Customizing Characters in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is filled with exhilarating battles, and to prevail, you’ll need to tailor your fighters effectively.

Whether you’re engaging in Custom Battles or revisiting legendary scenes and imaginative What-If scenarios, Sparking Zero is brimming with action. Be prepared to face formidable opponents, particularly within Episode Mode, making it crucial to modify your capsule setup if you encounter difficulties.

If you’re eager to explore customization options, we’ve compiled all the essential details for you below.

Character Customization: Step-by-Step Guide

To modify a character in Sparking Zero, adhere to the following steps:

Access the Shop & Customization section from the Main Menu.
Choose the Customization option and pick the character you wish to modify.
Here, you can assign Ability Items (Capsules) to your fighters. Click on an empty slot in their loadout and select the Ability Item you wish to equip.
You can also change their outfits, emotes, and the background music accompanying their entrance into Sparking mode from this interface.
After finalizing your loadout, simply exit the menu. Your changes will be saved automatically and will be reflected the next time you engage in battle.

If you need a more comprehensive overview, continue reading below:

Customizing Teen Gohan Super Saiyan 2 in Sparking Zero. — dexerto / Bandai Namco

You can choose which loadout you want to modify from the customization menu.

From the Main Menu of Sparking Zero, head to the ‘Shop & Customization‘ tab. Once inside, opt for the ‘Customization‘ option located on the right side of the menu screen.

You will then be prompted to select a character, allowing you to browse through the roster and choose the one you want to personalize!

Modify Your Ability Items

Custom Loadout and Outfit Options in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. — dexerto / Bandai Namco

You can manage your capsule loadout along with various other settings here.

After selecting your character, you’ll enter their customization menu.

To adjust your Ability Items, simply select an empty slot from the upper portion of the screen, and you will be directed to a menu displaying all available options.

You may also click on a filled slot to replace any already assigned capsules.

Choose Your Capsules

Editing Gohan's capsule loadout in Sparking Zero. — dexerto / Bandai Namco

Choosing the right combination of Ability Items is critical in the game.

Next, select the capsules you wish to equip. Scroll through the list and press X on PS5 to confirm your choices.

These capsules can offer various advantages, such as boosting the power of your Ultimate Blast or lowering the Ki expenditure for specific attacks.

Be mindful that some capsules may impose debuffs, so it’s important to consider this while constructing your loadout.

For instance, the Sparking! Plus capsule extends the duration of Sparking! mode but diminishes your defense. To counterbalance this, we suggest pairing it with a capsule like Dende’s Healing Ability, which gradually restores health during combat.

Modifying and personalizing your custom loadouts is essential in Sparking Zero, especially if you’re struggling with particular Episode Battles. Hence, we recommend frequently revisiting the customization option as you play.

Customize Outfits, Emotes & Background Music

Gohan's outfit change in the customization menu.

Editing Emotes in the Customization Menu.

Once you’re satisfied with your Ability Item setup, you can also modify your outfit, character emotes, and the background music that plays during their entrance into Sparking! mode.

Simply select any of the options in the Customize menu to make alterations.

When you’re finished with your adjustments, just exit the menu, and all your new settings will be saved. You’ll notice all cosmetic changes and Ability Item benefits reflected in-game the next time you enter a battle with that character.

List of Ability Items

Here are the Capsules we’ve unearthed along with their respective effects:

Master Roshi Training – Slightly boosts maximum health.
Rush Attack Boost 1 – Enhances Rush Attack power marginally.
Smash Attack Boost 1 – Slightly boosts Smash Attack and Chain Attack power.
Ki Blast Attack Boost 1 – Increases Rush Ki Blast and Smash Ki Blast Attack Power slightly.
Energy Saver – Reduces Ki cost for Rush Ki Blasts and Smash Ki Blasts slightly.
Blast Attack Boost 1 – Slightly boosts Blast and Ultimate Blast attack power.
Rush Ki Blast 1 – Marginally increases the speed of Rush Ki Blasts.
Melee Charge 1 – Slightly shortens charging time for Smash Attacks and Rush Chains.
Ki Blast Charge 1 – Reduces charging time for Smash Ki Blasts slightly.
Power Unleashed – Increases Burst Rush attack power significantly.
Finishing Blow – Boosts Burst Meteor attack power.
Dragon Assault – Decreases Ki cost for Vanishing Assaults.
Combo Master – Slightly elevates damage output from consecutive combo attacks.
Performer – Raises Blast Attack power temporarily after executing an emote.
Dende’s Healing Ability – Health gradually recovers during combat after a duration.
Rising Tension – Ki replenishes gradually during a fight after a while.
Active Heart – Boosts Ki recovery slightly after successful Rush Attacks.
Speed Up – Decreases Ki cost for Short Dashes slightly.
Super Transformation – Reduces Skill Count by 1 needed for Fusions and Transformations (Cannot be reduced below 1).
High-Speed Movement Master – Minimizes the Sparking! Gauge consumption during High-Speed Movements. Significantly reduces defense.
Super Movement Master – Decreases Sparking! Gauge usage for Super Movements slightly. Reduces defense considerably.
Crisis Avoided – Slightly lowers Ki cost for Short Dashes.
Exquisite Skill – Reduces recovery time when stunned, extending opponent’s recovery time as well.
Sparking! Plus – Extends the duration of Sparking! Mode. Reduces defense.
Dragon Break – Increases usage counts for Dragon Homing by one.
Vanishing Break – Boosts the number of Vanishing Attacks by one.
Latent Power Unleashed 1 – Begins battles with an extra Ki gauge.

How to Acquire More Zeni

To obtain additional Ability Items, you need to purchase them from the in-game shop using Zeni.

You can accumulate this currency by playing Sparking Zero, particularly through the following methods:

Completing Challenges & Missions

Head to the ‘Challenges & Missions‘ section from the Main Menu to access Zen-Oh’s Orders and Whis’s Stamp Book.

In Zen-Oh’s Orders, you can earn Zeni by completing various activities during battles such as:

Triggering Sparking! Mode 10 times.
Using Main Buu in combat 5 times.
Increasing Gohan (Teen’s) proficiency to level 1 (the more you engage with a character, their proficiency improves).

Whis’s Stamp Book operates similarly, where rewards (including Zeni) can be obtained by accomplishing objectives across various modes, Special Missions, and Bonus Battles.

Challenges and Missions menu in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero.

Screenshot of Zen Oh's Orders in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero.

Whis's Stamp Book screenshot in Sparking Zero.

Summoning Shenron

Additionally, you can earn Zeni by summoning Shenron after \ущщd**Collecting all seven Dragon Balls** (achievable via Zen-Ohs Orders and Whis’s Stamp Book).

Simply go to the ‘Come Fourth…’ tab on the Main Menu, select ‘Summon Shenron‘ and choose from one of the following wishes: