Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero: Guide to unlocking all hidden characters

If you've just started with Dragon BallSparking! ZeroThe first thing that strikes you is that, despite its enormous roster of 182 wrestlers, a good portion of the cast appears with a padlock. That is to say, Not all characters are available from the first minuteAnd the game doesn't always clearly explain what needs to be done to obtain them.

The good news is that All those locked characters can be obtained by playing.Without spending real money: story, tournaments, bonus battles, wishes to the dragons, and of course, the Zeni shop. Furthermore, unlocking a fighter's base version also unlocks their transformations and variants, so the feeling of progression is constant if you know where to go.

Official methods to unlock characters in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

In Sparking! Zero there are several systems that intertwine so that you can gradually expand your squadIt's a good idea to know them all so you don't waste time or zeni extra in the store.

The first major pillar of unlocking is the Episode battleswhich are essentially the game's main story mode. By following the different sagas focused on characters like Goku, Gohan, Vegeta, Piccolo, Frieza, or Jiren, you will gradually receive characters as a reward for completing specific chaptersMany of the items that are also for sale in the store can be obtained here without spending a single penny.

From there, the Alternative Battles and Additional BattlesAlternative battles are activated by making specific decisions or fulfilling certain requirements within the episode, while additional battles are found within the custom battles menu. In both cases, Completing certain special matches unlocks extra fighters, in addition to outfits and other rewards.

On the other hand, there are Offline World TournamentsThese tournaments range from the classic World Tournament to the Cell Games, the Other World Tournament, the Yamcha Tournament, the Tournament of the Gods of Destruction, and the Tournament of Power. Winning each one for the first time grants you exclusive characters as a prize, regardless of the selected difficulty.

They also play a key role Zeno's Orders and the Whis's Stamp BookThe orders function like small missions that grant titles, zeni, and other extras, while the book doesn't directly grant characters, but it does Zenis and Dragon BallsThis is essential to be able to buy fighters or make wishes to unlock content.

Once you have several Dragon Balls, you will be able to summon Shenron, Porunga or Super ShenronEach person has their own wish list. Among those requests are some that allow unlocking specific characters, such as Goku Black or fused Zamasu, although these can also be obtained in the store upon reaching a certain player level.

Finally, there is the in-game storewhich uses only Zeni earned through gameplay. Here you can acquire fighters, costumes, stat modifiers, emotes, and other extras. The great advantage is that, if you don't want to rely on storylines or tournaments, absolutely all characters (except one) can be purchased with time and patience.

How the shop works and which characters can be purchased with Zeni

The store is the most direct way to complete the roster, because it picks up the 47 characters that the game considers "hidden" or lockedAll of them can be acquired by spending Zeni, although they are not available from the start: the catalog expands as your profile levels up.

Right from the start, as soon as you begin playing, you'll see several hidden characters available. However, the bulk of the locked roster unlocks later. reach player level 10And the last two, Goku Black and Fused Zamasu, only appear for purchase when you reach the 20 levelUntil you reach those levels, you simply won't see their icons in the store.

Another important detail is that Unlocking a base character includes its associated variants or transformationsIf you buy Goku (GT), for example, his corresponding Super Saiyan forms will be unlocked at the same time, including his spectacular Super Saiyan 4. The same applies to Broly, Gogeta, Vegeta (GT), and many others.

In total numbers, acquiring all 47 characters available in the store means spending around 3 million zeniIt might sound crazy, but if you play through all the story episodes, do each tournament once, and don't waste zeni on unnecessary items, you should be able to reach it without any problems.

