High-level Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO gameplay moves at supersonic speeds. Here is how to master the 2-frame Super Counter input, escape endless Vanishing chains, and trigger Z-Burst dash behind-the-back smashes.
Super Counter is the ultimate defensive reversal in Sparking! ZERO. Right as the opponent's physical punch or kick is about to connect with your character, tap 'Up + Light Attack' simultaneously. This costs zero Ki and sends the attacker flying.
When two players exchange rapid Vanish attacks, Ki drains rapidly. Break the chain by holding the Perception / Guard button (Circle on PlayStation / B on Xbox) right before the enemy appears behind you to deflect the hit.
Double-tap your dash button while holding the Dragon Dash trigger (L2 + X, then X again). Your fighter will vanish and curve directly behind the opponent's back, bypassing frontal guards.
Save your blue Blast Stocks to enter Sparking Mode (hold Ki charge past maximum). In Sparking Mode, your attacks cannot be interrupted by light punches, your Ki becomes infinite for 20 seconds, and you can fire your Ultimate Blast.
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Standard controls use modern action game mappings (R2/RT for Ki, Right Stick for cameras), while Classic controls mirror the original Budokai Tenkaichi 3 scheme on PS2 with Triangle for Ki Blasts and L2 for Dragon Dash.
Hold the Guard / Perception button right before a Ki blast hits your fighter to swat it away harmlessly without taking chip damage.
