ADVANCED SECRET Combo Tips Pros Wont Tell You - DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO

[@2SunLeeWuKong]

I like how Sparking Zero looks like the anime in every way shape and form. I know people are on the fence about 700 different counters, but watching 2 players who have mastered the defensive options as well as offence; Have the most anime type fades you'll see in anime games today.

[@Slow_PEV]

5 counters and after tenkaichi spams I'm down for it

[@2SunLeeWuKong]

@@Slow_PEV facts, no fiction

[@LifeOfRio]

Bro I agree I love it

[@aaricanderson9160]

People who complain about all the stuff in the game just don’t know how to enjoy shi 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@CoolRob97]

​@aaricanderson9160 you can't enjoy the good shit with all the bad shit in the way. I got a good list for ya

[@S3N_Gaming]

Fighting the cpu in this game from the story taught me very quick that true combos dont exist because them mofos counter EVERYTHING.

[@WitnessThis1000]

Aye foreal. Fighting cell as vegeta in his regular story and sparking story a bich. Especially trying to do the “finish quickly” side objective. I’m like ain’t no fking way that’s possible if you don’t let me get sparking every 15 secs. The default difficulty is crazy. They air juggle you for miles of backshots while you struggle to super counter out of it.

[@snakeoo7ca]

This is so silly why do ppl keep saying this 😂 there are so many combos in the game. Just because dont know how to take an opponents back and extend a combo does not mean there are none 😂

[@S3N_Gaming]

@@snakeoo7ca reading isnt a strong suit for you apparently so let me clarify again, TRUE combos dont exist. Hitting someone in the back and comboing could never be true combos because they can counter it at any moment and break it. A true combo is something that is unbreakable from start to finish ending in a hard knock down which is typically something that happens in traditional fightings games like rio is saying. Super counter orvw/e its called has no downside since it cost no resources and is all timing based on press up + square/x which the ai in game can do very well since its yknow, AI

[@xSABRET00TH]

@@S3N_Gaming you not lying. i think defense is a bit over tuned. i won neutral why do i need to win neutral again with no reward? even in naruto you can only sub so many times before you cant use it for a while….

[@S3N_Gaming]

@@xSABRET00TH exactly. Like other games have tactics to get out of combos but they cost resources to do. This game while not easy to do by any means, its just timing up + attack button

[@Xengard]

the fact that there are no true combos in this game makes it so interesting, because nothing is guaranteed, you have to always be focused on mixing your offense. i wish more fighting games did that

[@snakeoo7ca]

Just because you cant land a combo doesnt mean there are none 😂

[@Jon_Jrazy]

@@snakeoo7caany combo you lame WILL be countered if the person is good. Guaranteed

[@Beezy-sama]

U think that's a good idea??? Sounds like bad design. If you get opened up then u should have to hold the combo. U shouldn't have a chance to get out of it for free. Maybe if u use resources but not for free. Makes the game feel super unrewarding.

[@Xengard]

@@Beezy-sama yes i think its a great idea. its fast paced and the reward is a few hits + keeping the pressure mixing up your options. contrast this to dbfz, were a single hit can ko or at least take 50% hp of a character: this means, that any punish, any neutral hit, any mixup chance, any scramble can lead to huge damage. its not like in other games where you have spacing (sf6) so you can only get a hit in and then its "go back to neutral" again. this way, in sparking zero, I think that it fits dragon ball better; its fast paced and you have to be quick when thinking about your next attack, and keeping up the mental stack unto your opponent. maybe i just like it because i play a ton of fighting games and this one (dbsz) seems different from the rest

[@winky4375]

@@Beezy-sama”getting out for free” isn’t really a thing. only way to get out of combos from the back are super counters which everyone knows are the hardest counters to do in the game. In higher level people might be gods at it but this game was never exclusively made for those kinda players anyways

[@Quivonte]

That guy Rio giving us much needed tips and goes about in a great way, I just keep coming back so I can learn

