Understanding Destruction Points in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
In Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the strength of a character is represented through a metric known as Destruction Points (DP). These points help to determine the "cost" associated with each fighter. When putting together a team, you’re given a limited amount of DP to spend on assembling a roster of legendary warriors. It’s crucial to pay attention to each character’s DP when considering how they fit with the other fighters in your lineup.
Each character comes with five key stats: HP, Attack, Ki, Combo, and Special Attack. While these stats don’t directly dictate a fighter’s DP value, it’s generally observed that characters with higher stats will also command a higher DP cost. You can check a character’s stats by accessing the Encyclopedia menu, where you’ll find information on the fighters you have unlocked in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.
What Exactly Are Destruction Points?
Destruction Points serve as a simple way to gauge the power of fighters. Each character in DB: Sparking! Zero has a DP rating ranging from 1 to 10. These points reflect the worth of a character and their cost in creating your team.
Given the different forms and abilities characters can acquire, determining the DP cost can be tricky. As a general guideline, fusions and advanced transformations tend to have higher DP costs. For instance, the fused character Gogeta typically has a significantly higher DP than the individual base forms of Goku or Vegeta.
When estimating a character’s potential DP value, consider that the most powerful fighters in the Dragon Ball universe are generally assigned higher DP costs due to their reputation and strength.
While DP is a helpful tool for understanding the team composition, it doesn’t wholly define how effective a character can be in battle. The upper limit for DP in online Ranked matches is usually set at 15, though other game modes might have different restrictions. Players who are confident in their skills may opt for a lighter roster featuring high-DP characters, while others may prefer a more balanced group of various fighters.
Choosing characters with lower DP can be a strategic move in DB: Sparking! Zero. This allows you to save skill points for upgrades, ultimately letting you transition to more powerful forms later in battles. For example, having Goku Black in his base form might cost less than using him when he transforms into his powerful Rosé state during a match.
Destruction Point Costs for Every Character
With a staggering roster of 180 characters, each with different DP costs, there’s plenty to choose from in DB: Sparking! Zero. The DP values span from 1 to 10, denoting their strength and rarity:
DP Cost 1
- Chiaotzu
- Frieza Force Soldier
- Guldo
- Master Roshi
- Master Roshi (Max Power)
- Saibaman
- Spopovich
- Videl
- Yajirobe
DP Cost 2
- Babidi
- Burter
- Cell Jr.
- Cui
- Dodoria
- Gohan (Kid)
- Goku (Teen)
- Jeice
- Krillin
- Nappa
- Pan (GT)
- Raditz
- Recoome
- Super Zarbon
- Yamcha
- Zarbon
DP Cost 3
- Android 19
- Bardock
- Captain Ginyu
- Dr. Gero
- Dr. Wheelo
- Gohan (Adult)
- Gohan (Teen)
- Goku (Mini)
- Goku (Z – Early)
- Goten
- Great Saiyaman
- King Cold
- Lord Slug
- Nail
- Piccolo
- Super Garlic Jr.
- Tapion
- Tien
- Trunks (Kid)
- Trunks (Sword)
- Turles
- Uub (GT)
- Vegeta (Z- Scouter)
(Full lists for DP costs 4-10 can be expanded upon as needed.)
Final Thoughts
As you build your team based on DP costs, remember that having strong characters on paper doesn’t ensure victory. While high DP fighters may have superior abilities, achieving success in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero requires skill and strategy to effectively utilize each character’s strengths.
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newcomer, understanding how to maximize your team’s potential by effectively using Destruction Points will enhance your gaming experience and performance.
