Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Alright, so you've booted up Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and you're ready to jump in! The very first thing you'll do after the game checks your online connection is hit the character select screen. This is where the magic happens – you'll pick an empty slot to start crafting your very own CaC (Create-a-Character).

Once you select a slot, you'll be taken to the character creation screen. Just like in the first Xenoverse, you've got five awesome races to choose from: Saiyan, Human, Majin, Namekian, and Frieza's Race. Keep in mind that Namekians and Frieza's Race only have one gender option, while the others let you pick between male and female.

Now, this is super important: your choice of race and gender isn't just for looks! Each combination comes with its own set of base stat bonuses. These bonuses automatically boost certain stats more than others every time your character levels up, even before you add your own stat points. This is a huge deal for how you'll design your character builds and which skills will work best for them. Think carefully about what kind of fighter you want to be!

One last thing to know, and this is a pretty sweet deal: if you decide to create a new character after you've already made one or more, your new fighter gets access to all the skills you've earned with your other characters. Plus, they'll have all your items and equipment, including any Dragon Balls you've collected (we'll cover the easy Dragon Ball farming later!). The only catch is that any equipment already equipped on your other characters will be locked away unless you happen to have a spare one. So, choose wisely and have fun building your ultimate warrior!

Alright, let's talk about picking your character's race in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. This is a pretty big decision because each race has its own set of perks and drawbacks that can really shape how you play. Think of it like choosing your starting class in an RPG – it sets the foundation for your fighter.

Here's a breakdown of what each race brings to the table:

• Majin race: These guys are tough cookies, boasting high defense. They have a bit of a slow stamina recovery, but get a defense boost when their stamina is full.
  • Male Majin: They have high health and can take a beating, with their damage reduction being particularly effective until their stamina is depleted.
  • Female Majin: They have less health than their male counterparts but benefit from a shorter stamina break duration, meaning they recover from being stunned faster.
• Saiyan race: Known for their high attack power, Saiyans typically have lower health. Their attack power gets a boost when their HP is low, and they get even stronger when revived.
  • Male Saiyan: They excel in melee attacks, and their buffs tend to last longer. However, their Super Moves are a bit weaker compared to other races.
  • Female Saiyan: These Saiyans have better Ki and stamina recovery and also lower health. (Heads up: The in-game description might mention using Z assists more frequently, but that's a leftover from Xenoverse 1 and doesn't apply here, so don't worry about it.)
• Human race: Humans have pretty balanced stats for both offense and defense. Their Ki refills automatically, and their attack power increases significantly when their Ki is maxed out.
  • Male Human: They get a boost to their strike Super Attacks.
  • Female Human: These characters are stronger with Ki Blast Super Attacks.
• Namekian: Namekians have lower attack power but high health, and their stamina recovers quickly. A neat bonus is that items are more effective for them, and they even regenerate health when low.
• Frieza race: These characters are known for their fast movement and have low health. Their stamina increases while they're attacking, and their movement speed gets a boost as their health gets lower.

So, when you're creating your character, think about what kind of playstyle you prefer. Do you want to be a tanky Majin, a glass cannon Saiyan, a balanced Human, a regenerating Namekian, or a speedy Frieza race member? Each choice has its own unique advantages!

The Appearance section in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 focuses primarily on aesthetics, with the exception of height and body type within the character tab. These choices can significantly alter your character's appearance and effectiveness in combat. Bulky and tall characters are ideal for strike builds (punching, kicking, and strike supers), while short and skinny characters are better suited for ki blasts. You can also choose a balance between these extremes.

Beyond physical attributes, you can change the color and physical aspects of your entire character to your liking. You also have to give your character a name and a voice.

After completing the appearance customization, the game will present you with 3 choices for starting skills. These choices do not affect your character's stats but instead provide different default skills at the start of the game. Following this, you will see the game's starting scene of the story.