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{{techniques|defensive}}
 
{{Infobox Technique
 
{{Infobox Technique
 
|name=Energy Shield
 
|name=Energy Shield
|image=[[File:Goku Movie Tree Of Might.JPG|280px|Goku using the Energy Shield Technique in ''The Tree of Might'']]
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|image=File:Goku Movie Tree Of Might.JPG
|JapName=気のバリヤ
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|JapName=気のバリヤ<br>バリヤ
 
|RomName=Ki no Bariya<ref name="Daiz7">''[[Daizenshuu 7]]'', 1996</ref><br>Bariya
バリヤ
 
 
|alias='''Barrier<ref name="Daiz7"/><ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors]]'', 2002</ref><br>Energy Barrier<br>Energy Field<br>[[Evil Barrier]]<ref>[[Future Gohan]]'s version - ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3]]'', 2007</ref><br>''Ki'' Barrier<ref name="DBZSSW">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors]]'', 2004</ref><br>Barrier Guard<ref name="DBZSSW2">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors]]'', 2005</ref><br>Protection Orb<ref name="DBZCCG">''[[Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game]]'', 2000</ref><br>Psycho Barrier<br>Super Guard<ref name="XV">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]'', 2015</ref><ref name="XV2"/><br>Terra Shield<br>Energy Dome<ref name="XV2"/>'''
|RomName=Ki no Bariya<ref name="Daiz7">''[[Daizenshuu 7]]'', 1996</ref>
 
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|debut=Anime: "[[Final Showdown]]"<br>Manga: "[[The Blasted Earth]]"
Bariya
 
|alias='''Barrier<ref name="Daiz7"/><ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors]]'', 2002</ref><br>Energy Barrier<br>Energy Field<br>Evil Barrier<ref>[[Future Gohan]]'s version - ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3]]'', 2007</ref><br>''Ki'' Barrier<ref name="DBZSSW">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors]]'', 2004</ref><br>Barrier Guard<ref name="DBZSSW2">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors]]'', 2005</ref><br>Protection Orb<ref name="DBZCCG">''[[Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game]]'', 2000</ref><br>Psycho Barrier<br>Super Guard<ref name="XV">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]'', 2015</ref><ref name="XV2"/><br>Terra Shield<br>Energy Dome<ref name="XV2"/>'''
 
|debut=[[King Piccolo Saga]]
 
 
|inventor='''Many Fighters'''
 
|inventor='''Many Fighters'''
|user='''[[Grand Supreme Kai]]<br>[[Goku]]<br>[[Gohan]]/[[Future Gohan]]<br>[[Vegeta]]<br>[[Frieza]]<br>[[Lord Slug]]<br>[[Cooler]]<br />[[Meta-Cooler]]<ref name="DBZSSW2"/><br>[[Android]]s<br>[[Cell]]<br>[[Future Trunks]]<ref name="DBZSSW"/><ref name="DBZSSW2"/><ref name="DBZVRVS"/><br>[[Ozotto]]<ref name="DBZVRVS"/><br>[[Broly]]<br>[[Dr. Raichi]]<br>[[Bojack]]<br>[[Babidi]]<br>[[Majin Buu]]<br>[[Super Buu]]<br>[[Vegito]]<br>[[Shin]]<br>[[Gowasu]]<br>[[Tapion]]<br>[[Cabba]]<br>[[General Rilldo#Hyper Meta-Rilldo|Hyper-Meta Rilldo]]<br>[[Majuub]]<br>[[Oceanus Shenron]]<br>[[Goku Black]]<br>[[Piccolo]]<ref name="DBZSSW"/><ref name="DBZSSW2"/><ref name="DBZVRVS">''[[Dragon Ball Z: V.R.V.S.]]'', 1994</ref><br>[[Krillin]]<ref name="DBZSSW"/><ref name="DBZSSW2"/><br>[[Captain Ginyu]]<ref name="DBZSSW"/><ref name="DBZSSW2"/><br>[[Gotenks]]<ref name="DBZSSW"/><ref name="DBZSSW2"/><br>[[Future Warrior]]<ref name="XV"/><br />[[Future Warrior 2]]<ref name="XV2"/><br>[[Jiren]]'''
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|user='''[[Grand Supreme Kai]]<br>[[Pilaf Machine]]<br>[[Goku]]<br>[[Gohan]]/[[Future Gohan]]<br>[[Vegeta]]<br>[[Warrior-type Namekian|Namekian Warrior]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 47, "[[Namek's Defense]]"</ref><br>[[Frieza]]<br>[[Android 17]]/[[Future Android 17]]<br>[[Android 18]]/[[Future Android 18]]<br>[[Cell]]<br>[[Future Trunks]]<ref name="DBZSSW"/><ref name="DBZSSW2"/><ref name="DBZVRVS"/><br>[[Babidi]]<br>[[Innocent Buu]]<br>[[Super Buu]]<br>[[Vegito]]<br>[[Shin]]<br>[[Cabba]]<br>[[Gowasu]]<br>[[Goku Black]]<br>[[Sidra]]<br>[[Jiren]]<br>[[Murichim]]<ref>[[Dragon Ball Super (manga)|Dragon Ball Super]] chapter 33, [[Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins!!]]</ref><br>[[Beerus]]<br>[[General Rilldo]]<br>[[Uub]]<br>[[Super 17]]<br>[[Oceanus Shenron]]<br>[[Dr. Wheelo]]<br>[[Lord Slug]]<br>[[Cooler]]<br>[[Meta-Cooler]]<ref name="DBZSSW2"/><br>[[Android 13]]<br>[[Android 15]]<br>[[Broly]]<br>[[Bojack]]<br>[[Tapion]]<br>[[Dr. Lychee]]<br>[[Majin Ozotto]]<ref name="DBZVRVS"/><br>[[Piccolo]]<ref name="DBZSSW"/><ref name="DBZSSW2"/><ref name="DBZVRVS">''[[Dragon Ball Z: V.R.V.S.]]'', 1994</ref><br>[[Krillin]]<ref name="DBZSSW"/><ref name="DBZSSW2"/><br>[[Captain Ginyu]]<ref name="DBZSSW"/><ref name="DBZSSW2"/><br>[[Dr. Gero]]<ref name="DBZSSW2" /><br>[[Gotenks]]<ref name="DBZSSW"/><ref name="DBZSSW2"/><br>[[Future Warrior]]<ref name="XV">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]'', 2015</ref><br>[[Future Warrior (Xenoverse 2)|Future Warrior]]<ref name="XV2">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', 2016</ref><br>[[Recoome]]<ref name="XV2" /><br>[[Burter]]<ref name="XV2" /><br>[[Jeice]]<ref name="XV2" /><br>[[Guldo]]<ref name="XV2" /><br>[[Kaiwaremen]]<ref name="XV2" /><br>[[Kyukonmen]]<ref name="XV2" /><br>[[Old Kai]] & [[Chronoa]]<ref name="XV2" /><br>[[Bardock]]<ref name="XV2" />'''
|class=Energy Shield
 
