How to unlock Goku Black’s Sparking episode in Dragon Ball Sparking!

Goku Black serves as a prominent character in the combat mode of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, which is the story mode of the spiritual successor to the Budokai Tenkaichi series. This game allows players to delve into alternative paths and non-canonical events from the cherished manga and anime through what are termed Sparking episodes, commonly known as ‘what if’ episodes.

This guide will detail all the requirements, conditions, and steps needed to unlock the secondary routes in Goku Black’s storyline. Goku Black features one exclusive Sparking episode titled:

Unlocking the Sparking Episode: “Trial of Justice”

The sole Sparking episode in Goku Black’s narrative is called “Trial of Justice.” You can unlock it during the Future Trunks arc in Chapter 6.

• Note: To meet the secondary conditions for accessing the Sparking episodes, ensure that you do not play on reduced difficulty.

Steps to Unlock the Episode

To start this Sparking episode, you must play through the phase titled “Start the Third Act.” Your objective in this phase is to defeat both Vegeta SSGSS and Son Goku Super Saiyan God as quickly as possible to unlock the alternative route.

Once you defeat them, you will move on to the phase “The Danger of Zamas.” You can play this phase on easy difficulty if you prefer, as it is not particularly difficult. Following that, you must complete the phase “Your Choice,” which requires you to play on standard difficulty to fulfill the secondary condition of defeating the enemy without fusing. Finally, you’ll need to finish the phase “Trial of Justice,” which can also be played on easy difficulty if desired.

Strategies for Success

The most challenging aspect of this episode is defeating Vegeta SSGSS and Son Goku Super Saiyan God swiftly. You have a limited time frame of about 2-3 minutes, so precision is key. Ensure your opponents do not attack or block your moves to minimize time loss.

A solid strategy involves charging your Ki bar to enter Sparking mode as quickly as possible. Once in this mode, land a few hits on your opponent—there’s no need to fully deplete their health—and then unleash your ultimate ability. This powerful attack will stun your opponent for a few seconds, giving you time to recharge your Sparking mode.

Repeat this tactic until you first defeat Vegeta, then use the same method against Goku. If Goku Black comments about the energy being weaker than before, take that as a warning that you’re nearing failure for the secondary objective, as this remark typically occurs just before the time limit expires. Refine your approach and keep replaying the combat until you succeed in defeating both characters within the time frame.

Understanding the “Your Choice” Phase

In the phase “Your Choice,” you will face two possible routes. To fulfill the secondary condition that allows you to progress to the final mission of the Sparking episode, it is crucial that you play this phase on normal difficulty.

If you attempt this phase on easy difficulty, your character will inevitably fuse during the battle, which is not ideal. However, playing on normal difficulty enables you to choose whether or not to fuse. Your goal is to defeat Vegetto or Trunks without activating the fusion to successfully advance and complete the episode. Keep this in mind for a smooth progression.