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The Dragon Ball universe is abundant with fighting spirits ranging from human martial artists to alien combatants and even literal gods. So, it’s no surprise thatDragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s182-character roster is all over the map regarding power and skill. If you’re looking to win, you probably want to know who the best characters are.
If you’re looking for a crash course in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s gigantic cast, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve examined every character’s skillset, strengths, and weaknesses to provide you with the best tier list this side of Planet Namek!
Like any fighting game tier list,this guide is constantly evolving. We’ll continue adjusting our tier sorting according togame patches and discoveries made in the competitive Sparking Zero community. So, please check back often for updates!
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Character Tier Categories
We organized Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s characters into five tiers:D, C, B, A, and S, with S being the strongest and D the weakest. While we used Sparking Zero’sDestruction Point system as a starting point, we consideredseveral other factorsin our rankings.
Ranking Criteria
Our ranking criteria focused on Sparking Zero’smost essential mechanics to achieve victory:
We list each character in our tier tables in order of DP. However, they donot indicate that one character is better than another. We’re not ranking all 182 characters, just grouping them into tiers. So many characters are similar, especially in the mid-tiers, making itimpossible to rank them individually.
S Tier Characters
Our S-Tier charactersexcel in all, if not most, of our ranking criteria. They’re oftenoverpowered, with nearly no nerfs—several ofDragon Ball’s most powerful beings and final formsmade this list.
Goku (Super), Ultra Instinct
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Goku (Super - Ultra Instinct) hasmore HP than his Ultra Instinct -Sign- form. On top of that, all of his attacks are even stronger, withsupers that rival some characters' Ultimates. Two high-tier special skills (including aninstant Sparking Modeskill) complete the package.
Broly (Z), Legendary Super Saiyan
Legendary Super Saiyan is far and away Broly (Z)’s Ultimate form. He hassix skill gauge bars, aninstant Sparking Mode skill that adds buffs, and anUltimate attack that wipes out 2.5 life stocks.
Broly (Super), Super Saiyan (Full Power)
Untamed Instinct activates Sparking Mode and adds buffs. Wild Moveinstantly transportshim behind opponents. A suite of powerful Super/Ultimate attacks.
Fused Zamasu, Half-Corrupted
Fused Zamasu (Half-Corrupted) haslower stats than normal Fused Zamasu. However, he hasmore skill gauges (six bars), allowing him to use both his special skills during Sparking Mode. His"Light of Justice"skill givesall his attacks (including combos and supers) extra juice for fifteen seconds.
Jiren, Full Power
Jiren (Full Power) hasabundant HP, excellent attack power, and an instant Sparking Mode skill (“Strength Is Absolute!") that grants several offensive and defensive boosts for fifteen seconds. His Ultimate attack (“Omegaheat Magnetron”) can wipe out 2.5 life stocks when buffed.
Vegito, Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan
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Vegito (SSGSS) is Vegito turned up to 11. He gains aspecial skill that fully recovers his Ki gauge (“Full-Power Charge”),which will help you spam his impressively damaging supers, including thechargeable “God Kamehameha.”
Gogeta (Super), Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan
Gogeta (Super - SSGSS) hascheap but effective special skills (including “Instant Transmission”) and six skill barsto spend. HisSmash Ki Blast is essentially a third super. Lastly, all hisSuper/Ultimate attacks are heavy hitters.
Gogeta (GT), Super Saiyan 4
Gogeta (GT - Super Saiyan 4) has thehighest stats of anyone in the game, and it shows. He has aninstant Sparking Mode skillcalled"Power Up to the Very Limit"that boosts his powers further.
Beerus
Beerus is one of the few characters (if not the only one) witha “Sleep” skill of good value. While youbecome vulnerable for three seconds, you receive afull Ki charge and 30 percent HP recovery. His Super/Ultimate attacks are also potent.
Whis
Whis has thehigh-damage Super/Ultimate attacks of other S-tier characterswithout a buff. While his HP is slightly lower than other S-tiers, he makes up for it with anHP regeneration skill (“Snack Time”) that is much saferthan other similar skills (i.e., “Sleep”).
A Tier Characters
Our A-Tier characters are thebest characters that still feel fairto fight against. They either excel in every area except one or have upper-mid-level proficiency in all areas. Many of theelite Super Saiyans and top bosseslive here.
Goku (Z-End), Super Saiyan 3
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Goku (Z-End - Super Saiyan 3) boasts several advantages:two high-tier special skills(“Intsant Transmission” and “Power Up To The Very Limit”), avirtually inescapable Burst Rush, and apowerful Ultimate attack (Dragon Fist).
Goku (Super), Super Saiyan God
Goku (Super: Super Saiyan God) has aparalyzing special skillnot seen in his other iterations across the series. This skill makes his prey sitting ducks for hisdevastating Ultimate attack (“God Burst Kamehameha”).
Goku (GT), Super Saiyan 3
Goku (GT - Super Saiyan 3) hastwo fifteen-second attack buffs that can run simultaneously. Furthermore, hisUltimate attack (“Dragon Fist”) wipes out 2.4 life stocks!
Majin Vegeta
Majin Vegeta has asix-bar skill gauge and an instant Sparking Mode skillthat grants a super blast buff. His Ultimate attack(“Final Explosion”) can wipe out most charactersin the gameat the expense of Majin Vegeta’s life.
