Dragon Ball is one of the most popular anime series of all time. Fans know it for the epic battles that quite literally affect the entire world. Dragon Ball Legends brings that world-shattering action to mobile devices. The game utilizes a card action battle system with intuitive controls that make it easy for new players to pick it up. You can duke it out with other players from all over the globe within minutes of installing the game. Fight in real-time PVP battles or play the story of an all-new character created specifically for the game by Akira Toriyama himself. Regardless of the path you choose, however, you will need to recruit some strong members for your team. There are dozens of characters for you to unlock, with varying levels of strength and rarity. Make sure you know how to maximize their power by reading our Dragon Ball Legends strategy guide!
1. Your Basic Heroes In Dragon Ball Legends
The Hero Tier is the lowest type of characters in Dragon Ball Legends. You will most likely get them as starters, and you will want to replace them as soon as possible with better ones. There isn’t really any point in trying to hold on to them unless you are really attached to the characters for nostalgic reasons. Nevertheless, check out the list of Hero Tier characters below for your reference.
Goku (Ranged Type) – This is your basic pre-Super Saiyan Goku from the Saiyan Saga. Just a regular dude whose Main Ability is just as mundane: Saiyan Raised on Earth. His Z Ability is Z Ability I and his Unique Ablity is Rage: Blast Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Kamehameha, and Pose I.
Gohan (Ranged Type) – Son of the basic Goku from the Saiyan Saga, this is the Gohan whose greatest achievement is choosing to fight even as he cries. His Main Ability is The Courage to Confront. Just as with Goku, his Z Ability is Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Double-Team: Blast Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Masenko, and Unlock Ki: Form of Attack.
Krillin (Defense Type) – Just as you would expect from the guy who dies in every major arc, Krillin from the Saiyan Saga is also a low tier hero. His Main Ability is The Results of Training and his Z Ability is also Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Cover: Reduce Damage. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Destructo-Disc, and Unlock Ki: Form of Life.
Raditz (Melee Type) – As one of the most forgettable Saiyan invaders from the Saiyan Saga, it isn’t a surprise to find Raditz in the lowest tiers of the game. His Main Ability is Ruthless Invader and he also has the Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Anti-Super Warrior: Strike Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Double Sunday, and Unlock Ki: Form of Attack.
Saibaman (Support Type) – This little critter from the Saiyan Saga is supposed to have the same power level as Raditz, which really says a lot about how weak the guy really is. Its Main Ability is Eat This and his Z Ability is Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Team Up (Saiyan): SD Dmg+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Acid, Unlock Ki: Form of Attack, and Self-Destruct.
Vegeta (Ranged Type) – This is the basic Vegeta from the Frieza Saga, the self-important prince who gets beat up in the planet he is trying to invade. His Main Ability is Elite Warrior Power and he also has Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Assault: Blast Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Galick Gun, and Unlock Ki: Form of Attack.
Zarbon (Defense Type) – A vain henchman from the Frieza Saga who eventually begs for his life, this guy is just as useless in this game. His Main Ability is Narcissist and he also only has the lowest Z Ability. His Unique Ability is Team (Frieza): Blast Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Elegant Blaster, and Audacious Laugh.
Dodoria (Melee Type) – Known as the ugly Frieza henchman, Dodoria’s Main Ability is A Taste of Cruelty. He also only has Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Team (Frieza): Strike Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Dodoria Launcher, and Unlock Ki: Form of Attack.
Guldo (Support Type) – A member of the ridiculous Ginyu Force from the Frieza Saga, his Main Ability is You’re Through. He also has the basic Z Ability I and his Unique Ability is Team (Ginyu Force): Sp. Cost-. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Psycho Javelin, Fighting Pose, and Bind.
Burter (Support Type) – He is the second member of the Ginyu Force, and his power is just as pathetic as any other member. His Main Ability is Fastest in the Galaxy. He also has Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Team (Ginyu Force): Strike Cost-. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Mach Kick, and Fighting Pose.
Jeice (Support Type) – Yet another member of the Ginyu Force from the Frieza Saga. His Main Ability is Magma Power. His Unique Ability is Team (Ginyu Force): Blast Cost-. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Crusher Ball, and Fighting Pose.
Recoome (Melee Type) – The muscle of the Ginyu Group, Recoome’s Main Ability is Overwhelming Toughness. His has Z Ability I and his Unique Ability is Anti-Saiyan: Strike Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Recoome Eraser Gun, and Fighting Pose.
