Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - How to beat Vegeta as Goku

How to beat Vegeta as Goku

You know, Vegeta is going to be a formidable enemy here, especially with the way he made working with Nappa so easy. Not only is he quick and aggressive when trying to take you down, but he also has a number of powerful super attacks to use on you that are sure to give you a hard time.

First and foremost, Vegeta has his patented Galick pistol that people know best about him at this point in history. This beam attack may take a little while to complete, giving you a second to try to dodge, so try your best to dodge it if you can by dodging. Vegeta also has Consecutive Energy Shot and Dash Wave, both of which threw ki blasts at him in different ways, the best method being to dodge left and right with X on PS4 if you can.

He has a lot more than his ki-based super attacks, as the other four he has are melee-based. Dash Attack charges it directly at you if you get close enough and deal damage. Assault Rush is similar, although it comes in with a barrage of hits at a time before pushing you back. Body Punch moves quickly and manages to stun Goku, so you really want to try to avoid this one, as he leaves you with the option of getting hit by his other attacks like Galick Gun right after. Meteor Hammer is a powerful attack that he tends to use as a follow-up to the rest, so it's also something to watch out for, especially if you're vulnerable.

This is also the first fight in which you are introduced to transformations, Kaioken especially at this point. This can give Goku a big hit of damage and more, but it comes at the cost of it, gradually reducing your health and ki meters, so be careful not to overuse it.

As with other more difficult fights, don't be afraid to use whatever Vitadrink you have. You should learn how to store them when you run out, as they can save your life. Also using Vanish Attack when you get the chance is a really good idea, as well as stepping back when you notice Vegeta is red, as he will try to unleash a stun attack on you. If you keep attacking and dodging his strongest attacks, you should beat him eventually.

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