Vegeta (Super), Super Saiyan God
Vegeta (Super: Super Saiyan God) hashigh-damage Super and Ultimate attacks. These attacks becomeeven stronger with his “Saiyan Spirit” skill. His"Explosive Wave” complements his offensive boonsby giving him a deflection from enemy attack.
Gohan (Teen), Super Saiyan 2
Gohan (Teen - Super Saiyan 2)’s special skill,“Unforgiveable,” triggers Sparking Modeandadds attack buffs. His"Father-Son Kamehameha" is deadly.
Gohan (Adult), Super Saiyan 2
Gohan (Adult - Super Saiyan 2) hasexcellent rushdown capabilities, including aninstant Sparking Mode skill and fast movement. While his Super Kamehameha is not as powerful as Bros. Kamehameha, he hasmore consistent damage across all attacks.
Ultimate Gohan
Ultimate Gohan hasa healthy skill gauge (five bars), an instant Sparking Mode skill, and high-damage Super/Ultimate attacks. His HP is in the mid-range, and he has no transformations.
Vegito
Vegito hassolid melee, Ki, and Super/Ultimate attack damage. His special skills give him adefensive maneuver (“Explosive Wave”)and anattack buff (“High-Tension”). Lastly, hisHP is fantastic for a non-giant character.
Gogeta (Super)
Gogeta (Super) benefits fromhigh HP and an instant Sparking Mode that boosts attack, defense, supers, and ki recovery. While not the highest, his Super/Ultimate attack damage is still formidable.
Gotenks Super Saiyan
Gotenks (Super Saiyan) hasa low skill gauge (four bars), but his"High-Tension" special skill fully recovers his Ki and provides a fifteen-second offensive boost. His Ultimate attack(“Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack”) deals massive homing damage.
Frieza (Z), Full Power
Frieza (Z: Full Power) has the same excellent special skills as his 4th form, with the added benefits oftwo unguardable supers and a fast and furious Ultimate attack (“I’m the One Who’ll Kill You!").
Perfect Cell
Perfect Cell has strong Super/Ultimate attacks and high Ki blast damage. However, he stands out because he hassix skill bars and a teleportation skill that only costs two points, making it hard to shake him off your trail.
Super Buu (Gotenks Absorbed)
Super Buu (Gotenks Absorbed)gains an extra skill bar (six in total) and stronger Ki blasts. He maintains his"Regeneration” skill (recovers 40 percent HP), but hisUltimate attack (Super Kamehameha) does not damage himself.
Super Buu (Gohan Absorbed)
Super Buu (Gohan Absorbed) hasidentical stats to his Gotenks form. However, the Gohan version plays slightly differently. Heloses his “Regeneration” skill but gains “High-Tension,“which grants afifteen-second attack buff and two bars of ki recovery.
Kid Buu
Kid Buu’s melee and Super/Ultimate attacks are his strong points. He also has a33-hit Burst Rush. His HP is standard. Kid Buu has aninexpensive teleportation skill. Hishealth recovery skill is more costly and requires three seconds to take effect.
Broly (Z), Super Saiyan
Broly (Z: Super Saiyan) maintains his instant Sparking Mode skill from his regular version whilegaining more skill gauges and a devastating Ultimate attack (“Eraser Cannon”).
Broly (Super), Super Saiyan
Both of Broly (Super: Super Saiyan)’s special skills (including oneinstant Sparking Modeskill) add several attack buffs. You canboost your super blasts with the Saiyan Spirit skill.
Cooler, Final Form
Cooler (Final Form)upgrades regular Cooler with more skill gauge (five bars)andadditional HP. HisSupers and Ultimate attack deal more damage, too.
Metal Cooler
Metal Cooler hastwo high-tier special skills(one that can teleport you and another that recovers health). Furthermore, hisSuper/Ultimate attacks deal heavy damage. He would likely have 8 DP if not for hislow skill gauge (four bars).
Fusion Android 13
Both of Fusion Android 13’sSupers boast intense knockbackand his Ultimate attack (SS Deadly Hammer) lives up to its namesake. Plus, he has ahigher HP and skill gauge. Hedoes not have a Violent Rush.
Full-Power Bojack
Full-Power Bojackswaps out regular Bojack’s instant Sparking Mode skill for a significant damage buff that decreases movement. He’s a heavy hitter with apowerful Ultimate attack and high HP.
Super Janemba
Super Janemba is a rare example of aregular-sized character who’s stronger than their giant counterpart. He has a teleportation skill (“Dimension Shift”), an OP Burst Rush, and an exceptional Ultimate attack (“Dimension Sword Attack”).
Super Baby 2 (GT)
Super Baby 2 (GT) takesall the offensive power of Super Baby 1 and adds an instant Sparking Mode special skill…And his next evolution is Great Ape Baby.
Great Ape Baby (GT)
ImagineGreat Ape Vegeta with more skill gauge and offensive power. Yup, he’s no joke.
Syn Shenron (GT)
Syn Shenron hastwo cheap but effective deflection skills with a reliable skill gauge to draw from (five bars total). His Super/Ultimate attacks are weaker compared to other A-tier characters. However, he canupgrade to Omega Shenron.
