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                          Dragonball Z Budoukai II
                 FAQ created by Greg Boccia aka MysticalMoon 
                     Email: [email protected]
             The ASCII art above is created with help from FIGWin
                            ?2003 MysticalMoon



Table of Contents:

~ Introduction
~ Game Basics
  . Controls
  . Technique
  . Gameplay
~ Walkthrough
  . DragonBall World
~ Secrets
~ Email Policy
~ Thanks
~ Copyright



                                ================
                                - Introduction -
                                ================

  Welcome to the next latest edition of DragonBall Z games. This game takes on the
cell-shading aspect to make it seem as if it were really the anime taking place on
your very screen. It\'s a very unique and rather new technique but it brings upon
wonders for such games as these. DragonBall Z Budokai 2 is a fighting game that
will lead you on adventures from the Saiyan Saga through the Buu Saga. It also 
includes many other multiplayer modes such as Tournament and a Versus mode for
1 vs 1 competition. New to this game, from it\'s predecessor DragonBall Z Budokai,
is the fusion technique. Also added was the (something) that allows players to 
battle over whose energy wave will triumph when if they are to collide. Enjoy the
game like many others have and you will feel great about making the purchase.

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                                ===============
                                - Game Basics -
                                ===============

  This section will take you from novice to pro with some practice. Let\'s start
off with what each button does and then we can learn how to use the combinations
to dominate opponents.


=-----------------=
- C o n t r o l s -
=-----------------=

X          Guard (G)
Square     Punch (P)
Triangle   Kick (K)
Circle     Energy (E)
R1         Brings up the skill list  
R2         Brings up status of every player. Hold to navigate the world. 
L1         Brings up the Dragon Radar. 

Note: If you guard just before an energy attack hits you it will be deflected.

  Now that you know what each button will do, let\'s learn some combinations and 
counters that are generic for each character. This will teach good technique and
allow you to use any character to atleast a mediocre level.


=-------------------=
- T e c h n i q u e -
=-------------------=

Forwards = F
Backwards = B
Up = U
Down = D

F + P or K        Performs a stronger punch or kick
P + K             Performs an unblockable attack
B, B              Hop back
F, F              Dash. Hold in forward to continue dashing
F, F, P or K      Dash attack
D + G             Dodge towards screen
U + G             Dodge away from screen
K + G             Throw
G, B, B           Charges energy. Hold in for best results
P + K + G         Transform if energy is high enough
P, P, K           Performs a fast combo
P, F + P, K       Performs a knockback combo
K, F + K, U + K   Performs a slow kick combo that leaves the enemy on the ground

  You can use just some of these moves to be successful in this game. There are 
many moves that are specific to each character. Test out each character to see who
you like best and perfect their individual moves. When in combination with many
specials in the game, basic button combos are devastating especially when using a
smaller or faster character.


=-----------------=
- G a m e p l a y -
=-----------------=

  If you have trouble understanding something in the manual this is the place to
come. Since the majority of the time spent playing the game will be in Dragonworld
only that section will be covered.

  Dragonworld is a little bit different than the original story of DragonBall Z and
is actually much different than the games predecessor, DragonBall Z Budokai. During
gameplay you will notice that you do not just view a cinema and battle but actually
move around to various parts of a map to duel enemies. There are not just enemies
on the map of course since the Z Warriors have some friends. Various items also
await your arrival around the map. 

Dende          Adds 1 to your life meter
Mr. Popo       Move to his location and he will transport you across the board
Capsule        Gives you a random capsule
Sword          Grants an Attack Power Up for the level
Vest           Grants a Defense Power Up for the level
Zenie          Increases the amount of Zenie you have
Nut            This can only be dug up. Grants an extra move for the turn.
DragonBall     Can be found using the Dragon Radar. Dig to obtain.
Dragon Radar   This can be acquired at the beginning of Stage 2.

Note: To dig at a location press Square.

  At the start of each stage you are allowed to choose an ally or two to help aid
Goku on his adventure to save the universe. Characters can be moved around the
board 1 space at a time. If a character lands on a space with an enemy on it than
a battle ensues.

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                                ===============
                                - Walkthrough -
                                ===============

  When the games begins select an ally to aid Goku and than continue. Choose Tien 
or Vegeta to have the opportunity to unlock a secret character.

