Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is one of the best Dragon Ball games of all time. The RPG structure fits in perfectly with the structure of Dragon Ball Z, where fighters end up gaining a ton of power over time to tackle seemingly impossible threats with their newfound strength. A clear-cut way to gauge the progression of these characters makes it infinitely more enjoyable to power up and smash foes in the game.
So, it goes without saying that leveling up is the bread-and-butter of this game. Players need to ensure that they're taking all the steps required to get as much experience as possible and reach a high enough level to deal with powerful enemies in the game. Keeping this in mind, here's how to level up fast in DBZ Kakarot and destroy adversaries!
Updated on January 24, 2023, by Ritwik Mitra: There was a time when the idea of playing through the entirety of DBZ's story was nothing more than a pipe dream. However, with the advent of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, fans could finally control their favorite characters and take part in the many bombastic battles that have occurred throughout the series. It's an absolute blast to play through, with the RPG elements appearing in the form of several levels that players can attain throughout the game.
Of course, some players might find it slightly more challenging to level up, and chasing more power can end up being somewhat of a pain if players take the more boring and inefficient routes to make their characters as strong as possible. Thankfully, the following tips will ensure that players won't find grinding levels to be too much of a task in the game.
13 Revive And Fight Old Foes With The Dragon Balls
The Dragon Balls can be hunted down in the game to make a suite of wishes come true. Players can wish to get more money or Z Orbs, but these are menial wishes that can be obtained through regular means in the game anyway. Instead, what players should do is use the wishes of this legendary dragon to revive past foes that players have encountered in the game!
This allows players to have unique interactions with other characters that have been battled with before during the course of the story. Suffice it to say, these characters would want to rematch the player once again, which can lead to more memorable battles and greater experience gains!
12 Get A Ton Of Healing Items And Fight Strong Enemies
Most people would assume that simply spamming healing items in combat to fight tougher enemies would be somewhat of a slot. While there is some truth to this statement, there's no denying that it's the really strong enemies that let players attain levels with ease. While it might not be the most ideal way to fight, players should employ everything in their arsenal to battle high-level Villanous Enemies and the like.
So, it's important to remain at high health as much as possible while players are chipping away at a tough enemy's HP. It's a battle of attrition, and taking advantage of an enemy's inability to heal is crucial to winning this encounter... especially since a single major enemy attack can deplete a substantial chunk of the player character's health.
11 Fight Dirty To Deal With Tougher Enemies
Spamming healing items and slowly wearing down high-level enemies isn't the only way to deal with them. Regardless of how many times a player can heal in combat, it's all for naught if the enemy keeps breaking through their guard and peppering them with damaging attacks. Ideally, players should know how to stop this endless barrage before they end up getting too frustrated.
So, it's only fair that players also employ some dirty tactics to deal with these enemies. The best way to do this is to use continuous energy blasts to stun lock enemies, maintain some distance to avoid melee attacks, and use powerful ranged attacks the moment an opening is spotted.
10 Ram Into Multiple Low-Level Enemy Mobs
Given how powerful Goku and his friends can get throughout the events of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, it's only a given that certain low-level enemies will become nothing more than annoying bugs that players can swat away at a moment's notice. In fact, this is a mechanic that the game actually replicates, with enemies who are far below the main level of the party being instantly decimated when players dash through them.
If players plan things out properly, then they can use their boost in the game world to ram through multiple low-level enemy mobs in quick succession. This will generate a ton of XP and allow players to level up comfortably with their immensely powerful characters.
9 Farm The Mega Mass Item
Mega Mass is one of the most useful items in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, and is something that veterans of the title absolutely love. It allows the playable character to get a massive XP boost that reduces the overall grind required to max out the level of every character in the game.
The Mega Mass Level 5 item is the best of the lot, but getting it can be a bit tricky. After all, roaming around the world map rarely nets this item, and even when it does, it's still a paltry Level 3 at most. Players need to unlock the Level 95 fight against the three Buus in the training room since only this fight guarantees a set drop of the Mega Mass Level 5 item with each try.