Cabba, Super Saiyan 2
Cabba (Super Saiyan 2) juices up Super Saiyan 1’s power byadding back his instant Sparking Mode skill.
Caulifla, Super Saiyan 2
Caulifla (Super Saiyan 2) has aninstant Sparking Mode skill and a high-damage team Ultimate with Kale (Super Saiyan - Berserk). Her Burst Rush has many low hits, makinginfinite combos possible when you knock down a foe.
Kale, Super Saiyan (Berserk)
Kale (Super Saiyan - Berserk) hashigh-tier special skills and a six-bar skill gauge to match. Herhigh HP and damaging Super and Ultimate attackssweeten the deal. However, youcannot go back once you transforminto Kale (Super Saiyan-Berserk).
Kefla, Super Saiyan
Kefla (Super Saiyan) has normal Kefla’shigh HP and damage capabilities. In Super Saiyan form shegains a stronger Burst Rush. Herspecial skills are still on the weaker side.
Toppo
While most of Toppo’s stats are in the upper-middle range, hisKi Blasts have a strong combination of speed and damage. Both his special skills grant various boosts, and oneinstantly triggers Sparking Mode.
Goku (Super), Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan
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Goku (Super: SSGSS) hassouped up super and Ultimate attacks. His"Kaioken” special skill gives him a fifteen-second attack buff, and his"Instant Transmission” skill makes him challenging to escape.
Goku (Super), Ultra Instinct - Sign-
If it weren’t for hisaverage HP, Goku (Super - Ultra Instinct -Sign-) would be a 9 DP character. All hisattacks deal massive damage, especially his Ultimate attack (“Point-Blank Kamehameha”). He has aKi recovery and an instant Sparking Mode skillthat can run simultaneously.
Goku (GT), Super Saiyan 4
Goku (GT: Super Saiyan 4) has a special skill thattransports him directly behind opponents. His other special skill gives him ameaty attack buff. Hissupers deal one life-stock of damage,and his"Dragon Fist" attack surpasses his smaller versions.
Vegeta (Super), Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan
Vegeta (Super: SSGSS) has a special skill called"Limits?! I Break Them!“thatpermanently increases his attack power (including Supers/Ultimates) during battle. HisUltimate attack (“Final God Explosion”) wipes out 2.9 life stocks(three life stocks with his permanent buff!).
Vegeta (GT), Super Saiyan 4
Vegeta (GT: Super Saiyan 4) boastsa suite of formidable attacks. His special skills, including a deflection attack and an offensive buff, arereliable mid-tier abilities. He would rank higher if it weren’t foraverage HP.
Super Vegito
Super Vegito’smelee, Ki, and Super/Ultimate attacks improve from his base form. Regarding special skills, he getsa fifteen-second defensive and offensive buffthat can run simultaneously.
Super Gogeta (Z)
Super Gogeta (Z) has two reliable special skills thatincrease stun resistance and attack power.Hissix-bar skill gaugeallows him to activate both skills while in Sparking Mode. Plus, he hashigh HP and high-damage Super/Ultimate attacks!
Gogeta (Super), Super Saiyan
Gogeta (Super: Super Saiyan)loses his base form’s instant Sparking Mode skill but gains “Instant Transmission.“HisSuper and Ultimate attacks deal more damage. Plus, his extensiveViolent Rush exceeds thirty hits.
Gotenks Super Saiyan 3
Gotenks (Super Saiyan 3) has two high-tier special skills. Oneparalyzes his opponent, and the othergreatly increases his powerful Super and Ultimate attacks. Combine all that power withhigh HP, and you have a top-tier character.
Golden Frieza
Golden Frieza has aninstant Sparking Mode skillandheavy-hitting Super/Ultimate attacks. However, he earns his A-tier with hisfast Ki blasts that can wipe out half a life stock in seconds.
Omega Shenron (GT)
Omega Shenron boastsimproved HP/skill gauges, high-damage melee attacks, a weighty Smash Ki Blast, and an instant Sparking Mode skillwith several boosts. His"Gigantic Blaze” super blast attacks the target’s locationno matter where they are, making it extremely valuable.
Goku Black, Super Saiyan Rosé
Goku Black Super Saiyan Rosé has the"Instant Transmission” skill, an instant Sparking Mode skill (“Audacious Last”), a super-fast Burst Rush, and a powerful Ultimate attack (“Godly Black Kamehameha”).You can use these skills in succession to quickly knock out your opponent.
Fused Zamasu
Fused Zamasu’ssupers are not as strong as other A-tier characters. However, hisUltimate attack (“Lightning of Absolution”) reaches the S-tier level. He has aninstant Sparking Mode skilland amostly safer HP regeneration skill.
Hit
Hit is a well-rounded, high-tier character. Hissupers knock out one life stockand hisUltimate attack can knock out two. Histeleportation skill (“Time Skip”)makes these attacks hard to avoid.
Kefla, Super Saiyan 2
Kefla (Super Saiyan 2) reaches her full potential withpowerful Super/Ultimate attacks,two high-tier special skills(including aninstant Sparking Mode skillthat grantsattack buffs),more skill gauges, andenhanced combo potential.
