Dominating the Meta With the Best Saiyan Builds in Xenoverse 2

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, the Saiyan race remains the most popular choice for players due to their versatile transformations and high damage potential. However, creating an optimized build requires understanding the fundamental differences between Male and Female Saiyans, as well as the impact of the latest updates that have pushed the level cap to 199 and attribute limits to 200.

If you are looking for the short answer: Male Saiyans excel in Basic Attacks, making them the kings of melee combat. Female Saiyans possess the highest Ki Blast Super multipliers in the game, making them the ultimate "glass cannon" casters.

This guide provides a deep dive into the mechanics, attributes, and skill synergies needed to build a Saiyan that can shred through Parallel Quests and dominate in Ranked PvP.

The Foundation: Height, Weight, and QQ Bangs

Before touching your attribute points, you must understand that your character's physical build acts as a permanent multiplier to your base stats.

Impact of Height and Weight

• Height: Affects Health and Movement Speed.
  • Tallest (Level 4): Maximizes HP but makes you a larger target and slightly slower.
  • Shortest (Level 1): Maximizes Speed but leaves you with the lowest base HP.
  • Expert Tip: For most Saiyan builds, Level 2 or 3 height is preferred to balance survivability with mobility.
• Weight: Affects the balance between Strike and Ki Blast damage.
  • Max Weight (Thick): Adds a ~3% bonus to Strike Supers and Basic Attacks but penalizes Ki Blast Supers.
  • Min Weight (Thin): Adds a ~3% bonus to Ki Blast Supers but penalizes Strike/Basic Attack damage.
  • Middle Weight: No bonus or penalty.
  • Expert Tip: Male Saiyans should almost always go Max Weight. Female Saiyans should go Min Weight to maximize their casting potential.

The Essential Level 6 QQ Bang

In the current meta, clothes are purely cosmetic. All your equipment stats come from your QQ Bang. To craft a Level 6 QQ Bang, you need a Super Mix Capsule Z (obtained from Parallel Quest Tours) and two pieces of 5-star clothing (the Bardock + Broly combination is the community favorite).

For an optimized Saiyan, you are looking for a QQ Bang that provides:

• +5 Ki (Gives you 2 full bars)
• +5 Stamina (Gives you 2 full bars)
• +5 in your primary damage stat (Basic Attack or Ki Blast)
• Ideally, positive or neutral stats in Health and your secondary damage type.

Understanding Attribute Points and Thresholds

With the level cap increased, you now have hundreds of points to distribute. However, dumping points randomly is inefficient.

The 42-Point Rule

In Xenoverse 2, attribute points for Ki and Stamina follow a specific mathematical threshold.

• 42 points = 1 full bar.
• 84 points = 2 full bars.
• 125 points = 3 full bars.
• 200 points = Roughly 4.8 bars.

If you have a +5 Ki/Stamina QQ Bang, you naturally have 7 bars of each at high levels. Investing 42 points will bring you to 8 bars, and 103 points will bring you to 10 bars. In PvP, having 10+ bars of Stamina is a double-edged sword; while it allows for more vanishes, a "Stamina Break" will leave you vulnerable for a significantly longer duration.

Why Health is a Dump Stat

Even with 200 points in Health, the actual HP increase is marginal compared to the damage output of late-game bosses or optimized players. Most veterans prefer to put those points into damage or utility. A Saiyan's best defense is a high Stamina pool and better movement.

The Male Saiyan Melee Powerhouse Build

Male Saiyans have the highest Basic Attack multiplier in the game. When built correctly, their standard combos can out-damage most other races' Ultimates.

Attribute Distribution (Level 199 Meta)

• Health: 0
• Ki: 0 to 42 (Let the QQ Bang do the heavy lifting)
• Stamina: 42 or 84 (Aiming for 8-9 bars total)
• Basic Attack: 200 (Non-negotiable)
• Strike Supers: 100+
• Ki Blast Supers: Remaining points

The Super Saiyan God (SSG) Synergy

Super Saiyan God is the definitive transformation for Male Saiyans. Unlike Blue or Blue Evolved, it provides a massive 40-60% boost to Basic Attacks and increases Ki recovery on hit.

• The "Timed Hit" Mechanic: SSG changes the timing of your final combo hits. If you press the button exactly when the hit connects, you deal massive "critical" damage. Our testing shows that a Male Saiyan with 200 Basic Attack and SSG can deplete a full health bar with a single Light-Heavy combo sequence.

Recommended Skills for Melee

1. Soaring Fist: Excellent for closing gaps or catching opponents after a knockback.
2. Super God Shock Flash: A melee counter that is essential for defensive play.
3. God Fist: A fast, high-damage strike that can be looped in certain combos.
4. Divinity Unleashed: Used to charge Ki and gain a buff that increases Ki gain during combat.

Best Super Soul for Male Saiyans

• "I hope you're ready!" (DBS Broly): Greatly increases Basic Attack damage.
• "I'll keep adding a bit of power to my attacks!" (Stacking throw soul): If you incorporate grabs into your combos, this soul can stack your damage to absurd levels.

The Female Saiyan Ki Blast Queen Build

Female Saiyans are designed to stay at a distance and melt enemies with beams and spheres. They have the fastest Ki recovery and the highest Super multipliers.