[@2SunLeeWuKong]

All facts

[@LifeOfRio]

Much love bro ty

[@Sakaki98]

Important thing to pay attention to as well is what Battle assists the opponent uses as those can actually *stop* them from representing very important layers of offense and defense: Recovery assist will force them to hold Z dragon dash back shots and allow you to extend your pressure since they can’t willingly fall to the ground(which would make your dragon dash followup whiff) after being blown back. Guard assist delays and in some cases stops their attempts to dodge or mash on your charged attacks, which lets you enforce more mixups using the perfectly timed unblockables, side dodge strike resets, throw cancels, back dodge Ki blast resets, and mid-combo (R1/RB and a direction while attacking) vanishes that set up for nasty back shots with a measly Ki cost. Revenge Counter assist will result in them not being able to mixup their revenge counter usage against rush attacks, which means you can easily predict and counter it with your own Perception usage the nanosecond they acquire two skill points. It will also make them more susceptible to side dash/vanish resets(which can go straight into all of the charged unblockables) if they’re expecting it to go off and not employing any other means of counterplay. Dragon Dash assist *forces* them to do a followup attack out of it instead of playing guard and throw mind games which makes it child’s play for you to dodge through it and take your turn. Even if they use something like afterimage to cover their ass for spamming it, you’ve dodged the most expensive movement option in the game with a meterless defensive option and now have an advantage in Ki for it. Just use that X/A button when you see it and you’ll win the interaction for free every time! This is one of the benefits to using at least a couple of weak, low cost characters. You have more overall health on your team and thus more time to gather information by interacting with your opponent. If you detect any of these Battle assists, take full advantage of how they restrict the opponent 💪 💪

[@iratehippy]

Instant back shots is a wild intro. W

[@remylebeau34]

2:00 this mentality is what makes the game and all the players develop. I appreciate that man thanks for your tips

[@slavenharkin152]

"I like being on the same level playing field" Exactly. I'll never understand people who WANT to have an edge over their opponent. I'm not a 4 year old playing a game with an older sibling who's dusting me. I don't want an advantage. xD So massive respect to meet a kindred soul. Also thanks for making these. Your explanations, and live examples click with me in ways the in-game training just wasn't.

[@TriFo_TSF]

Learning this game is so fun cause there is so much to learn. Thank you for another goat video MVP

[@nicoedits6940]

-I found a trick for when you simultaneously mash square with your opponent, if you side step after 2-3 hits, it leaves him open while he's still mashing for you to attack like in 10:46 -When you do an up triangle combo then follow up with x , square, you can follow it up with down triangle to smash him down and follow up with a smash sequence -When you trip you opponent, you can dash towards him then a side dash to get behind him

[@Peoplemostlycallmejay]

If you ain’t coming from twitch what are you doing???? Free tips + Practice with the goat! Lock in yt !

[@PRINCENARCISSIST]

no crossplay im cooked

[@snakeoo7ca]

some people work for a living

[@gohansoloz2814]

He on PC? Would love to train with him but I'm ps

[@Peoplemostlycallmejay]

@ he on ps gang

[@gohansoloz2814]

@@Peoplemostlycallmejay good looks I'ma try to add bro and message him maybe if he doesn't see this I would really love to spar with bro consistently

[@AMDGBananaBen]

Thanks again for being a positive influence in the community. A large number I've come across have been dooming and glooming (some which is warranted like the lack of variety in ranked and some of the bugs) so it's always nice to see constructive and useful tech =)

[@LifeOfRio]

Thanks a lot man I really appreciate it

[@AMDGBananaBen]

@@LifeOfRio Not a problem!

