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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zeroresurrects the fan-favorite anime fighter after an over-decade-long hiatus. And we can confirm it has all of the hallmarks you remember. There are over 180 characters, extensive story campaigns, and, last but not least, a combat system that will make you kamehameha your controller toward the TV screen. We don’t mean that negatively - just get ready for a challenge.
So, if Sparking Zero’s difficulty spikes brought you here, we’re happy to provide solutions. In several ways, new players can make the most of their experience and overcome Super-Saiyan-level obstacles. We’ll tell you how to farm Zeni, unlock rare items, and fight like a master with these beginner tips!
Beginner Battle Training Is A Must-Play To Understand The Game
If you feel like flying by the seat of your nimbus, Sparking Zero’s tutorial stage will give you a suitable starting point. However, in our experience,we felt the tutorial wrapped up too fast to absorb all of Sparking Zero’s controls and maneuvers. So, our first stop after the tutorial was to hop into Super Training.
Super Training includes a mode calledBattle Trainingthat we love because itbreaks down Sparking Zero’s mechanics into bite-size hands-on lessons. We recommend playing through theBeginner sectionof Battle Training lessons to review everything you learned in the tutorial in more detail.
Another boon of Battle Training is that thelessons are repeatable. Therefore, you can re-do lessons until you feel confident you can perform basic techniques from memory. And believe us when we say you’ll need hyperreactive muscle memory to manage against Sparking Zero’s fast and formidable opponents.
When You Hit A Wall In A Character Episode, Focus On A New Character
Did we mention Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is challenging? (Oh, right. We did. But we’ll repeat it!)Try completing Chapter 1 of Goku’s Episode Battlewithout using a continue. Sure, you could lower the difficulty if you wish. However, if you’re stubborn and prideful like us, you likely won’t want to.
We have bad news, completionists. Lowering the Episode Battle difficulty willprevent you from satisfying bonus conditionsthat unlock new story routes.
Luckily,you’ll unlock several new character episodes within Goku’s first chapter. So, if you struggle to defeat a boss in one character’s arc, you can begin pursuing another character’s arc.
Approaching Episode Battle this way will help youraise your Player Level, which gives you access to more potent ability items. Then, you may revisit the battles that tested your might with a more decisive advantage.
The Ki Gauge Is The Key To Victory
Ki is arguably the most valuable resourcein Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. You’ll use the Ki Gauge to access several techniques and maneuvers, includingKi Blasts, dashes, Perception counters, Super Attacks, and Sparking mode. These abilities can quickly decide a match.
Since Ki unlocks much of your fighter’s potential, charging Ki is a priority.Ki charging is similar to meter-charging mechanicsin other fighting games,including JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R. You can charge Ki anytime, butdoing so will render you defenseless.
It would be best if youfound ways to safely charge Kito win matches in Sparking Zero. Conversely, it’s critical tointerrupt opponents when you see them charging their Ki. Lastly, if your opponent’s Ki is high,avoid them until they spend itorpressure them into spending it on defensive maneuvers.
Keep Enemies On The Defensive With Rush Chains
Sparking Zero has two basic attacks:Ki BlastsandRush Attacks.
While Ki Blasts are safer due to their range, Rush Attacks cause more damage. More importantly,successful Rush Chains will keep your opponent on the defensive, preventing them from charging their Ki.
We recommend studying your character’s Rush Chains in Training Mode. you’re able to review them by examining the “Explanation of Controls” via the Pause menu. Each Rush Chain has unique finishers that push your foe in different directions. Therefore,mixing up these chains will make your attacks more challenging to read, rendering your enemy’s defense ineffective.
Equip Ability Items To Heighten Your Skills
Since Sparking Zero is so challenging, you’ll need a little boost to progress through the game. (Okay, maybe more than alittleboost.) Fortunately, you may equip your character with performance-enhancing Ability Items.
Ability Items grant buffs to your character, including but not limited to:
And there’s much more where that came from!
How To Get Ability Items
You canpurchase Ability Items with Zeni in the Shop. New items will become available in the Shop as your player level increases. Therefore, it’s in your best interest tovisit the Shop frequently. You’ll know new inventory is available whenever you see ared exclamation point icon on the Shop And Customize pagein the Main Menu.
How To Equip Ability Items
you’re able to equip Ability Items via theCustomizemenu. Follow the steps below:
Target Challenges And Missions To Farm Zeni
MoneyZeni makes the world go round in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. One visit to the Shop will show you all the Ability Items, Characters, Costumes, BGM, and other goodies you can unlock with Zeni. But you have to make Zeni to spend Zeni. So, what’s the fastest way to do so?
You canquickly farm Zeni by satisfying challenge and mission conditions. There are two lists of tasks you can pursue:
Search both lists for the easiest challenges and missions, and complete those first. Your Zeni reserves will increase exponentially!
Dragon Ball Wishes Can Help You Overcome Tough Obstacles
According to Dragon Ball lore,collecting seven Dragon Balls summons powerful beings that can grant any wish your heart desires, including resurrecting someone from the dead. So, it makes sense that Dragon Ball wishes can also accomplish great things in Sparking Zero.
When you encounter a tough boss battle, hit a skill wall, or wish to unlock an OP character, consider redeeming a Dragon Ball wish via the"Come Forth…“menu. There arethree types of Dragon Ball wishes, each with different requirements and rewards.
Collect seven dragon balls
Collect seven Namekian dragon balls
Grants one wish
Grants three wishes
Use The Stage Environment To Your Advantage
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero features various notable locations from the manga and anime, includingWest City, Planet Namek, and the vast open fields associated with some of Dragon Ball’s most pivotal battles.
Each stage has unique features. And since Sparking Zero is a 3D fighter,environmental factors significantly impact gameplay. Always consider a stage’s layout in your gameplay strategy. Where aregood hiding places to charge your Ki?Are therelarge structures nearby that you’re able to knock your enemies into?These considerations can make or break a match.
Don’t forgetWorld Tournament rules, in which matches are winnable byknocking opponents out of bounds. You mustdevelop strategies for pushing opponents outof the World Tournament arena. Furthermore, we recommend youpractice recovery and evasion maneuvers to prevent you from getting pushed out.