8 Progress Through The Story Chapters
If players want to play through the main story of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot without getting into the DLC, then completing the main story chapters is the best course of action to take. The simple act of progressing through the story provides a wealth of experience that helps characters measure up to the threats present in later chapters.
Sure, there might be other ways to accrue some much-needed experience points too... but progressing through the story is the most efficient way to do so. It also guarantees that players don't have to engage in grinding, which is one of the worst parts of any RPG.
7 Engage With As Many Enemies As Possible
There are several random encounters in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. Players who want to increase their levels quickly will definitely be well-serviced by engaging in these encounters.
It might be a pain at times, but there's no denying that fighting a multitude of enemies will help players get a ton of experience points. However, it's not necessary to hunt down enemies on the map to do so — instead, the player should just roam around the world and try to fight as many enemies as possible without running away from them.
6 Deal With Villainous Enemies When You Have The Power
Villainous Enemies are special foes in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot that always appear at a level higher than the playable characters when introduced on the map for the first time. Trying to engage with these enemies at lower levels will definitely spell a player's doom in record time.
Instead, players should be wary of these enemies and only engage with them once the level gap is lessened extensively. It's highly recommended for players to fight these enemies so that they get some valuable experience and goodies too!
5 Complete Numerous Substories
There are several substories scattered across the world of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot that help flesh out canon characters that didn't get the time of day to shine in the main series. It's a great way to go on a nostalgia trip or just witness some interesting stories play out as well.
The best part about these substories is that they provide a decent amount of experience as well. This functions as more of an incentive to seek out all the side quests present on the map and complete them to enjoy all these benefits — both tangible and otherwise.
4 Make The Most Of The Training Community Board
The Training Community Board is a constant course of passive buffs in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. Leveling up this board allows players to enjoy everything from increased health to higher ki reserves. It's a great way to add even more rewards to the game to make it more engaging.
So, it's only a given that this Training Community Board would also offer EXP bonuses. In fact, players who go through the effort of leveling up this entire board will enjoy the benefit of a whopping 100% increase in experience gained with every battle. It doesn't take an expert to point out why this would be so useful in a game that focuses mostly on battling.
3 Chomp Down On Meals That Provide EXP Bonuses
Given how much of a hog every Saiyan is, it's only a given that these warriors would be completely okay with the idea of chomping down a ton of food at a moment's notice. So, credit should be given to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot for turning their appetites into a proper gameplay mechanic!
Players can eat a ton of different meals that allow them to gain numerous stat bonuses, including a chance to earn extra experience as well. Full course meals are particularly potent in this regard, with the Super Deluxe Meal Course being especially powerful since it helps players enjoy a massive 45% increase in experience gained.
2 Repeat The Level 100 Bonyu Fight To Slowly Grind EXP
Bonyu is an original character present in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. She's supposedly an ex-member of the Ginyu Force who left the group after realizing just how ridiculous their posing really was. It's a hilarious backstory of an original character who's quite fun to interact with in the game, even though her personality might not be all that extensive.
Players can fight varying versions of Bonyu that boast different power levels. The highest-leveled Bonyu fight is a Level 100 Bonyu fight that nets a ton of experience. Repeating this fight over and over again is a great way to earn experience for players who haven't unlocked the DLC yet.
1 Use Whis' Super Level Up Trainings For A Massive Boost
The DLC of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot allows players to engage with the stories present in Dragon Ball Super. This includes the introduction of both Whis and Beerus, who can be interacted with and fought in the game as well. Both these characters aren't pushovers in the slightest, especially at higher levels.
Whis' training is especially useful since it allows players to increase their levels considerably without too many issues. These Whis' Super Level Up Trainings have different thresholds, with each battle netting multiple Sacred Water items as well to gain even more experience!
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.