[@SoulLuminosity]

4:50 yes rio that is most definitely a pause

[@LifeOfRio]

LMFAOOO my bad bro

[@CABprods]

@@LifeOfRiocrazy

[@stephenbarnett4276]

W video bro my goal in this game is to gain enough skill where people see the video and say damn that was like a real db fight and your vids get me one step closer thanks

[@bofi1280]

1:53 Mmmmm 💯

[@tophcookie7033]

Dog u beat me to it. Fr tho. He 💯

[@itsaustin1410]

Came to say the same thing, actual wisdom being dropped 💯

[@2SunLeeWuKong]

@@bofi1280 🔥

[@LifeOfRio]

Man it’s just the competitive spirit in me bro ty guys

[@aegismalkav8057]

Didnt expected to see another new video after coming back from job, gotta lock in tonight and put this teachings to use.

[@dieg7062]

Backshots is still wild😂😂😂but this video in itself was really helpful especially the that recovery tech

[@DomBelserion]

I saw the Ragdoll imitation and immediately subscribed LMAO

[@naeemgierdien3512]

I been playing for 3 weeks now and I’m still geeking at the animation

[@joshuahampton3681]

Ive been following this series love the content youve been making! cant wait to see whats next. :)

[@LifeOfRio]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks man

[@DreDeshaun]

I’ve been watching alot of sparking zero videos and you’re one of the very few that actually knows how to teach the game and you focus on what needs to be taught. So many people out here only doing it for views and showing sorry content and “tech” that is not viable or part of a core gameplan. Even just teaching stuff that literally most people know but the worst is the CLICK BAIT FIENDS! I usually don’t trip, but people are getting so corny with the clickbait because i love this game. Great video and i appreciate you my guy. Ima follow and hope we can play the game at some point. I want to become as good at the game as i possibly can

[@donjour69]

if you set the opponent dummy to guard; their knock back recovery is as early as possible. you can time your punish/ z-burst dash However a real opponent can delay their knock back recovery to prevent your z-burst dash extension/ punish.

[@ViewtifulStandUser]

Note to self…..protect your back around Rio. 😭

[@tepig52]

Subbed for sure man, I can relate to wanting to give out information to be equal, its never any fun when you know all the mechs and your friends cant get out of one combo

[@misfitkid3926]

Ssj3 is my main. The character I’m working with rn. Since day one so this is just chefs kiss excellent.

[@Dark_Jarl]

I’ve noticed this but I haven’t had time to actually practice it very nice thanks

[@derrickcampbell9121]

If you get set into a heavy knockdown you can flip the left stick up and down while pressing RB/guard button so that you don't have to get hit with a free damage hope that help everyone that is getting cheese by heavy knockdowns 🙏🏽

[@blinkjump8723]

I like to wait for people to begin their charge when far away to dash behind. A lot of times you can catch people in the start up of charging and start comboing.

[@LifeOfRio]

I do that it’s stronger at mid -far range depending on timing

[@Jozai610]

2 words…. Instant transmission

[@newenergyexperience434]

*broly super enters the room* *proceeds to use 3 specials back to back*

[@ayoadeyemi1147]

I already know this vid gonna do well, keep up the uploads bro 👍🏿

[@UltraKenstinct]

1:50 I’m the same exact way I wish more people understood this. You don’t improve by playing people with little to no knowledge or lesser knowledge than yourself because you’re not being properly tested.

[@Wat33rBoi69]

I’m freshly into B rank and need combo tips so this hit

[@ze_best0936]

As always fire video. It’s better on stream, trust me. W content

[@w3stdrag0nslayer]

Respect and thank you for not gatekeeping. Been trying to get better since I got the game but it's all basic ish

[@bewusstseinskunst]

you can recover from a " hard knockdown"

[@snakeoo7ca]

HOW SWAY?!

[@dtmog8838]

⁠yea how

[@GGray27]

@@snakeoo7careally really specific tech where you basically quick dash back into them immediately as the knockdown animation starts. I honestly just spam x while holding forward and pray 😂

[@JackDaniels-ex9mf]

4:10 how is this throw performed? Just quickly doing the down grab after launch?