This is the complete list of locked characters that can be purchased with zeni, with their price and the player level at which they appear in the store:

• Son Goku (Super) Ultra Instinct sign: 120.000 zeni (level 1, can also be obtained in the story).
• Son Goku (GT): 75.000 zeni (level 1).
• Son Goku (young / teenager): 45.000 or 75.000 zeni depending on the list, available from level 1 and also as a tournament prize.
• Monster Vegeta / Majin Vegeta: 105.000 zeni (level 1, also obtained in the Vegeta saga).
• Vegeta (GT) Super Saiyan 4: 120.000 zeni (level 10, can also be unlocked by using it in story mode).
• Future Son Gohan: 60.000 zeni (level 10, or by completing a specific custom battle).
• Nail : 60.000 zeni (level 10, or as a reward in the Piccolo saga).
• Super Gogeta (Z): 105.000 zeni (level 1 or as a prize from the Beyond Tournament).
• Gogeta (Super): 105.000 zeni (level 1 or level 10 depending on the version, also in additional combat and reserve bonus).
• Gogeta (GT) Super Saiyan 4: 120.000 zeni (level 10, alternative to using Gogeta ten times).
• Videl: 30.000 zeni (level 1, also unlocked in the Gohan saga).
• Mecha Frieza: 90.000 zeni (level 1, or upon completing a chapter of the Freezer saga).
• Cell Jr.: 30.000 zeni (level 1, or as a reward from the Cell Games tournament).
• Monster Buu (Evil) / Majin Buu (Evil): 90.000 zeni (level 1, also unlockable via custom battle).
• Yajirobai / Yajirobe: 30.000 zeni (level 1, or completing a chapter of the Goku saga).
• Bread (GT): 45.000 zeni (level 1 or 10 depending on the source, also obtained in the Gohan saga).
• Ub (GT) / Uub (GT): 60.000 zeni (level 10, or upon completing a chapter of the Goku saga).
• Bardock: 60.000 zeni (level 10).
• Knowman: 30.000 zeni (level 1, or by winning Yamcha's tournament).
• Which: 30.000 zeni (level 1, or as a reward from the first chapter of the Vegeta saga).
• King cold: 60.000 zeni (level 10, can also be achieved in the Freezer saga).
• Freezer's Army Soldier: 30.000 zeni (level 1, or by completing the corresponding additional combat).
• Broly (Super): 60.000 zeni (level 10, also obtained in the Goku saga or as a pre-order bonus).
• Super Garlic Jr.: 45.000 zeni (level 10, alternative to using Piccolo ten times).
• Dr. Willow / Dr. Wheelo: 45.000 zeni (level 10, also unlockable by using Dr. Gero several times).
• tulles: 60.000 zeni (level 10, or as a reward for an additional battle).
• Slug / Lord Slug: 60.000 zeni (level 10 or as a reward from the Piccolo saga).
• cooler: 90.000 zeni (level 10, or by completing a specific chapter of the Freezer saga).
• Metal Cooler: 105.000 zeni (level 10 or using Cooler ten times).
• Android No. 13: 60.000 zeni (level 10).
• bojack: 60.000 zeni (level 10 or as a reward from the Gohan saga).
• January: 60.000 zeni (level 10).
• Tapion: 45.000 zeni (level 10, also obtained in the Future Trunks saga).
• Hildegarn / Hirudegarn: 90.000 zeni (level 10 or as a reward from a custom battle).
• Baby Vegeta (GT): 75.000 zeni (level 10, alternative to using Vegeta several times).
• Shin Shenron (GT): 120.000 zeni (level 10).
• Spopovich: 30.000 zeni (level 1, or as a reward from the Gohan saga).
• Goku black: 75.000 zeni (level 20, can also be requested from Super Shenron).
• Fused Zamasu: 120.000 zeni (level 20, or as a wish to Super Shenron).
• Frost: 90.000 zeni (level 1, or by winning the Tournament of Destroyers).
• cauliflower: 60.000 zeni (level 1, or prize from an additional fight or tournament depending on the source).
• Castle: 60.000 zeni (level 1).
• Dyspo: 90.000 zeni (level 1, or upon completing the final chapter of the Freezer saga).
• Bergamo: 60.000 zeni (level 1, or as a reward from a custom battle).
• Kakunsa: 90.000 zeni (level 1).
• Roasy / Roasie: 90.000 zeni (level 1 or 10, also unlockable in additional combat).
• Analyze / Analyze: 120.000 zeni (level 1, or by winning the Tournament of Power).

