Dragon Ball Sparking Zero: Understanding A New Power Awakens Routes

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero is an action-packed adventure filled with missions and intense battles, many of which offer tough alternate paths to navigate. Among these, “A New Power Awakens”stands out as particularly difficult.

This mission serves as a pivotal conflict in the Majin Buu Canon Arc on the Goku Canon Route, where Goku faces off against formidable foes, Babidi and Majin Buu. As Babidi prepares to resurrect Majin Buu, Goku intervenes, only to find himself drawn back into the tournament he had previously exited, forced to fight Vegeta against his will.

Once Goku defeats Vegeta, Babidi successfully revives Majin Buu, placing the fate of the world in Goku’s hands as he must confront both villains to prevent global destruction. The speed with which players progress through this mission hinges on their chosen path, and many have reported its significant challenge. Let’s delve into how to achieve both endings.

Canon Ending: Overcome Majin Buu

Canonical route for A New Power Awakens — Image credits: dexerto / Bandai Namco

The canonical ending is fairly straightforward, requiring players to engage with Majin Buu in a standard battle.

Unless you manage to defeat him exceptionally fast, you will likely achieve the canonical ending. In this scenario, Goku buys enough time for Trunks to activate the Dragon Radar and escape West City. Using Instant Transmission, Goku then returns, letting Majin Buu eliminate Babidi to gain liberation.

Completing this path awards players with 15,000 Zeni and Player EXP.

Alternate Ending: Quick Battle

Alternate route for A New Power Awakens — Image credits: Bandai Namco

The alternate ending offers a hint to the players: “wear down your opponent within a specified time frame.”However, this time constraint is somewhat ambiguous, leaving players uncertain whether they need to defeat the foe in one minute, five, or even three minutes.

In reality, players must finish the battle in three minutes. Once you reach Super Saiyan 3, which you unlock by inflicting damage, you have one minute to secure victory.

Quickness is crucial in this segment, so be sure to master your dodges, counters, and overall attack strategy.

Following your victory, Babidi will push Buu to the point of rage, leading Buu to retaliate and eliminate Babidi. Shortly afterward, Goku talks to Buu about setting aside his evil ways, which Buu agrees to, albeit while requesting candy and a training partner.

To resolve the chaos, Goku utilizes the Dragon Balls to bring back all the lives lost and erases any memories of Majin Buu.

Successfully completing this swift battle results in a reward of 1,000 Zeni and Player EXP.

That wraps up the guide on how to navigate both routes in the “A New Power Awakens”mission.

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