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How to unlock all characters in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

Pretty cool that you can just grind

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero is now available on early access, and you can enjoy a wide cast of several iconic characters who are all present inside the game.

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For starters, you can unlock every character by just playing the game. While some of the characters are unlocked quite easily, getting access to the other ones might be harder. That said, the grind is certainly worth it if you want to have as many options as possible. Let’s take a look at how you can unlock all characters, especially those who have specific mission requirements.

How to unlock a new character in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

There are different ways to get new characters in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero.

  • Complete the sagas and specific missions, and this unlocks most of the roster. Read on to learn about the specific missions/sagas that you’ll need to complete.
  • Winning Tournament battles.
  • Complete Zen-Oh’s missions
  • Some episode battles have specific what-if scenarios that will help unlock special characters.
  • Wishing from Super Shenron.
  • Use Zeni in the shop (do note that this method can’t be used for every character).

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero character unlock requirements

As mentioned earlier, many characters in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero will be unlocked as you complete the episodes. Here are the ones that will need you to complete specific tasks.

CharactersTasks
Ultra Instinct Sign GokuClear “Goku’s Mentor” in Jiren’s Episode Battle.
Mastered Ultra Instinct Sign GokuClear “Goku’s Mentor” in Jiren’s Episode Battle.
GT GokuClear “Number One Spot” in Vegeta’s Episode Battle.
GT Goku – Super Saiyan 1Clear “Number One Spot” in Vegeta’s Episode Battle.
GT Goku – Super Saiyan 3Clear “Number One Spot” in Vegeta’s Episode Battle.
Super Saiyan 4 Goku (GT)Clear “Number One Spot” in Vegeta’s Episode Battle.
Teen GokuFirst World Tournament win
Mini GokuPre-order bonus
Majin VegetaClear “The Long-Awaited Battle” in Vegeta’s Episode Battle
Super Saiyan 4 VegetaClear “Pushing the Limit” in Goku’s Episode Battle.
Future GohanClear “Defiance in the Face of Despair! Gohan vs. Android” in Bonus Battles.
Gohan Future Super SaiyanClear “Defiance in the Face of Despair! Gohan vs. Android” in Bonus Battles.
NailClear “Piccolo Returns to his Birthplace” in Piccolo’s Episode Battle.
Super Gogeta (Z)Clearing Otherworld Tournament for first time.
Gogeta SuperClear “The Greatest Saiyan of All” in Bonus Battles.
Super Super Saiyan GogetaClear “The Greatest Saiyan of All” in Bonus Battles.
Super Super Saiyan Blue GogetaClear “The Greatest Saiyan of All” in Bonus Battles.
Super Saiyan 4 GogetaUse Gogeta in 10 battles.
VidelClear “Chaos at the World Tournament” in Gohan’s Episode Battle after choosing to fight Spopovich.
Mecha FriezaClear “Frieza Descends on Earth” in Frieza’s Episode Battle.
Cell Jr.Clearing Cell Games for the first time
Majin Buu (Evil)Clear “To Be the Best: Advanced” in Bonus Battles.
YajirobeClear “Vegeta’s Secret Maneuver” in Goku’s Episode Battle.
GT PanClear “Defend Earth from the Frieza Force” in Gohan’s Episode Battle.
GT UubClear “The Power of One, The Power of All” in Goku’s Episode Battle.
GT MajuubClear “The Power of One, The Power of All” in Goku’s Episode Battle.
Bardock60,000 Zeni
SaibamanClearing Yamcha Games for first time.
CuiClear “Frieza’s Assassination Order” in Vegeta’s Episode Battle.
King ColdClear “Parent-Child Tournament of Power” in Frieza’s Episode Battle.
Soldier FriezaClear “Welcome to Frieza Force!” in Bonus Battles.
Super BrolyPre-Order Bonus/Buy with Zeni from the shop (has different variants).
Super Garlic JuniorComplete Zen-Oh’s Order.
Dr Wheelo45,000 Zeni
TurlesClear “Avenger Returns” in Bonus Battles.
Lord SlugClear “Android 17” in Piccolo’s Episode Battle.
CoolerClear “Brothers Fight Together” in Frieza’s Episode Battle.
Metal CoolerUse Cooler in 10 battles.
Android 1360,000 Zeni
BojackClear “Combined Power” in Gohan’s Episode Battle.
Janemba60,000 Zeni
TapionClear “Final Battle with Zamasu” in Trunks’ Episode Battle.
HirudegarnClear “Great Saiyaman vs. Kaiju?!” in Bonus Battles.
Baby VegetaUse Vegeta in 10 battles.
Super Baby 1Use Vegeta in 10 battles.
Super Baby 2Use Vegeta in 10 battles.
Syn Shenron120,000 Zeni
Omega Shenron120,000 Zeni
SpopovichClear “Ultimate Fusion” in Goku’s Episode Battle.
Goku BlackWish after you’ve summoned Super Shenron.
Fused ZamasuWish after you’ve summoned Super Shenron.
FrostClear the Tournament of Destroyers.
CauliflaClear “Fight Universe 6’s Mightiest Warriors” in Bonus Battles.
KaleClear “Surpass god, Trunks” in Future Trunks’ Episode Battle.
DyspoClear “Virtuous Warrior, Virtuous Villain” in Frieza’s Episode Battle.
BergamoClear “Rematch with Bergamo the Crusher” in Bonus Battles.
Kakunsa90,000 Zeni
Roasie
Clear “Neo Tri-Beam is all powered-up like never before! in Bonus Battles.
AnilazaClear the Tournament of Power for the first time.

That’s pretty much it when it comes to unlocking all the characters in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero. Do remember that if you own either the Ultimate/Deluxe Edition, you will also gain access to other DLC characters that will be released as part of future updates.


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