The only fighter who escapes this dynamic is Goku (Mini)A version inspired by Dragon Ball Daima. This character It does not appear in the store nor can it be obtained as a reward in any way.It's only part of the game's pre-order bonuses, so if you didn't pre-order it, there's no official way to unlock it.

Characters unlocked in Episode Battles (Story Mode)

If you want to save the most zeni, the most sensible strategy is Play all the story routes and complete all their chapters Before you go crazy with the store. Many of the locked faces unlock simply by progressing through the different sagas.

In Battle Episode mode, you'll progress through the epic sagas of Dragon Ball Z, GT, and Super, each divided into chapters. Upon completing certain sections, the game rewards you. fighters as a direct rewardThese are some of the key unlocks you'll get through the story:

• Son Goku (Super) Ultra Instinct sign: reward for completing Chapter 7 of the Jiren Saga.
• Monster Vegeta / Majin Vegeta: It is unlocked in Chapter 3 of the Vegeta saga.
• Nail You get it at the end of Chapter 3 of the Piccolo saga.
• Yajirobai / Yajirobe: drops as a reward from Chapter 2 of the Son Goku saga.
• Bread (GT): joins the roster in Chapter 6 of the Son Gohan saga.
• Ub (GT) / Uub (GT)You unlock it in Chapter 5 of the Son Goku saga.
• Which: Reward from Chapter 1 of the Vegeta saga.
• Broly (Super): It is obtained in Chapter 7 of the Son Goku saga.
• Slug / Lord Slug: Enter upon completion of Chapter 1 of the Piccolo saga.
• bojack: unlocked at the end of Chapter 4 of the Son Gohan saga.
• Tapion: appears as a prize in Chapter 6 of the Future Trunks saga.
• Spopovich: reward from Chapter 5 of the Son Gohan saga.
• Dyspo: It is obtained after completing Chapter 7 of the Freezer saga.
• VidelAlthough it does not appear on all lists, it is associated with the chapter "Chaos in the Martial Arts Tournament" within the Gohan saga.
• King Cold, Cooler and Mecha FriezaThey are linked to specific chapters of the Freezer saga, such as the joint confrontation of the brothers or Freezer's arrival on Earth.

Please note that, although some names are repeated between history and store, If you get them in the story, you won't have to buy them later.That's why it's always worth prioritizing sagas before spending large amounts of zeni.

Unlockable characters in Extra Battles and Custom Battles

In addition to the traditional story mode, Sparking! Zero includes a section of Additional battles within the custom battles menuThese are specially designed matches with unique conditions, unusual character combinations, and rules that differ from the norm, and many of them contain interesting unlockables.

To access these rewards you must complete the specific additional battles which the game marks with icons or eye-catching descriptions. Upon completing the battle (high difficulty levels are not required), you will receive the associated character. This is the list of characters obtained through additional battles:

• Gogeta (Super): reward for overcoming the bonus battle “The greatest Saiyan that exists / the greatest Saiyan of all”.
• Freezer's Army Soldier: It is unlocked by completing “Welcome to Frieza’s Army!” or “Welcome, Frieza Force”.
• tullesYou get it after the "Avenger Returns" or "Revenge Returns" fight.
• Hildegarn / Hirudegarn: appears as a prize in the "Great Saiyaman vs. World Tree?!" or "The Great Saiyaman vs. Kaiju" showdown.
• cauliflowerIt can be unlocked in the battle “Fight! The mightiest warriors of Universe 6” or, according to other sources, in the Cell Games tournament.
• Bergamo: reward for winning “Revenge against Bergamo the Crusher”.
• Roasy / Roasie: obtained by completing “Neo Tri-Beam feels more powerful than ever!” or “Neo Tri-Beam is powered up like never before.”
• Gohan from the futureIn another version of the list, "The face of despair! Gohan vs the Androids" is mentioned as a reward for the battle.
• Majin Buu (Evil): one of the routes is linked to the battle “Be the best: advanced”.