Attribute Distribution (Level 199 Meta)

• Health: 0
• Ki: 103 (To hit 10 bars for Emperor's Death Beam)
• Stamina: 42 (To maintain 8 bars for defensive vanishes)
• Basic Attack: 0 or 50 (Just enough to help with Ki farming)
• Strike Supers: 0
• Ki Blast Supers: 200 (The core of the build)

The Super Saiyan Blue Evolved (SSBE) Meta

While SSG is for physical builds, SSBE is the king of Ki Blast builds. It provides a 35% boost to all damage. The downside is the constant Ki drain.

• Managing the Drain: To make this build viable, you must use a Super Soul with "Auto-Ki Recovery." The Super Soul "Our two strengths aren't just added together" or "I think I'm finally warmed up now!" provides enough Ki regeneration to almost completely negate the drain of Blue Evolved.

Recommended Skills for Ki Blasting

1. Bending Kamehameha: The best PvE skill. It tracks enemies and deals high damage for only 1 bar of Ki.
2. Sudden Storm: High tracking and multi-hit, great for keeping pressure on.
3. Photon Swipe: Essential for Expert Missions as it can push back Giant Ki Blasts instantly.
4. Emperor's Death Beam: The ultimate "I win" button. With 10 bars of Ki and SSBE, this move can delete multiple health bars from a boss.

Advanced Awoken Skill Comparison

Choosing the right transformation changes your playstyle entirely. Here is a breakdown of how they feel in action:

1. Super Saiyan God (SSG)

• Best For: Male Saiyans, Basic Attack focus.
• Pros: Massive melee damage, high Ki recovery, no drain.
• Cons: No boost to Super or Ultimate damage. It requires learning the specific rhythm of the "Timed Hits."

2. Super Saiyan Blue Evolved (SSBE)

• Best For: Female Saiyans, High-end PvE content.
• Pros: Highest total damage boost (35%), increased defense, faster Stamina recovery.
• Cons: Heavy Ki drain. If you run out of Ki, you detransform and become vulnerable.

3. Beast Transformation

• Best For: Hybrid builds or players who want raw power without Ki management.
• Pros: 30% damage boost to everything, unique combo string.
• Cons: You take 20% more damage. In PvP, this makes you very "squishy." The transformation animation is also quite long, making it easy to punish if not timed well.

4. Potential Unleashed

• Best For: Consistency.
• Pros: 15% boost to everything, fastest Ki gain, no downsides.
• Cons: Outclassed by Saiyan-specific forms in terms of raw damage.

Strategic Movesets and Synergies

A build is only as good as the moves that support it. You should always categorize your skills into functions.

The "Combo Starter"

Skills like Saturday Crash or Ice Beam freeze the opponent, allowing you to follow up with a heavy Ultimate. For a Saiyan, God Breaker is a top-tier Ki-based counter that punishes aggressive players.

The "Stamina Breaker"

Every Saiyan needs a reliable way to break Stamina. For Male Saiyans, the Light-Stamina break (Forward + Light Attack) is quite fast. After a break, following up with Justice Combination (Strike) or Prominence Flash (Ki Blast) ensures maximum damage.

The "Evasive"

Don't just pick the flashiest evasive.

• Spirit Explosion: 2 bars, fast, and clears space.
• Instant Rise: 2 bars, allows you to escape vertically and reset the neutral game.
• Super Explosive Wave: Standard but reliable.

Summary of the Best Saiyan Builds

Conclusion

Optimizing your Saiyan build in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is about leaning into your gender's natural strengths. A Male Saiyan trying to be a pure Ki blaster will always be second-best to a Female Saiyan, and vice versa. By focusing on the 200-point attribute cap in your primary damage stat, utilizing Level 6 QQ Bangs to manage your Ki and Stamina, and selecting an Awoken skill that complements your playstyle, you can handle any challenge the game throws at you.

Remember that the meta shifts with updates, but the core math of the Saiyan race—Basic Attack for males and Ki Blasts for females—remains the golden rule of Conton City.

FAQ: Saiyan Build Common Questions

How do I unlock the 200 Attribute point cap?

You must visit Guru's House and complete his defense missions. Once he grants you access to his inner chamber, he will initially unlock points up to 125. After further updates and reaching higher levels, you can talk to Whis (if he is your mentor) to further increase your level cap and attribute limits up to 200.

Is Super Saiyan 3 still viable?

SSJ3 is decent for early to mid-game because it provides good physical defense and a Strike damage boost. However, in the late game, the Ki recovery penalty is too severe compared to the benefits of Super Saiyan God or Beast.

Which is better: Strike or Ki Blast for a Male Saiyan?

While Male Saiyans have balanced stats for both, Ki Blast skills generally have better tracking and utility in the current game environment. However, if you want a "thematic" melee fighter, Strike skills like Dragon Fist and God of Destruction's Menace are incredibly satisfying to land.

What is the best way to farm attribute points?

The best way to level up and gain points is by farming Dragon Balls (PQ 23 or PQ 4) and wishing to "Grow" or "Grow More." Alternatively, you can use Tosok the Namekian in Conton City to buy levels with Zeni and TP Medals, though it becomes very expensive after level 120.