All Goku branching paths in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Episode mode
Dexerto/Bandai NamcoGoku’s story paths in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero‘s campaign have multiple outcomes that unlock exciting What-If scenarios. If you’re curious about them all, we’ve got you covered.
Sparking Zero’s Episode Battle lets you step into the shoes of Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, and more to relive their best moments, and immerse yourself in compelling alternative timelines.
Goku’s branching paths are some of the most interesting in the game, and you can find a breakdown of his full story map below.
Goku branching story paths
Sparking Zero Goku story paths are largely focused on the early days of his journey and, when played through, trigger some epic showdowns and dramatic timeline changes.
When diverging pathways emerge, they come from pivotal Episodes. In Goku’s story, the routes that can be accessed are as follows:
- Side by Side
- Pushing the Limit
- The Changing Future
Dexerto/Bandai NamcoTwo of Goku’s diverging pathways in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero can instantly be triggered when booting up his campaign while the third appears later on.
Side by Side pathway & all Episodes explained
To begin this alternative story, you must choose to go along during The Earth’s Mightiest Duo?! mission.
Dexerto/Bandai NamcoSide by Side is an entirely fresh story that changes the fate of all characters when Raditz, Nappa, and Vegeta arrive on Earth and how Frieza is taken down when he eventually arrives.
Here’s how to make your way through this pathway:
Raditz vs The Turtle School
The first Episode in the storyline requires you to wear down Raditz before Krillen can step in to help. If you fail, you’ll be redirected back to the original narrative.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Piccolo’s Proposal
After defeating Raditz, Goku, and the company train to prepare for the arrival of the other Saiyans.
Piccolo will then step in and offer to train Gohan to help improve his power levels.
Training together
Goku will have the choice of fighting against Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu.
It doesn’t matter who you select to progress through the pathway as long as you successfully defeat your opponent.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
The Importance of Teamwork
The other Saiyan finally arrive on Earth. First up is Nappa, who you’ll have to defeat in this Episode. Vegeta will then kill Nappa himself after he loses the battle to Goku.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Fearless Vegeta
Vegeta steps up to the plate to face off against Goku. Deal some quick damage and survive the battle to trigger its ending, in which Vegeta will transform into a Great Ape.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Great Ape Extermination!
Vegeta has now transformed into a Great Ape. Reduce his health to end the battle.
You can check out our guide on how to beat Great Ape Vegeta if you need some help, as well as how to Sonic Sway, Deflect Beams, and more.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
The Battle Resumes Too Soon
Goku faces off against Vegeta again. Reduce his health to complete this Episode, wherein Piccolo accidentally hits Goku with his Special Beam Cannon and kills him.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Team Combat by an Unlikely Pair
Frieza’s forced arrvies to take down Goku. Defeat Dodoria and Zarbon to complete this Episode and continue down the pathway.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Mysterious Elite Squadron
After defeating Dodoria and Zarbon, the Ginyu force joins the fun. Guldo steps up to the plate first, so all you need to do is wear him down to complete this Episode.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Consecutive Battles with the Ginyu Force!
After showing off Goku’s strength against Guldo, you’ll have to defeat the whole Ginyu Force in one battle.
This Episode is easily one of the hardest to complete, as you’ll be required to defeat all five members in one go and will not regenerate any health.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Suspicious Vegeta
Frieza arrives and sends Captain Ginyu away to hunt down the Dragon Balls. Vegeta chases after him, and when he returns, he acts strangely and turns on Goku. Battle Vegeta, who is then revealed to be Ginyu in his body.
In keeping with the cannon story, Ginyu is transformed into a frog, albeit under very different circumstances.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Frieza’s Transformation
Now that the Ginyu Force has been defeated, Frieza forces will fight Goku in his first form.
Reduce Frieza’s health and force him to transform into his second and third form to end the Episode and begin the final showdown of this diverging pathway.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Side by Side
Now in his third form, Goku fights Frieza. He will transform into his Final form once you’ve dealt much damage. After fighting for a few moments, Vegeta forces Goku to leave the battle to recover his strength.
