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Dragon Ball FighterZ Guide and Secrets

Learn the basics as well as advanced techniques for the hottest new Dragon Ball title coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.
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Dragon Ball FighterZ is developed by Arc System Works and published by Bandai Namco for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC (via Steam). This Dragon Ball FighterZ guide will serve as a hub for all of our game content, including strategies and advice for each character, as well as our how to gain access to any hidden characters. We’ll be continually updating this Dragon Ball FighterZ guide to make sure the most recent information is available to you, so keep checking back for more over the next few months.

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As Dragon Ball FighterZ is just now releasing, we will be adding more and more character guides and take an in-depth look at various system mechanics to make sure you know everything you need to know to start your climb up the ranked ladder. As new strategies are discovered and DLC characters are released, more and more information will be added to this ever evolving Dragon Ball FighterZ game guide!

Dragon Ball FighterZ Quick Tips

  • To punish a Super Dash you can press Down + Heavy Attack with precise timing.
  • Super Dash will go through most projectile attacks that are not super moves or command special moves.
  • Most jumping attacks must be blocked from a standing position. If you crouch you will get hit.
  • Use Vanish (Medium + Heavy) to punish raw super moves used outside of a combo. You can perform a Vanish during the starting animation of a super move or most other attacks.
  • Forward + Medium Attack is a universal overhead attack for all characters.
  • You can call certain assists to extend combos or cover your Super Dash approach, making it harder to punish.

Dragon Ball FighterZ Character Guides

Android 21 Guide
Get all the details on the newest member of the Dragon Ball universe!

Dragon Ball FighterZ General Guides

Gameplay Tips – How to Play
We cover some basic tips on how to play Dragon Ball FighterZ.

Combo Mechanics Guide
Get schooled on how to construct combos in Dragon Ball FighterZ.

How to Jump Cancel
Learn how to perform jump cancel combos in Dragon Ball FighterZ.

Best Assists
Find out which characters have the best assists in Dragon Ball FighterZ!

How to Earn Zeni Fast
Find out how to earn Zeni quickly in Dragon Ball FighterZ.

How to Unlock Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Vegeta
Find out how to gain access to Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta in Dragon Ball FighterZ.

How to Unlock Android 21
We’ve got all the details on how to unlock Android 21 in Dragon Ball FighterZ.

Team Building Guide
If you’re looking to build a team in Dragon Ball FighterZ, we’ve got some advice to help you out!

How to Summon Shenron
One of the unique system mechanics in Dragon Ball FighterZ is the ability to summon the Dragon Balls.

How to Punish Super Dash
Find out how to stop people to abusing the Super Dash mechanic in Dragon Ball FighterZ.

How to Perform a Dramatic Finish
Learn how to execute a Dramatic Finish in Dragon Ball FighterZ!

How to Block
Find out how to block those pesky pressure strings in Dragon Ball FighterZ.

All Dragon Ball FighterZ Medals Explained
If you’ve been wondering what those Dragon Ball FighterZ medals mean, we’ve got the answers you’re looking for.

Local Multiplayer in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Find out how to play with people locally in Dragon Ball FighterZ!

Control Layout and Information
Take a quick look at the controls for Dragon Ball FighterZ to get you ready for the game!

Character Move Lists
Check out the current known movelists for the characters in Dragon Ball FighterZ.

How to Play with Friends
Find out how you can play with your friends in Dragon Ball FighterZ.

How to Change Commentator
Learn how to change the commentator when you play Dragon Ball FighterZ.

What Does Golden Frieza Do in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Find out what kind of benefits you get from Golden Frieza in Dragon Ball FighterZ.

Online Ranks and Colors in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Find out what each of the online ranks are and how many BP you need to reach them!

Story Mode Player Skills
Find out all of the Player Skills available in the Dragon Ball FighterZ story mode.

Official Character Stats
Take a look at all of the official character stats in Dragon Ball FighterZ!