 
|color=Varies
 
|color=Varies
 
|class=Energy Shield
|similar='''[[#Android Barrier|Android Barrier]]<br>[[Explosive Wave]]<br>[[Perfect Barrier]]<br>[[Hero's Flute]]<br>[[Wizard Barrier]]<br>[[Powering Rage]]'''
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|similar='''[[Android Barrier]]<br>[[Explosive Wave]]<br>[[Perfect Barrier]]<br>[[Hero's Flute]]<br>[[Wizard Barrier]]<br>[[Powering Rage]]'''
 
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{{nihongo|'''Energy Shield'''|気のバリヤ|Ki no Bariya}}, '''Energy Barrier''' or simply '''Barrier''', is a technique used to generate an energy shield around the user to protect them from attacks.
{{techniques|defensive}}
 
'''Energy Shield''', '''Energy Barrier''' or simply '''Barrier''', is a [[technique]] used to generate an energy shield around the user to protect them from [[attack]]s.
 
   
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
 
This is a result of using very advanced ''[[ki]]'' manipulation to compress the energy to the point of being hermetically sealed so that nothing more than voices (in an atmosphere) or low energy photons, such as visible light, can pass through it. It seems that anyone who can use ''ki'' can use the technique, however it may require some practice. Depending on the strength of the user, an energy shield can be strong enough to completely withstand being caught in the destruction of a planet, as demonstrated by [[Broly]]'s first use of his infantile powers during [[Frieza]]'s [[Genocide of the Saiyans|Genocide against the Saiyans]].
 
This is a result of using very advanced ''[[ki]]'' manipulation to compress the energy to the point of being hermetically sealed so that nothing more than voices (in an atmosphere) or low energy photons, such as visible light, can pass through it. It seems that anyone who can use ''ki'' can use the technique, however it may require some practice. Depending on the strength of the user, an energy shield can be strong enough to completely withstand being caught in the destruction of a planet, as demonstrated by [[Broly]]'s first use of his infantile powers during [[Frieza]]'s [[Genocide of the Saiyans|Genocide against the Saiyans]].
   
 
==Usage==
 
[[File:Db121-25.jpg|thumb|left|Goku uses an energy shield]]
 
[[File:Db121-25.jpg|thumb|left|Goku uses an energy shield]]
 
Energy Shield is first seen when [[Goku]] uses one while charging a one-handed [[Kamehameha]] during his second battle against [[King Piccolo]]. Later, Goku uses an energy shield as an adult to protect himself from the combined [[Full Power Energy Wave|energy waves]] of [[Daiz]] and [[Cacao]].<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might]]'', 1990</ref> [[Gohan]] uses it to stop him, [[Krillin]], and [[Piccolo]] from being sucked into the [[Dead Zone (void)|Dead Zone]] during the [[Garlic Jr. Saga]], although this was most likely a stronger version as it was able to stop them from being pulled in the slightest. [[Future Gohan]] also uses an Energy Shield, called '''Evil Barrier''', when he fights the [[android]]s for the second time in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks]]''. It is also seen in one of [[Vegeta]]'s flashbacks being used by his father, [[King Vegeta]].
 
Energy Shield is first seen when [[Goku]] uses one while charging a one-handed [[Kamehameha]] during his second battle against [[King Piccolo]]. Later, Goku uses an energy shield as an adult to protect himself from the combined [[Full Power Energy Wave|energy waves]] of [[Daiz]] and [[Cacao]].<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might]]'', 1990</ref> [[Gohan]] uses it to stop him, [[Krillin]], and [[Piccolo]] from being sucked into the [[Dead Zone (void)|Dead Zone]] during the [[Garlic Jr. Saga]], although this was most likely a stronger version as it was able to stop them from being pulled in the slightest. [[Future Gohan]] also uses an Energy Shield, called '''Evil Barrier''', when he fights the [[android]]s for the second time in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks]]''. It is also seen in one of [[Vegeta]]'s flashbacks being used by his father, [[King Vegeta]].
   
 
[[File:SlugBarrier.png|thumb|left|Lord Slug uses an energy shield]]
 
[[File:SlugBarrier.png|thumb|left|Lord Slug uses an energy shield]]
After being [[Absorption|absorbed]] by [[Super Buu]], [[Vegito]] used a skin-level Energy Shield to prevent him from being completely assimilated into the monster. This technique is called '''Saiyan Shield''' in the [[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast (series)|''Raging Blast'' series]].
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After being [[Absorption|absorbed]] by [[Super Buu]], [[Vegito]] used a skin-level Energy Shield to prevent him from being completely assimilated into the monster. This technique is called '''Saiyan Shield''' in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi (series)|''Raging Blast'' series]].
   
 
[[Lord Slug]] used an Energy Shield to counter Goku's first blast on him in the movie ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug]]''. [[Broly]] (as a baby, no less) uses it to save himself and his father, [[Paragus]] from a dying [[Planet Vegeta]]. Broly's energy shield even allows him (and others if he chooses) to survive in the vacuum of space (or even within molten lava).
 
[[Lord Slug]] used an Energy Shield to counter Goku's first blast on him in the movie ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug]]''. [[Broly]] (as a baby, no less) uses it to save himself and his father, [[Paragus]] from a dying [[Planet Vegeta]]. Broly's energy shield even allows him (and others if he chooses) to survive in the vacuum of space (or even within molten lava).
   
[[File:RaichiEnergyShield2.png|thumb|Dr. Raichi uses Dark Spirits]]
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[[File:RaichiEnergyShield2.png|thumb|Dr. Lychee uses Dark Spirits]]
The only technique used by [[Dr. Raichi]] in the OVA ''Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans'' and its remake ''[[Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans]]'', is his barrier technique named '''[[Dark Spirits]]'''. The [[Destron Gas]] Machine he sent in [[West City]] also is protected by cybernetic Energy Shield which is capable of supporting even the power of Vegeta's [[Photon Bomber]].
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The only technique used by [[Dr. Lychee]] in ''[[Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans]]'', is his barrier technique named '''[[Dark Spirits]]'''. The [[Destron Gas]] Machine he sent in [[West City]] also is protected by cybernetic Energy Shield which is capable of supporting even the power of Vegeta's [[Photon Bomber]].
   
