Summary
Unlike other fighting games,Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2prides itself in being an open-world experience, allowing players to exploreDragon Ball’s story, embark on a new one inXenoverse 2’s story mode, as well as roam around to encounter various villains along the way. This not only ensures there’s always something new to do, but this mechanic locks interesting content behind certain activities within the game. One particularDragon Ball Xenoverse 2mechanics players should take note of isParallel Quests, essentially side missions with unique stories that reward not just currency but items and unlockables, such as costumes and even techniques.
Thankfully, players don’t immediately have to take on these quests alone. In fact, they can take someally characterswith them to ensure they have a fighting chance in some of thisDragon Ballgame’s most intense quests.
Updated July 23, 2025 by Rhenn Taguiam:With Dragon Ball Sparking Zero taking the world by storm with action-packed multiplayer fights, fans of the acclaimed franchise might be eager to try their hand in other Dragon Ball titles just to loosen up in the middle of their matches. Among games for players to try would be Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, where they can create their own characters and save the multiverse with seven years’ worth of expansions.
Not only that, despite the game’s age, it’s still releasing updates - with the most recent one being that of Future Saga Chapter 2, which provides players with quite an exhilarating story with the future at stake. And should players want to grow their characters at an accelerated pace, Parallel Quests are the way to go for their rewards - with recommended allies to take include Dragon Ball Z’s most dangerous villain, Gohan’s rival, as well as Android 18’s twin brother.
Chase Opponents With A Teleporting Vanishing Ball
Default Skills
Pearl Flash, Majin Kamehameha, Vanishing Ball, Maximum Charge, Teleporting Vanishing Ball, Super Vanishing Ball, Angry Shout
Super Soul Used
Hooohohohohohoho!: +15% Boost Dash (Always)
WhenGoku and the Z-Fighterssquared off against the absorbing Majin Buu, little did they know hisKid Buuform was actually one of the most ruthless villains they would ever face. Touted as a being capable of being a threat to the entire universe, it took a massive effort from Goku, Vegeta, Gotenks, and the other Z-Fighters to put an end to his onslaught. As such, it makes sense for Kid Buu to become a menace of an ally during Parallel Quests.
In Parallel Quests where an ally also fights AI opponents, it’s important to guarantee that the player’s allies are attacking opponents in the first place. Since melee fighters who get kicked out of range often find a hard time getting back in the fight, Kid Buu gets the advantage with his repertoire of long-ranged attacks. Specifically interesting in his arsenal is his Teleporting Vanishing Ball, where Kid Buu first creates a shield before creating a massive ball that will teleport toward the opponent’s direction. This move guarantees that Kid Buu has an attack they will always try to launch at opponents, with the attack’s successful connection dealing 30% damage across 15 hits.
Get A Guaranteed Aimed Kamehameha
Super God Shock Flash, Burst Kamehameha, Instant Transmission, Charged Ki Wave, Warp Kamehameha, Super Kamehameha, Spirit Explosion
It’s a bit of a long story…:-100 Stamina to opponents who get hit by a Charged Ki Blast
Back when Freeza first achieved his Golden Form,Goku’s transformation into the Super Saiyan Godbecame one of the best reveals in theDragon Ballseries. After all, a “transcended” form that uses the Power of the Gods is something grand, even for Goku’s scale. It’s for this reason that it came as such a surprise that a Super Saiyan God Goku can tap into his inner Saiyan strength to turn into the blue-hairedSSGSS Goku.
Considered the apex among Super Saiyan forms, SSGSS Goku is notable in a game likeDragon Ball Xenoverse 2for his heavy-hitting long-ranged attacks and ability to strike up close and personal whenever needed. As a Parallel Quest ally, his Warp Kamehameha can give players an incredible edge as this means Goku can charge a Kamehameha and teleport to an opponent to launch it - dealing 30% damage across 24 hits. This added guarantee that Goku will teleport to a target can give players peace of mind that their ally will have an active contribution in combat.
