Dragon Ball FighterZhas becomea mainstay of the fighting game communityever since its release in 2018, thanks to its high-energyMarvel-based gameplay and iconic characters. The game has come a long way since then, especially in high-level play, where gamers have developed complex strategies and techniques to fully maximize the potential of their teams.
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However, newer players might find themselves struggling to make sense of all the different things to learn inDragon Ball FighterZ, and might want to focus on the basics first. One important decision they’ll want to get out of the way first is which characters they’ll want to use. There are a variety of unique characters with unique playstyles inDragon Ball FighterZ, but some characters are better for those learning the ropes.
Updated August 15th, 2022 by Danny Guan:Dragon Ball FighterZ has changed a bit since this article’s original release, and while the game is likely at the end of its lifespan, there are still many new players hoping to jump into the best Dragon Ball game of the last few years. While the game is quite beginner-friendly, it can also be very challenging for those who don’t have much experience with fighting games. With Evo having just finished this weekend, it’s possible that even more people will be looking to try out Dragon Ball FighterZ, so here are some more characters that would be good for beginners.
15Cooler
Frieza’s vicious older brother has never been a powerful character inDragon Ball Fighterz, but he still has his share of strengths. Long-reaching normals and a versatile collection of special moves make Cooler a very good, straightforward all-rounder character.
While Cooler has a variety of tools, includingan invincible reversal and multiple full-screen attacks, his most interesting move is his level 3 Atomic Supernova, which is a counter move on the ground. While more experienced players can play around this move, it’s a good move to stop overeager novice players.
14Broly (DBS)
While theDragon Ball Superversion of Broly is not as strong as his counterpart, he is still relatively easy to use. He has a similar moveset to the original Broly,including grabs and armored moves, but he does have some unique moves of his own.
Just like the original Broly, Super Broly also has a number of powerful projectile moves that allow him to control the screen adeptly.With a straightforward and offensive fighting style, Super Broly is a good pick for anyone looking for a good starter character.
13Jiren
The champion of Universe 11 has had a fairly checkered past inDragon Ball FighterZ. Initially an underwhelming character that ranked low on the tier list, Jiren eventually received enough buffs to the point where he is now one of the stronger members of the roster.
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While Jiren has strong normals and projectiles, his main strength is inhis various counters that punish players that are too eager on offense. Grand Charge allows Jiren to ignore projectiles and assists, and Jiren still has the ability to dish out large amounts of damage even without his counters.
12Gogeta (SS4)
As one of the final DLC characters for Dragon Ball FighterZ, Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta quickly made an impression on players as one of the most powerful characters in the game. While he has a gimmick that allows him to easily generate Dragon Balls for wishes, SS4 Gogeta is also a solid character with versatile strengths.
SS4 Gogeta has many toolsthat no other character has, including an ability that powers up the damage of his supers and an extra airdash. While it may take a moment for newer players to get a handle on his moveset, they will quickly realize that he is one of the strongest characters in the game.
11Android 21 (Lab Coat)
The human version of Android 21 is easily the most overpowered character the game has ever seen. With powerful normals and a versatile selection of special moves, Lab Coat 21 has frequently been discussed as a broken character that many have called to ban in tournaments.
Lab Coat 21’s most terrifying ability is her Photon Pulse super. It is a command grab that has a unique effect:it reduces the character’s damage by 21% for the rest of the battle. This is easily the one move that players have complained about the most.Though Lab Coat 21 has been adjusted since her release, she is still an incredibly powerful and easy to use character.
10Tien
While Tien has never been top-tier, he is still a stable character that is easily able to deal lots of damage. For newer players who might have a hard time figuring out what to do with their meter, Tien allows them todump their Ki into his trademark Tri-Beam and Neo Tri-Beam, maximizing the amount of damage he can do at once.
Tien can alsouse Volleyball Fistto guardpoint through his opponents' attacks, or Dodon Ray to discourage any aggressive approaches. Inattentive players may find themselves putting themselves in a corner if they forget about Tri-Beam’s health penalty; however, Tien’s straightforward game plan makes himone of the strongest human charactersand an easy recommendation for beginners.
9Adult Gohan
The adult version of Gohan has a lot of complicated mechanics, such as the level up feature of his Potential Unleashed super. However, even if players ignore these more complex aspects, Adult Gohan is still a fairly viable character.
Withlarge normals, an invincible reversal, and strong assists, Adult Gohan is a decent addition to any player’s team. In addition, even if the player is not versed in the finer aspects of Potential Unleashed, they can still take advantage of the passive benefits that Gohan gains.
8Kefla
Thefusion of female Super SaiyansCaulifla and Kale is both powerful and simple to use. One of her biggest strengths is herlong-ranged, multi-hitting, advancing normalsthat allow her to press into her opponent’s space, allowing her to mount a terrifying offense.
Kefla’s aggressive style allows new players to go on the offense without fear, while herfast ki blasts and Super Cannonballallow her to zone effectively. Kefla is able to play multiple roles well, which makes her a great character for beginners to experiment with.
7Vegito (SSGSS)
While Vegito Blue may be somewhat more complex than other characters on this list, it’s only because of the variety of tools that he has access to. His powerful assists and ability to deal loads of damage make him a strong character to have in any team, even if the player has yet to master his more complicated tech.
With astrong autocombo, long-ranged normals, and extremely damaging supers, Vegito Blue is an aggressive character that allows players to push their offense. However, he is a little slower than most characters, and his attacks can often leave him open. Thus, care must be taken to avoid being too reckless.
6Vegeta (Super Saiyan)
As one of the most iconic characters in the series, Super Saiyan Vegeta has been a mainstay of theDragon Ball FighterZroster since the game’s release. While his strength as an assist character has weakened over the years, he is still a good character for beginners to play.
SS Vegeta boasts asimple-to-grasp combo structure, powerful ki blast attacks, and an invincible reversal, making him a well-rounded character. While the range of his normals are a little short compared to other characters, he’s still quite viable even in mid-level play.
