Super Saiyan Son Goku is a high-tier damage dealer in Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra roster, bringing the iconic Namek Saga version of our favorite Saiyan to life. This guide will cover everything you need to know about mastering Goku, from his abilities to the best strategies. Whether you’re new to the character or looking to improve your gameplay, understanding Goku’s build will definitely help you in playing it better or maybe even countering it if it’s in the opponent.
Super Saiyan Son Goku Overview
| Image | Character Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
 | Super Saiyan Son Goku | Damage |
Super Saiyan Son Goku Skills and Abilities
| Ability Type | Image | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passive |  | Violent Rage | If an ally hero near you is KO’d by an enemy, that enemy becomes a Target of Anger. This makes them findable anywhere for a set period and increases your DMG against them. |
| Rush Attack |  | Physical Attack | A standard melee attack that deals consistent damage at close range. |
| Skill 1 |  | Kamehameha | Fire a Kamehameha beam. When Kaioken is active, the duration and size of this attack increases, and Movement Speed Down will be applied to enemies it hits. |
| Skill 2 |  | Meteor Hammer | Leap into the midst of your enemies and smash your fist down. When Kaioken is active, it generates a shockwave, and enemies hit by it will be Staggered. |
| Skill 3 |  | Kaioken | Grants you Strike Attack Up, All Defense Up, and Movement Speed Up. Activating this on top of other Skills will power them up. |
| Super Attack |  | Spirit Bomb | Unleash an orb of amassed spirit energy. DMG increases based on the number of remaining ally heroes. When Kaioken is active, an explosion will be triggered dealing even more DMG. |
| Transformation |  | Super Saiyan | Can transform at level 7. The effect of Violent Rage will improve, plus gain increased HP, attack power, and 30% damage boost to all attacks. |
How to Play Super Saiyan Son Goku in Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra
Playing Super Saiyan Son Goku requires an aggressive, in-your-face approach that maximizes his close-range damage potential. Your primary strategy should focus on staying close to enemies and maintaining constant pressure through rush attacks, which deal surprisingly high damage when used consistently. Many players make the mistake of playing Goku defensively or at range, but this severely limits his effectiveness since his rush attack is one of his strongest tools.
Always transform into Super Saiyan as soon as you hit level 7, as this transformation provides significant stat boosts and improves your Violent Rage passive. The transformation gives you increased HP, attack power, and a 30% damage boost to all attacks, making it essential for both survival and damage output.
Kaioken serves as the foundation of Goku’s entire kit and should be used properly to enhance your other abilities. When using Kamehameha, activate Kaioken simultaneously to extend the beam’s duration and size while applying movement speed reduction to enemies. For Meteor Hammer, combining it with Kaioken creates a shockwave that staggers opponents, giving you additional control in fights.
Your Violent Rage passive becomes incredibly powerful when teammates fall in battle. Once an enemy kills your ally, they become a Target of Anger, allowing you to track them anywhere and deal increased damage. This can completely turn the tide of a 2v1 situation in your favor, so don’t give up when outnumbered.
The Spirit Bomb is your ultimate finishing move and scales with the number of living teammates. Save it for crucial moments in team fights or when you need to secure eliminations. When enhanced with Kaioken, it triggers an explosion for even higher damage.
How to Counter Super Saiyan Son Goku in Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra
Goku’s main weakness lies in his vulnerability to energy-based attacks and his reliance on close-range combat. Players facing Goku should focus on maintaining distance and using beam attacks or ki blasts to whittle down his health from range. Since Goku lacks significant mobility options once his Kaioken and Meteor Hammer are on cooldown, this creates windows of opportunity to punish him.
Avoid engaging Goku in direct melee combat, especially when he has his transformation active and Kaioken buffs running. His rush attack damage is deceptively high and can quickly overwhelm opponents who try to trade blows. Instead, use hit-and-run tactics or team up with allies to focus fire on him before he can close the distance.
Be particularly careful when Goku has his Violent Rage passive active, as he’ll deal increased damage and can track your position. If you eliminate one of his teammates, expect him to immediately target you with enhanced aggression. Consider using defensive abilities or creating distance until the effect wears off.
Best Build for Super Saiyan Son Goku in Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra
The optimal build for Goku focuses on maximizing his damage output while providing some sustainability for extended fights. Super Snowball serves as the cornerstone of this build, offering consistent damage scaling that synergizes perfectly with Goku’s high-damage AoE abilities.
Prepare to Die works excellently as your second card choice, giving you massive damage bonuses against enemies below 50% health. This allows you to finish fights quickly with enhanced Kamehameha, Spirit Bomb, or Meteor Hammer attacks. The synergy between this card and Goku’s burst potential makes it invaluable for securing eliminations.
For your third card, Wicked Warrior complements Goku’s aggressive playstyle by boosting his already impressive rush attack damage. Since his physical attacks are incredibly fast and deal substantial damage, this card helps you pressure opponents and build your other card stacks more effectively.
