Super Saiyan Son Goku is a Damage-role character built for fast-paced, combo-heavy play. He combines reliable mobility with solid area damage and a transformation mechanic that rewards active participation in teamfights. While his damage is respectable, his passive and ultimate require some understanding of timing and team coordination to get full value.
Super Saiyan Son Goku Guide — Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra
Tier Rating
- Tier: 2
- Role: Damage
- Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆☆ (2/6)
Goku is one of the most accessible DPS picks in the game. He’s easy to use, hard to punish when played safely, and a great starting point for players learning how to engage and retreat effectively. However, he’s not the highest damage dealer in the roster, and his passive has awkward activation conditions.
Passive — Savage Rage
This passive marks enemy heroes who KO one of your nearby allies. Once marked, Goku gains bonus damage against them and can track them even if they are out of sight.
Key Notes:
- This is a comeback mechanic. It rewards Goku for punishing enemy players who secure a kill on your team.
- The downside is that you need your allies to die nearby for it to activate. This often clashes with ideal teamfight outcomes.
- It also contradicts his ultimate, which scales with the number of surviving allies.
Transformation — Super Saiyan
Goku transforms at level 7 or above, gaining:
- Increased HP
- Boosted attack stats
- Bonus damage for Furious Rage (linked to passive or skill behavior)
The transformation is straightforward but important. Unlock it as early as possible to gain a power spike before mid-game teamfights.
Skills Overview
Technique 1 — Kamehameha
- A directed ki wave attack with strong range.
- Additional input increases its range, damage, and slows enemies.
- Ideal for poking, wave clearing, and initiating trades from a safe distance.
Best Use:
- Try to lead with this before using your gap-closer to soften targets or finish fleeing enemies.
Technique 2 — Meteor Hammer
- A jump-in strike that slams the ground.
- Additional input triggers a shockwave that knocks back enemies and deals extra damage.
- Solid for initiating or interrupting enemy combos.
Tips:
- Time this after enemy dashes or mobility skills.
- Use it to force opponents into bad positioning or off of objectives.
Technique 3 — Kaio-ken
- A self-buff that enhances:
- Strike Attack
- All Defense
- Movement Speed
- It empowers your Special Move if used before activating it.
- Cooldown is reduced each time Goku successfully hits with another skill.
Usage Notes:
- Activate Kaio-ken before a full combo to maximize both offense and durability.
- Be mindful of its timing; it’s not meant to be spammed, but rather layered into your combo window.
Special Move — Spirit Bomb
- Goku’s iconic finishing move. Throws a large energy bomb at a target area.
- Damage increases based on the number of surviving allied heroes.
- If used during Kaio-ken, it gains enhanced damage and explodes upon disappearing, dealing AoE damage.
Strategic Insight:
- Great as a follow-up after your team engages.
- Loses value if allies are dead, making it hard to use effectively in comeback situations (again clashing with his passive).
Best Partners
Goku works well with:
- Krillin — Provides utility, vision control, and disables for easy Spirit Bomb setups.
- Android 17 — Offers shielding and team durability to keep Goku alive during all-ins.
- Vegeta — Tanky frontline that can soak up pressure while Goku dishes out damage.
Avoid pairing with:
- Passive or slow-starting supports that don’t complement his fast-paced timing windows.
Super Saiyan Goku is a solid, reliable DPS that is easy to pick up and rewarding to master. While some of his mechanics don’t fully synergize (especially the passive and ultimate), he still has great tools for any player who wants to brawl, dive, and land satisfying combos.
