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Sparking Mode isone ofthemost vital tool inDragon Ball: Sparking Zero. This enhanced state lets your fighter access their Ultimate Blast, the most potent attack in their arsenal. However, while landing Ultimate Blasts is a priority during Sparking Mode, they shouldn’t be the only technique you rely on.
Sparking Mode unlocks many combat choices, including near-infinite combos, impactful launchers, fierce knockdowns, lightning-fast movements, and so much more. You’ll also have a better chance of landing your Ultimate Blast if you use these advanced techniques to break down your enemy’s defenses.
Sparking Mode, The Basics
Sparking Mode is an enhanced battle statethat gives fighters access to special abilities, including unguardable attacks, prolonged rush attacks, super movements, and your Ultimate Blast.
There are similar parallels to Sparking Mode across the fighting game genre. For example,Vampire Savior (Darkstalkers 3)has anenhanced state called “Dark Force,“which gives each character a unique special ability for a limited time.
How To Activate Sparking Mode
You can activate Sparking Mode if youhave one skill pointavailable. Then, follow one of the two methods below:
Sparking Mode, Advanced Techniques
We know you’re rushing to unleash that Ultimate Blast on your foe. But remember, you have an entire Sparking gauge available to use. Incorporating the advanced techniques below will make cashing in that Ultimate Blast much sweeter!
Violent Rush
Violent Rush is anauto-combo you can perform by repeatedly pressing the Square (□) / X button. Essentially, a Violent Rush is like a Rush Attack with the volume turned up to eleven.
Most characters have a Violent Rush thatcaps after 21 hits. Many high-tier characters have Violent Rushes that continue for 25-30 hits!
Lastly, a few characters have a Violent Rush with hit properties that allow them to continue infinitely under specific circumstances (ex, Caulifla, Super Saiyan 2)!
Not every character has a Violent Rush.For example, Guldo does not have a Violent Rush. However, he has aBurst Rush, which we’ll explain briefly.
Burst Rush
ABurst Rush is identical to a Violent Rush,exceptit getsperformed out of a Z-Burst Dash. Since Z-Burst Dashes transport you behind your opponent, Burst Rushes are more challenging to counter and guard against.
An additional benefit of Burst Rushes is that you cancap them off with a Burst Finish.
Burst Finish
ABurst Finishis aknockback attack performed during a Burst Rush. PressTriangle (△) / Yto launch your opponent into the air. If you wish to pound your foe into the ground, pressTriangle (△) + Left Thumbstick ⬇️ / Y + Left Thumbstick ⬇️.
Burst Finishes provide an excellent opportunity to render your foedefenseless against an Ultimate Blast. you’re able to also follow a Burst Finish with an additional attack string.
Sparking Combo
ASparking Combolets youconnect Chain Combos and Super Blasts to other Blasts. Your Sparking Combo is a straightforward and effective way to deal heavy damage while in Sparking Mode.
Here is a starter Sparking Combo you can try:
Heavy Smash
Suppose you need to distance yourself from an aggressive opponent. In that case, you canknock them back with a Hyper Smashattack byholding down the Square (□) / X button.
Heavy Smashes are also great foropening up a defensive opponent. For example, after landing a Heavy Smash, quickly perform a Z-Burst Dash into a Burst Rush to punish a foe who won’t stop guarding.
Super Movement
You can pull off several hyper-fast movements in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. However,Super Movementgoes even further, allowing you toinstantly transport in any direction.
To perform a Super Movement pressR1 + Left Thumbstick (⬆️⬇️⬅️, or ➡️) / RB + Left Thumbstick (⬆️⬇️⬅️, or ➡️) during a Dragon Dash.
Super Movements can hurl you toward your opponent faster than a Z-Burst Dash. In long-range movement, Super Movements will let you dodge incoming ki blasts. Lastly, you can use Super Movements to quickly evade an incoming foe.
Not all characters can perform Super Movements.Check your fighter’s move list for more information.
Auto-Reflect
Sparking Mode’s last perk isauto-reflection of Rush Ki Blasts and Smash Ki Blasts. As its name implies, auto-reflection happensautomatically. You do not have to press R1 / RB like you would for a regular ki blast reflection.
Advanced Techniques: Putting It Together
So, we covered all of Sparking Mode’s advanced techniques. Now what? You’ll have to jump into training mode to explore all the possibilities available to your character. However, we’re happy to offer you afun trial to engage your imagination!
Let’sincorporate some of the tools we learnedinto an attack string. We’ll perform these actions in sequence:
This sequence allows you to quicklyambush your opponent, deal significant damage with a Burst Rush, continue your assault in the air with a Burst Finish, and Sparking Combo into your Ultimate Blast. We estimate you’ll wipe out two to three life stocks by the end of the sequence.
Are you tired of constantly charging your ki in Training Mode? Open the pause menu andenter Training Settings, then Gauge Settings, and set the Player Ki Gauge and Sparking Gauge options to “Max.”
Totrack your Sparking Gauge usage,set Player Ki Gauge to “Max” andSparking Gauge to “Normal.“You’ll still have to recharge your Sparking Gauge, but it won’t take as long.