 
Both [[Bojack]] and [[Cooler]] in his final form have a psychic energy shield technique called '''Psycho Barrier'''.
 
Both [[Bojack]] and [[Cooler]] in his final form have a psychic energy shield technique called '''Psycho Barrier'''.
   
[[File:Psycho Barrier.jpg|thumb|left|210px|Bojack's Psycho Barrier]]
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[[File:Psycho Barrier.jpg|thumb|left|Bojack's Psycho Barrier]]
It is seen several times in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming]]'', first when [[Gohan]] uses it to shield [[Goten]], [[Videl]], and [[Trunks]] from one Broly's [[energy blast]]s; later Broly again uses it to escape from a sea of lava, and lastly, he briefly attempts to use it to block Gohan, Goten, and Goku's [[Family Kamehameha]], but breaks apart and is rocketed towards the [[Sun]] and is defeated.
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It is seen several times in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming]]'', first when [[Gohan]] uses it to shield [[Goten]], [[Videl]], and [[Trunks]] from one Broly's [[Eraser Cannon|energy blasts]]; later Broly again uses it to escape from a sea of lava, and lastly, he briefly attempts to use it to block Gohan, Goten, and Goku's [[Family Kamehameha]], but breaks apart and is rocketed towards the [[Sun]] and is defeated.
   
 
In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon]]'', Vegeta emits an Energy Barrier from his hands in a fashion similar to [[Final Flash]] to protect civilians from Hirudegarn's [[Gigantic Flame]] breath.
 
In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon]]'', Vegeta emits an Energy Barrier from his hands in a fashion similar to [[Final Flash]] to protect civilians from Hirudegarn's [[Gigantic Flame]] breath.
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==Types of Energy Barrier==
 
==Types of Energy Barrier==
 
===Android Barrier===
 
===Android Barrier===
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{{Main|Android Barrier}}
 
[[File:Barrier.jpg|thumb|Android 17 using the Android Barrier technique]]
 
[[File:Barrier.jpg|thumb|Android 17 using the Android Barrier technique]]
[[Red Ribbon Androids]] have their own version of the '''Energy Shield''' known as the '''Android Barrier'''. The Android Barrier was first used by [[Android 17]] (his is bluish-green in color) to block Piccolo's [[Hellzone Grenade]]. [[Android 18]] is also equipped with an Android Barrier (hers is pink in color), though she rarely uses it. In the movie ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!]]'', [[Android 15]] used the Android Barrier to protect himself from [[Future Trunks]]' [[Continuous Energy Bullet]]s. [[Super Android 13]] is also equipped with an Android Barrier (used in video games, his is red in color, same as his [[Ki Attack|''ki'' attacks]]).
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[[Red Ribbon Androids]] have their own version of the '''Energy Shield''' known as the '''Android Barrier'''. The Android Barrier was first used by [[Android 17]] (his is bluish-green in color) to block Piccolo's [[Hellzone Grenade]] and seems to be his most used technique. [[Android 18]] is also equipped with an Android Barrier (hers is pink in color), though she rarely uses it. In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!]]'', [[Android 15]] used the Android Barrier to protect himself from [[Future Trunks]]' [[Continuous Energy Bullet]]s. [[Super Android 13]] is also equipped with an Android Barrier (used in video games, his is red in color, same as his [[Ki Blast|''ki'' attacks]]). The Android Barrier has been proved to have offensive capabilities as shown by Android 17 during the Tournament of Power.
   
[[File:CellsBarrier2.png|thumb|left|200px|Semi-Perfect Cell using Energy Shield to achieve his perfect form]]
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[[File:CellsBarrier2.png|thumb|left|Semi-Perfect Cell using Energy Shield to achieve his perfect form]]
[[Semi-Perfect Cell]] used a barrier in order to completely [[Absorption|absorb]] [[Android 18]] without interference. [[Perfect Cell]] uses an even stronger barrier version (the largest of all barrier techniques), called the '''[[Perfect Barrier]]''', during the [[Cell Games]]. In ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'', [[Super 17]] retains his original barrier, but it also seems to gains the ability to absorb ''ki''-based attacks (the barrier is invisible during this process), this is called the '''Absorption Barrier'''. In the Dr. Gero's Story in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2]]'', Dr. Gero develops the Absorption Barrier for himself after forcing the Androids to submit to him using power he absorbed from Gohan. He later tests it during a battle with Future Trunks where it acts as Dr. Gero's Special Ability that allows him to absorb enemy blasts and convert them into Energy while moving.
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[[Cell]] used a barrier in order to completely [[Absorption|absorb]] Android 18 without interference. Perfect Cell uses an even stronger barrier version (the largest of all barrier techniques), called the '''[[Perfect Barrier]]''', during the [[Cell Games]]. In ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'', [[Super 17]] retains his original barrier, but it also seems to gains the ability to absorb ''ki''-based attacks (the barrier is invisible during this process), this is called the '''Absorption Barrier'''.
   
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Android 18 can use the barrier in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Buyū Retsuden]]'' to defend herself against [[super attack]]s. In the [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai (series)|''Budokai'' series]] and ''[[Super Dragon Ball Z]]'', the barrier is called '''Energy Field''', and is used by both Android 17, Android 18, and Cell (in his second and later transformations). In the [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai|''Budokai'' series]], both Android 17 and Android 18 have it as an offensive move that expands outward to attack the opponent. In the [[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors (series)|''Supersonic Warriors'' series]], Android 17 performs the technique whenever he is summoned, and Android 18 and [[Dr. Gero|Android 20]] can use it for defense under the generic name of '''''Ki'' Shield''' as part of the game's mechanics. In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit]]'', Android 17 and Android 18 can charge an energy shield in their hands and use it offensively; this is called '''Pinpoint Energy Shield'''. The androids can also use energy shields in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22]]'', and ''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Legend]]''. In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2]]'', [[Super Buu]] can use the Energy Field after absorbing Perfect Cell. In ''[[Dragon Ball: Xenoverse]]'', Android 17's version is called '''Energy Field''' while Cell's is called '''Energy Barrier'''. Despite not being an Android, the [[Future Warrior]] can learn and/or obtain both of these techniques in ''Xenoverse''.
 