Jiren
Jiren has great attack stats andnoticeably fast Ki Rush Blasts. He hasa special skill that recovers 20 percent of his max health but is expensive (4 skill points). Fortunately, hissix-bar skill gaugecan afford it.
Toppo, God of Destruction
Toppo (God of Destruction) receivesimproved HP and skill gaugecompared to his base form. While heloses his instant Sparking Mode skill, hegets a defense barrier. Furthermore, he canbuff his Super/Ultimate attacks.
Anilaza
Anilaza has OP stats in every area except combo potential. However, you’ll find themost value in spamming his low Smash Attack into grounded foes. He also has aninstant Sparking Mode skilland adodge skill that can lead to devastating punishments.
B Tier Characters
Our B-Tier characters aresolid all-around, often with a small area that needs improvement. They’re average to great but not exceptional.Most of the cast sits in this tier.
Yajirobe
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Yajirobe haslow-damage Supers and slow movement. On the flip side, he has askill that instantly triggers Sparking Mode. More importantly, his"Senzu Beans” special skill fully recovers his HP. Itcosts five Skill Points, so you need to survive long enough to build the meter.
Goku (Z-Mid)
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Goku (Z-Mid) has a stand-out special skill, called"Give Me Your Energy!," that significantly heightens the impact of his Ultimate attack (“Spirit Bomb”). You can only use this skill three times.
Goku (Z-End)
Goku (Z-End)‘sSpirit Bomb has damage equal to Goku (Z-Mid)’s buffed Spirit Bomb. He also has two cheap special skills, including"Instant Transmission," which transports him behind opponents.
Goku (Super)
Goku (Super) has two high-tier special skills (including aninstant Sparking Modeskill) and asix-bar skill gauge. His Ultimate attack(“Super Spirit Bomb”) wipes out two life stocks. Goku (Super)‘sthree transformationsare even more vigorous.
Goku (GT)
Goku (GT) has a healthysix-bar skill gauge. His"Dragon Fist" supergives him a unique advantage bypositioning him above his opponent. He’sone of the strongest ‘kid’ characters(that’s not a fusion or Super Saiyan) in the game.
Great Ape Vegeta
Great Ape Vegeta boastsenhanced HP and deals a dangerous amount of damage. His only drawbacks are that hisSuper/Ultimate attacks are easy to read,and he haslow combo potential.
Vegeta (Z-Early)
Vegeta (Z-Early) has two high-tier special skills (including aninstant Sparking Mode skill) but alow skill gauge (four bars). While his supers don’t impart enormous damage, hisUltimate attack (“Super Explosive Wave”) takes out two life stocks.
Vegeta (Z-End)
Vegeta (Z-End) has afive-bar skill gauge, and one skill(“Saiyan Spirit”) gives him a strong offensive boost. Histwo transformationsoutshine his base form, but this is a good starting point.
Vegeta (Super)
Vegeta (Super) has aninstant Sparking Mode skill and an “Explosive Wave” skillthat hisfive-bar skill gaugecan accommodate. HisSuper and Ultimate attacks are solidacross the board.
Gohan (Future)
Gohan (Future) has stronger supers than Gohan (Adult).“Super Destructive Wave” has spectacular reach and damage. Otherwise, the two are similar.
Piccolo (Fused with Kami)
Piccolo (Fused with Kami) benefits from havingcheap defensive special skillspaired with ahigh-capacity skill gauge (six bars). His Ultimate attack(“Hellzone Grenade”) hones in on foes, making it inescapable.
Trunks (Melee)
Trunks (Melee) has amid-tier skill gauge (five bars). His"Explosive Wave" is a helpful defensive skill. His super and Ultimate attacks are solid, but"High-Speed Rush" stands out for its massive blowback.
Future Trunks
This version of Trunks hassolid statsall around. Future Trunks’s"Solar Flare" special skill renders foes defenseless for five seconds. Hisskill gauge is on the low sidewith only four bars.
Trunks (Kid), Super Saiyan
Trunks (Kid - Super Saiyan) hasstrong Super/Ultimate attacks (“Victory Cannon” can knock out two life stocks). Plus, he has aninstant Sparking Mode special skill. His HP is his weakest point.
Goten, Super Saiyan
Goten (Super Saiyan) hasmuch better supers than his normal version. And “Double Kamehameha” is a strong Ultimate attack. Hisspecial skills, while cheaper, are low-tier.
Frieza (Z), 1st Form
Frieza (Z - 1st Form) hasone subpar Super (“Death Beam”)andanother that’s much stronger (“Punishing Rush”). His Ultimate attack(“Death Ball”) is substantial. While his HP is average, he has a six-bar skill gauge.
Frieza (Z), 2nd Form
Frieza (Z - 2nd Form)has a better attack buff skill with no trade-off(1st Form has a similar skill that reduces Ki recovery). His Supers are more consistent, and hisUltimate attack (HAIL Frieza) flings opponents miles away.
Frieza (Z), 3rd Form
Frieza (Z - 3rd Form) issimilar to his second form. However, all of hisSuper/Ultimate attacks have immense knockback.
Cell, 1st Form
Cell (1st Form) has alow skill bar (4 gauges), but hischeap special skillsaccommodate the shortcoming. He hastwo beam supers that have great distance but are rather narrow.