Gohan’s Rival To Whittle At Enemy Life Efficiently
Trap Shooter, Reverse Launcher, Psycho Barrier, Maximum Charge, Grand Smasher, Instant Rise
Now, give your father a message for me:+20% Normal Attacks, to take effect 90s after battle starts
Due to how AI allies inDragon Ball Xenoverse 2don’t necessarily guarantee that they will chase after players, the safest choice for players to get would be allies that have abilities to get up close and personal with enemies whenever they get the chance. Such a character to pull this off isBojack, the ruthless leader of the Galaxy Soldiers andGohan’s movie rival in theBojack Unboundfilm. While he didn’t stay as a villain for a long time, Bojack became Gohan’s path to ascension into a hero who was willing to do what it takes to save the world.
Bojack’s status as a threat is cemented inDragon Ball Xenoverse 2thanks to his Revenge Launcher. With this skill, Bojack launches a Ki ball before teleporting toward the opponent and firing another Ki ball upside down - dealing 5% damage over two hits. Despite its low damage count, Bojack’s Reverse Launcher is more important as a guaranteed teleport to the opponent, as this gives Bojack room to constantly attack opponents without players having to give them the opening.
The Deadly Other Half Of Android 18
Freedom Kick, Consecutive Energy Blast, Super Drain, Charged Ki Wave, Full Power Energy Blast Volley, Super Electric Strike, Energy Field
Getting beat up makes me cranky:+5% Ki Auto-Recovery (Always)
Before Cell makes himself known as one of the Earth’s biggest threats inDragon Ball Z, he first has to absorbhis “siblings” - Androids 16, 17, and 18. Whereas Android 16 had developed a fondness for life on Earth, his siblingsAndroid 17and Android 18 developed a penchant for destruction. Since the end of the series, Android 18 has become a housewife and one of the more powerful Z-Fighters, whereas Android 17 has become a forest ranger. And if there’s anything his performance in the Universe Survival Saga inDragon Ball Superhad proved, he’s not exactly a slouch.
This is further demonstrated to players ofDragon Ball Xenoverse 2should players pick Android 17 as an ally. Thanks to his Super Soul, he’s constantly recharging his Ki - something useful to him as he has a plethora of long-distance attacks. However, perhaps more interesting in his kit is his Freedom Kick, a skill that makes Android 17 loop around the sky and kicks the opponent down to deal 10% damage. Should Android 17’s AI use this while the opponent is knocked down, this skill will track them - guaranteeing more consistent attacks.
Straightforward Ki Blast Powerhouse
Emperor’s Edge, Emperor’s Blast, Emperor’s Death Beam, Psychic Move, Crazy Finger Shot, Maximum Charge, Last Emperor
The Gold Represents the New Me:Get +20% Normal Ki Blasts
After the events leading to his resurrection, Frieza trains and attains an even more powerful “perfected” form known asGolden Frieza. ThisFrieza transformation cements the sheer regality of Frieza as a tyrant,preferring not to deal damage up close. Reflected by “The gold represents the new me” Super Soul, Golden Frieza enjoys much stronger normal Ki Blasts, cementing a long-ranged approach.
This Super Soul complements the rest of his toolkit well, particularly ranged attacks such as explosive launcher Emperor’s Edge, focus fire Crazy Finger Shot and stunning Emperor’s Blast. Most importantly, his deadly Ultimate Emperor’s Death Beam can dish out a minimum of 40% damage over 15 hits depending on how much Ki he possesses.
Survive Attacks Even When Hit By An Ultimate
Formation!, Pretty Cannon, Lovely Showtime, Lovely Cyclone, Pretty Charge, Ribrianne’s Eternal Love, Maiden Burst
That Won’t Work On Me!:When hit with an Ultimate Attack, get -50% Attack Reduction from all attacks
Fans ofDragon Ball Superwould recognize Kamikaze Fireballs leaderRibrianne, boasting quite the flair for leadership. However, despite her short stint as acharacter inDragon Ball Super, she remains a force to reckon with inXenoverse 2. Her Super Soul, “That won’t work on me!” capitalizes on her tankiness, as hitting her with an Ultimate Attack will trigger its one-time effect of hugely reducing damage from all attacks.
Aside from this Super Soul, the rest of her toolkit cements her position as a tank. Aside from decent attacks such as Pretty Cannon and her Ultimate Maiden Burst, she has a Full Power Charge variant called Pretty Charge, a power-up move called Formation!, and a Power Up Ultimate called Lovely Showtime that can raise her Ki and Stamina with the right charging.