   
 
===Aura/Ki/Kiai===
 
===Aura/Ki/Kiai===
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During the [[Vegeta Saga]], Nappa was the first person in the series to demonstrate that a powerful aura can be used to nullify attacks through his aura-based [[Hyper Guard]] technique.
 
During the [[Vegeta Saga]], Nappa was the first person in the series to demonstrate that a powerful aura can be used to nullify attacks through his aura-based [[Hyper Guard]] technique.
   
In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound]]'', [[Bojack]] uses his own aura-based technique called [[Power Guard]]. [[File:Gokubarrier.png|thumb|148x148px|Goku's Barrier to counter Lavender's Poison Blow.|left]]
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound]]'', [[Bojack]] uses his own aura-based technique called [[Power Guard]].
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In the tournament of power Goku and Vegeta use a skin tight variant of the energy shield which allows them to take hits from Lavenda's poison fists without being poisoned and attack him at the same time.
 
[[File:Jirenbarrier.png|thumb|150x150px|Jiren's Ki repelling Goku's Kamehameha.]]
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[[File:Gokubarrier.png|thumb|left|Goku's Barrier to counter Lavender's Poison Blow.]]
 
In the Tournament of Power, Goku and Vegeta use a skin tight variant of the energy shield which allows them to take hits from Lavender's poison fists without being poisoned and attack him at the same time.
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[[File:Jirenbarrier.png|thumb|Jiren's Ki repelling Goku's Kamehameha.]]
 
Jiren's ki is so powerful that it serves as a barrier to weaker attacks just by standing, as it was for Goku's Kamehameha.
 
Jiren's ki is so powerful that it serves as a barrier to weaker attacks just by standing, as it was for Goku's Kamehameha.
   
In ''Dragon Ball Xenoverse'', there are several ki-based energy shield/barrier techniques: '''Super Guard''', '''Spirit Boost''', and '''Force Shield'''. [[Explosive Wave]], [[Super Explosive Wave]], and [[Break Strike]] are [[Explosive Wave]] techniques can double as energy shields as well. The Kiai-based [[Spirit Shot|Spirit Explosion]] and [[Angry Shout]] can function as energy shields as well. The game even features an aura-based technique used by Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta called [[Vanisher Guard]]. Most of these techniques are Evasive Skills though some like Spirit Boost and Super Guard are defensive Super Skills. [[Super Saiyan Blue]] Vegeta uses an counteroffensive ki-based energy shield called [[Counter Burst]] where he projects an energy shield that upon being hit by an energy based attack allows the user to counterattack with an even more powerful ki blast of their own. Interestingly, when Vegito's Force Shield is used by Vegito or the Future Warrior (unless '''Male Voice Option 8''' is selected) in ''Xenoverse 2'' they will shout '''Barrier''' when using it. If '''Male Voice Option 8''' is selected then they will shout out '''Don't Touch Me''' (which ironically references the Evasive Skill's ability to damage the opponent if they are close when the skill is used).
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In ''Dragon Ball Xenoverse'', there are several ki-based energy shield/barrier techniques: '''Super Guard, Spirit Boost''', and '''Force Shield'''. [[Explosive Wave]], [[Super Explosive Wave]], and [[Break Strike]] are [[Explosive Wave]] techniques can double as energy shields as well. The Kiai-based [[Spirit Shot|Spirit Explosion]] and [[Angry Shout]] can function as energy shields as well. The game even features an aura-based technique used by Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta called [[Vanisher Guard]]. Most of these techniques are Evasive Skills though some like Spirit Boost and Super Guard are defensive Super Skills. [[Super Saiyan Blue]] Vegeta uses an counteroffensive ki-based energy shield called [[Counter Burst]] where he projects an energy shield that upon being hit by an energy based attack allows the user to counterattack with an even more powerful ki blast of their own. Interestingly, when Vegito's Force Shield is used by Vegito or the Future Warrior (unless '''Male Voice Option 8''' is selected) in ''Xenoverse 2'' they will shout '''Barrier''' when using it. If '''Male Voice Option 8''' is selected then they will shout out '''Don't Touch Me''' (which ironically references the Evasive Skill's ability to damage the opponent if they are close when the skill is used).
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Most of these techniques can be either learned and/or obtained by the [[Future Warrior]].
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Most of these techniques can be either learned and/or obtained by the [[Future Warrior]].
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{{Quote|Generate a barrier around your body. The barrier will disappear after a while, but additional input will both extend it and make it last longer. The barrier can be expanded up to three times.|''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'' Tutorial description}}
 
{{Quote|Generate a barrier around your body. The barrier will disappear after a while, but additional input will both extend it and make it last longer. The barrier can be expanded up to three times.|''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'' Tutorial description}}
 
[[File:DBXV2_Future_Warrior_(Super_Pack_3_DLC)_Psycho_Barrier_(Super_Skill).png|thumb|left|Future Warrior using Psycho Barrier in ''Xenoverse 2'']]
 
[[File:DBXV2_Future_Warrior_(Super_Pack_3_DLC)_Psycho_Barrier_(Super_Skill).png|thumb|left|Future Warrior using Psycho Barrier in ''Xenoverse 2'']]
In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'' as part of the ''Super Pack 3'' DLC, Bojack's '''Psycho Barrier''' appears as a defensive Super Skill which can be expanded up to three times. The Psycho Barrier will cause damage to the opponent as well allowing the user to expand it as a way to attack making it both offensive and defensive. The Future Warrior can learn the technique by completing ''School Quest'': "''Lesson 2''" of Bojack's Training.{{-}}
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'' as part of the ''Super Pack 3'' DLC, Bojack's '''Psycho Barrier''' appears as a defensive Super Skill which can be expanded up to three times. The Psycho Barrier will cause damage to the opponent as well allowing the user to expand it as a way to attack making it both offensive and defensive. The Future Warrior can learn the technique by completing ''School Quest'': "''Lesson 2''" of Bojack's Training.
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In ''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]'', Broly's Energy Shield technique that he used in the films ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan|Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming|Broly - Second Coming]]'' appears under the name '''Powered Shell'''.
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===Magic/Mystical===
 
===Magic/Mystical===
 
{{Main|Wizard Barrier|Hero's Flute}}
 
{{Main|Wizard Barrier|Hero's Flute}}
 
[[File:Barrier.png|thumb|Majin Buu protects himself from Earth's military]]
 
[[File:Barrier.png|thumb|Majin Buu protects himself from Earth's military]]
The evil wizard [[Babidi]] has a green/yellow energy shield called '''[[Wizard Barrier]]'''. Only in the anime, [[Majin Buu]] uses a similar barrier, called '''Protective Bubble''',<ref name="DBZCCG"/> to protect himself when the [[Earth's Military]] attacked him.
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The evil wizard [[Babidi]] has a green/yellow energy shield called '''[[Wizard Barrier]]'''. Only in the anime, [[Innocent Buu]] uses a similar barrier, called '''Protective Bubble''',<ref name="DBZCCG" /> to protect himself when the [[Earth's Military]] attacked him.
   