Cell, 2nd Form
Cell (2nd Form) has abetter skill bar and more variety in his Supers(one fire Super and one rush Super). HisUltimate attack (“Unforgivable!") is self-destructive but covers a lot of ground.
Android 16
Android 16 has bothan awesome projectile and rush Super attack. However,low combo potentialand aself-destructive Ultimate attackbalance out these hefty attacks.
Android 17 (Z)
Android 17 (Z) hassolid Super attacks and a stellar Ultimate attack (“Sadistic Dance”). But helacks skill gauge and has middling HP.
Android 18
Android 18 has aninstant Sparking Mode skilland a solid suite of Super/Ultimate attacks. Her main drawbacks aremid-range HP and a low-capacity skill gauge.
Broly (Z)
Broly (Z) hasawesome Super/Ultimate attacks and an instant Sparking Mode skill. His mid-tier status is due to hisaverage HP and low skill gauge capacity.
Broly (Super)
Broly (Super) has aKi recovery skillandan instant Sparking Mode skill. But he only hasfour skill gauge barsandmedium HP. His Super/Ultimate attacks pack significant impact.
Android 13
Android 13 has asolid skill allowance with mid-tier special skills. His Super attack(“Full-Power Energy Wave”) stands out due to its knockback.
Bojack
Bojack hasstrong Super/Ultimate attacksand great special skills (including aninstant Sparking Mode skill). HisHP is standard, and hisskill gauge is low.
Janemba
Janemba is astrong zoner. Both his Super blasts and one of his special skills are projectiles. Although he’sa giant with great HP, hisshort-range skills are limited.
Baby Vegeta (GT)
Baby Vegeta (GT) hasstandard statsacross the board. However, hisUltimate attack (“Final Flash”) is a heavy hitter.
Goku Black
Goku Black canboost his Super bursts with his “Finish Sign” special skill. He hasfast Rush Ki Blasts and a powerful Ultimate attack (“Black Kamehameha”). However, the true ace up his sleeve is his transformation intoGoku Black Super Saiyan Rosé.
Zamasu
Zamasu hastwo high-tier special skills (including “Immortal Body,” which restores HP). However, bothskills are expensive, and Zamasu only getsfive skill bars. While his skill efficiency is lacking, he hasawesome Supers and a damaging Ultimate attack with Goku Black.
Cabba
Cabba is awell-rounded character with an instant Sparking Mode skill.Two transformations sweeten the deal.
Caulifla
Caulifla hascheap defensive special skills with a six-bar skill gauge. Her Supers and Ultimate attack are solid.
Kale
Kale has aKi recovery and an instant Sparking Mode skill. However, herlow capacity skill gaugemakes it impossible to activate both simultaneously. While her base form is unremarkable, she hastwo transformations that rev up her power.
Bergamo
Bergamo is ahigh-risk/high-reward character. Hisinstant Sparking Mode skill (“Howl”) grants attack buffs at the expense of defense. His other special skill gets triggered after he’s attacked.
Ribrianne
Ribrianne’sSuper blasts have great knockback. Her special skills include aparalyzing skilland aninstant Sparking Mode skill. She’snot the most damaging character, but she holds her own.
Kakunsa
Kakunsa is a fast melee fighter whosespeed makes up for a lack of damage. Her"Primal Charge” Super blast is notable for being unguardableand sending opponents soaring.
Roasie
Roasie has agauge recovery skilland aninstant Sparking Mode skill, but herskill gauge has only four bars. While her damage is low, herSuper blasts home in on opponents.
Goku (Z-Mid), Super Saiyan
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Goku (Z-Mid - Super Saiyan) has an awesomeinstant Sparking Mode skill (“Now I’m Angry”) that increases his attacks and defense. His Ultimate attack(“Angry Kamehameha”) is a strong beam attack.
Goku (Z-End), Super Saiyan
Goku (Z-End - Super Saiyan) can use his"Saiyan Spirit" special skill to power up his attacks. HisUltimate attack (“Instant Transmission Kamehameha”) transports him to his opponent before the blast, making it functional anywhere.
Goku (Z-End), Super Saiyan 2
Goku (Z-End - Super Saiyan 2) hastwo methods of “Instant Transmission”: his special skill and his “Instant Transmission Kamehameha” Super.He also has aninstant Sparking Mode special skill.
Goku (Super), Super Saiyan
Goku (Super - Super Saiyan)‘sSuper and Ultimate attacks surpass the damage his regular form can deal. He also boasts anattack boost special skilland alightning-fast Burst Rush.
Goku (GT), Super Saiyan
Goku (GT - Super Saiyan) gains an instant Sparking Mode skill while maintaining a hefty six-bar skill gauge. His supers are adequate, but his ultimate attack (Super Explosive Wave) deals mighty damage.
Vegeta (Z-Early), Super Saiyan
Vegeta (Z-Early) has aspecial skill that strengthens his attacks for fifteen seconds. This skillraises his super blast damage significantly. He also has a powerful ultimate attack (“Big Bang Attack”). The trade-off is heloses his instant Sparking Mode skill from his regular form.
Super Vegeta
Super Vegeta has aninstant Sparking Mode skill that boosts his Super blasts. Using this skill gives him a toolbox ofpowerful Super blasts that both take out one life stock. His Ultimate attack(“Final Flash”) deals massive damage (2.5 life stocks).
