Learn how to defeat Raditz in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot! This guide covers his attacks like Cyclone Monday and introduces Burst and Vanish Attack mechanics.
Alright, ready to jump into the first real fight of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot? We're taking on Raditz, that dude who just crash-landed. When you're ready, head to the red marker on your map. This is where you'll meet him for the first time.
- 1Where: The area marked by a red objective marker.
- 2What: You'll encounter Raditz.
- 3What to do: Start by fighting him normally. Look for openings to unleash your melee combos. During this fight, you'll learn about two new mechanics: Burst and Vanish Attack.
- 4Why this way: This is the only way to progress the story and learn the basic combat mechanics.
Burst Mechanic: If Raditz locks you into a combo, hold down L2/LT and press the [Square/X Button]. This will send him flying back, interrupting his attack and giving you breathing room. It's super useful for escaping nasty combos.
Vanish Attack: While guarding, press the [X/A Button]. This makes you appear behind your opponent for a quick strike. It's a great way to set up your own combos, though tougher enemies might break out of them.
Raditz isn't too tough at this stage. He's got a melee combo you can block or interrupt with Burst. His main special move is called Cyclone Monday, a quick, horizontal leg sweep. It has a pretty large range and he throws it out fast, making it really hard to dodge. Your best bet? Just block it if you see it coming. He uses it a lot, so stay alert!
Important Note: You don't need to fully defeat Raditz in this first encounter. The fight will end when you get his health down to about half. He'll fly off, setting up the next part where you'll control Goku.
- Where: Same battle area as before.
- What: You'll fight Raditz again, this time controlling Goku.
- What to do: The fight is very similar to the first. Raditz can now use Ki blasts in addition to his melee attacks and Cyclone Monday.
- Why this way: Continue the story and learn more about Raditz's abilities.
Again, this fight also ends prematurely when you lower Raditz's health to a certain point. Don't worry, it's supposed to happen!
After this, Piccolo shows up and offers to team up. Before you head off, Bulma will give you a Vitadrink. This is a healing item you can use in battle. To use it, hold down the D-pad and press the corresponding button. But first, you gotta equip it! Go to 'Items' on the main menu, highlight the Vitadrink, and press [Square/X]. You can only equip four items at a time, so choose wisely!
- Mastering the Burst and Vanish Attack mechanics early will make future fights much easier.
- Don't waste too much time trying to fully defeat Raditz in the first two encounters; the fights end automatically.
- Pay attention to Raditz's animations to anticipate Cyclone Monday and block it.
- Make sure you have healing items like the Vitadrink equipped before heading into tough fights.
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