Complete Guide to Goku Black’s Branching Paths in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Episode Mode

In Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Goku Black showcases his formidable storyline through a thrilling branching pathway. Here’s a guide on how to activate this route and successfully navigate through its unique Episodes.

The game doesn’t solely focus on our beloved heroes, as Goku Black also receives his share of the spotlight in Episode mode.

First introduced in 2016 during the Super Saga, Goku Black quickly earned his reputation as a memorable antagonist. His immense power positions him as a standout character in the expansive roster of Sparking Zero.

Exploring Goku Black’s Pathway in Sparking Zero Episode Mode

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Diverging pathways sprout from significant Episodes, and Goku Black’s narrative offers one such intriguing route:

Proof of Justice

This branching pathway presents an exciting what-if scenario within the Episode Mode. Although it can be activated relatively quickly, successfully navigating it is quite challenging. Fear not—here’s how to conquer it.

Understanding the Proof of Justice Pathway and All Episodes

Proof of Justice timeline Goku Black Sparking Zero — Image Source: Dexerto/Bandai Namco

To set Goku Black’s Sparking Episode in motion and open up this alternative pathway, you must defeat Vegeta and Goku during the pivotal Episode known as Act Three Begins.

While this challenge may sound straightforward, accomplishing it swiftly is crucial; failing to do so will lead to an automatic switch to the standard pathway. With both Goku and Vegeta in their SSGSS forms, this battle is far from easy.

Keep your focus sharp throughout the fight; you may need several attempts before successfully overcoming both opponents to advance into Goku Black’s Sparking Episode route.

The Threat of Zamasu

In this Episode, Goku Black faces off against Trunks before he can utilize the Evil Containment Wave to seal Zamasu. Ensure you defeat both Trunks and Vegeta to wrap up this Episode.

Rewards:

x1000 Zen
x50 Player EXP

The Choice They Make

Cornered in a critical moment, Vegeta and Goku unite to form Vegeto, determined to take down Goku Black. You’ll need to confront Vegeto and Trunks, defeating at least one to initiate the final bout in Goku Black’s unique pathway.

However, you must ensure that Zamasu does not fuse with them, requiring you to inflict damage quickly to progress. After defeating them, a cutscene will play out, depicting Goku Black striking down Trunks, leaving Goku and Vegeta as the final hope.

Rewards:

x1000 Zen
x50 Player EXP

The Proof of Justice Showdown

Goku Black Sparking Episode end Dragon Ball — Image Source: Dexerto/Bandai Namco

The climactic battle begins, with Goku Black clashing against both Vegeta and Goku. Initially, the fight starts with Goku, while Vegeta will periodically enter the fray. Defeat Vegeta first, followed by Goku, to conclude Goku Black’s Sparking Episode narrative.

The closing cutscene is considered one of the most thrilling in all of Sparking Zero’s Episode campaigns, entirely re-conceptualizing the world’s fate had Goku and Vegeta been unable to protect it.

Rewards: