The Basics (2)

Learn the basics of Dragon Ball FighterZ! Discover how Auto Combos work, how to summon Shenron with Dragon Balls, and what wishes you can make to turn the tide of battle.

Alright, let's dive into some of the unique mechanics that make Dragon Ball FighterZ really shine! We're talking about Auto Combos and the awesome Dragon Ball system. These are super important for getting a handle on the game, especially if you're just starting out.

Auto Combos

So, every character in the game has two types of Auto Combos. Think of them as your quick-start combo guides. You can pull them off by just mashing the same button a few times.

• Auto Combo Light: Just mash the Light attack button four times in a row (L, L, L, L).
• Auto Combo Heavy: Do the same with the Medium attack button (M, M, M, M).

Here's a cool little bonus: if you have enough Ki Meter when you finish an Auto Combo, it'll actually end with a Level 1 Super Move! Pretty neat, right?

Now, Auto Combos are fantastic for beginners – they let you pull off some decent damage right away. But, and this is important, they're not the most powerful combos you can do. Pros will use more complex strings for maximum damage. Still, each character has a special move that *only* comes out during an Auto Combo. So, even if you're doing fancy combos, using an Auto Combo now and then can throw your opponent off guard and keep them guessing!

The Dragon Ball Mechanic

This is where things get really exciting! Every time an Auto Combo is completed (by either you or your opponent), a Dragon Ball appears at the bottom of the screen. Once you've managed to get all seven Dragon Balls on screen, something amazing can happen. If you have a full 7 bars of Ki Meter and perform an Auto Combo again, Shenron will be summoned!

When Shenron shows up, you'll get a choice of one of four wishes. You've got a limited time to pick, so be ready! The wishes are:

• Restore My Health: This fully heals you (100% health).
• Bring Back My Ally: This revives one of your fallen allies, but they'll come back with 50% health.
• Give Me the Ultimate Power: This fills your Ki Gauge all the way up to 7 levels.
• Make Me Immortal: This gives you a little bit of health back and starts regenerating your Super Meter automatically.

Quick Notes on Wishes:

• Remember, 'Restore My Health' is a full heal.
• 'Bring Back My Ally' gives them 50% health, so they'll still be a bit vulnerable.
• 'Give Me the Ultimate Power' is great for setting up big super attacks.
• 'Make Me Immortal' is more about sustained pressure with auto-regen.

Just a heads-up: Auto Combos aren't the *only* way to snag those Dragon Balls. You can also get them by landing combos with a certain number of hits. But honestly, tracking those hit counts can be tricky. Auto Combos are way simpler and don't care about the specifics, making them the easiest route to summoning Shenron.

Beyond these mechanics, the main goal in a match is pretty straightforward: knock out all of your opponent's team members. You'll mostly be doing this using your character's combo system, special moves, and super attacks.