Since his introduction in Dragon Ball Z, Vegeta has played a pivotal role in the story as the anti-hero. The Saiyan Prince is proud of his heritage, yet he always seems to be a step behind Goku (Kaaaakaaarooooottttt!). Throughout the story, we see some significant character development, but what if Vegeta’s story played out differently? Could he have even been able to realize the power of becoming a Super Saiyan had he not been bested by Earth’s mightiest heroes? Let’s break down the alternate timelines of Vegeta’s Episode Battles in Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO – no spoilers!
Here’s the complete list of alternate arcs and episodes in chronological order:
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO – How to Unlock All of Vegeta’s Episode Battles’ Alternate Timelines
Chapter 2 – Android/Cell Arc
Episode: Wind-Up Doll
- Battle Conditions:
- Unable to defeat Android 18 in elapsed time (canon).
- Defeat Android 18: Unlocks the “Parental Bond” arc.
Chapter 2 continued – Parental Bond Arc
Episode: Vegeta and Trunks
- Battle Conditions:
- Wear down Trunks (canon).
- Defeat Super Trunks: Unlocks the “Parental Bond” arc.
Tip: In order to get Trunks to transform into Super Trunks, you have to deplete his health to 2 bars (or less) within one and a half minutes.
Related: How to Unlock All of Goku’s Episode Battles’ Alternate Timelines
Chapter 2 continued – Android/Cell Arc
Episode: Super Vegeta
- Battle Conditions:
- Defeat Cell (canon).
- Defeat Cell within a given time: Unlocks the “Total Victory” episode.
Chapter 2 – Majin Buu Arc
Episode: Preparing for the World Tournament
- Battle Conditions:
- Take less than half a bar of damage from Trunks (kid): Unlocks the option to “shake off brainwashing’ in the following episode, “Vegeta’s Wicked Heart”.
Tip: The episode “Preparing for the World Tournament” has no alternate timeline symbol.
Episode: Vegeta’s Wicked Heart
- Battle Conditions:
- Succumb to brainwashing (canon).
- Shake off brainwashing: Unlocks the “Number One Spot” arc.
Episode: Vegeta’s Determination
- Battle Conditions:
- Unable to defeat Majin Buu in elapsed time (canon).
- Defeat Majin Buu: Unlocks the “A Strong Dad” episode.
Tip: In the episode “Fateful Game of Rock, Paper, Scissors”, Goku and Vegeta play a game of ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ to decide who takes on Majin Buu first. Goku pulls Rock, so pulling paper will let you fight Majin Buu first, ultimately leading you to the alternate episode.
Episode: A Desperate Bid for Time
- Battle Conditions:
- Survive a given time (canon).
- Defeat Majin Buu: Unlocks the “Saiyans: The Warrior Race” episode.
Vegeta’s saga features a total of two alternate arcs and three alternate episodes. Bearing in mind that his story in Episode Battles begins on Planet Namek and ends with Majin Buu, it’s safe to say that Vegeta’s saga felt a little underdone. With that said, go forth and conquer like a true Saiyan!
