change if using Assault Vest is that I would put those HP EVs into Special Defense. Majungold already has quite the HP BS, and strenghthening the defenses would do a better job at improving its survival. Just look at Conkeldurr. They have similar stats.
Other pokémon I'm looking into for potential future Assault Vest users :
Chainite, Herolune, Tubareel, Haagross, Baariette, S51-A
Tell me what you think!
Out Of Style: Why Assault Vest Can't Be Slapped on Just Anything
Biting the Bullet: Assault Vest
What Pokemon(s) can abuse the assault vest effectively?
What needs to be remembered is that good Assault Vest users should already have tanking capabilities.
They should have a way to heal off some of the damage they take, either with draining moves like Giga Drain, or with abilities like Regenerator, Poison Heal, Blood Lust, the situational Water/Volt Absorb. If they can't do that, they should have key resistances that allow them safe switch-ins; or prove effective at threatening out the mons they come into.
Users should be able to fire off powerful blows, since attacking is the only they're allowed to do.
Opportunity cost : is Assault Vest really worth using over another item? Isn't the pokemon too reliant on its support movepool?
I know the item isn't in the game yet, I really look forward to the final update that implements the missing items left. In the meantime, a little speculation can't hurt, can it? As I was scrolling down the dex for potential candidates, I noticed that Majungold seemingly possessed most of the qualities required.
I would have done a quick analysis myself but that has already been done in the original post, and well.
Quote:Outslow the CompetitionRecovery in the form of stab Drain Punch, respectable bulk in 125/75/75, good offensive presence with great type coverage and excellent Attack BS of 135.
(Slow attacker)
@ Life Orb / Leftovers
Brave: 252 Att, 252 HP, 4 SpD. IV’s: 0 Spe
Battle Armor / Clear Body
- Drain Punch
- Gyro Ball
- Stone Edge
- Knock Off
This set would be a lot better with the Assault Vest but… Anyway this set takes a radically different approach than the first set. Majungold can use its slowness combined with 0 Speed IV’s to Gyro Ball any opposing fairies. With investment in HP, it’s guaranteed to survive a hit and fire back a potent move. Drain Punch is the preferred fighting move on this set due to the fact the Gold Bar Pokemon will be taking a lot of hits. Knock Off can be used as an annoyance move, but can be replaced with Earthquake for coverage if you prefer. Stone Edge is there for maximum power.
The choice of items comes to a preference of whether you want to do more damage or have slightly higher survivability. Same with the ability- you can avoid critical hits to survive, or avoid Intimidate bringing down your game.
The only thing I'd change if using Assault Vest is that I would put those HP EVs into Special Defense. Majungold already has quite the HP BS, and strenghthening the defenses would do a better job at improving its survival. Just look at Conkeldurr. They have similar stats.
Other pokémon I'm looking into for potential future Assault Vest users :
Chainite, Herolune, Tubareel, Haagross, Baariette, S51-A
Tell me what you think!
