Beating the story in DBZ: Kakarot is one thing, but mastering the combat system requires more than just mashing buttons. I quickly learned that to take on the toughest post-game bosses, I needed to think strategically about my character’s setup. This is where creating a “build” comes in, turning your Z-Warriors from strong fighters into powerful warriors. A good build lets you customize each character to fit your playstyle and dominate any challenge the game throws at you.
I’ll explain the key parts of a powerful character build. I’ll walk you through selecting the best Super Attacks for any situation, whether you need to clear a crowd or deal massive damage to a single boss. We’ll also cover how to place your Soul Emblems on the Community Boards to unlock significant stat boosts and passive abilities. Get ready to power up your favorite fighters and feel as legendary as they are in the anime.
Key Takeaways
- A character’s build is centered on their four Super Attacks, which should be chosen strategically for the situation, using wide-area attacks for crowds and single-target moves for bosses.
- The Community Board system is a secret to power, providing huge passive stat boosts. Prioritize the Z Warrior and Training boards and create link bonuses by placing connected characters together.
- Eating Chi-Chi’s Full-Course Meals is essential for permanently increasing core stats like HP and ATK, making ingredient gathering a worthwhile investment for long-term power.
- Complete challenges at Training Grounds to unlock ‘Know-how’ skills, which are powerful passive abilities that provide major boosts to damage, Ki, and defense.
- While not necessary for the main story, creating an optimized character build is crucial for overcoming the game’s most difficult post-game content and bosses.
- The best build is subjective and depends on your playstyle, so it’s important to experiment with different Super Attack combinations and Community Board setups to find what works for you.
Choosing Your Four Super Attacks
Your four chosen Super Attacks are the core of any character build. These moves determine if you’ll be a long-range Ki blaster or an up-close brawler, so think about how they work together. For example, you can equip a move that stuns an enemy and follow it up with a powerful, slow-charging beam. I always recommend saving a few different attack palettes so you can switch your strategy before a big fight.
Thinking about the type of fight you’re heading into is crucial for picking the right attacks. When you’re surrounded by a mob of weaker enemies, wide-area attacks like Vegeta’s Big Bang Attack are your best friend for crowd control. For a one-on-one boss battle, you’ll want to equip powerful, single-target moves like Piccolo’s Special Beam Cannon to deal maximum damage. This kind of situational planning is key to survival, much like how Gohan had to adapt to different threats during his wilderness training, Dragon Ball Z episode 19, A New Friend.
You can unlock new Super Attacks and upgrade existing ones in the character skill tree. While many skills become available by leveling up and playing through the story, others require more effort. You’ll need to find and complete challenges at the Training Grounds scattered across the world map. These special training spots often have you face off against ghostly versions of past foes to earn powerful new abilities.
Your Secret Weapon The Community Boards
I think the Community Board system is the secret to making your characters incredibly powerful. You collect Soul Emblems of everyone you meet and place them on different boards, each run by a “Community Leader” like Goku or Chi-Chi. Every board provides different passive bonuses, so where you place each emblem really matters. It’s like a fun puzzle that pays off with massive stat boosts in battle.
For pure fighting power, focus on the Z Warrior and Training boards first. The Z Warrior board directly increases your Melee ATK, Ki ATK, and HP, which is essential for taking on tough bosses. Placing emblems of characters who are friends or rivals next to each other creates a link bonus, amplifying the board’s effects, which is critical for facing overwhelming odds like the first arrival of the Saiyans, Dragon Ball Z episode 21, The Saiyans Arrive. The Training board is also a must, as it boosts the EXP you earn, letting you level up much faster.
Maximizing these boards involves more than placing emblems randomly; it’s about creating synergy. For example, putting Goku and Gohan next to each other on the Z Warrior board activates a link bonus that gives you a nice stat increase. You can also level up the emblems and the community boards by giving gifts, unlocking higher-tier skills and stat caps. Don’t ignore this system, as experimenting with different combinations provides some of the biggest stat boosts in the game.
