Perfecting Perfection

Learn how to defeat the revived Cell in the 'Perfecting Perfection' substory for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. Get tips on dodging his attacks and winning the fight.

Alright, so you're looking to tackle the 'Perfecting Perfection' substory in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot? Awesome! This one pops up after you've wrapped up the main story and also cleared the 'Porunga Part 2' substory. You'll find it in the Continent Center Area, and guess who's waiting for you? Yep, Perfect Cell himself!

This is a boss fight, so expect Cell to bring his A-game with a whole arsenal of moves. Keep an eye out for Consecutive Energy Blast; you'll see it a lot, so just keep moving to stay out of its way. Then there's Impact Smash, a nasty two-hit melee attack. It's a bit tricky, but try to dodge it right at the last second to avoid taking damage.

He's also got Sonic Blow, which is a combo starter. If the first hit connects, he'll follow up with a three-hit string. Honestly, that first hit can be tough to dodge, so your best bet is often just to block it. You'll also see the classic Kamehameha and Frieza's signature Death Beam. Neither of those should give you too much trouble to dodge.

The good news? Perfect Cell is missing some of his more devastating moves, and you won't have to deal with any clones this time around. The bad news? He seems to have a ton of health, so this fight might take a little while. Just be patient, chip away at his health bar, and you'll eventually come out on top, finishing the substory!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Boss: Perfect Cell
• Location: Continent Center Area
• Recommended Level: Post-game (after main story and Porunga Part 2 substory)
• Key Attacks: Consecutive Energy Blast, Impact Smash, Sonic Blow, Kamehameha, Death Beam

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Cell uses his standard moveset. Focus on dodging and blocking his melee attacks, and keeping distance for his energy blasts.
2. Phase 2: Cell's health is significantly high. Continue the strategy from Phase 1, focusing on consistent damage output and avoiding his powerful attacks.

Strategy:

• Dodge and Weave: For energy attacks like Consecutive Energy Blast and Kamehameha, constant movement is key. Don't stand still!
• Block Melee: Sonic Blow's initial hit is hard to dodge perfectly. Blocking it is a safer bet, and then you can try to evade the rest of the combo. Impact Smash requires precise last-second dodges.
• Patience is a Virtue: Cell has a lot of HP. Don't get discouraged if the fight drags on. Focus on landing your hits when you have openings and conserving your own health.
• No Clones, No Problem: You don't have to worry about clones or his most powerful ultimate attacks, making this fight more manageable than some other encounters.

• 283,219 EXP
• D Medal (x3)
• Training Medal (x1)
• Card 066 (x1)
• Cell’s Soul Emblem