Spirit Boost is an defensive Kiai technique originally used by Goku during his battle with Nappa. It is also used by several fighters in Dragon Ball Xenoverse series.
Overview
Goku using Spirit Boost in the full color manga
The user protects themselves from Ki Blasts by using a Kiai to negate the attack.
The technique was originally used by Goku in both the manga and anime to defend against Nappa's Bomber DX. Before using the technique, Goku says he won't dodge it like he did Nappa's previous attacks, then blows away Nappa's attack using his own ki as stated by Vegeta.
Appearances in Video Games
Goku using a Spirit Boost in Xenoverse
Spirit Boost was first named in Dragon Ball Xenoverse as a common Super Skill used by many fighters such as Goku, Vegeta, and Tien. It can also be purchased by the Future Warrior from the Skill Shop in Toki Toki City's Industrial Sector. In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, returns as a Super Skill used by certain characters. It can also be obtained by the Future Warrior (Xenoverse 2). In Xenoverse 2, Spirit Boost is noteworthy as one of the few skills that does not require any Ki to use. In the Xenoverse series, it takes the form of an Explosive Wave but besides defending against Ki Blasts it does not cause any damage and usually wears off after two or three seconds.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Dragon Ball Xenoverse, 2015
- ↑ Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, 2016