Note: Vegeta cannot be used unless he has been unlocked in Stage 3.

=---------------=
- S t a g e   1 -
=---------------=

  When you first begin the stage two space ships will crash down. Raditz and Nappa
emerge from the ships and they must be defeated to clear the stage. Take Goku down
to be on the path to the DragonBall. There are a few Saibamen along the way but 
they are just warm ups to the game so practice on them. You should notice that
Nappa is near your ally so move your ally towards Nappa and commence battle.

=-=-=-=-=
- Nappa -
=-=-=-=-=

  Nappa is pretty strong but he lacks speed so when he is attacking do a dodge
movement and counter him with a knockback combo. Keep this up until you have the
required energy for a special. Wait for him to attack and blast him with the attack
to deal good damage. 

  After the fight with Nappa he will become dazed (black stars twirling around his
head). Continue moving Goku towards the DragonBall while fighting off Saibamen.
Your ally should than attack Nappa again to finish him off. Do not attack Raditz
until Goku has grabbed the DragonBall or else you\'ll have to wait till Stage 2.
After killing off a few Saibamen and picking up a Capsule, Goku will have reached
the DragonBall. Now, go kill Raditz.

=-=-=-=-=-
- Raditz =
=-=-=-=-=-

  Raditz is a bit faster than Nappa but his attacks are weak and he generally
expends all his energy at the beginning of the battle with specials like Double 
Sunday. Just keep at a distance from the start so that you have time to dodge the
energy attacks. If he moves towards you than just pummel him with 3 button combos
and the occasional special. 

  Once Raditz has been defeated you will move on to Stage 2.

=---------------=
- S t a g e   2 -
=---------------=

  Start this stage off by moving your ally to the right and obtaining the Dragon
Radar! Move Goku down one space so that combat with Recoome can be initialized.

=-=-=-=-=-=
- Recoome -
=-=-=-=-=-=

  Both characters start this fight with half health so keep note of that if you
are late to catching on. Recoome isn\'t all that fast but many of his moves have
delays to them which could make dodging hard. Focus on doing combos into an energy
attack such as Kamehameha. The Recoome Kick is his special so dodge and counter 
when he uses it and you\'ll be victorious.

  Recoome needs to be beaten once more but he\'s eager to attack you so barricade 
him in with Goku and send your ally off to find the hidden DragonBall (use L1 to
bring up the Dragon Radar). Have Goku dig and Recoome will move into him again to
his death. Finish off Recoome and than start moving towards Captain Ginyu to keep
him from bothering you while you go after Frieza. Your ally should get the Dragon
Ball and attack Ginyu as soon as possible while Goku attacks Frieza.

=-=-=-=-=
- Ginyu -
=-=-=-=-=

  You will have to fight and defeat Captain Ginyu 3 times to kill him, so after
Goku beats him once let your ally take over. With Goku you can just use the King 
Kai Fist X20 technique and blast Ginyu with a few Kamehameha waves but depending 
on who your ally is it might not be that simple. His best move is the Milky Cannon 
and it can do 3/4 life bar damage so be sure to dodge it. Keep him alert by using 
energy attacks as you move in for melee combat. When you get close enough just let
him have it with sweeps and combos.

  After beating Ginyu take Goku over to fight the mighty Frieza.

=-=-=-=-=-
- Frieza =
=-=-=-=-=-

  Frieza has two deadly moves, Death Beam and Death Wave, and both should be
avoided at all times. Frieza also has one more life bar than you do which also
makes this battle a little bit harder. You can either be offensive or defensive
in this battle and it\'s your call. To win offensively use Goku and his King Kai
Fist X20 technique to boost his strength. Than pummel Frieza with Kamehameha and
kick combos; keep aware of Frieza\'s counter abilities and hop backwards (B, B) to
dodge them. To win defensively approach Frieza and wait for his attacks. If you 
act quickly enough you can dodge the attack (G + U or G + D) and counter with a
nice combination or an energy attack. Which ever you choose should leave you in
good health and a victory. 

  Upon his defeat, Frieza will race to his ship and take off to end Stage 2.

=---------------=
- S t a g e   3 -
=---------------=

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                                  ===========
                                  - Secrets -
                                  ===========

  There are many things waiting to be unlocked in this magnificent game. There are
also several different ways to unlock some of them. If you find another other than
that of the way listed below please notify the author via email.

