An image of Vegeta in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero: How To Not Succumb To Brainwashing

An image of Vegeta in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

If you’re tired of Babidi’s Brainwashing in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero‘s Episode battle mode, there’s a way to avoid the conclusion and unlock a fresh storyline in the process.

Recommended Videos

The Episode battle mode re-enacts some of the iconic moments from the Dragon Ball series inside the game. However, there are plenty of alternate storylines as well, popularly known as Sparking episodes. You’ll have to complete certain tasks before you can unlock them, and this is also true for Vegeta’s Number One Spot Sparking episode. To unlock that, you’ll need to learn how to not succumb to Brainwashing in one of the episodes on the main storyline.

How to shake off Brainwashing in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

Unless you complete certain prerequisites, you won’t be given the chance to shake off Babidi’s Brainwashing. To get the option, you’ll need to complete the Preparing for the World Tournament episode in Vegeta’s Wicked Heart saga in the default difficulty setting.

An image of Babidi In Dragon Ball Sparking Zero
Image via Bandai Namco

However, that’s only part of it – to complete the hidden objective, you’ll need to avoid taking too many hits (or absorb too much damage. The information isn’t available on the main screen, unlike other episodes, which can make it quite confusing for players.

Now, you can follow your own strategy to defeat Trunks, but focus more on charging your Ki whenever you get the chance. You’ll have to rely heavily on your Ki blasts and then execute the Cosmic Circle as the episode comes to an end. Do remember that all you’ve to do is reduce Trunks’ health to complete the episode, and get the option to shake off Brainwashing.

If you choose to do so, it will also trigger the Number One Spot Sparking episode. If you want to learn how to complete the alternate storyline, make sure to check out our guide to explore all of Vegeta’s Sparking episodes in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero.


Destructoid is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy

Fake Watch: On-going April Fool’s 2009 Hoax List
Space Marine 2’s Community Is Terrified, Angry Over The Recent Nerfs
Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.12 Notes

An image of Vegeta in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero
An image of Vegeta in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero - Videos | Game Rant
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero - Videos | Game Rant
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Trailer Gives First Look at Budokai Tenkaichi 4
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Trailer Gives First Look at Budokai Tenkaichi 4