Survive As Long As Stamina Is Full
Sonic Kick, Light Grenade, Paralyze Beam, Maximum Charge, Hellzone Grenade, Full Power Energy Wave, Super Explosive Wave
I’m Neither Kami Nor Piccolo:Always get +10% Ki Blast Skill Damage. If Stamina is 100%, activate +0.6% of Max HP/second Auto-Health Recovery
Previously a rival of Goku,Piccolobecomes one of his closest confidants throughout the rest of the series. Serving as Gohan’s mentor, it’s no surprise thatPiccolo becomes the ever-reliable healer inXenoverse 2. With his “I’m neither Kami nor Piccolo!” Super Soul, he always gets stronger Ki Blast attacks - essential for his toolkit. Not only that, but he always gets Health Auto-Recovery at maximum Stamina, incentivizing a long-ranged approach.
While AI Piccolo often heals players, he’s no slouch either. Much of his stronger attacks are Ki Blasts, with Light Grenade dealing damage across different stages, Paralyze Beam stunning opponents, and his Ultimate Hellzone Grenade being a homing attack.
Time Bullet, Position Shift, Bloody Sauce, Energy Release
Revival of the Demon Realm is at Hand:Always get -15% less Revive Time, Get +30% Ki Restoration upon battle start
AntagonistTowaof theXenoverse 2story ishell-bent on reviving the Demon Realmto wreck timelines and attain power, and she is nothing to underestimate in combat. Her Super Soul, “Revival of the Demon Realm is at hand,” immediately cements the advantage on the get-go. Aside from having a much shorter revival time, she immediately starts combat with two filled Ki bars. Players interested in a quick finish may want to capitalize on this advantage and get blasting.
This Super Soul works well with the rest of her toolkit designed to debilitate the enemy’s advance. For instance, Time Bullet traps opponents in a ranged-grabbing sphere, while Bloody Sauce can either poison and/or slow down enemies. Moreover, her Energy Zone Ultimate not only blasts enemies away but heals allies inside this protective area.
Weaker Attacks With A Harsh Status Effect
Sledgehammer, Death Beam, Destructive Ray, Full Power Charge, Full Power Energy Wave, Supernova Cooler, Hyper Movement
The Real Hell Begins Here!:-15% Decrease Attack Damage, inflict Slow and Poison when Charged Ki Blast hits
Sometimes, the best allies come in the form of characters designed specifically to give opponents a false sense of security. Such is the case ofCooler (Fourth Form), who inXenoverse 2gameplay retains his annoyance toward his younger brother Frieza while exhibiting a much deadlier approach to combat, similar toCooler’s image in the films. His “The real hell begins here!” Super Soul does force his attacks to get weaker to a certain degree, but this is exchanged with a buff that both poisons and slows down opponents when hitting them with Charged Ki Blasts.
This Super Soul complements Cooler’s toolkit that focuses on strong Ki Blasts. Outside his Sledgehammer designed to get opponents away from him, he has a quick-shooting Death Beam, as well as the stunning Destructive Ray. Cooler also possesses a Full Power Energy Wave Ultimate that can deal as much as 25% damage and his signature Supernova Cooler that can deal as much as 45% damage.
Actively Get Aggro Whenever Ki Is Full
Hyper Tornado, Burning Shot, Energy Wave Combo, Maximum Charge, Reverse Mabakusenko, Thunder Flash, Explosive Wave
This Is As Far As You Go:Max Ki will force enemies to target Pikkon for 3s, Successful Just Guard gives +50 Ki
InDragon Balllore,Pikkonserves as Piccolo’s substitute during the filler arcs of the coreDragon Ball Zanime. However,Pikkon’s no slouch when it comes to combat, especially in the gameplay ofDragon Ball Xenoverse 2when used as a PQ Ally. Core to his combat mechanics is his Super Soul, “This is as far as you go,” which essentially forces all enemies to target them when their Ki is maxed out. Not to mention, successfully blocking foes will restore a bit of their Ki.
Pikkon’s taunting nature makes them work well as a tanking unit, capable of taking damage on behalf of the player. Not only that, but the rest of his toolkit works well to send opponents further from the team such as knockdowns from Hyper Tornado, or punishing counter-strikes from Burning Shot and Reverse Mabakusenko.