Vegeta (Z-End), Super Saiyan
Vegeta (Z-End - Super Saiyan) is noticeably more powerful than his base form. HisSupers and Ultimates deal more damage before amplifying them with “Saiyan Spirit.“Replacing “Afterimage” with “Explosive Wave” is an improvement.
Vegeta (Z-End), Super Saiyan 2
Vegeta (Z-End Super Saiyan 2)loses “Saiyan Spirit.“However, hisSuper and Ultimate attacks are plenty strong without the buff. He also has thebest Burst Rush of all three Vegeta (Z-End)s.
Vegeta (Super), Super Saiyan
Vegeta (Super - Super Saiyan) gets anattack boost skill and an instant Sparking Mode skill. These skills cannot run simultaneously because of alimited five-bar skill gauge (both special skills cost 3 points). HisSuper and Ultimate attacks have better damage than base Vegeta (Super).
Gohan (Teen), Super Saiyan
Gohan (Teen - Super Saiyan) has two strong special kills that his five-bar skill gauge can easily accommodate. He’ssimilar to Gohan (Teen) but with a better Ultimate Attack.
Gohan (Adult), Super Saiyan
Gohan (Adult - Super Saiyan) has a Ki recovery skill and plays similarly to his normal version. However, hisUltimate attack, “Bros. Kamahameha,” deals two life stocksof damage!
Gohan (Future), Super Saiyan
Gohan (Future - Super Saiyan) hastwo high-tier special skills and a six-bar gauge. Activate “Power Up to the Very Limit” and perform “Fierce Combination” to deal massive damage.
Trunks (Sword), Super Saiyan
Trunks (Sword - Super Saiyan)lacks skill gauge, but hisenhanced speed and killer Ultimate attack (“Shining Sword Attack”)more than make up for it.
Trunks (Melee), Super Saiyan
Trunks (Melee) keeps his regular form’s “Explosive Wave.” His special skill,“Finish Sign,” adds a fifteen-second attack buff that amplifies his Supers. His Ultimate attack (“Heat Dome Attack”) out-does his regular form’s Ultimate.
Super Trunks
Super Trunks gains aninstant Sparking Mode skill in addition to “Explosive Wave.“HisSupers are nerfed compared to Trunks (Melee - Super Saiyan), making the two fairly equal.
Future Trunks, Super Saiyan
Future Trunks (Super Saiyan) still has alow skill gauge and average HP.However he gains"Power Up to the Very Limit,“and hisUltimate attack (“Final Hope Slash”) deals heavy damage.
Gotenks
Gotenks hashigh HP and high-damage Super/Ultimate attacks. However, his special skills are lacking.“Afterimage” only dodges a single attack,and"Ta-dah!” grants a defensive boost at the expense of Gotenk’s attack.
Frieza (Z), 4th Form
Frieza (Z - 4th Form)’s special skills have great synergy.“Your Arrogance Disgusts Me” instantly triggers Sparking Mode,and"Psychokinesis” will paralyze foes so they can’t escape. HisUltimate attack (“I’ll Destroy This Planet”) is nearly unavoidable.
Mecha Frieza
Mecha Frieza has astrong Smash Ki Blast that hits his opponent twice. He can alsoparalyze opponentsandbuff his Super/Ultimate attackswith special skills. However, alow-capacity skill gauge (four bars) takes him down a peg.
Frieza (Super)
Frieza (Super) has aparalyzing special skill (“Psychokinesis”)and afifteen-second attack buff skill (“Power Of Revenge”). Waiting for enough skill gauge to activate “Power Of Revenge” holds him back from reaching A-tier.
Cell, Perfect Form
Cell (Perfect Form) stands out from his prior two forms because hisUltimate attack (“Perfect Barrier”) is a high-damage explosive wave with extensive reach.
Majin Buu
Majin Buu has strong Supers, and hisUltimate attack (“Angry Explosion”) covers a lot of ground. His only setback is skill efficiency. He hastwo strong special skills (“Paralyze Beam” and “Sleep”)but onlyfour skill gauge bars.
Majin Buu (Evil)
Majin Buu (Evil) has solidSuper/Ultimate attacksand aRush Chain Combo (Rush Chain 3 > Energy Storm) that is as strong as other character’s supers. His special skills are cheaper than normal Majin Buu but less impactful.
Super Buu
Super Buu’sUltimate attack (“Revenge Death Bomber”) is self-destructivebut deals close tothree life stocks of damage. Fortunately, he canquickly regenerate 40 percent HP with his “Regeneration” skill.
Majuub (GT)
Majuub hasbetter skill gauge capacity than Uub. Plus, his Super/Ultimate attacks have plenty of impact. Unlike Uub, hedoes not have an instant Sparking Mode skillanddoes not gain buffs while Sparking.
Android 17 (Super)
Android 17 has alow skill gauge (only four bars)but getstwo high-tier special skills (including an instant Sparking Mode skill with buffs). While hisUltimate attack (“Barrier Explosion”) is self-destructive, it doesn’t completely wipe out his health.
Dabura
Dabura has afive-bar skill gauge, and one of his skills is anunguardable attack that costs one point. HisSuper and Ultimate attacks all have heavy damage and pushback.
