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A Shred of Hope
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

A Shred of Hope

Complete the A Shred of Hope mission in dragon ball z kakarot, featuring Gotenks and Gohan fighting Super Buu and a Super Saibamen substory.

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Complete the A Shred of Hope mission in dragon ball z kakarot, featuring Gotenks and Gohan fighting Super Buu and a Super Saibamen substory.

Walkthrough
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    You will play as Gotenks against Super Buu. Super Buu uses attacks like Evil Bomb (similar to Megaton Bomb) and Evil Buster (a quick beam attack). Gotenks' Super Attacks include Kamehameha and DIE DIE Missile Barrage (a variation of Consecutive Energy Blast).
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    Gotenks also has Galactic Donuts, which ensnares Super Buu, making him vulnerable, and Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack, which summons three ghost versions of himself to home in on Buu for significant damage, though it consumes Ki and is slow.
  3. 3
    After a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically), you will have a rematch against Super Buu as Gotenks, now in Super Saiyan 3 form, making him slightly stronger. Super Buu's behavior and moves remain the same.
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    Following more cutscenes, you will control Gohan against Super Buu. This fight is similar to the previous ones, but Super Buu may be more aggressive and use Evil Bomb more often. Guarding is important as avoiding the blast radius can be difficult.
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    After the battle, Gohan escapes with others from Buu. You will then be directed to find Dende. Before heading there, a Substory is available in the West Area.
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    Substory: Super Saibaman?! Saibamen appear outside a town devastated by Majin Buu. You will fight them with Trunks and Piccolo as support. You will face three sets of Saibamen, with the second and third sets containing stronger versions. Despite being called Super Saibamen in the cutscenes, they use the same moves as regular Saibamen.
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    The objective is to destroy the Saibamen, with rewards including 233,453 EXP, 1 D Medal, and 1 Improved Scouter.
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    Return to the Central Plains Area and head for the next mission marker. You will encounter Mr. Satan, followed by scenes where Super Buu reappears.
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    You will then engage in another battle as Gohan Unleashed against Super Buu. Super Buu has a new move, Galactic Donuts, a ring-shaped projectile that can bind you in place for a few seconds, making you vulnerable to damage. Buu may also be more aggressive, using melee attacks and Evil Buster twice consecutively.
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    After this battle, Gohan struggles against Buu, even after his power-up.
Tips
  • Galactic Donuts can bind Buu in place and cancel his attacks, making him vulnerable.
  • Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack does a lot of damage but is slow and consumes Ki. Use it carefully.
  • Be prepared to guard against Super Buu's Evil Bomb, as it can be difficult to escape its blast radius.
  • Keep an eye on your health during the Gohan vs. Super Buu fights, especially when Buu uses Galactic Donuts to ensnare you.
  • The Saibamen in the substory are not as tough as they look and can be defeated relatively easily.
  • Substory completion: 233,453 EXP, D Medal (x1), Improved Scouter (x1)

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