Note: These are in alphabetical order and are accomplished in Dragon World mode
      unless notified otherwise.

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  Character      |  How to Unlock                                               | 
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  Android 16	 |  Beat Android 16 with Goku                                   |
  Android 17	 |  Beat Android 17 with Piccolo                                |
  Android 18	 |  Beat Android 18 with Krillin                                |
  Android 20	 |  Beat Android 20 with Goku                                   |
  Cell	         |  Beat Cell with Goku                                         |
  Dabura	 |  Get 100 Kili on Babidi\'s Spaceship                          |
  Frieza	 |  Beat Frieza with Goku                                       |
  Future Trunks	 |  Beat Vegeta with Kid Trunks                                 |
  Ginyu	         |  Beat Ginyu with Vegeta                                      |
  Gokule         |  Get Breakthroughs for both Goku and Hercule                 |
  Gt. Saiyaman	 |  Beat Cell with Gohan (Teen)                                 |
  Hercule	 |  Beat Majin Buu with Gt. Saiyaman                            |
  Kid Buu	 |  Get 4,600 Kili on Babidi\'s Spaceship                        |
  Majin Buu	 |  Get 2,500 Kili on Babidi\'s Spaceship                        |
  Nappa	         |  Beat Nappa with Vegeta                                      |
  Raditz	 |  Beat Raditz with Goku                                       |
  Recoome	 |  Beat Recoome with Goku                                      |
  Super Buu	 |  Get 3,170 Kili on Babidi\'s Spaceship                        |
  Supreme Kai	 |  Beat Supreme Kai with Goku                                  |
  Teen Gohan	 |  Beat Cell with Gohan                                        |
  Tiencha        |  Get Breakthroughs for both Tien and Yamcha                  |
  Vegeta	 |  Beat Vegeta with Goku on Namek                              |
  Videl	         |  Beat Super Buu (Gohan) with Hercule                         |
  Yamcha	 |  Beat Nappa with Tien                                        |
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  These are some extras that cannot be bought and may be difficult to obtain.

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  Unlockable         |  How to unlock                                           |
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  Adept Tournament   |  Unlock 16 characters and purchase it from Bulma         |
  Advanced Tournament|  Unlock 29 characters and purchase it from Bulma         |
  Babidi\'s SpaceShip |  Wish for it                                             |
  Breakthrough	     |  Wish for them                                           |
  Bulma\'s Costumes   |  Wish for them                                           |
  Gotenks (Capsule)  |  Obtain in Stage 7                                       |
  Kabitoki (Capsule) |  Wish for it                                             |
  Majin Vegeta	     |  Defeat any Majin character in Stage 5                   |
  Super Saiyan 2     |  Beat Super Buu (Gohan) as Vegeto                        |
  Vegeto (Capsule)   |	Wish for it                                             |
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                               ================
                               - Email Policy -
                               ================

  This section\'s purpose is to inform those of you who do not know how to send a 
proper email to someone who writes a FAQ. When sending me an email you may:

	Give new information
	Tell some new strategy
	Ask a question not answered in this FAQ/Walkthrough
	Praise me or tell me what I need to do to make it more pleasing
	Tell me how much you like this game
	Tell any glitches that occurred or anything un-ordinary

 Please when sending me an email do not:

        Give old information
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        Ask something already answered
        Send me hate mail
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        Send me mail after this FAQ/Walkthrough is finalized

  If you follow those simple rules when sending an email I will be more than happy 
to return a message to you.

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                                   ========
                                   - FAQs -
                                   ========

  These are the Frequently Asked Questions that I get and there answers. If you
have a question concerning the guide or the game please email me.


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                                  ==========
                                  - Thanks - 
                                  ==========
 
Me, Greg Boccia, for writing the Guide

CjayC for hosting GameFAQs.com and posting this FAQ

TheVGNation.com, my new beloved home, for hosting this FAQ
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                                 =============
                                 - Copyright -
                                 =============


  This document is Copyright ?2003 MysticalMoon and is the intellectual property 
of the author. It may be not be reproduced under any circumstances except for 
personal, private use as long as it remains in its unaltered, unedited form. It 
may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without 
advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part 
of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright.

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