See tips on how to play Dragon Ball FighterZ, learn to master the fighting system and characters from Akira Toriyama’s work.
Dragon Ball has been in the world since 1984, the manga by Akira Toriyama has had several adaptations for many media, including in the world of games. Dragon Ball FighterZ is one of the deepest fighting games involving Goku and his gang. So, learn how to play Dragon Ball FighterZ and learn strategies to better enjoy the game.
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Dragon Ball FighterZ (Image: Playback / Arc System Works / Bandai Namco)
What is Dragon Ball FighterZ
Dragon Ball FighterZ is a 2D fighting game developed by Arc System Works, the company responsible for the Guilty Gear and Blazblue series . The game has a very beautiful look, which gives the impression that we are watching an episode of the anime.
Speaking of anime, high-speed combat is very well represented. Believe me, Dragon Ball FighterZ is a very fast game, with a mix of aggressive combos, counter attacks, teleportation, character changes and assists. It’s all chaotic, but it works.
Combats are played in trios and so mastering strategies that involve all characters is essential, as we will see later.
What platforms are available on
Dragon Ball FighterZ is available for PS4, Xbox One and Windows. The game can also be played on PS5 and Xbox Series X | S via backward compatibility.
Requirements to run Dragon Ball FighterZ on PC
| Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements | |
| Operational system: | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit version) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit version) |
| CPU | AMD FX-4359 4.2GHz or Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz or Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz |
| RAM memory | 4GB | 8GB |
| Video card | Radeon HD 6870 1GB or GeForce GTX 650Ti 1GB | Radeon HD 7870 2GB or GeForce GTX 660 2GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
Tips on how to play Dragon Ball FighterZ
Now, to the main tips to have a good performance in the game.
1. Use Auto-combos to get used
If you’re not really into fighting games, maybe the speed of Dragon Ball FighterZ’s combat can be a little intimidating. To reduce this problem, in addition to spending a little time in training mode, I recommend using the mechanics of automatic combos that the game offers.
Just press any attack button repeatedly, the fighter will perform a simple combo, which can even be ended with a special attack, if you have a KI bar for that. This is a very useful alternative for those who just want to have fun, without wanting to get too deep into the mechanics. However, for those who want to make the most of the game’s resources, it is necessary to learn much more.
2. Test all characters
How to play Dragon Ball FighterZ (Image: Playback / Bandai Namco)
People who buy a Dragon Ball game are usually fans of the work, so they already have their favorite characters. However, it is worth testing all the fighters available in the game. Characters like Yamcha, who since Dragon Ball Z, only catches everyone, in the game is a character with many offensive options and fun to play.
Therefore, do not consider the power of a character based on the anime / manga. It is worth giving everyone a chance.
3. Use the Super Drag to get closer to the opponents
Dragon Ball FighterZ is a very fast game, so the super sprint is an option to quickly approach your opponents. The feature also takes precedence over the normal dash and this makes it a very useful feature to use against the CPU and even against players.
4. Use your teammates correctly
As said before, the battles in Dragon Ball FighterZ are played in trios and even resemble the Marvel x Capcom series . For this reason it is important that you know how to play with the characters, but also keep an eye on the energy bar of each one, to make changes at opportune times during the combat and to recover some of the energy of the character that is at a lower level. .
When a fighter is replaced, he can recover a percentage of his energy, until he returns to combat. Often, knowing how to measure the participation of each fighter in the fight can make the difference between victory or defeat.
5. Make character changes during combos
When you execute the command to switch characters with L1 / L2 (PS4) or LB / LT (Xbox), the fighter that arrives on the screen, is for a few moments vulnerable to enemy attacks. A strategy to minimize this problem is to try to change characters in the middle of an aerial combo.
During the combo, make the command to change fighters, so your character can enter the combat in the middle of the combo, avoiding unnecessary risks.
6. Play story mode
Dragon Ball FighterZ story mode (Image: Playback: Arc System Works / Bandai Namco)
The story mode of the game does not offer anything very innovative, but it is fun because it bet on an unprecedented story, instead of the tricky idea of repeating the arcs that we are all tired of watching in the anime.
The story involves Android 21, a character created exclusively for the game, in a plot that involves the creation of clones of the fighters. Don’t expect anything super innovative, but there are curious (and funny) conversations, depending on the combination of fighters on your team.
Remember that the new Android 21 is only released after finishing this mode.
7. Use your Zenis
Most of your actions in the game, guarantee rewards in “Zeni”, the game’s money. This Zen can be spent to buy cosmetic items, extra colors for characters and items for the lobby.