Lord Slug, Giant Form
Like Lord Slug, but giant.Heightened HPand afatal Ultimate attackgive this version of Lord Slug a huge leg-up.
Cooler
Although Cooler has alow skill gauge (four bars), his special skills are affordable (and include aparalyzing skill). He has strong projectile attacks, and his"Darkness Eye Beam” Super has great reach.
Hirudegarn
Hirudegarndoesn’t have an instant Sparking Modelike other formidable giant characters (i.e., Great Ape Vegeta). HisKi Blasts are also slow. However, he makes up for these shortcomings withhigh HPandextensive attack range.
Super Baby 1 (GT)
Super Baby 1 (GT) feels like an enhanced version of Baby Vegeta. They both play much the same. ButSuper Baby 1’s attacks deal a tad more damage.
Frost
Frost isvery similar to Frieza (Super)with the added benefit of aninstant Sparking Mode special skill.
Cabba, Super Saiyan
Other thanlosing his instant Sparking Mode skill, Cabba (Super Saiyan) is an improvement from regular Cabba. HisUltimate attack (“Super Galick Cannon”) deals severe damage.
Kale, Super Saiyan
Kale (Super Saiyan) is a significant upgrade from her base form. She getstwo more skill bars (six in total). Plus, herUltimate attack with Caulifla (“Limit Break Blaster”) is OP!
Kefla
Kefla has theHP and attack power of a character with 8 DP.Herlow-tier special skillsare likely what peg her down.
Dyspo
Dyspo has a uniquespecial skill (“Super Maximum Light Speed Mode”) that increases his movement speed for fifteen seconds. He also has aninstant Sparking Mode skill. His Super and Ultimate attacks are not as strong as other B-tiers, but they have significant blowback.
C Tier Characters
We like to think of the C-Tier as our ‘Only Human’ tier. They’renot terrible, but they have at least one significant flaw you must work aroundto play them effectively. Some ofour favorite supporting cast members, like Piccolo, Tien, Yamcha, and Krillen, reside in C-Tier.
Master Roshi, Max Power
Master Roshi (Max Power) boastsgreater power but slower movement. Still, his “Max Power Kamehameha” is ferocious!
Frieza Force Soldier
Frieza Force Soldier’s"Full-Power Charge” (fully recovers Ki) is a useful skill. His other special skill,“Sleep,” raises his HP but makes him vulnerable for three seconds. He has big NPC energy.
Goku (Teen)
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Goku (Teen)can’t fly but uses his tail as a propeller(adorable!). Strongdefense skills and speedboost him.
Gohan (Kid)
Gohan (Kid) has aninstant Sparking mode skilland astrong Ultimate. However, hisHP is low, and"Energy Blast Barrage"is a low-damage super.
Krillin
Krillinexcels in attack speed. HisSupers hold him backdue to low damage.
Yamcha
Yamcha has aninstant Sparking Mode skill. Otherwise, he is a capable fighter withsolid Super/Ultimate attacks.
Cell Jr.
Cell Jr. has alow skill gauge and meh supers. But hisBurst Rush can go on for 50 hits!
Pan (GT)
Panmoves fast and has a 29-hit Burst Rush—however, afour-bar skill gaugeandhigh-cost special skills (Three Skill Points per skill)hold her back.
Raditz
Raditz can hold his own withstandard HP and attacks. He suffers a similar issue as Pan(high-cost skills with low-capacity skill gauge).
Nappa
Nappa hashigh HP for a low-tier character (4.5 stocks). Plus, hisspecial skills have long effect times. But helacks a Violent Rush, andone of his supers is too expensive (40,000 Ki).
Zarbon
Zarbon has better stats than Super Zarbon, and it shows. His stats arenot amazing, but they’re consistent. Zarbon’s"Bloody Dance” Super has great knockback.
Super Zarbon
Super Zarbon has aspecial skill that recovers two Ki bars. Furthermore, hisUltimate is pretty good.
Dodoria
Dodoria has anunguardable Super (“Dodoria Head Ram”)with significant knockback. Helacks a Violent Rush.
Cui
Cui feels likea better version of the generic Frieza Force Soldier. He hasbetter HP and a strong Ultimate, but hisspecial skills and Supers are subpar.
Recoome
Recoome has solid HP and combos. While hisSupers are mediocre,hisUltimate (Recoome Fighting Bomber) imparts up to two stocks of damage.
Burter
Burter has aninstant Sparking Mode skilland astellar Burst Rush. He suffers from alow skill gaugeandmiddling attack/HP.
Jeice
Jeice is like a nerfed Burter. Hisattacks and HP are adequate, but hedoesn’t have the high combo potentialto boost him up.
Babidi
Babidi’sstats are unremarkable, but he has aseven-bar skill gauge. Plus, hismovement is light and breezy.
Goku (Z-Early)
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Goku (Z-Early) is asuitable all-rounderwith an accommodatingsix-bar skill gauge. He’s good for beginners butlacks the various transformations that make other versions of Goku multi-faceted.
Goku (Mini)
Goku (Mini) is anodd character to wield due to his Ki Blasts, which feel more like melee attacks. Plus, they move him forward, whichmakes them ineffective as a zoning tool. He would likely be a 5 DP character otherwise.
