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Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

How to Do an Afterimage Strike

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DBSZ - How to do an Afterstrike Image

In Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, players can hold down R2 + Square to do an Afterimage Strike. Check out our guide to learn how to do an Afterimage Strike and learn which characters can use this skill.

How to Do an Afterimage Strike

Afterimage Strike Controls
Afterimage Strike
DB Sparking Zero - PS5 Controls R2 + DB Sparking Zero - PS5 Controls Square
Hold R2 + Square. Requires 3 Skill Counts.

Use a Character with Afterimage Strike

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero - Afterimage Strike skill

Before even attempting this move, you will need to make sure your character has the Afterimage Strike ability.

List of Characters with Afterimage Strike

Note: More Character data can be seen by scrolling horizontally on mobile.
Character DP Cost How to Unlock
Dabura ImageDabura 6 Unlocked by Default
Gohan (Kid) ImageGohan (Kid) 3 Unlocked by Default
Goku (GT) ImageGoku (GT) 5 Unlock by completing Number One Spot in Vegeta's Episode Battle
Goku (Teen) ImageGoku (Teen) 3 Unlock by completing the World Tournament for the first time
Krillin ImageKrillin 3 Unlocked by Default
Master Roshi ImageMaster Roshi 2 Unlocked by Default
Pan (GT) ImagePan (GT) 3 Unlock by completing Defend the Earth from the Frieza Force in Gohan's Episode Battle
Super Vegito ImageSuper Vegito 8 Unlocked by Default
Videl ImageVidel 2 Unlock by completing Chaos at the World Tournament in Gohan's Episode Battle (Choose "Attempt to stop the fight")
Zamasu ImageZamasu 5 Unlocked by Default

Hold R2 + Square

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero - Afterimage Strike command

Once you have at least 3 Skill Counts, you can hold R2 + Square to do an Afterimage Strike. Once this move is in play, you can opt to play more aggressive with your combos due to this additional layer of defense.

What is Afterimage Strike

Lets You Dodge Attacks for 15 Seconds

Afterimage Strike is a defensive skill that lets your character dodge all attacks except for Ki Blasts for 15 seconds. Once activated, you have a window where your character can virtually avoid any melee attacks, allowing you to disrupt enemy combos while getting your own attacks off.

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