Read this Dragon Ball Z Kakarot guide to find out how to beat Frieza. Get tips on his Death Surge, Death Slicer, Death Ball & its counters in DBZ Kakarot!
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7 Battles To Fight Against Frieza
There are total of 7 battles you must fight against Frieza:
Frieza Battle Chart:
| Battle | Fighting Characters |
|---|---|
| 1st | Gohan Vegeta (Support) |
| 2nd | Piccolo |
| 3rd | Piccolo Gohan (Support) |
| 4th | Vegeta |
| 5th | Goku |
| 6th | Goku (Super Saiyan) |
| 7th | Goku (Super Saiyan) |
Semi-Consistent Attack Patterns For All Forms
Though there's many battles to beat Frieza, his main attack patterns are mostly the same. Though he may use different moves between forms, these new moves fits the existing attack patterns.
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Frieza's attack follows the pattern of hanging back -> initiating stunning melee attacks / Ranged barrage -> Combo. There will be plenty of opportunity to melee combo him, but you should move away/ defend after 1 combo for he will probably retaliate with combos of his own.
Follows Up Incapacitating Punches With Death Surge
Frieza will often follow-up his stunning attacks with a Death Surge. Depending on the timing, you may be able to dodge away before the Death Surge connect, so spam that dodge command!
Get Ready To Dodge As Frieza Is Powering Up (Red Ki)
Frieza will enter a melee offensive phase after he powers up (Red Ki), charging at you quickly for a stunning blow and combos. Focus on evading or blocking until this phase stops.
Frieza Abilities & Counters
Lunge Punch / Tail Smack
Frieza will disappear and reappear a medium distance and use a powerful melee attack, usually a punch or tail smash. Dash away to the sides to avoid.
Death Storm (1st, 2nd Form)
Summons 3 yellow Ki Bombs next to your position, exploding soon after. Dash out it's range immediately.
Death Surge
Charges at you with a kick. Usually used after incapacitating melee strikes like lunge punch. Move out the red arrow indicating its attack direction.
Death Blaster
Throws a Ki ball after charging that will explode 3 times when hit. Dash to the side as he is charging (Purple Ki).
Death Bullet (3rd Form)
Dashes irregularly towards you, charges and then throws a big Ki Ball to stun you, finally jab you multiple times. Avoid the Ki-ball to dodge this move.
Death Blaster (Final Form)
Fires consecutive semi-tracing Ki balls, with a final big K Ball attack. Keep dashing to the sides to evade them all. Don't defend as it will likely break your defense.
Death Beam (Final Form)
Charge up for a wide-fanning beam attack. Evade the red lines to avoid.
Death Pummel (Final Form)
Lunge forward and kicks in a wide 360 degrees arc. Dash backwards or up / down to evade. If evading isn't possible, defend.
Death Slicer
Sends a spinning slicer attack toward you. Dodge quickly at least twice to evade, or defend.
Death Ball
Sends a powerful Energy ball attack. Can be interrupted by powerful attacks of your own.
