The Best Fighters In Dragon Ball FighterZ

The fighting game genre can be very difficult to get right, especially as they're being developed for one of the most niche audiences in video games. However, it's generally accepted that Dragon Ball FighterZ hits all the right notes.

The game offers a challenge for fighting game newbies while also proving attractive to those who know the genre like the back of their hand. Who should you main, though? Well, here's an introduction to the best characters in the game.

Updated February 21, 2023 by Christopher Argentino: Even though the game came out long ago, the competitiveness of all Dragon Ball FighterZ fans out there is not going unnoticed. Because of that, we wanted to ensure you had an updated list of all the best fighters to use in Dragon Ball FighterZ.

We've added some classic fighters like Base Vegeta, so you can indeed go out and enjoy being the original Saiyan Prince, but also the latest form of Goku's Ultra Instinct, make sure you read on and find the best FighterZ to add to your team, so you won't lose any of your upcoming battles. Now it's up to you to mix and match these FighterZ to your content.

21 Gotenks


Race:	1/2 Saiyan, 1/2 Human
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	January 26, 2018 (Base Game)
Super Attacks:	Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack, Galactic Donuts, Ultra Buu Buu Volleyball

The original Metamoran fusion fighter, Gotenks, came about after Goten and Trunks spent time training to prepare for their fight against Majin Buu. In Dragon Ball FighterZ, Gotenks is a great asset to add to your team if you're all about versatile fighting styles.

He has a whole array of attacks that can turn the fight in your favor, and best of all; he has some of the most iconic Super Attacks in all of Dragon Ball Z history, like the Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack, a move that every fan knows by heart.

20 Base Vegeta


Race:	Saiyan
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	August 8th, 2018 (FigherZ Pass 1)
Super Attacks:	Galick Gun, Galaxy Breaker

Vegeta is one of the favorite fighters in the Dragon Ball universe, but when you’re thinking about the next Saiyan to add to your team, look no further than the original Vegeta. If you’ve never downloaded a FighterZ Pass, know that you’ll find him in the first release.

Vegeta has some of the most iconic moves in all of DBZ, from the original Galick Gun, which shoots an energy wave downward toward your foe, to the Special Moves I Have No Use For Saiyans That Can’t Move, where he grabs your opponent and tosses him in the air.

19 Broly


Race:	Saiyan
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	March 28, 2018 (FighterZ Pass 1)
Super Attacks:	Eraser Cannon, Gigantic Meteor

As he is in the anime, Broly is a powerful fighter who can hang with the best of them, provided his speed isn't a hindrance to your style of play. His natural strengths lie in his power and range, which both come in at maximum ratings compared to the rest of the Dragon Ball FighterZ roster.

Grappling is also something Broly shines at, with many of his special moves overwhelming opponents as he can effectively zone them into a corner and control the fight.

18 Android 21


Race:	Bio-Android
Gender:	Female
Date Added:	January 26, 2018 (Base Game)
Super Attacks:	Photon Wave, Sweet Tooth, Excellent Full Course

Game designers tend to hold their creations near and dear to their hearts, so it shouldn't be surprising that Android 21 is an effective fighter in Dragon Ball FighterZ. She serves as the main villain of the game and was created solely for the game itself.

Lore-wise, she was created from the cells of Majin Buu. Her fighting style is easy to pick up, and her abilities across the board are all rather efficient. She doesn't shine at any one thing outside of technique, but her speed and range are more than effective.

17 SS4 Gogeta


Race:	Saiyan
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	March 12, 2021 (FighterZ Pass 3)
Super Attacks:	Ultimate Impact, Ultra Big Bang Kamehameha, x100 Big Bang Kamehameha

Gogeta on his own is a tough out when it comes to fighting, so his Super Saiyan 4 form coming in as one of the best seems right. A glance at his ability sheet will drop jaws as he maxes out in power, speed, and energy. He's a full-throttle fighter who works as a pressure applier.

If you like range-focused fighters, he may not be the best choice for your playstyle, but he's so good at everything else that it might not even matter. In terms of his archetype, most people would consider SS4 Gogeta to be described as a rushdown character.

16 Goku (GT)


Race:	Saiyan
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	May 19, 2019 (FighterZ Pass 2)
Super Attacks:	Super Kamehameha, Dragon Fist Explosion & Super Ultra Spirit Bomb

Though he may not have the same high power levels as some of his later iterations, Goku (GT) has plenty of tricks up his sleeve. For one thing, his small stature can make him incredibly annoying to fight against; fitting, perhaps, given his Dragon Ball GT origins.