FighterZ Pass Characters
We should know which characters will be in the FighterZ Pass very soon!

Best Characters in Dragon Ball FighterZ
It’s time to take a closer look at the best characters in Dragon Ball FighterZ.

Dragon Ball FighterZ Evolving Tier List
Take a look at how the tier list for Dragon Ball FighterZ is shaping up.

Patch Notes – February 2018
Find out what’s changed in the late February Dragon Ball FighterZ patch notes!

Dragon Ball FighterZ Video Guides

How to Play Tips
Learn the basic mechanics found in Dragon Ball FighterZ!

Combo Guide
Check out how to construct combos in Dragon Ball FighterZ.

Android 21 Character Guide
Take a look at everything Android 21 can do as we cover all of her basic attacks and super moves!

Earn Zeni Fast
This video covers some of the ways you can earn Zeni fast in Dragon Ball FighterZ!

How to Punish Super Dash
Find out how to get around the Super Dash spam at lower levels of play.

Launch Day Tier List
While tier lists are always evolving, check out where things started with our launch day tier list.

Best Characters
Check out how the roster is shaping up shortly after launch!

How to Play with Friends Online
Find out how to get into private rooms with your friends so you can throw down in Dragon Ball FighterZ

Dramatic Finishes
Take a look at the special dramatic finishes in Dragon Ball FighterZ!

Story Mode Playthrough
Check out our full run of story mode with only cutscenes, no fights or commentary!

How to Perform a Dramatic Finish
Find out how you can pull off a dramatic finish in the game!

How to Summon Shenron
Find out how to collect all seven Dragon Balls and summon Shenron to make a wish!

How to Unlock Android 21
If you just picked up the game, find out how to access Android 21!

How to Unlock SSB Goku and Vegeta
If you want to play with Gods, find out how to unlock SSGSS Goku and Vegeta!

Dragon Ball FighterZ Beta Coverage

Open Beta Start Time and End Time
Find out when each period of the beta will begin and end.

Open Beta Info
Details on the upcoming open beta, as well as the previous closed beta!

Beta and Gameplay Details
Find out everything know concerning the gameplay of Dragon Ball FighterZ

Arena Match
Find out what the Arena Match in Dragon Ball FighterZ is all about!

Pre-Release Information

Pre-Order Details and Information
Bandai Namco has confirmed some Dragon Ball FighterZ pre-order information.

Legacy Support Info
Find out if Dragon Ball FighterZ will include legacy controller support on the PS4.

PC Syetem Requirements
Find out what PC specs you’ll need to play Dragon Ball FighterZ on PC later this month.

Developer Interview – Tournament Support, Character Selection and More
We interview BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. Producer Tomoko Hiroki about Dragon Ball FighterZ.

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tier List
Take a look at how the tier list for Dragon Ball FighterZ is shaping up.

Release Date and DLC Details
The North American release date for Dragon Ball FighterZ has been officially confirmed!

Story Mode and Online Details
New information has been released on the Story Mode and Online Modes in FighterZ!

Complete Character List and Game Details
Namco Bandai has teamed up with Arc System Works for a new DBZ fighting game.

Super Saiyan Blue in Dragon Ball FighterZ
While it may not surprise anyone, Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Vegeta are confirmed for Dragon Ball FighterZ.

Piccolo and Krillin Join Dragon Ball FighterZ
Two staples have been officially confirmed for the upcoming fighting game.

Dragon Ball FighterZ Trunks Gameplay
We finally have our first look at how Future Trunks will play in Dragon Ball FighterZ


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Bryan Dawson
Bryan Dawson has an extensive background in the gaming industry, having worked as a journalist for various publications for nearly 20 years and participating in a multitude of competitive fighting game events. He has authored over a dozen strategy guides for Prima Games, worked as a consultant on numerous gaming-related TV and web shows and was the Operations Manager for the fighting game division of the IGN Pro League.