Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero boasts an astounding lineup of 182 unique characters and transformations, providing fans with an abundance of choices when forming their ultimate warrior teams from across the multiverse. Let’s take a moment to engage in one of the internet’s favorite pastimes by categorizing the roster of Sparking! Zero into distinct tiers.
Top Characters and Transformations in Sparking! Zero – Tier Listing
Staying true to the essence of the various anime and manga series, not every character in Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero holds equal prowess. While seasoned fighters like Chiaotzu and the Frieza Force Soldier may struggle against powerhouses such as Super Saiyan Blue Gogeta or Legendary Super Saiyan Broly, this disparity is what makes the Budokai Tenkaichi series wonderfully engaging.
| Tier | Character/Transformation Names |
|---|---|
| S | Goku – Ultra Instinct -Sign- (Super), Goku – Ultra Instinct (Super), Gogeta – Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan (Super), Gogeta – Super Saiyan 4 (GT), Vegito – Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan, Beerus, Whis, Broly – Legendary Super Saiyan (Z), Broly – Super Saiyan Full Power (Super), Jiren – Full Power, Fused Zamasu – Half-Corrupted |
| A | Goku – Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan (Super), Goku – Super Saiyan 4 (GT), Vegeta – Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan (Super), Vegeta – Super Saiyan 4 (GT), Gohan – Super Saiyan 2 (Teen), Super Gogeta (Z), Gogeta – Super Saiyan (Super), Super Vegito, Gotenks – Super Saiyan 3, Super Janemba, Kefla – Super Saiyan 2, Goku Black – Super Saiyan Rose, Fused Zamasu, Toppo – God of Destruction, Golden Frieza, Jiren, Kale – Super Saiyan (Berserk), Kefla – Super Saiyan 2, Super Baby 2 (GT), Great Ape – Baby (GT), Omega Shenron (GT) |
| B | Goku – Super Saiyan (Z-End), Goku – Super Saiyan 2 (Z-End), Goku – Super Saiyan 3 (Z-End), Goku – (Super), Goku – Super Saiyan (Super), Goku – Super Saiyan God (Super), Goku (GT), Goku – Super Saiyan (GT), Goku – Super Saiyan 3 (GT), Vegeta – Super Saiyan (Z-Early), Super Vegeta, Vegeta – Super Saiyan (Z-End), Vegeta – Super Saiyan 2 (Z-End), Majin Vegeta, Vegeta (Super), Vegeta – Super Saiyan (Super), Vegeta – Super Saiyan God (Super), Gohan – Super Saiyan (Teen), Gohan – Super Saiyan 2 (Teen), Gohan – Super Saiyan (Adult), Gohan – Super Saiyan 2 (Adult), Ultimate Gohan, Gohan – Super Saiyan (Future), Trunks – Super Saiyan (Melee), Super Trunks, Future Trunks – Super Saiyan, Vegito, Gogeta (Super), Gotenks, Gotenks – Super Saiyan, Android 17 (Super), Frieza – 4th Form (Z), Frieza – Full Power (Z), Mecha Frieza, Frieza (Super), Cell – Perfect Form, Perfect Cell, Dabura, Majin Buu, Majin Buu (Evil), Super Buu, Super Buu (Gotenks Absorbed), Super Buu (Gohan Absorbed), Kid Buu, Broly (Z), Broly – Super Saiyan (Z), Broly – (Super), Broly – Super Saiyan (Super), Cooler, Cooler – Final Form, Metal Cooler, Fusion Android 13, Bojack – Full Power, Hirudegarn, Baby Vegeta (GT), Super Baby 1 (GT), Goku Black, Hit, Frost, Cabba – Super Saiyan, Cabba – Super Saiyan 2, Caulifla – Super Saiyan 2, Kale – Super Saiyan, Kefla, Kefla – Super Saiyan, Dyspo, Toppo, Anilaza, Majuub (GT), Syn Shenron (GT) |
| C | Goku – (Z-Early), Goku – (Z-Mid), Goku – Super Saiyan (Z-Mid), Goku – (Z-End), Goku – (Mini), Vegeta (Z-Scouter), Great Ape Vegeta, Vegeta (Z-Early), Vegeta – (Z-End), Gohan (Teen), Gohan (Adult), Gohan (Future), Great Saiyaman, Piccolo, Piccolo (Fused With Kami), Nail, Trunks (Sword), Trunks – Super Saiyan (Sword), Trunks (Melee), Future Trunks, Trunks (Kid), Trunks – Super Saiyan (Kid), Goten, Goten – Super Saiyan, Bardock, Tien, Frieza – 1st Form (Z), Frieza – 2nd Form (Z), Frieza – 3rd Form (Z), King Cold, Cell – 1st Form, Cell – 2nd Form, Android 16, Android 17 (Z), Android 18, Android 19, Dr. Gero, Cell Jr., Super Garlic Jr., Dr. Wheelo, Turles, Lord Slug, Lord Slug – Giant Form, Android 13, Bojack, Janemba, Tapion, Zamasu, Cabba, Caulifla, Kale, Bergamo, Ribrianne, Kakunsa, Roasie, Uub (GT) |
| D | Krillin, Yamcha, Chiaotzu, Yajirobe, Kid Gohan, Goku – (Teen), Pan (GT), Videl, Master Roshi, Master Roshi – Max Power, Saibaman, Raditz, Nappa, Frieza Force Soldier, Cui, Zarbon, Dodoria, Guldo, Recoome, Jeice, Burter, Spopovich, Babidi |
| Hercule | Hercule |
S-Tier Characters in Sparking Zero
The highest-ranking fighters within Sparking! Zero will not come as a surprise. From the mightiest Saiyans to a Divine being and an Angel, this game showcases the most potent entities in Dragon Ball. Characters within the S-tier boast extensive health, deliver powerful blows, execute lethal touch-of-death combinations, and can unleash devastating ki blasts that decimate foes from a distance.
