Pokemon Unite: What the light bulb & eye symbols mean
In the TiMi Studios MOBA, players may encounter a wide range of icons that pop up on their screen. Here is what the Pokemon Unite light bulb and eye symbols actually mean.
If you’ve ever been in a Standard or Ranked match in Pokemon Unite and were confused by symbols hovering over a character, you are not alone. The light bulb and eye icons in particular have been leaving many Trainers in theTiMi StudiosMOBA stumped. This guide will break down what each symbol means and what triggers them.

Pokemon Unite light bulb symbol
If your teammate in your lane has the add-on, they will no longer be getting shared XP each time you knock out a neutral enemy on the map. This means they should NOT be landing the final hit on NPCs in your lane. The Held Item is meant for Support characters such asEldegosswho are supposed to hang back to letAttacker,All-Rounder, orDefendercharacters level up quicker by defeating neutral enemies in your lane.
Pokemon Unite eye symbol
Despite Trainers often seeing the icons in matches, many have been left scratching their head as to what they mean. In all fairness, the MOBA doesn’t exactly go out of its way to explain what the symbols represent.
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The eye symbol in particular is important as it lets you know when you have gone too far on the map. Perhaps TiMi Studios could update the tutorial mode in the future to include a breakdown of Held Items and the icons.