As well as strong defenses, the pint-sized prodigy also has some incredibly useful attacks in his arsenal. His Dragon Flurry Fist attack can dish out some decent damage without using up too much Ki while his Supers, particularly the Super Ultra Spirit Bomb, can shred an opponent's health bar as if it were tissue paper.

15 Bardock


Race:	Saiyan
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	March 28, 2018 (FighterZ Pass 1)
Super Attacks:	Riot Javelin, Saiyan Spirit & Revenge Assault

Goku's father was added into the game at the same time as Brolly, but despite the latter being the main headliner, he was largely overshadowed due to Bardock's excellent move set. His combos are swift and relentless, allowing him to gain the upper hand in an instant if the other player lets their guard down for even a second.

His revenge assault allows him to transform into a Super Saiyan, something we never got to see in the anime, and although there are more powerful Supers in the game, its huge AoE makes it one of the very best. Saiyan Spirit also chains well into Riot Javelin, allowing an impressive amount of damage for only two Ki bars.

14 Vegito (SSGSS)


Race:	Saiyan
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	May 31, 2018 (FighterZ Pass 1)
Super Attacks:	Omega Finishing Blow, Spirit Excalibur & Final Kamehameha

Given that Vegito is the result of two of the series' strongest fighters fusing together, his incredible power levels shouldn't come as too much of a shock. That he controls so fluidly, however, is definitely a welcome surprise and one which makes Vegito a solid pick for offensive players.

Chaining combos together with Vegito is as enjoyable as it is simple and his excellent reach and solid counters make him incredibly difficult to effectively defend against. He also chips in with some useful assists, which can sometimes be the difference between winning and losing.

13 Goku (Ultra Instinct)


Race:	Saiyan
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	May 22, 2020 (FighterZ Pass 3)
Super Attacks:	Accelerating Battle Spirit, Unpolished Instinct, Guiding Impulse, Silver Dragon Flash

Goku (Ultra Instinct) is Goku's final form. For those of you that have been watching Dragon Ball Z since the early 90s, you know how many transformations the main character has gone through, but few of them are as impressive as this one.

Goku (Ultra Instinct) is the fighter with the most Special Moves in the game, we're talking about 11 of them, and if you add the four Super Attacks, you have one of the most prolific FighterZ in the game.

12 Gohan (Teen)


Race:	Saiyan / Human
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	January 26, 2018 (Base Game)
Super Attacks:	Motionless Kamehameha, Father-Son Kamehameha & Father-Son Kamehameha (Full Power)

Teen Gohan's move set is perhaps a little lacking when compared to his adult form, but what he lacks in variety, he more than makes up for with speed and power. His Supers are some of the very best in the game and he's able to build up Ki a lot faster than most of the other fighters on offer.

Those who use a lot of short-ranged attacks likely won't have much luck with Teen Gohan, with players instead needing to play to his strength in order to get the best out of him. Those who do so will be incredibly difficult to beat, however, making him a solid pick for those looking for a good character to main.

11 Gogeta (SSGSS)


Race:	Saiyan
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	September 26, 2019 (FighterZ Pass 2)
Super Attacks:	God Punisher, Stardust Breaker, Stardust Fall, Big Bang Kamehameha, Meteor Explosion & Ultimate Kamehameha

Both versions of Gogeta have their strengths and weaknesses, but his Super Saiyan Blue form just has the edge thanks to his ridiculous number of Supers. None of them are particularly overpowered or anything like that, but the variety means that he usually has an answer to just about any situation.

Versatility isn't all that Gogeta has going for him though, with the fused fighter also possessing a healthy mix of speed and power. He can take quite a bit of getting used to as a result of his varied move-set, but, once mastered, he's one of the very best fighters in Dragon Ball FighterZ.

10 Goku (SSJ)


Race:	Saiyan
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	January 26, 2018 (Base Game)
Super Attacks:	Super Kamehameha, Warp Kamehameha & Meteor Smash

A lot of people will argue that Super Saiyan Blue Goku is the better character (and we would tend to agree), but we think that players who are coming to the game fresh should spend some time with this Goku first. Before you get a solid handle on the combos and mechanics, he's far easier to get to grips with.

For example, this is one of the few characters who can double up two super moves into a single combo, thanks to his Instant Transmission Kamehameha. As such, it's a great idea to start here, before advancing to SSB Goku when you feel ready.