Warriors like Ultra Instinct Goku and Whis prove difficult to land hits on due to their agile evasive maneuvers, while Beerus packs a punch with his ultimate ability. Beerus stands out due to his health regeneration skill, Sleep, and the Verdict of Destruction, which has a modest cost of two skill points, allowing him to enter Sparking mode. Abilities that facilitate entry into Sparking mode without a full ki meter are invaluable and can alter the momentum of tough matchups.
In the S-tier, you’ll also find formidable villains from Dragon Ball Super, including the corrupted Fused Zamasu, fully powered Jiren, and the legendary Broly. Their inclusion is well worth every Zeni spent on acquiring them.
Naturally, it wouldn’t be a complete S-tier without the boastful yet powerful Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta.
A-Tier Characters in Sparking Zero
The A-tier lineup features some characters that harness the power of God Ki like Super Saiyan Blue Goku, yet they slightly lag in comparison to their higher-tier counterparts. However, this doesn’t imply that they’re lacking in strength – each character has proven themselves among the most formidable warriors at various points in the universe.
Characters in the A-tier have a DP value of either 8 or 7, providing robust options for building a competitive team, especially when paired with lower-tier allies. Given that S-tier characters consume 9 or 10 DP out of a total of 15, opting for an A-tier centerpiece may be more advantageous than relying on elite fighters when the situation becomes dire.
Some personal highlights from the A-tier include Super Janemba (whose animations are superb), Super Saiyan 2 Kefla (she proved capable of competing with Goku during the Tournament of Power), and, of course, Super Saiyan 4 Goku and Vegeta, which elicit nostalgic feelings for DBGT fans.
B-Tier Characters in Sparking Zero
A majority of the characters in Sparking! Zero will find their place within the next two tiers. Generally, B-tier characters showcase late DBZ Super Saiyan forms or represent the peak evolutions of specific DBZ villains.
Most characters in the B-tier hold a DP value of 6 or 7, making them sufficiently powerful to serve as the backbone of an online team. For instance, a lineup featuring Vegeta – Super Saiyan God (Super) alongside supporting characters from C- and D-tiers would be formidable.
Despite their lower DP ratings compared to others in the B-tier, base form Goku (Super), Vegeta (Super), Goku (GT), and Baby Vegeta (GT) have been elevated into the B-tier due to their ability to transform and fuse. While it might take time to gather enough skill points for transformations or fusions, these characters have the potential to metamorphose into A- and S-tier combatants amidst high-stakes battles.
C-Tier Characters in Sparking Zero
The C-tier is predominantly filled with the base forms of many characters, including Universe 6 Saiyans, which considerably overshadow DBZ antagonists due to the drastic power scaling present in Dragon Ball Super.
The distribution of many characters holding a DP score of 4 or 5 illustrates that nearly every character has their own usefulness and strength in some capacity. A multitude of these Saiyans have the capability to transform into elevated forms with superior skill sets, presenting opportunities for team compositions featuring three C-tier or a blend of C- and D-tier fighters in the online meta.
Regrettably, beloved character Piccolo lands in the C-Tier. While the early iterations from Dragon Ball Z are formidable, they still pale in comparison to higher-tier fighters, and Piccolo (Fused with Kami) lacks a rush super or ability to access Sparking mode. At the very least, we can anticipate that Orange Piccolo from the upcoming DLC for Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero will bring enhanced potency.
D-Tier Characters in Sparking Zero
Sparking! Zero excels at making even its least powerful characters engaging and enjoyable to utilize. Take Raditz, for example. Though he is relatively weak compared to late-DBZ villains like Cell and Super Buu, he remains a challenging adversary in Goku’s Episode Battles and holds significance within the Dragon Ball narrative.
The original cast of Dragon Ball – Krillin, Yamcha, Master Roshi – all belong to the D-tier, highlighting how dramatically powerful the series’ character roster has evolved. While they may not have the capability to obliterate planets or rival the gods, they can still provide a fun gameplay experience, especially utilizing the range of costumes available, such as Yamcha’s original attire or Master Roshi’s Jackie Chun disguise.
Personally, I’ve found a few D-tier characters to be quite enjoyable, like Burter, whose impressive speed can be advantageous for initiating combos. Nappa’s super moves are entertaining, Master Roshi – Max Power can undoubtedly teach younger fighters a thing or two, and Zarbon’s transformation ability gives him an edge, enabling him to switch to a higher tier character when needed.
Hercule Tier in Sparking Zero
Certainly, the CHAMP deserves his own tier! This is the legendary man – no, the World Champion – who managed to conquer Cell and save the planet. Those golden-haired warriors can’t compete with his prowess!
Hercule relies not on flashy tricks but embodies the purity of a martial artist. And if things get challenging? Mr. Buu is always at his side, ready to demonstrate to opponents why they have no chance against the champion.
Disregard the 1 DP value, as he’s merely… warming up.
Zero appears set to be one of the most remarkable games of the year.
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