[@Tsuuuuper]

It was a video cut

[@JackDaniels-ex9mf]

@@Tsuuuuper yea i see that now that youve pointed it out, it looked like he just grabbed that dude from 20 feet away i was so confused.

[@305liveandlearn]

Damn bro that attacking during the recovery is diabolical! you can't even say no diddy because lol 😂

[@LifeOfRio]

Lol bro I’m teaching teaching man

[@305liveandlearn]

@LifeOfRio fire advice bro 🔥 I agree with you bro this is mad fun when both sides are on that vanishing shit going back and forth on some real dbz shit

[@AlanKalii]

I learn from you than teach my friends had to subscribe bro I’ll keep checking in for more!👍

[@Cloyous]

Came from the stream. W VIDEO

[@near5148]

Im gonna be scared of getting my back exposed because of that intro

[@MyTardisGoWhoosh]

You should play as master Roshi when doing tutorials.. cuz you are a master of teaching 😅😅

[@JJBCrimsonKnight]

Chaining moving charged ki blast is technically the only true combo. Not every character has a good moving charged ki blast though.

[@reyrey9752]

Next video how to stop sparking mode, there’s a lot of ppl who spam Square in sparking mode and people who just spam ki blast in sparking mode online

[@sjwingman4296]

Rioooooooo bro i havent seen you since the wf days holyyyy love you man❤

[@pgK00L]

Thanks for the tech!!!!!

[@LifeOfRio]

Anytime fam

[@NoHandleMcGee]

Wake up honey, Rio dropped

[@LifeOfRio]

Hahaha hope u enjoy it fam

[@eutimiolongoria4696]

Isn’t counter play to 4:17 situation is to not tech and just fall down to the ground?

[@4jeremyb]

How do you turn around faster? It seems like people turn around so fast.

[@Senkai710]

hello, i am struggle trying to get in a ground throw after scooping on classic control, I'm wondering if you know the inputs for it on classic?

[@brandonelliott9079]

explain how you do the teleport after you hit them with the lift strike. no video will explain. PLEASE

[@thomas19994]

I need you guys, when defending a dragon smash or a side step, i see people that even if they where guarding facing a different direction they can turn and guard again, what do i push to do THAT? do i have to release and re-press guard or what?

[@SanoClapz]

Wait so in a vanish battle when ppl be vanishing they pressing their guard button and not square and x ?

[@Kohbra22]

apparently thats not a hard knock down, the button used to recover just changes, you can flick the stick up or down and you'll recover from the setup you listed

[@whowantzwaffles7034]

Did u go to dreamcon? Im pretty sure i was telling u about my anime and u was super nice

[@flamingocontent7311]

thank u very much for you're vod everyone else is just like gate keeping this things, do u have any tips for Z Counter timing i just can't get them as much as i want to

[@6pathsjay56]

Question 1: Whats the correct button when both players just teleport back and forth? (Classic Controls) Question 2: Are y’all playing ranked using the capsules?

[@thatoneguywho3434]

What’s the timing on the second vanish I feel like I can vanish the first hit but the second hit always gets me

[@GokuBlack-ts6ts]

How do u ki rush towards them after ur charge up? I always don’t know what to press

[@PRINCENARCISSIST]

R1 and double tap X or RB and A on Xbox

[@flamingocontent7311]

Standard Control it's R2 and double xx

[@BenGutturals616]

Hard knockdown doesn't exist. It's just a different input to recover from those that isn't commonly known.

[@snakeoo7ca]

It does exist. You're just operating under the child-like, almost incredulous assumption that "hard knockdown" equals unrecoverable

[@zzzzzdagod8973]

commenting before people say “but everyone knew this ?!”

[@LifeOfRio]

Lol which everyone cannot know this it’s too many new players

[@mugen4516]

I'm having so much problems around people spamming perception. I'll do my jabs "ki blast" and get close range and open them up but they still manage to land it the moment i press square. Not to mention it's very hard to use your flank techs because they move their camera unlike the CPU Any tips? Again, great video.