Power Ups Know-how and Full-Course Meals
Unlocking Know-how skills from the Training Grounds is one of the best ways to get powerful passive buffs for your characters. You’ll find these special training spots marked on your map, where you’ll face groups of familiar enemies to prove your strength. Beating these challenges unlocks unique passive abilities you can equip for major boosts, like increasing your Ki, boosting melee damage, or reducing the damage you take. I always clear these out as soon as they appear because the bonuses are too good to pass up, much like how Vegeta had to finish the battle against the Saibamen and Nappa himself, Dragon Ball Z episode 17, The End of the Battle.
Another essential part of any powerful build is getting permanent stat increases from Chi-Chi’s Full-Course Meals. After you gather the right ingredients from hunting, fishing, and exploring, you can ask Chi-Chi to cook a massive feast for you back home. These meals don’t just give you a temporary buff for your next fight; they permanently boost your core stats like HP, Melee ATK, and Ki DEF. The more recipes you unlock and cook, the stronger your characters become for the rest of the game, making the grind for ingredients worth it.
FAQ About Kakarot Builds
For farming Z-Orbs, I’ve found the best method is to equip specific know-how skills from the Training Community Board. You’ll want to unlock and equip “Z Orb Magnet” and “Z Orb Attractor” as soon as you can. These skills dramatically increase the number of orbs you collect just by flying around. After that, find an open area, boost through the sky, and use your Ki sense to spot the large rainbow orbs for a massive payout.
You can find more Soul Emblems by playing through the main story, as many are given out automatically after big fights and plot points. To collect the rest, you need to complete the Sub Stories, which are marked by blue exclamation points on your world map. I recommend doing every Sub Story you come across, as they provide emblems, great items, and experience points. A few emblems are also hidden as rewards for specific training challenges or for defeating certain powerful enemies.
Honestly, you don’t need to stress about having the “perfect” build to beat the main story. The game is forgiving, and as long as you’re leveling up, eating meals for stat boosts, and equipping the new Super Attacks you unlock, you’ll be more than powerful enough. I found that builds become much more important when you tackle the post-game content, like the DLC bosses or high-level Villainous Enemies. For the main campaign, just focus on having fun and using the moves you enjoy the most.
The Three Keys to a Powerful Build
Putting together a powerful character comes down to balancing three key areas. You need to pick Super Attacks that fit how you like to fight, whether you prefer up-close brawls or long-range ki blasts. Then, strategically place your Soul Emblems on the Community Board to get the best bonuses. Don’t forget to consistently power up your stats by eating meals and using the training grounds, as these small boosts add up over time. A great build is a mix of all these things working together.
The best build is the one that feels right for you and your playstyle. I encourage you to experiment with different Super Attack loadouts and Community Board setups to see what you enjoy most. Maybe you want to create a glass cannon Goku who hits incredibly hard, or a tanky Vegeta who can take a beating. The fun is in the experimentation, so get out there, try new combinations, and find the perfect Z-Warrior build for your adventure.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What exactly is a “build” in DBZ: Kakarot?
A build is your character’s strategic setup for combat. It’s the specific combination of Super Attacks and Community Board bonuses you choose to make your character as effective as possible for a specific type of fight.
2. Why do I need a build if I can just use my strongest attacks?
Using a proper build is crucial for taking on the toughest post-game bosses that require more than just raw power. A good build gives you a strategic advantage, allowing you to control the battlefield and exploit enemy weaknesses for a much easier victory.
3. How do I choose the best Super Attacks for my build?
The best attacks depend entirely on the situation. For clearing out mobs of weaker enemies, equip wide-area attacks like Big Bang Attack. When fighting a single tough boss, switch to high-damage, single-target moves like Special Beam Cannon.
4. Can I save different builds for one character?
Yes, you can save multiple Super Attack palettes for each character. I highly recommend creating a few different setups, like one for boss fights and one for exploring, so you can switch your strategy quickly before a battle.
5. How do Community Boards affect my build?
Community Boards provide powerful passive stat boosts that are a core part of any strong build. Placing Soul Emblems on the right boards, like the Z-Warrior or Training boards, will permanently increase your attack power, Ki, health, and more.
6. Should my build focus on Ki attacks or melee attacks?
That depends on your playstyle and the character you’re using! You can create a build that focuses on devastating long-range Ki blasts or one that excels at up-close-and-personal melee combos. The best builds often mix both for maximum versatility.