Dexerto/Bandai NamcoVegeta must survive until Goku is ready to hit Frieza with a Spirit Bomb, defeating him and ending the side-by-side diverging pathway.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Pushing the Limit pathways & all Episodes explained
Dexerto/Bandai NamcoTo trigger the second of Sparking Zero Goku story paths, you’ll first have to decide to work with Piccolo during The Earth’s Mightiest Duo?! mission. During the next Episode, Rematch and Result, you must defeat Raditz.
However, if you do not defeat Raditz quickly enough, you won’t be able to kickstart Goku’s second Sparking Episode. As such, be sure to deal huge damage to Raditz quickly, which will then spawn off the diverging pathway.
Temporary Peace
Now that Goku knows Vegeta and Nappa are on their way to Earth, the first thing he does is test his son, Gohan. Defeat Gohan to complete this Episode.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Hurry, Goku!
Goku arrives to help his friends, who Saibaman has decimated. To progress, defeat them.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Goku vs Nappa
Nappa and Vegeta arrive on Earth. In this Episode, Goku and Nappa battle it out, and to end the fight, reduce Nappa to his final health bar.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
A Saiyan’s Education
Just like the previous Episode in this pathway, Goku faces off against Nappa, this time defeating him. Once doing so, Vegeta kills Nappa out of shame for his defeat.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Transformation
After killing Nappa, Vegeta steps up to fight Goku. Reduce Vegeta’s health to end this Episode. Vegeta will turn into a Great Ape and try to kill Goku and friends. Goku will then be knocked unconscious.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Goku’s Rage
Vegeta has hurt all of Goku’s friends and his son Gohan in his Great Ape form. Seeing this, Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan, something he only manages to do in the anime after Frieza kills Krillin.
Now, in his Super Saiyan form, he defeats Vegeta, who has returned to humans. However, Goku will let him escape to fight another day.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
A Solo Journey to Planet Namek
Goku and friends arrive at Planet Namek to search for the Dragon Balls, where Frieza’s forces meet them. Defeat the Frieze Force Soldier to complete this Episode.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Pushing the Limit
Vegeta returns as a Super Saiyan, who has been training since Goku let him escape in Goku’s Rage. Vegeta reveals he’s already defeated Frieza, so the final boss in this pathway is Vegeta himself.
Dexerto/Bandai NamcoGoku, who once again transforms into a Super Saiyan, has to defeat Vegeta. This then triggers the ending of this Sparking pathway.
The Changing Future pathway & all Episodes explained
To begin Goku’s third diverging pathway, you must select to go and help during the Hyberbolic Time Chamber Episode instead of waiting for Vegeta and the others.
This will then kickstart the final branching timeline and Sparking Episode for Goku.
Dexerto/Bandai NamcoDefeat Cell!
In this pathway, Goku arrives to challenge Cell just in the knick of time to save Piccolo’s life. You must defeat Cell in this Episode to continue on the Sparking branch. If you fail to do so and get hit with his Solar Flare attack, you’ll be sent back to the main timeline.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
The Androids and Goku
While Cell has been defeated, the other Androids must be dealt with. To progress, defeat Android 18 in this Episode.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
Fun and Games
After Goku manages to overpower Andriod 18, this Episode requires you to take down Android 17. Do so, and you’ll complete the Episode and trigger the final showdown of Goku’s third Sparking Episode.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zeni
- x50 Player EXP
The Changing Future
Despite both Andriod 17 and 18 wanting to retreat to fight another day, Android 16 has other plans and engages Goku in combat.
Dexerto/Bandai NamcoTake them down as Goku to complete The Changing Future branch and the final Sparking pathway.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zenix
- x50 Player EXP
And that’s everything you need to know about Goku’s story paths in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero. It’s important to note that completing them will tick off three of the Trophies and Achievements you can earn.
For more on the game, check out our guides for the best characters, how to transform, fuse & switch characters, how to unlock Goku Black, and how to customize characters.