 
[[Tapion]]'s '''[[Hero's Flute]]''' can produce a blue energy shield if a specific tune is played.
 
[[Tapion]]'s '''[[Hero's Flute]]''' can produce a blue energy shield if a specific tune is played.
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Through her mystical powers of the air, [[Oceanus Shenron]] is able to create a powerful modality impenetrable shield (actually semi-impenetrable because its weak point is the eye of the hurricane). She calls it '''Invisible Forcefield''', and uses it to fend off all kinds of offensive and energy attacks.
 
Through her mystical powers of the air, [[Oceanus Shenron]] is able to create a powerful modality impenetrable shield (actually semi-impenetrable because its weak point is the eye of the hurricane). She calls it '''Invisible Forcefield''', and uses it to fend off all kinds of offensive and energy attacks.
   
In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'' in response to the [[Demigra Incident]], [[Elder Kai]] and [[Chronoa]] decided to use their divine powers to erect a powerful barrier around [[Conton City]] and [[Time Nest]] to protect the Time Nest and Conton City from attack. Unlike other barriers this barrier was extremely large, practically invisible, and once erected could protect Conton City and the Time Nest. However during the story it is shown that the barrier while powerful is not full-proof as Towa manages to bypass it by tricking Xeno Trunks and the second Future Warrior into bringing the Masked Future Warrior's discarded mask into the Time Nest. Towa feigns an attack on Shenron in Age 850 luring the 2nd Future Warrior to stop her then retreating as the 2nd Future Warrior's presence proves to her that the Mask is inside the Time Nest, which she then uses as a conduit to bypass the barrier, allowing her to attack Chronoa and steal Tokitoki's Egg. Elder Kai is surprised that Towa was able to bypass the barrier before she reveals the role the mask played in her plan to bypass it. Additionally, the Barrier does not prevent Whis, Beerus, and Goku from traveling to the city or Time Nest in Age 852 using Whis' [[Warp]] technique, though this could be attributed to Whis' power and his position as the Angel who serves the God of Destruction of Universe 7. Elder Kai refers this energy shield simply as '''Barrier'''.
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'' in response to the [[Demigra Incident]], [[Old Kai]] and [[Chronoa]] decided to use their divine powers to erect a powerful barrier around [[Conton City]] and [[Time Nest]] to protect the Time Nest and Conton City from attack. Unlike other barriers this barrier was extremely large, practically invisible, and once erected could protect Conton City and the Time Nest. However, during the story it is shown that the barrier while powerful is not full-proof as Towa manages to bypass it by tricking Xeno Trunks and the second Future Warrior into bringing the Masked Future Warrior's discarded mask into the Time Nest. Towa feigns an attack on Shenron in Age 850 luring the 2nd Future Warrior to stop her then retreating as the 2nd Future Warrior's presence proves to her that the Mask is inside the Time Nest, which she then uses as a conduit to bypass the barrier, allowing her to attack Chronoa and steal Tokitoki's Egg, though unbeknownst to anyone at the time she had also secretly used the scroll for [[Age 774]] to prevent her brother's death at the hands of Majin Buu before covering her tracks, leading to [[Dabura]] to seek avenge his sister's death during the [[Infinite History Saga]]. Elder Kai is surprised that Towa was able to bypass the barrier before she reveals the role the mask played in her plan to bypass it. Additionally, the Barrier does not prevent Whis, Beerus, and Goku from traveling to the city or Time Nest in Age 852 using Whis' [[Warp]] technique, though this could be attributed to Whis' power and his position as the Angel who serves the God of Destruction of Universe 7 as well as the fact Chronoa and Elder Kai won't dare create a barrier capable of keeping either Whis or Beerus from visiting even if such a feat were possible. Elder Kai refers this energy shield simply as '''Barrier'''.
   
Outside of the main story, it is also shown that the barrier around Conton City can be bypassed by [[Wormhole]]s and other time-space anomalies. In the ''Super Pack 4'' DLC, [[Infinite Zamasu]] is briefly able to bypass the barrier as well appearing in the Time Vault, however Chronoa reveals that Infinite Zamasu's death is an established part of history and power of [[Future Zen-Oh]] erases Infinite Zamasu causing his presence to disappear from the Time Vault.
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Outside of the main story, it is also shown that the barrier around Conton City can be bypassed by [[Wormhole]]s and other time-space anomalies as shown by [[Frieza's Siege]]. In the ''Super Pack 4'' DLC, [[Infinite Zamasu]] is briefly able to bypass the barrier as well appearing in the Time Vault, however Chronoa reveals that Infinite Zamasu's death is an established part of history and power of [[Future Zeno]] in [[Age 796]] erases Infinite Zamasu causing his presence to disappear from the Time Vault in [[Age 852]] as Future Zeno's power is absolute.
   
 
===Robotic/mechanical===
 
===Robotic/mechanical===
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The [[Pilaf Machine]] has a white-blue shield/barrier, called '''Pilaf Barrier'''.
 
The [[Pilaf Machine]] has a white-blue shield/barrier, called '''Pilaf Barrier'''.
 
