Guide to Pursuing Change in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

In Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, players can utilize a Chase Change mechanic, but the accompanying tutorial falls short in clearly explaining how to execute it effectively. We hope that Bandai Namco will address this issue soon. Meanwhile, we’ll outline the steps to successfully execute a Chase Change in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero and provide the optimal control settings to enhance your gameplay.

Optimal Chase Change Settings in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

To facilitate performing a Chase Change in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, you need to execute three light attacks followed by pressing the R3 and L3 buttons at the same time. While R3 opens the character change menu, L3 confirms the character switch. However, this action can feel quite awkward, so it is advisable to adjust your control settings for better efficiency.

To modify your settings, navigate from the Main Menu to Options (visible in the lower right corner) > Controls & Camera > Show/Hide Switch Panel > and change the setting from L3+R3 to just R3.

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Chase Change Tutorial Controls — Image courtesy of Bandai Namco

By doing this, performing a Chase Change becomes as simple as pushing R3. Additionally, you might want to set the Transformation Panel to L3, making the Emote Panel require L3+R3. The key here is mastering the timing. Usually, L3 can trigger the Transformation menu. If you prefer the default controls, we recommend pressing R3 first, then lightly tapping L3 while directing the right analogue stick towards your desired character.

Executing the Chase Change in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

Understanding the timing for a Chase Change can be perplexing, and you may need to spend some time mastering it. Here’s a simplified breakdown: after landing your first three hits, open the character change menu and flick the stick towards the character you wish to swap to. This action has to be done while in a neutral position—not during an attack. To clarify, think of Chase Change less as a combo maneuver and more as a character switch that follows your initial three hits.

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Chase Change Menu to Summon Gohan — Image courtesy of Bandai Namco

We recommend starting by practicing your character switches normally before integrating them into your combos with a brief pause. Execute your first three attacks and aim to initiate the Chase Change while your opponent is being pushed back. Fortunately, there’s a generous time frame to perform this action, provided you’re not hurrying your Chase Change execution.

That wraps up our guide on executing the Chase Change and optimizing your controls in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. For further assistance, check out our guides on deflecting beams and mastering Sonic Sway.

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