[@Motv_Yt]

May just be me but your not necessarily locked in when charging all you gotta do if your quick enough is fly up or down 💁🏽‍♂️

[@JadeDragonAion]

IDK who this "WE" is but i aint out here giving free backshots🤣 W VIDEO!!!

[@bvlady]

Yea insta sub Rio keep it up

[@LifeOfRio]

Much love man ty

[@Natarajjmc]

Infla la henkidama, infla-La, Infla la henkidama, infla-La!

[@Pack52022]

Weird question but is dodging to the left better in this game or no? Since this game naturally has your 3rd person perspective is to the right

[@flamingocontent7311]

u can switch youre perspective with the right analog stick to right or left side

[@Pack52022]

@@flamingocontent7311 oh

[@Ashwork-e6b]

You actually broke this game down and didn’t just read the training menu

[@LifeOfRio]

Lol I know what u mean a lot of youtubers making videos on things that’s already in the training settings I’m teaching ppl tech that isn’t shown to make the game more understandable

[@Beezy-sama]

I gotta keep it a stack. I like this game but the super counter is absolutely trash. In any other fighting game u have to use breaker to escape. I've played people online and they super counter literally everything, even when I'm in their back. It kills the enjoyment of the game not being able to true combo people. Especially when I've out played them with movement. What's the point of letting people get out of every combo??? Absolutely trash.

[@MrJoseeclipse123]

Love your videos men but please can you explain how to get out of a dragon dash i have no idea.

[@TanthalasMajere]

Legitimately helpful and skilled. Hello from Twitch!

[@epicelephant1258]

EVERYONE ELSE JUST COPIES YOU! W CONTENT

[@clem9808]

Should you bother z countering when your opponent has much higher ki than yours?

[@LifeOfRio]

It depends if u trying to stall but no u shouldn’t

[@jaylinwitt5587]

from the stream!!!

[@aegisplayer-k7x]

best secrets

[@2SunLeeWuKong]

foreal

[@InfinityLabStudio]

I think I played against you today hahaha

[@LifeOfRio]

I’m not home I left yesterday I’m back Sunday I’m out of town so u might have fought someone else

[@FastAkira]

goated

[@LifeOfRio]

Ty fam

[@RayRayDReaMz]

Do you have a community discord king?

[@PressureLV]

Lmao these streamers bro it’s either they choose to NOT tell y’all or they DONT KNOW how to do it. I know of a tech when you send the person flying and you do you follow up dash combos when you press circle to end the combo and send the opponent to the ground you can follow up if your timing is correct by pressing triangle right before they hit the ground your character will vanish and send them flying AGAIN . Which is crazy damage if you’ve never tried it I’ve watched every tutorial video on yt and no one is teaching this. I’m S3 and I don’t even play like that because it’s boring low key . I don’t see people doing this in the matches I play

[@medicfdumbo]

its not a hkd you can flick up and down to get out

[@outtlaw324]

I’m good in all aspects of the game besides super counters 😭😭 wtf dawg

[@iDR8W]

W

[@OctopusH2O]

Thank You man, I really respect what you said at the end, its ok to flex but you choose to help us 💪🏽❤️

[@maxarientyl1063]

The hard knock down is fake, you can tech jus by using the analog stick. This was debunked. Check double LL page.

[@js1351]

Go to the point novice

[@bridgyyy6607]

Brooo like stop with this all the content creators gonna ruin the game let ppl learn on they own yall gonna have D ranks playing like S rank players chill out with the advance tips

[@Mega174]

Bro shut up 😂

[@SwiftSSJ]

Bro must be stuck in the d ranks 😂😂😂​@@Mega174

[@LoserLap69]

best tips in the game

[@ThereisNOpandemicWAKEUP]

Zwarte piet?