Vegeta (Z-Scouter)
Vegeta (Z-Scouter)’s ability totransform into Great Ape Vegetais a significant benefit. His Ultimate attack (“Dirty Fireworks”) is also quite formidable. He onlylacks the Super-Saiyan bells and whistles.
Gohan (Teen)
Gohan (Teen) haslow-cost special skills and Supers (including an instant Ki gauge recovery skill). While his stats are average, he can accesstwo transformations.
Gohan (Adult)
Gohan (Adult) haslow-cost special skills and Supers (including an instant Ki gauge recovery skill). While his stats are average, he can accessthree transformations.
Great Saiyaman
Great Saiyamanplays similarly to Gohan (Adult) except his special skills are attack buffs(no Ki gauge recovery skills). Justice Bomber is a heavy-hitting Ultimate.
Piccolo
Piccolo is astrong all-rounder with an instant Sparking Mode skilland the ability toparalyze opponents. His one weakness is hisUltimate attack, which has a subpar aim.
Nail
Nail hassolid Super and Ultimate attacksand aninstant Sparking Mode special skill. He’s a strong all-rounder similar to Goku (Z-Early).
Tien
Tien hasstrong Supersand aspecial skill (“Solar Flare”) that renders foes defenseless. Hislow-capacity skill gaugeand anUltimate attack that incapacitates himfor several seconds hold him back.
Trunks (Sword)
Trunks (Sword) hashigh-tier special skills but a low skill-gauge capacity. Furthermore, hisUltimate (“Lightning Sword Slash”) is solid, but his"Burning Storm” Super is weak.
Trunks (Kid)
Trunks (Kid) is a solid fighter whoseSuper attacks have impactful knockback. HisHP sets him behind a little.
Goten
Goten hastwo cheap Supers that are unsurprisingly low-damage. However, his"Super Kamehameha” is an impactful Ultimate.
Uub (GT)
Uub’sHP and skill gauge capacity are mediocre. But, he has aninstant Sparking Mode special skillandhe gains buffs while in Sparking Mode. His Ultimate attack (“Super Explosive Wave”) packs a punch.
Bardock
Bardock has agreat, albeit expensive, counter special skill. Otherwise, he’s verymiddle-of-the-road.
Captain Ginyu
Captain Ginyu canswap bodies with anyone in the game (although he cannot access their skills). Essentially, histier is only as good as the opponents he’s able to swap with.
King Cold
King Cold hasspecial skills that are too expensive for his measly four-bar skill gauge.Furthermore, he hasno Violent Rush.High-damage Super and Ultimate attacksmake up the difference.
Android 19
Android 19 would likely have 5 DP if it wasn’t for hislow-tier special skills. Otherwise, his combos, HP, and Super/Ultimate attacks are standard.
Dr.Gero
Dr.Gero has asix-bar skill gaugeand strong Super/Ultimate attacks. However, he hasno Violent Rush, and his special skills are unremarkable.
Super Garlic Jr.
Super Garlic Jr. has strongspecial skills that can paralyze opponents and recover a portion of his HP.He hashigh-damage attacks, but one of his Supers lacks reach. Additionally, hecan’t perform a Violent Rush.
Dr.Wheelo
Dr.Wheelo is one of theweaker giant characters in the game. Hismelee attacks lack range, and his Supers are easy to dodge. However, hisUltimate attack deals plenty of damage.
Turles
Turles’s"Fruit of the Tree of Might" skill does not stack like in prior games. Still, he has strong Supers, and hisUltimate attack (“Meteor Burst”) will send foes flying.
Lord Slug
Lord Slug isvery average. He’dlikely have 5 DP if he had a Violent Rush.
Tapion
Tapion hassolid defensive skills like “Hero’s Flute” and “After Image.“In contrast, hisskill gauge capacity is low,and his"Brave Slash,” while unguardable, imparts low damage.
D Tier Characters
We don’t like to use derogatory terms like ‘Trash Tier.’ So we’ll call our D-Tierthe ‘Challenge Character’ tier. These characters are eitheroverall low-skilled, intentionally joke characters, or have a fatal flaw. If you can win a match as these characters, then you’rereally goodat Sparking Zerol.
Mr.Satan
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Mr.Satan isakin to “Dan Hibiki” in Street Fighter. Hismovement is limited, his HP is low, and his special attacks inflict low damage. He’s good for a laugh, though.
Videl
Videl canuse her second special skill to instantly trigger Sparking Mode. Plus,she can fly.But herlow attack damage and HPset her behind.
Master Roshi
Master Roshi is arguablyone of the best D-tier characters. He hasstrong defensive abilitiesand cantransform into Master Roshi, Max Power. Unfortunately, hecannot fly.
Chiaotzu
Chiaotzu has some neat skills, including theability to paralyze opponents. But hisSuper blasts are easy to avoid, and hisUltimate inflicts damage on himself.
Saibaman
Saibaman hasagile movementand anifty paralyzing skill. Unfortunately, hisUltimate is a self-destructive attack.
Guldo
Guldo canparalyze opponentsandinstantly trigger Sparking Mode. Unfortunately, he hasno Violent Rush. His Ultimate is decent, though.
Spopovich
Spopovich hasgood health for a low-tier character. Hisspecial skills are lacking, and hisSuper/Ultimate attacks are mid.