9 Trunks


Race:	Saiyan / Human
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	January 26, 2018 (Base Game)
Super Attacks:	Burning Attack & Heat Dome Attack

This guy certainly isn't the strongest character in Dragon Ball FighterZ, but that doesn't stop him from being one of the best options for people looking to grab a great neutral for their party.

His normal combos do a lot of damage and have a lot of reach, which tends to be the advantage of waving a big sword around. The hitboxes on this guy's moves are big, too, so he's able to really pull out a lot of damage at short notice. He also has high mobility, allowing him to easily punish opponents' mistakes.

8 Beerus


Race:	Unknown
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	January 26, 2018 (Base Game)
Super Attacks:	Beerus Ball, Beerus Ball of Destruction & God of Destruction's Judgement

We know that some people consider Beerus to be among the worst characters in the game, but that's just not fair. Not only does he have one of the best low-level super moves, but this guy can really put on the pressure by baiting people out of their comfort zone.

As is often the case with underrated characters in fighters, people who know what they're doing with this God can truly punish an opponent who underestimates them. Assist-wise, though, he's not so hot.

7 Hit


Race:	Unknown
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	January 26, 2018 (Base Game)
Super Attacks:	Death Blow, Realized Power & I Keep Improving

Hit's in the same boat as Beerus, really. Even though people who know how to use him are able to brutally take down their enemies, Hit takes a lot of flak from doubters in the community.

The key to this character is using his diagonal mix-up attacks properly. You'll succeed or fail as Hit depending on how well you utilize them. We'd like to think that fans will enjoy using this character despite his slandering online, but so many are unwilling to try out anybody outside of the usual high tiers (as is fighting game tradition).

6 Goku Black


Race:	Saiyan
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	January 26, 2018 (Base Game)
Super Attacks:	God Slicer Dance, Holy Light Grenade & The Work of a God

One of the greatest things about Goku Black is that he gives the player a full-screen command grab, one that can even lead to further combos if you so choose. However, he has a lot more going for him on top of that (including one of the largest hitboxes in the game), making him great for beginners as well.

It's widely accepted that Goku Black's Instant Transmission move is the best teleport in the game, really forcing the enemy to change their tactics on the fly (which is super difficult for many fighting game fans).

5 Kid Buu

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Race:	Majin
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	January 26, 2018 (Base Game)
Super Attacks:	Human Extinction Attack, Pearl Flash & Planet Burst

If we're being honest, it pains us to have to put this guy on the list, but his being super annoying doesn't change the fact that he's just plain great. Simple and effective, that's the name of Kid Buu's game.

His normal attacks have a huge range, while his super moves combo is better than most other characters and causes a huge amount of damage. In addition, he's a great assist to have around, meaning he's even very useful while waiting in the wings. In short, you'll definitely want to think about adding this guy to your party.

4 Android 16


Race:	Android
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	January 26, 2018 (Base Game)
Super Attacks:	Hell Flash, Hell Flash Maximum Output & Last Resort

Granted, Android 16 probably won't be the first character to jump to mind on the subject of best Dragon Ball fighters, but he's another powerhouse you can never underestimate.

He can cancel block strings into a punishing command grab and combo, as well as having some attacks with armor (very handy for interrupting opponents who commit too hard or for turning a bad situation around). Android 16 has all the tools to get the job done, so tread carefully while he's around.

3 Gohan (Adult)


Race:	Saiyan / Human
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	January 26, 2018 (Base Game)
Super Attacks:	Potential Unleashed & Bros. Kamehameha

Well, yes. It's inevitable that you're going to have many, many matches against Adult Gohan. He's just one of those characters. What happens if you let him get to level seven of his Release Power? Well, you're now facing off against one of the strongest fighters in the game, that's what happens.

Adult Gohan has a fast fall, great normal attacks with massive reach, and an overhead cross-up in his Ultimate Back Attack. What we're saying is, you've already got a good character on your hands if you pick Adult Gohan, but once you start to build up his power, you've got one of the very best.

2 Cell


Race:	Bio-Android
Gender:	Male
Date Added:	January 26, 2018 (Base Game)
Super Attacks:	Energy Field & Solar Kamehameha

All fighting game characters have strengths and weaknesses, of course. That's the goal, at least. There are powerful characters who are slow and lumbering, fast, agile ones who don't deal a lot of damage... you know how these things work. Regardless, many within the Dragon Ball FighterZ community consider Cell to be a real all-rounder among the better fighters in the game.

Just as in the anime, Cell is a very difficult enemy to come up against, with many of his attacks having a huge amount of reach. He's a very good character for the beginner player, but also has a lot of intricate combos that fighting game champions can really sink their teeth into.