1st Form Frieza (Defense Type) – The weakest Frieza in the Frieza Saga, this form makes it appearance in the lowest tier of the game. His Main Ability is Absolute Evil and his Z Ability is also Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Anti-Saiyan: Blast Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Death Beam, and Unlock Ki: Form of Life.
Jaco (Defense Type) – The klutzy member of the Galactic Patrol, Jaco makes his appearance in the Frieza Resurrected Saga. His Main Ability is Elite of the Galaxy and he also has Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Double Team: Strike Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Elite Beam, and Elite Barrage.
Yamcha (Support Type) – This guy dies almost as much as Krillin does. No wonder Bulma ditched him for Vegeta. His Main Ability is I’ll Settle This Alone. Like everyone else in this tier, he has Z Ability I. His Unique Abilities are Assault: Strike Cost- and Anti-SD: Damage Received UP. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Kamehameha, and Unlock Ki: Form of Attack.
Tien (Defense Type) – Known as the slightly stronger bald guy from the Saiyan Saga, Tien makes it into the game as one of the basic heroes. His Main Ability is Do or Die. His Z Ability is also at level 1. His Unique Ability is Team (Chiaotzu): Strike Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Tri-Beam, and Unlock Ki: Form of Attack.
Chiaotzu (Ranged Type) – One of the most adorable heroes from the Saiyan Saga unfortunately is still just a low-tier character. His Main Ability is Invisible Strength and he has Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Double-Team: Blast Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Dodon Ray, and Unlock Ki: Form of Life.
Shallot (Melee Type) – As a generic-looking Saiyan whose contribution to the good guys is mostly forgettable, it looks like he only made it into the game for the sake of adding a character from the Dragon Ball Legends series. His Main Ability is Warrior Blood and like everyone else here, he has Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Rage: Strike Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Wild Cannon, and Unlock Ki: Form of Attack.
Nappa (Support Type) – Vegeta’s forgotten sidekick from the Saiyan Saga also makes his appearance in this game. His Main Ability is Torrential Power and he also has Z Ability I. His Unique Abilities are Team (Vegeta): Blast Atk+ and Anti-SD: Reduce Damage. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Giant Storm, and Unlock Ki: Form of Attack.
Fused with Nail Piccolo (Defense Type) – Remember that time when Piccolo fused with Nail to try to beat Frieza? He makes an appearance here as well and his Main Ability is An Equal Fight. He has Z Ability I and his Unique Ability is Cover: Sust. Damage Cut. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Special Beam Cannon, and Self-regeneration.
2. The Extreme Characters In Dragon Ball Legends
Things start getting interesting once you get your Extreme Characters. They are stronger than the basic Heroes but not quite the best in the game yet. There are a handful of characters in this Tier and they are mostly beefed up version of popular Heroes. Check out the list below to get to know these characters better.
Goku (Melee Type) – This Goku from the Saiyan Saga packs quite a punch. His Main Ability is Battle Instincts and he also has Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Rage: Strike Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Kamehameha, and Pose I.
Tien (Defense Type) – After some training, Tien returns in the second tier with a few new moves. His Main Ability is The Observant Third Eye and he also has Z Ability I. His Unique Abilities are Anti-KHH I: Reduce Damage and Avenge (Chiaotzu): Strike Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Tri-Beam, Unlock Ki: Form of Attack.
Chiaotzu (Support Type) – Only a teeny bit stronger this time around, Chiaotzu makes his appearance in the Extreme tier. His Main Ability is the heartbreaking Farewell Tien. He also has Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Team Up (Tien): SD Dmg+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Dodon Ray, Unlock Ki: Form of Attack, and Self-Destruct.
Mercenary Tao (Support Type) – This shady guy from the Dragon Ball Saga is the only new character in the Extreme Tier. His Main Ability is Assassin’s Virtuosity. He also has Z Ability I and his Unique Ability is Crisis: Critical Rate+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Full Power Dodon Ray, and Unlock Ki: Form of Attack.
Raditz (Ranged Type) – Raditz returns with a beefed-up power level in this tier. His Main Ability is now Insatiable Invader and he has Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Anti-Super Warrior: Blast Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Double Sunday, Unlock Ki: Form of Attack.
Nappa (Melee Tap) – This infamous sidekick makes an appearance in the Extreme Tier and can now trade punches with the best of them. His Main Ability is Outrageous Health. He also has Z Ability I. His Unique Abilities are Team (Vegeta): Strike Atk+ and Anti-SD: Reduce Damage. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Giant Storm, and Unlock Ki: Form of Attack.
3. The Amazing Sparking Characters In Dragon Ball Legends
These are the cream of the crop. The Sparking Tier includes the rarest characters in the game. The long-term goal is to fill your team with these guys. There are only a few to choose from right now but that could change in future updates. Check the list below to know the best characters available right now.