==Users==
 
[[File:BrolyShield.jpg|thumb|Broly using an Energy Shield]]
 
*[[Goku]]
 
*[[Gohan]]/[[Future Gohan]] ('''Evil Barrier''', '''[[Tenma Defense]]'''/'''Energy Dome<ref name="XV2">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', 2016</ref>''', '''Super Guard''')
 
*[[Pilaf Machine]] ('''Pilaf Barrier'''; mechanical)
 
*[[Dr. Wheelo]] ('''Barrier'''; mechanical)
 
*[[Warrior-type Namekian|Namekian Warrior]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 47, "[[Namek's Defense]]"</ref>
 
*[[Vegeta]] ('''Super Guard''')<ref name="XV2"/>
 
*[[Cooler]] ('''Psycho Barrier''')
 
*[[Meta-Cooler]] ('''Barrier Guard''')<ref name="DBZSSW2"/>
 
*[[Android 18]]/[[Future Android 18]] ('''Android Barrier''')
 
*[[Android 17]]/[[Future Android 17]] ('''Android Barrier''')
 
*[[Android 15]] ('''Android Barrier''')
 
*[[Super Android 13]] ('''Android Barrier''')
 
*[[Dr. Gero]] ('''Barrier Guard''', '''[[Energy Absorption|Absorption Barrier]]''')<ref name="DBZSSW2"/>
 
*[[Dr. Raichi]] ('''Dark Spirits''')
 
*[[Cell|Semi-Perfect Cell / Perfect Cell]] ('''Energy Field''' / '''[[Perfect Barrier]]''')
 
*[[Broly]] (knew it as a baby)
 
*[[Bojack]] ('''Psycho Barrier''')
 
[[File:UubEnergyShield.png|thumb|Majuub using his Energy Barrier inside Great Ape Baby's body]]
 
*[[Babidi]] ('''[[Wizard Barrier]]''')
 
*[[Majin Buu]] ('''Wizard Barrier'''; Anime only)
 
*[[Super Buu]] ('''Energy Field'''; after absorbing Cell, in ''Budokai 2'' only)
 
*[[Vegito]] ('''Saiyan Shield/Force Shield''', used to keep himself from being absorbed by Super Buu)
 
*[[Gotenks]] ('''Barrier Guard'''; learned from Krillin during Tutorial in ''Supersonic Warriors 2'')<ref name="DBZSSW2"/>
 
*[[Krillin]] ('''Barrier Guard''')<ref name="DBZSSW2"/>
 
*[[Piccolo]] ('''Barrier Guard''')<ref name="DBZSSW2"/>
 
*[[Jiren]]
 
*[[Tapion]] ('''[[Hero's Flute]]''', produced via a playing a special tune on his magic ocarina)
 
*[[Cabba]]
 
*[[Majuub]] (used to keep himself from being digested by Baby Vegeta)
 
*[[Super 17]] ('''Android Barrier''' & invisible '''Absorption Barrier''')
 
*[[Oceanus Shenron]] ('''Invisible Forcefield''')
 
*[[Shin]]
 
*[[Gowasu]]
 
*[[Grand Supreme Kai]]
 
*[[Goku Black]]
 
*[[Future Warrior]] ('''Super Guard''', '''[[Spirit Boost]]''', '''Energy Field''', '''Energy Barrier''', '''Drain Field''', '''Force Shield''')<ref name="XV">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]], 2015</ref>
 
*[[Future Warrior 2]] ('''Super Guard''', '''[[Spirit Boost]]''', '''Energy Field''', '''Energy Barrier''', '''Drain Field''', '''Force Shield''', '''Psycho Barrier''')<ref name="XV2"/>
 
*[[Elder Kai]] & [[Chronoa]] ('''Barrier'''; erected to protect [[Conton City]] and [[Time Nest]])<ref name="XV2"/>
 
*[[Bardock]] ('''Super Guard''')<ref name="XV2"/>
 
*[[Captain Ginyu]] ('''Barrier Guard'''<ref name="DBZSSW2"/>, '''Super Guard''')<ref name="XV2"/>
 
*[[Recoome]] ('''Super Guard''')<ref name="XV2"/>
 
*[[Burter]] ('''Super Guard''')<ref name="XV2"/>
 
*[[Jeice]] ('''Super Guard''')<ref name="XV2"/>
 
*[[Guldo]] ('''Super Guard''')<ref name="XV2"/>
 
*[[Kaiwaremen]] ('''Super Guard''')<ref name="XV2"/>
 
*[[Kyukonmen]] ('''Super Guard''')<ref name="XV2"/>
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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GokuBarrier.jpg|Goku uses an Energy Shield
 
GokuBarrier.jpg|Goku uses an Energy Shield
 
GohanHoldingUpAShield.jpg|Gohan charges Energy Shield
 
GohanHoldingUpAShield.jpg|Gohan charges Energy Shield
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Garlic Jr Energy Shield.png| Garlic Jr. creates an Energy Shield.
 
GohanVs.GarlicJr..jpg|Gohan's golden Energy Shield
 
GohanVs.GarlicJr..jpg|Gohan's golden Energy Shield
 
Gohan Energy Shield.jpg|Gohan's Evil Barrier
 
Gohan Energy Shield.jpg|Gohan's Evil Barrier
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Gohan vs dr raichi2.png|Ghost Raichi charges Dark Spirits in ''Uchū-Hen''
 
Gohan vs dr raichi2.png|Ghost Raichi charges Dark Spirits in ''Uchū-Hen''
 
Gohan_vs_dr_raichi3.png|Ghost Raichi uses Dark Spirits
 
Gohan_vs_dr_raichi3.png|Ghost Raichi uses Dark Spirits
RaichiBarrier.png|Ghost Raichi's Dark Spirits in ''Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans''
 
 
RaichiEnergyShield2.png|Ghost Raichi's Dark Spirits in ''Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans''
 
RaichiEnergyShield2.png|Ghost Raichi's Dark Spirits in ''Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans''
 
PTETS - Raichi cracked barrier.png|Raichi's Dark Spirits cracks
 
PTETS - Raichi cracked barrier.png|Raichi's Dark Spirits cracks
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BojackBarrier.JPG|Bojack uses Psycho Barrier
 
BojackBarrier.JPG|Bojack uses Psycho Barrier
 
BarrierDestruction.JPG|Bojack's Psycho Barrier destroys buildings
 
BarrierDestruction.JPG|Bojack's Psycho Barrier destroys buildings
Broly 111 (4).png|Broly with his Energy Shield
 
 
Broly 111 (5).png|Broly's Energy Shield protects him from flames
 
Broly 111 (5).png|Broly's Energy Shield protects him from flames
 
Broly 111 (4).png|Broly with his Energy Shield
 
BrolyShield.jpg|Broly using Powered Shell
 
Broly's Futile Shield.JPG|Broly creates an Energy Shield
 
Broly's Futile Shield.JPG|Broly creates an Energy Shield
 
WizardBarrier.png|Babidi's Wizard Barrier
 
WizardBarrier.png|Babidi's Wizard Barrier
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Buuvegeto punch.jpg|Super Buu creates an Energy Shield against Super Vegito
 
