Summary
Highlights
Learn how to deflect beam blasts with 'Perception' to gain a massive key charge buff. Master the core defensive counters: Vanishing (Z-counters), Perception, and Super Counters. Avoid mashing during Super Counters; time them precisely as the attack connects.
Discover how to immobilize enemies using a lift-strike combo. Utilize 'Rush Chains' (triangle integrate) and 'Smash Attacks' (holding square) while varying inputs to prevent knocking the enemy away. Prioritize short, high-damage combos over overly long strings to minimize counter opportunities.
Optimize your experience by lowering motion blur and camera shake, and learn why switching to standard control schemes is superior for using advanced moves. Understand the difference between piercing and non-piercing beam blasts for tactical environmental play.
Ditch the defensive playstyle for Androids; they excel at key generation through aggressive melee combat. Against giant characters, use fighters with 'Super Saiyan 3' strength or above to trigger staggers and focus on back-attacks.
Incorporate the 'Lightning Attack' after knockbacks for extra damage and pressure. Note that character fusions are lore-locked by era, requiring both characters to originate from the same timeline to successfully transform.