Alternate Routes and What If Guide - DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Guide - IGN (2024)

The Episodes section of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is peppered with different paths, each offering an alternate storyline to the canon one we all know and love.

There are many of these alternate routes to play, all of which have their own unlock criteria. If you want to know more about the alternate storylines in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, we have all the information you need to know about them here.

  • How to Unlock Alternate Routes
  • All Alternate Routes

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How to Unlock Alternate Routes

You will have to play on default difficulty to unlock all of the alternate endings and routes. Playing on easy will allow you to continue with the story, but will block you from completing any alternate objectives.

There are two ways to unlock alternate routes in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero:

  • Choosing different dialogue options.
  • Completing alternate objectives.

Unlocking an alternate route can earn you something as simple as a new cutscene, a bonus fight, or unlock a whole new story arc. It's not always obvious where a path diverges, especially while you're playing and the fights continue consecutively.

The best way to check for any alternate routes is in the Story Map.

In the Story Map, you can review the episode you are up to and go back to check past fights. The main storyline progression is shown via a thick, orange line. Alternate routes are shown with a small blue dotted line.

Now that you've identified exactly where the storyline diverges, you need to find out how to unlock the alternate path. You can check this by hovering over the episode and selecting Details to see more information on your objectives.

There, you can see what task you have to complete to move on with the story. Take the Goku's Back episode, for example. In order to continue with the main storyline, you must defeat Frieza using a Spirit Bomb. If you defeat him without using the Spirit Bomb, you will unlock an alternate route where you can watch a special cutscene.

Defeating an enemy without using a certain move is just one way to unlock an alternate route. You can also do so by defeating your opponent within a certain time frame or defeating your opponent without taking much damage.

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All Alternate Routes in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

There are dozens of alternate routes to unlock in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. Here, we have compiled a list of every alternate route and how they're unlocked so you can better keep track of your progress while you play.

Click on any of the characters below to see all of their alternate routes and diverging paths!

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Alternate Routes
GokuVegetaPiccolo
GohanFuture TrunksFrieza
Goku BlackJiren

Goku's Alternate Routes

Goku's storyline is the main one, and it is also the longest. Therefore, he has the most alternative routes to unlock.

EpisodeUnlock Requirements
Arrival on Planet NamekDefeat Jeice
Goku's BackDefeat Frieza without using the Spirit Bomb
The Cell GamesDefeat Cell quickly
A New Power AwakensReduce Majin Muu's HP quickly
Frieza ReturnsDefeat Frieza quickly
The Truth About ZamasuDefeat Zamasu and Goku Black quickly
Into a Third FutureDefeat Zamasu and Goku Black while fused quickly
Search for the Ultimate Team MembersInvite Tien
Search for the Ultimate Team MembersInvite Android 17
Goku's StrengthDefeat Jiren quickly
Side by Side PathChoose to go it alone
Pushing the Limit PathDefeat Raditz quickly in Rematch and Result
The Changing Future PathChoose to go and help

Vegeta's Alternate Routes

Vegeta has seven Sparking Episodes and alternate paths to unlock.

EpisodeUnlock Requirements
Super VegetaDefeat Perfect Cell quickly and without using Final Flash
Vegeta's DeterminationDefeat Majin Buu quickly
A Desperate Bid for TimeDefeat Majin Buu quickly
Wind-Up DollDefeat Android 18 quickly
Vegeta and Trunks (Power of Perfection)Defeat Super Trunks quickly
Vegeta and Trunks (Battle with Cell)Wear Trunks down
Number One Spot PathTake little damage during Preparing for the World Tournament. Then, you must shake off Babidi's brainwashing during Vegeta's Wicked Heart.

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Gohan's Alternate Routes

Gohan has only five alternate paths and Sparking Episodes to unlock.

EpisodeUnlock Requirements
Unleashed RageDefeat Cell Jr. and Cell quickly
DaburaDefeat Dabura quickly
Lust for PowerDefeat Majin Buu quickly
Astonishing TeamDefeat Dyspo quickly
The Strongest Warrior PathDefeat Frieza and his Force Soldier quickly while also taking minimal damage

Piccolo's Alternate Routes

Piccolo has four alternate routes and Sparking Episodes to unlock.

EpisodeUnlock Requirements
The Saiyans AttackDefeat Nappa quickly
Piccolo Returns to his BirthplaceDefeat Frieza quickly
Android 17Defeat both Cell and Android 17 quickly
A Mentor's Guidance PathChoose to help Goku in Faint Unease

Future Trunk's Alternate Routes

Future Trunks has three alternate routes and Sparking Episodes to unlock.

EpisodeUnlock Requirements
Shining Hope PathDefeat Zamasu quickly
Inherited Pride PathDefeat Vegeta, Gohan, and Piccolo quickly in To Become Strongest in the Universe and choose to go with Vegeta.
Embarking Toward Tomorrow PathDefeat Vegeta, Gohan, and Piccolo quickly in To Become Strongest in the Universe and choose to go with Gohan

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Frieza Alternate Routes

Frieza has quite a lot of alternate routes and Sparking Episodes to unlock, with a total of eight to discover. Most of them take place during the Frieza Force Joins the Fray chapter.

EpisodeUnlock Requirements
A Blast from the PastDefeat everyone quickly.
Legendary Super SaiyanDefeat Goku quickly without transforming.
Frieza Descends on EarthDefeat Trunks quickly
Frieza Force Joins the FrayDefeat Goku and Vegeta quickly
Frieza Force Joins the FrayChoose Cooler
Frieza Force Joins the FrayChoose King Cold
Frieza Force Joins the FrayChoose Ginyu Force
Frieza Force Joins the FrayChoose Zarbon and Dodoria

Goku Black's Alternate Routes

EpisodeUnlock Requirements
The Ultimate FusionDefeat Goku and Vegeta quickly
Responsibility as a GodWin the battle without transforming
Responsibility as a GodWin the battle while transforming
Sin, Gods, and PunishmentDefeat all enemies
Proof of Justice PathDefeat all enemies quickly in Act Three Begins
Their ChoiceFuse and defeat your opponent
Their ChoiceDefeat your opponent without Fusing

Jiren's Alternate Routes

Jiren has only two alternate routes to unlock.

EpisodeUnlock Requirements
Ultimate Climactic BattleDefeat everyone quickly
True Strength PathWait and see what happens to Kale and defeat all enemies with Master Roshi
Strength is AbsoluteDefeat Kale and beat Frieza, Android 17, and Goku quickly

For more Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero tips and tricks, check out our other guides:

  • Advanced Combat Tips
  • How Beat Great Ape Vegeta
  • How to Unlock Every Character

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