Buuvegeto punch.jpg|Super Buu creates an Energy Shield against Super Vegito
 
The Innards of Buu - Vegito Saiyan Shield.PNG|Super Vegito's Saiyan Shield
 
The Innards of Buu - Vegito Saiyan Shield.PNG|Super Vegito's Saiyan Shield
380014 197681646987753 191320504290534 409527 2029889274 n.jpg|The Hero's Flute produces a magic barrier around Tapion
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Tapion Released.png|The Hero's Flute produces a magic barrier around Tapion
 
FinalFlash.png|Vegeta shields innocent workers from Hirudegarn
 
FinalFlash.png|Vegeta shields innocent workers from Hirudegarn
 
VegetaShield1.png|Vegeta's energy shield
 
VegetaShield1.png|Vegeta's energy shield
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34009.jpg|Majuub's shield into Great Ape Baby
 
34009.jpg|Majuub's shield into Great Ape Baby
 
Picture 10.png|Majuub expands the size of his Energy Shield
 
Picture 10.png|Majuub expands the size of his Energy Shield
2017-04-16-23.jpg|Android 17 using his Energy Shield to Block [[Super Saiyan Blue]] Goku's [[God Kamehameha]]
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2017-04-16-23.jpg|Android 17 using his Energy Shield to block Super Saiyan Blue Goku's God Kamehameha
17's barrier vs. Kankusa.png|Android 17's Android Barrier blocks [[Kakunsa]]'s attacks
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17's barrier vs. Kankusa.png|Android 17's Android Barrier blocks Kakunsa's attacks
 
UubEnergyShield.png|Majuub using his Energy Barrier inside Great Ape Baby's body
 
Te150.jpg|An Energy Shield card in the Bandai CCG
 
Te150.jpg|An Energy Shield card in the Bandai CCG
 
17Barrier(TheLegend).png|17's Android Barrier in ''The Legend''
 
17Barrier(TheLegend).png|17's Android Barrier in ''The Legend''
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Xenoverse73.PNG|Goku's Super Guard in ''Xenoverse''
 
Xenoverse73.PNG|Goku's Super Guard in ''Xenoverse''
 
Cell's Barrier.jpg|Cell's Perfect Barrier
 
Cell's Barrier.jpg|Cell's Perfect Barrier
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38749328a-1.jpg|Jiren creating a barrier with with glare
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Murichimbarrier.png|Murichim using his energy barrier to deflect Hopp
 
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==References==
 
==References==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Reflist}}
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[[Category:Techniques]]
 
[[Category:Techniques]]
 
[[Category:Defensive techniques]]
 
[[Category:Defensive techniques]]

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Directory: TechniquesDefensive Techniques

Energy Shield (気のバリヤ Ki no Bariya), Energy Barrier or simply Barrier, is a technique used to generate an energy shield around the user to protect them from attacks.

Overview

This is a result of using very advanced ki manipulation to compress the energy to the point of being hermetically sealed so that nothing more than voices (in an atmosphere) or low energy photons, such as visible light, can pass through it. It seems that anyone who can use ki can use the technique, however it may require some practice. Depending on the strength of the user, an energy shield can be strong enough to completely withstand being caught in the destruction of a planet, as demonstrated by Broly's first use of his infantile powers during Frieza's Genocide against the Saiyans.

Usage

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Goku uses an energy shield

Energy Shield is first seen when Goku uses one while charging a one-handed Kamehameha during his second battle against King Piccolo. Later, Goku uses an energy shield as an adult to protect himself from the combined energy waves of Daiz and Cacao.[12] Gohan uses it to stop him, Krillin, and Piccolo from being sucked into the Dead Zone during the Garlic Jr. Saga, although this was most likely a stronger version as it was able to stop them from being pulled in the slightest. Future Gohan also uses an Energy Shield, called Evil Barrier, when he fights the androids for the second time in Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks. It is also seen in one of Vegeta's flashbacks being used by his father, King Vegeta.

SlugBarrier

Lord Slug uses an energy shield

After being absorbed by Super Buu, Vegito used a skin-level Energy Shield to prevent him from being completely assimilated into the monster. This technique is called Saiyan Shield in the Raging Blast series.

Lord Slug used an Energy Shield to counter Goku's first blast on him in the movie Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug. Broly (as a baby, no less) uses it to save himself and his father, Paragus from a dying Planet Vegeta. Broly's energy shield even allows him (and others if he chooses) to survive in the vacuum of space (or even within molten lava).

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Dr. Lychee uses Dark Spirits

The only technique used by Dr. Lychee in Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans, is his barrier technique named Dark Spirits. The Destron Gas Machine he sent in West City also is protected by cybernetic Energy Shield which is capable of supporting even the power of Vegeta's Photon Bomber.

Both Bojack and Cooler in his final form have a psychic energy shield technique called Psycho Barrier.

Psycho Barrier

Bojack's Psycho Barrier

It is seen several times in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming, first when Gohan uses it to shield Goten, Videl, and Trunks from one Broly's energy blasts; later Broly again uses it to escape from a sea of lava, and lastly, he briefly attempts to use it to block Gohan, Goten, and Goku's Family Kamehameha, but breaks apart and is rocketed towards the Sun and is defeated.

In Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon, Vegeta emits an Energy Barrier from his hands in a fashion similar to Final Flash to protect civilians from Hirudegarn's Gigantic Flame breath.

During the Tournament of Power, during Goku and Vegeta's fight against Universe 9, they used a Saiyan Barrier similar to Vegito's, to protect themselves in combat. Jiren also uses the ability to block Goku's Kamehameha, and used it during his fight with Hit.

Types of Energy Barrier

Android Barrier

Main article: Android Barrier

Barrier

Android 17 using the Android Barrier technique

Red Ribbon Androids have their own version of the Energy Shield known as the Android Barrier. The Android Barrier was first used by Android 17 (his is bluish-green in color) to block Piccolo's Hellzone Grenade and seems to be his most used technique. Android 18 is also equipped with an Android Barrier (hers is pink in color), though she rarely uses it. In Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!, Android 15 used the Android Barrier to protect himself from Future Trunks' Continuous Energy Bullets. Super Android 13 is also equipped with an Android Barrier (used in video games, his is red in color, same as his ki attacks). The Android Barrier has been proved to have offensive capabilities as shown by Android 17 during the Tournament of Power.