These custom battles also serve to farm zeni and practice with characters you've already unlockedSo you can chain them together whenever you fancy some quick action without getting into long chapters of story mode.

Characters that can be obtained in offline tournaments

Offline tournaments are another fundamental part of the unlocking system. They function as themed cups with several rounds where you face specific characters in a classic knockout bracket format. The first time you become champion, you receive a new fighter.

No matter what difficulty you choose, the game will give you the character anyway. This makes tournaments a quick way to acquire several powerful fighters without spending Zeni, and without needing to master the more advanced mechanics yet.

These are the characters associated with each main tournament:

• Son Goku (young / teenager): reward for winning the World Martial Arts Tournament for the first time.
• Super Gogeta (Z): unlocked after winning the Afterlife Tournament.
• Cell Jr.You receive it by winning the Cell Games.
• Knowman: character who falls as a prize in Yamcha's Tournament of Games.
• Frost: It is obtained by being proclaimed champion of the Tournament of Destroyers.
• Analyze / Analyze: unlocked by winning the Tournament of Power.

If tournaments are difficult for you at first, you can Lower the difficulty and use strong characters that you have already unlockedOnce you complete each of them at least once, you will have saved up a significant amount of Zeni that you won't have to spend in the shop.

Dragon Ball summons and wishes to dragons

As you play, the game will gradually deliver Dragon Balls as a reward from Zeno's challenges, Whis's Book of Seals, or normal battlesOnce you collect all seven, you can choose which dragon to summon depending on the context: Shenron, Porunga, or Super Shenron.

Each of these dragons has its own wish list availableThese include requests aimed at unlocking specific characters or completing certain content quickly. In the case of fighters, the clearest examples are:

• Goku blackYou can make a wish to Super Shenron if you don't want to wait until level 20 or spend zeni.
• Fused Zamasu: also requested via Super Shenron, opening it before it's available in the store.

While it may be tempting to spend wishes on these characters, it's worth remembering that if you play regularly, Both eventually appear in the shop when you level upSometimes it's more worthwhile to use wishes to get extra zeni, complete other unlocks, or acquire resources that accelerate overall progress.

Use of external tools and risks of unlocking “strange” characters

Within the PC community, the following have emerged Cheat Engine tables and other mods These tools allow access to characters and stages not normally available in the game. They typically work by selecting internal options like "Core/stuff," "Access all characters," or "Custom character selection list" after selecting the Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero process in the program. If you're interested in modding and modification of .ini or .cfg files en video games, be aware of the associated risks.

By following these types of tutorials, it is possible to see “Strange” characters in the selection of wrestlers or in the custom battle menus. However, these are changes to the game's memory and not official progress unlocks, so they are not saved as standard achievements and are not covered by the game's support.

Furthermore, using that type of Tricks entails important risksFrom bugs or glitches in the game itself to possible penalties if you publish custom battles online using content you shouldn't have, something that some communities already expressly warn as "at your own risk".

Therefore, the most sensible recommendation is adhere to the official unlocking methods (history, tournaments, additional battles, shop and dragons), which already more than cover the 47 hidden characters and their variants, without needing to resort to external tools.

If you take it easy and combine story, tournaments, and custom battles, you'll end up with the entire squad without spending a single euroKnowing what unlocks in each mode helps you prioritize what interests you most: if you want Janemba or Baby Vegeta, go to the shop and specific chapters; if you prefer universes 6 and 11, focus on tournaments and additional battles; if you're looking for powerful fusions like Gogeta or ultra instinct transformations, make sure you progress through the key sagas.

Thus, by making good use of the story mode, offline tournaments, additional battles, Dragon Ball summons, and the Zeni shop, you have at your fingertips All the legal and safe ways to unlock hidden characters in Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZeroWith the peace of mind that, except for Goku (Mini), no fighter will be locked behind a padlock forever.

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