Dragon Ball Sparking Zero: how to transform and switch characters

Bandai Namco and Spike Chunsoft's recent title Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has been receiving a ton of appreciation from gamers worldwide. The game has already secured the top rankings on all gaming platforms including Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store. Featuring 181 playable characters, players can switch and transform their characters during battles to get the better of their opponent.

If you haven't yet figured out how to do so, this guide will help you out.

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How to transform and switch characters in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

Players can switch characters and transform during battles to get an advantage over their opponents (Image via Bandai Namco)

Featuring eight-episode battles (story mode), several tournaments, and an online mode, Sparking Zero is the perfect addition to the long list of games from the Dragon Ball franchise. The game consists of some really impressive fighting mechanics alongside a beautiful world.

To make things better, the game lets you play through your favorite characters' stories and engage in battles. During these battles, you can switch characters mid-fight and transform into a more powerful avatar.

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Transforming in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

During battles, you can transform only when a blue icon appears below your avatar in the upper left corner. To transform, follow the below-mentioned steps:

• Controller settings: Press up on the d-pad to open the Transformation Panel. Now, press Square/X, Triangle/Y, Cross/A, or Circle/B.
• Keyboard settings: Press Z on your keyboard to open the Transformation Panel. Now hover over the desired transformation and press the left mouse button, right mouse button, Q, or F to transform (depending upon your keyboard mapping).

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Switching in DBZ Sparking Zero

When your character is ready to switch, you will see a yellow icon on the upper left corner of the screen. Once you see this icon, follow these steps to switch characters:

• Controller settings: Press left on the d-pad. Once the switching panel opens up, select the desired character and then press Square/X, Triangle/Y, Cross/A, or Circle/B.
• Keyboard settings: Press X on your keyboard to open the switching panel. Now, browse through the options and select the desired character by pressing the left mouse button, right mouse button, Q, or F to switch characters (depending on your keyboard mapping).

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