Complete Guide to All Piccolo Branching Paths in Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO

The Episode mode in Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO immerses players in the roles of beloved characters from the series, enhancing their narratives. As players progress through these Episodes, they can unlock additional content featuring Branching Paths, providing deeper insight into each character’s storyline.

Among the fan-favorite characters is Piccolo, who has a dedicated Branching Path in Sparking ZERO called “A Mentor’s Guidance.“Below, find more information regarding this specific pathway.

Exploring Piccolo’s Branching Path in Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO

The journey on this path commences when Piccolo decides to assist Goku during his battle against Android 19. This marks the beginning of the Branching Path, which includes the following episodes:

Piccolo's unique Branching Path (Image via Bandai Namco) — Piccolo’s unique Branching Path (Image via Bandai Namco)

Assisting Goku: By stepping onto the battlefield to lend Goku a hand, Piccolo faces Android 19, and defeating him moves the narrative forward.
Showdown with Androids: The appearance of Androids 16, 17, and 18 signals their challenge to Goku, prompting Piccolo to volunteer for a fight. The episode concludes once Android 18’s health is sufficiently reduced.
Goku’s Appeal: This chapter lacks combat, focusing instead on a cutscene that contains significant spoilers. Despite this, Piccolo’s character develops into a more powerful fighter.
Cell’s Transformation: In this episode, Cell absorbs Android 17 and transitions into a formidable semi-perfect form. Depleting his health bar brings this episode to an end.
Training with Gohan: In an attempt to effectively combat Cell, Gohan and Piccolo enter the Hyperbolic Time Chamber for training, where Gohan ultimately faces defeat.
Cell Games Invitation: These Games see Cell inviting Goku, Gohan, and Piccolo to participate. Once again, Piccolo must engage Cell, defeating him to move closer to the ultimate episode.
The Climactic Battle with Cell: The final chapter demands that Piccolo defeats Cell completely to successfully complete the Branching Path. It is crucial to bring Cell down quickly, as his strength increases the longer the fight continues.