Update for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO: Adjustments to Game Mode and Characters

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A comprehensive balance update focusing on the battle system, specifically refining movement, perception mechanics, and adjusting the power levels of Giant characters and specific fighters.

▲Buffs7

Battle System
- Short Dash:Faster recovery when transitioning from a Short Dash into a Dragon Dash.→Reduced s
- High-Speed Dragon Dash:Improved input timing for Rush Attacks upon arriving near an opponent via High-Speed Dragon Dash.→Easier
- High-Speed Dragon Dash:Smash Attacks charge faster during High-Speed Dragon Dashes.→Reduced s
- Z-Burst Dash:Z-Burst Dash is cheaper to start and now consumes Ki based on distance traveled.→Reduced Ki
- General Melee Attacks:Hitting opponents with melee attacks now restores more Ki.→Increased Ki
- Super Perception:Deflecting blasts with Super Perception now provides stronger and longer-lasting benefits.→Buffed
Future Trunks (Super)Final Flash:Final Flash now deals more damage, though it costs more Ki.→Increased

▼Nerfs13

Battle System
- Short Dash:Backward short dashes are now slower, reducing the ability to retreat quickly.→Reduced
- Rush Ki Blast:Rush Ki Blasts deal less damage, especially when hitting multiple times in a row.→Reduced
- Perception:Using Perception now costs more Ki.→Increased Ki
- Perception:Higher skill count required to perceive Smash Attacks and Rush Chains.1→2 count
- Auto-reflect:Auto-reflect in Sparking! Mode is now restricted to high-DP characters.→7+ DP
Giant Characters
- Rush/Smash Attacks:Giant characters deal less damage with their primary rush and smash attacks.→Reduced
- Rush/Smash Attacks:Missing with a Rush or Smash attack leaves Giant characters vulnerable for longer.→Increased s
- Giant characters are now more susceptible to damage from melee attacks.→Increased
Goku (Super), Ultra InstinctSmash Ki Blast:Increased the delay between firing consecutive Smash Ki Blasts.→Increased s
NappaNappa has less total health, making him easier to defeat.→Reduced HP
RecoomeRecoome has less total health.→Reduced HP
SpopovichSpopovich has less total health.→Reduced HP
Gogeta (Super), SSGSSSmash Ki Blast:Smash Ki Blasts deal less damage and are less likely to track the opponent.→Reduced

◆Other changes3

General
- Battle Rules:Added more flexibility in DP settings for offline and tournament battles.→10/15/20 DP
- Character Select:New display switching option on the character selection screen.→Added
- Episode Battle:Episode Battle stages updated to align with new battle system balance.→Adjusted

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DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO · Apr 23, 2025

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