Paikuhan (Melee Type) – He may be missing a nose but this Piccolo stand-in from the Dragon Ball Movies can definitely hold his own. His Main Ability is Buying Time and he has Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Anti-Frieza Force: Strike Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Fire Kick, and Unlock Ki: Form of Attack.
Piccolo (Defense Type) – Once the most feared character in the series, it is only natural for Piccolo to make an appearance in the Sparking Tier. His Main Ability is Demon Willpower and he has Z Ability I. His Unique Abilities are Cover: Reduce Damage and Anti-Saiyan: Blast Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Special Beam Cannon, and Unlock Ki: Form of Attack.
Vegeta (Ranged Type) – The Saiyan Prince also appears in the Sparking Tier with the Main Ability Prince’s Pride. His Unique Ability is Anti-Super Warrior: Blast Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Galick Gun, andUnlock Ki: Form of Attack.
Goku (Defense Type) – He’s the star of the show so it is only natural for him to have a Sparking form. In fact, he has two appearances in this tier. This form’s Main Ability is Last Hope and he also has Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Double-Team: Blast Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Spirit Bomb, and Pose II.
Super Saiyan Goku (Ranged Type) – We finally see Goku’s blonde version! His Main Ability is My Turn and he has Z Ability I. His Unique Ability is Avenge (Krillin): Blast Atk+. His Arts include Strike, Blast, Super Kamehameha, Unlock Ki: Form of Attack, and Super Dragon Fist.
Pan (Support Type) – A surprising choice for the Sparking Support role, Pan’s Main Ability is Tomboyish Girl. She also has Z Ability I. Her Unique Ability is Assault: Ki Restore Speed+. Her Arts include Strike, Blast, Maiden Blast, and Dancing Parapara.
4. Go On Adventures
Well, you won’t exactly be going yourself. You will be sending off your extra characters on their own adventures and they will return with varying amounts of loot. Make sure that you don’t send any members of your core team because you will not be able to use them while they are out on an adventure. If you want to get the most out of these adventures, you need to send out your back up team. That means you need characters who didn’t quite make it to your main team but are still strong enough to fight on their own.
5. Master The Combat System
Dragon Ball Legends utilizes a unique combat system that is simple enough to understand but takes a bit of getting used to if you want to get better. You start off with basic attacks that deal a little damage but does not require ki to use. When you are far from the enemy, a basic attack will send out ki orbs. When you are within punching distance, basic attacks will involve a melee combo. You can swipe up to dash towards an enemy. Be careful when you do this because it will leave you vulnerable to attacks.
If you are about to get hit, you can swipe to either side to quickly dodge. Swiping and holding will make your character drift to the side. It is better if you do a dodge compared to a drift, though. When you dodge successfully, you will teleport to your enemy’s vulnerable side, giving you a chance at a free hit that you can even turn into a full combo. Keep in mind that dodging has a cooldown, so make sure you use it wisely, especially in PVP.
You also have four move cards that you can use if you have enough ki built up. These cards include a melee combo, a ki blast combo, a boost, and a special move. The ki blast combo is the most popular choice here, especially when you have the enemy dashing towards you. If you are low on ki, you will have to tap and hold on the screen to charge it up. Just stay alert because the enemy will be looking to interrupt you.
6. Collect The Dragon Balls
During combat, you will notice a few blank circles on the right side of the screen. These are Dragon Ball slots. To collect Dragon Balls, you will have to use the move cards that have balls on them. Prioritize using the move cards that have Dragon Balls, so you can quickly gather all seven. Unfortunately, gathering the seven balls in combat does not summon a Shenron that will grant you instant victory. Instead, you get the next best thing which is the Rising Rush. This is a great move that will allow all your surviving team members to attack at once, dealing major damage on the enemy. If you manage to trigger this while using a character with a superior element, you will be able to deal even more damage.
7. Use Your Main Ability
Your character has a special gauge that fills up as the battle progresses. Once it is full, you can tap on your character’s portrait to activate the Main Ability. This is usually a power boost that can help you turn the tides of battle. Make sure you follow up with a good move card in order to maximize your damage output. Strategic use of your Main Ability can easily win matches in both PVP and story stages.
8. Play The Story Mode
The game’s story actually revolves around Shallot, not Goku. You will be following Shallot’s quest to regain his memories or at least find his place in the world after sleeping for who knows how long. Regardless of whether or not you are interested in the story, however, you will have to play this mode in order to progress in the game.