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Semi-Perfect Cell using Energy Shield to achieve his perfect form

Cell used a barrier in order to completely absorb Android 18 without interference. Perfect Cell uses an even stronger barrier version (the largest of all barrier techniques), called the Perfect Barrier, during the Cell Games. In Dragon Ball GT, Super 17 retains his original barrier, but it also seems to gains the ability to absorb ki-based attacks (the barrier is invisible during this process), this is called the Absorption Barrier.

Aura/Ki/Kiai

The Ki-based shields are most common type of energy shield used by various fighters throughout the series such as Goku, Gohan/Future Gohan, Vegeta, and Broly. Sometimes in the main series and video games, an Explosive Wave-based technique, Kiai (Spirit Shot & Angry Shout), or even a powerful aura (Hyper Guard, Power Guard, & Vanisher Guard) can be used defensively to nullify attacks functioning as a both a form of energy shield as well in some cases as an offensive technique, with additional effects such as pushing back and/or damaging the opponent.

During the Vegeta Saga, Nappa was the first person in the series to demonstrate that a powerful aura can be used to nullify attacks through his aura-based Hyper Guard technique.

In Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound, Bojack uses his own aura-based technique called Power Guard.

Gokubarrier

Goku's Barrier to counter Lavender's Poison Blow.

In the Tournament of Power, Goku and Vegeta use a skin tight variant of the energy shield which allows them to take hits from Lavender's poison fists without being poisoned and attack him at the same time.

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Jiren's Ki repelling Goku's Kamehameha.

Jiren's ki is so powerful that it serves as a barrier to weaker attacks just by standing, as it was for Goku's Kamehameha.

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse, there are several ki-based energy shield/barrier techniques: Super Guard, Spirit Boost, and Force Shield. Explosive Wave, Super Explosive Wave, and Break Strike are Explosive Wave techniques can double as energy shields as well. The Kiai-based Spirit Explosion and Angry Shout can function as energy shields as well. The game even features an aura-based technique used by Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta called Vanisher Guard. Most of these techniques are Evasive Skills though some like Spirit Boost and Super Guard are defensive Super Skills. Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta uses an counteroffensive ki-based energy shield called Counter Burst where he projects an energy shield that upon being hit by an energy based attack allows the user to counterattack with an even more powerful ki blast of their own. Interestingly, when Vegito's Force Shield is used by Vegito or the Future Warrior (unless Male Voice Option 8 is selected) in Xenoverse 2 they will shout Barrier when using it. If Male Voice Option 8 is selected then they will shout out Don't Touch Me (which ironically references the Evasive Skill's ability to damage the opponent if they are close when the skill is used).

Most of these techniques can be either learned and/or obtained by the Future Warrior.

"Generate a barrier around your body. The barrier will disappear after a while, but additional input will both extend it and make it last longer. The barrier can be expanded up to three times."
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Tutorial description

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Future Warrior using Psycho Barrier in Xenoverse 2

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 as part of the Super Pack 3 DLC, Bojack's Psycho Barrier appears as a defensive Super Skill which can be expanded up to three times. The Psycho Barrier will cause damage to the opponent as well allowing the user to expand it as a way to attack making it both offensive and defensive. The Future Warrior can learn the technique by completing School Quest: "Lesson 2" of Bojack's Training.

In Dragon Ball FighterZ, Broly's Energy Shield technique that he used in the films Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan and Broly - Second Coming appears under the name Powered Shell.

Magic/Mystical

Main articles: Wizard Barrier and Hero's Flute

Barrier

Majin Buu protects himself from Earth's military

The evil wizard Babidi has a green/yellow energy shield called Wizard Barrier. Only in the anime, Innocent Buu uses a similar barrier, called Protective Bubble,[6] to protect himself when the Earth's Military attacked him.

Tapion's Hero's Flute can produce a blue energy shield if a specific tune is played.

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Oceanus Shenron's Invisible Forcefield

Through her mystical powers of the air, Oceanus Shenron is able to create a powerful modality impenetrable shield (actually semi-impenetrable because its weak point is the eye of the hurricane). She calls it Invisible Forcefield, and uses it to fend off all kinds of offensive and energy attacks.

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 in response to the Demigra Incident, Old Kai and Chronoa decided to use their divine powers to erect a powerful barrier around Conton City and Time Nest to protect the Time Nest and Conton City from attack. Unlike other barriers this barrier was extremely large, practically invisible, and once erected could protect Conton City and the Time Nest. However, during the story it is shown that the barrier while powerful is not full-proof as Towa manages to bypass it by tricking Xeno Trunks and the second Future Warrior into bringing the Masked Future Warrior's discarded mask into the Time Nest. Towa feigns an attack on Shenron in Age 850 luring the 2nd Future Warrior to stop her then retreating as the 2nd Future Warrior's presence proves to her that the Mask is inside the Time Nest, which she then uses as a conduit to bypass the barrier, allowing her to attack Chronoa and steal Tokitoki's Egg, though unbeknownst to anyone at the time she had also secretly used the scroll for Age 774 to prevent her brother's death at the hands of Majin Buu before covering her tracks, leading to Dabura to seek avenge his sister's death during the Infinite History Saga. Elder Kai is surprised that Towa was able to bypass the barrier before she reveals the role the mask played in her plan to bypass it. Additionally, the Barrier does not prevent Whis, Beerus, and Goku from traveling to the city or Time Nest in Age 852 using Whis' Warp technique, though this could be attributed to Whis' power and his position as the Angel who serves the God of Destruction of Universe 7 as well as the fact Chronoa and Elder Kai won't dare create a barrier capable of keeping either Whis or Beerus from visiting even if such a feat were possible. Elder Kai refers this energy shield simply as Barrier.

Outside of the main story, it is also shown that the barrier around Conton City can be bypassed by Wormholes and other time-space anomalies as shown by Frieza's Siege. In the Super Pack 4 DLC, Infinite Zamasu is briefly able to bypass the barrier as well appearing in the Time Vault, however Chronoa reveals that Infinite Zamasu's death is an established part of history and power of Future Zeno in Age 796 erases Infinite Zamasu causing his presence to disappear from the Time Vault in Age 852 as Future Zeno's power is absolute.

Robotic/mechanical

Dr. Wheelo has his own fiery-red energy shield/barrier which is generated by his robotic body and is simply called Barrier.

The Pilaf Machine has a white-blue shield/barrier, called Pilaf Barrier.

Trivia

  • There are some techniques where the user's ki aura is used both for attack and defense. For example, the Nova Strike executed by Frieza, the Gigantic Slam executed by Broly, and Pearl Flash performed by Kid Buu, whose performances and functions of both the missiles are similar.

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