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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerooffers many campaign modes known as Episode Battle, where your chosen character goes through the most iconic fights of their career. Vegeta has the shortest of these campaigns, with his fights only covering the encounters from the Frieza, Cell, and Buu sagas.
In this guide, we will cover how best to use each form of Vegeta present in the Episode Battles, from his early days in Namek to his fateful encounter with Kid Buu. We will also cover how to use each character in competitive modes, should you wish to do so.
R2/RT + Up on the D-Pad
R2/RT + Left on the D-Pad
R2/RT + Square/X
3 Ki Bars
Fires a Beam Super that does nearly a bar of damage.
R2/RT + Triangle/Y
Triggers a Rush Super that does nearly a bar of damage.
R2/RT + Circle/B (when in Sparking Mode)
Full Ki Bar
Rush Ultimate that does a bar and a half of damage.
Vegeta (Scouter) In Episode Battle
The one version of Vegeta you’ll use the longest isthe one from the Saiyan and Frieza saga, who faces quite a lot of foes in Namek. With him starts a constant of nearly all Vegetas,the Explosive Wave, a fantastic skill that ischeap, and can help you get enemies off youat any moment.
His other skill, Saiyan Spirit,buffs you offensively for 15 seconds, something only worth it if you are confident in your skills. Otherwise,it is advised to save the Skill Countfor Explosive Wave, so you always have an edge in battle.
Vegeta (Scouter) In Versus And Online Matches
The only notable difference when using this Vegeta in online battles ishis ability to transform, and into a Great Ape no less. You gainimmunity to grab and Rush supers, as well asan extra health bar, but you’ll be so slow that it can be hard toeven hit your opponent, so be careful.
Awakened by anger
Beam Ultimate that does nearly two bars of damage.
Vegeta (Z - Early) Super Saiyan In Episode Battle
You won’t be using this form of Vegeta much, and the fights he is involved inaren’t the most challenging.Still,he functions exactly like his Scouter version, with the only difference being thathis Ultimate Move is a Beaminstead of a Rush.
Vegeta (Z - Early) Super Saiyan In Versus And Online Matches
There isn’t much of a benefit in choosing this Vegeta in online battlesover his Super Vegeta form, either in regular play or in DP battle (he costs six DP, just like Super Vegeta). Still,there is a slight buff for going through the transformations, so that may be worth it for certain players.
Enter Sparking Mode and gain offensive buffs.
Beam Ultimate that does two bars of damage.
Super Vegeta In Episode Battle
This is one ofthe better versions of Vegeta, mostly due to his access to a skill thatinstantly puts him in Sparking Mode.This time,it is worth it to spend the three Skill Count on that skill; it will leave you without being able to use Explosive Wave, but you will likely befinishing the matchby that point.
Super Vegeta In Versus And Online Matches
Any character withExplosive Wave and instant Sparkingis worth using, especially ones witha healthy mix of Blast and Rush supers. The base form of this Vegeta also has those two skills, so if you’re playing DP battle, consider starting with base Vegeta andtransforming into Super Vegeta directly, so you don’t have to keep in mind the skill changes of the middle form.
3 Ki Bars Fires
2 Ki Bars Fires
Fire several projectiles that can deal over half a bar of damage.
Fires several projectiles that trigger a scene, dealing nearly two bars of damage.
Vegeta (Z - End) Super Saiyan In Episode Battle
The main fight you’ll use this version of Vegeta for isthe training with Kid Trunks.There is an achievement related to this fight sinceif you don’t suffer much damagefrom the child during this event, you’ll be able toresist the Majin mark later.
To do so, you’ll once again bedepending on Explosive Wavefor tough moments, so it isn’t recommended to spendthe three Skill Count on buffs.Use Infinite Blaster often at a longer range tonot give Trunks time to charge, and you’ll eventually take him down.
Vegeta (Z - End) Super Saiyan In Versus And Online Matches
The one thing of note when playing against players with this Vegeta is howhis Ultimate move functions.It deals decent damage but isn’t a Beam, soyou won’t be able to start a Beam strugglewith this ability; if you’re being fired upon, dodge away and then use your own Ultimate.
Dodge the next melee attack and counter it.
2 Ki Bars
Rush Ultimate that does nearly two bars of damage.
Vegeta (Z - End) Super Saiyan 2 In Episode Battle
The toughest fights for Vegeta are in this form, specificallythe fight against Kid Buu.Since this Vegetacan’t easily enter Sparking Mode, you’ll have to charge the old-fashioned way, but remembernot to give Buu a breatherto do the same.
If Buu tries to sleep,interrupt him with Ki blasts or with Infinite Blaster, since it only costs two Ki bars. If you have three or more Skill Counts, then it is a good idea touse Wild Sense; you’ll counter Buu’s next attack while still having enough Count to use Explosive Wave.
Vegeta (Z - End) Super Saiyan 2 In Versus And Online Matches
While the moveset of this Vegeta is decent,his skills are somewhat lackluster, although their low cost can make for great oppressive gameplay. In a DP battle, however,you can do far better for the cost of seven DP.
Gain armor and extra charging speed.
Huge and unblockable area-of-effect explosive wave that deals two bars and a half of damage.
Majin Vegeta In Episode Battle
The lack of Explosive Wave can be a heavy blow when using this Vegeta, especially ifyou’ve grown accustomed to having it.However,starting fights with five Ki barsalready available makes Majin Vegeta terrifying from the very beginning of the match.
There is a benefit in not having Explosive Wave:you can buff yourselfto your heart’s content. Prince’s Pride is meant fordefense and preparation, while Majin’s Awakening is not only a great way toenter Sparking Mode, but you also do so with improved damage dealing.
Majin Vegeta In Versus And Online Matches
The main thing to note when using Majin Vegeta in regular play is his Ultimate, Final Explosion. It doesmore damage than most Ultimates, covering a wide area andbeing unblockable, but it leaves youonly one hit away from death; only use it when you know you will finish your opponent with it.