The story section includes main story stages and Events. The main story stages mostly involve generic battles that increase in difficulty as you progress. Events are just some flashy scenes involving major characters from the story. You will encounter the first one after you have completed a few main stages, and it will be featuring a powered-up-but-still-weak Raditz. Completing the story stages will reward you with the experience you need to get stronger in the game. This will prepare you for PVP battles that we know you are dying to take part in.
9. Train When You Are Not Playing
Training has always been a major part of the Dragon Ball series, so it comes as no surprise that such a feature would appear in this game. You can train one of your characters in this section by locking him away in the training room. He will emerge three hours later with plenty of experience. That sounds great in theory, but it is actually a lot more efficient to just fight battles. The proper time to use the training feature is when you will be stepping away from the game for a few hours. Of course, you can also use it to train your secondary characters if you feel like it. If you want to get more out of trainings, you can use items called Weighted Training Gear. Keep in mind, however, that these are consumable items. Use them wisely.
10. Complete All The Missions
When you start out in Dragon Ball Legends, you will only be able to access Beginner Missions. Once you complete those, you will unlock the Daily Missions, Z Missions, and Event Missions. Daily Missions, as the name suggests, are those that are given to you per day. If you don’t complete them, they will reset the following day. Z Missions are general missions that mostly involve doing things in game such as logging in and playing story mode. Event Missions are seasonal missions that are tied to Events. These missions change depending on the current Event, so you will have to check it regularly. Complete as many missions as possible in order to gain a lot of rewards.
11. Try Out PVP Battles
Once you have at least three strong characters, you can take on PVP battles. Make sure you beef them up as much as you can. The higher your team’s power level is, the easier it will be to win in PVP. If you are struggling to win, that means you still need to train some more. Go back to story mode until you can level up your main three characters some more. It could also be a matter of choosing the right characters. Try not to send out three support characters if you have better options. Consider the different roles as well as the individual skills of your characters when creating the perfect PVP team.
12. Claim Your Discounted Summon Daily
If you want to collect a lot of characters in Dragon Ball Legends, you will need to summon regularly. Each summon costs a whopping 100 Chrono Crystals. That is a lot if you don’t plan on spending real money on the game. The good news is, you actually get a discounted summon daily and it is only worth 20 Chrono Crystals. Try to hold off on summoning unless it is for the discounted summon. This way, you will always have enough Chrono Crystals to for the daily discount.
13. Prioritize Your Main Team
Your main story team will consist of six characters. Make sure you choose members with different roles, so you will be prepared for different scenarios. These six characters should also be the strongest and rarest in your roster. Feel free to replace any member if you manage to pick up a better character down the road. Your PVP team will only consist of three members, so try to decide early on which ones will be fit for PVP.
Make sure you invest a lot of time and money in leveling up your top six characters. You will not have the resources to upgrade everyone in your roster. If you try, your resources will be spread so thin that your progress will slow down to a crawl. Do not underestimate story mode enemies. They may seem easy in the beginning, but if you neglect your main team’s training, you will quickly meet your match.
14. Fully Equip Your Characters
Each character in your roster can equip up to three items, but only the first equipment slot is available in the beginning. The other two equipment slots will be unlocked as your character grows stronger. Equipment in this game is not easy to find. You will need to play through Missions and Events in order to find them. Once you have items equipped, you can upgrade them further by using materials and Zeni.
Just as with the previous advice, you should prioritize your main team when it comes to equipment. Since you won’t find a lot of gear lying around, it is best if you only give equipment to members of your main team. You should also consider the strengths and weaknesses of your team members to ensure they are equipped with items that suit them best.
15. Don’t Forget The Soul Boosts
The characters in your team can be strengthened further through the Soul Boost system. This is a skill tree that gives your characters minor boosts in health, attack, defense, critical hits, and so on. You will need Rising Soul items in order to upgrade Soul Boosts. You can get these from completing missions and events, so it is really just a matter of grinding a bit. Make sure you consider the strengths and weaknesses of each character before deciding to upgrade in order to maximize their combat efficiency.
16. Replay Old Story Stages
As you keep progressing in story mode, you will most likely hit a wall eventually. When you find yourself struggling to move forward, it may be time for you to replay some of the old stages. Replaying old stages and completing their corresponding challenges will reward you with plenty of experience. As an added bonus, you can also get a few Chrono Crystals that you can use for more summons.
Assembling the ultimate team in the game is one of the most important tasks you will undertake. Hopefully, you found our detailed Dragon Ball Legends guide useful when it comes to assembling a strong squad. If you know more tips or tricks for the game, feel free to drop us a line in the comments!