Worthy Rivals Tier List in Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle

Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle is an Android/iOS game released in 2015. It is a free-to-play mobile game based on the Dragon Ball franchise.

The game was developed by Akatsuki and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Each region had separate release dates, so while Japan got it on January 30th for Android and February 19th for iOS, it was released worldwide on July 16th of the same year.

The game has been wildly successful, with over 350 million downloads and over $3 billion in worldwide revenue. The multitude of characters from the Dragon Ball series makes this game have a lot of replay value over time.

Today we will be making a tier list for specific types of characters. To be more precise, we will be focusing on the Worthy Rivals characters.

Worthy Rivals

This is a tier list for all of the Worthy Rivals characters in Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle. This tier list ranges from S-Tier all the way to D-Tier and includes all of the Worthy Rivals characters in order of their strength and effectiveness in battle.

So without further ado, here is the tier list, starting from the strongest of the Worthy Rivals at the S-Tier.

S-Tier

The best tier, nothing beats these characters in this tier.

• A Promise Made to Kakarot Super Saiyan 2 Vegeta (Angel)
  Excellent hard-hitter, Excellent tank, Decent linkset
• Brief Paternal Moment Majin Vegeta
  Great hard-hitter, Excellent tank, Great linkset
• Unrivaled Saiyan’s Peak Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta
  Excellent hard-hitter, Excellent tank, Great linkset, Active Skill condition is easy to achieve
• True Warrior Race Super Saiyan God SS Evolved Vegeta
  Excellent hard-hitter, Great tank, Self-sustainable, Active Skill is easy to accomplish, Decent linkset, Can survive K.O attacks
• Observance of Pride Super Saiyan God SS Vegeta
  Great hard-hitter, Excellent tank, Great linkset
• Tenacious Secret Plan Super Vegeta
  Excellent hard-hitter, Great tank, Excellent linkset, Active Skill is somewhat easy to utilize, Excellent stunner
• Battle to Reach the Top Super Saiyan Vegeta (GT)
  Great nuker, Excellent tank, Self-sustainable, Great linkset
• Unparalleled Super Saiyan Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta
  Great tank, Excellent hard-hitter, Decent SA counter, Great linkset
• Trustworthy Rival Vegeta
  Great hard hitter, Great tank Great linkset
• Indomitable Fighting Spirit Super Saiyan 2 Vegeta
  Great all-round unit that can hit really hard and tank even at start of battle, Great linkset, Good stunner, Transformation is easy to achieve depending on the events you brought him
• Engaged in a Fierce Fight Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta (GT)
  Great hard-hitter, Great tank
• Massive Ki Released Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta
  Great hard-hitter, Great tank
• Confrontation with Unknown Enemies Super Saiyan Vegeta (Xeno)
  Decent hard-hitter, Great tank, Decent debuffer, Supports encompasses every relevant Vegeta allies on the team, Infinite DEF stacker
• Umpire of Annihilation Beerus
  Great support unit, Hits and tanks really hard for a general pool EZA unit

A-Tier

Better than all other characters, just not as good as the S-Tier.

• Devastating Fighting Spirit of God Super Saiyan God Vegeta
  Great hard-hitter, Decent tank, Decent stunner, Plethora of relevant Pure Saiyans enemies for his stunning chance
• Beyond the Ferocious Flash Majin Vegeta
  Great hard-hitter, Decent tank, Decent stunner, Unlike other LRs, Majin Vegeta does not need to launch an 18-Ki super to maximize his damage output
• Righteous Otherworld Defense Paikuhan
  Decent hard-hitter, Self-sustainable, Excellent debuffer, Decent supporter
• Clever Tactics Android 18
  Great hard-hitter, Great tank, Decent supporter
• Intensely Trained Body and Mind Super Paikuhan
  Great debuffer, Decent hard-hitter, Great tank, Infinite DEF stacker
• Hot-Blooded God of Destruction Beerus
  Insane hard hitting unit, Great tank, Category bonus is relatively easy to fulfill given their abundance, Infinite ATK stacker
• Passion of the Warrior Race Super Saiyan God SS Vegeta
  Great hard-hitting unit, Great debuffer, Okay stunner, Great linkset
• Limitless Combat Power Super Saiyan Vegeta
  Great jack-of-all-trades unit that can be used as an alternate leader for this category, Excellent linkset
• Last-Ditch Battle Android 17
  Excellent supporter, Decent tank and hard-hitter, Great debuffer, Decent linkset
• Kami and Demon King United Piccolo
  Infinite DEF stacker, Decent hard-hitter and tank, Foresee Super Attack, Okay healer
• Definitive Strength Super Saiyan God SS Vegeta
  Infinite ATK & DEF stacker, Great Ki changing support and nuker, Great linkset
• Roused Prince Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta (Xeno)
  Great hard-hitter and tank, Best linking partner for Majin Vegeta
• Non-Negotiable Resolve Majin Vegeta
  Great Ki changing support, Great hard-hitting unit while also being able to tank decently at the same time, Great healer, Category bonus is easy to fulfill due to the plethora of Goku’s Family enemies
• Thrilling Battle Majin Buu (Shape-Up)
  Hits and tanks incredibly hard especially for the first few turns, Self-sustainable, Decent stunner, Decent evader
• Devastating Punishment Beerus
  Great hard-hitter and tank, Rage mode that can be used twice per battle
• Stunning Power Super Saiyan 2 Vegeta
  Great hard hitter, Great tank, Great linkset
• New Power from Training Super Vegeta
  Great hard-hitter and tank particularly for a general SSR unit, Excellent linkset
• Warrior’s True Value Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta
  Amazing tank, especially in short events, Great stunner
• Everything At Stake Super Saiyan 2 Vegeta
  Amazing tank that can also hits decently hard, Great linkset
• All-Out Focus Tien
  Excellent debuffer, Despite being primarily a support, Tien holds on his own pretty well

B-Tier

Middle of the roads, not as great as the A-Tier and S-Tier characters, but not as bad as the C-Tier characters. Very solid picks.

• Flaming Avenger Nuova Shenron
• Clever Strategy Paikuhan
• Burning Hot Tenacity Super Saiyan Vegeta
• Bonds Beyond Time Super Saiyan God SS Vegeta
• Exceptional Wisdom Piccolo
• Farewell, Proud Warrior Majin Vegeta
• Invincible Battle Form Super Vegeta/Super Trunks
• Unlimited Android Assault Android 18
• Blazing Clash Paikuhan
• Ferocious Saiyan Prince Super Saiyan Vegeta
• Quietly Burning Spirit Android 17
• Wayward God Beerus
• Fight for Pride Majin Vegeta
• The Power of a God Unleashed Super Saiyan God SS Vegeta
• Joyful Athleticism Mr. Buu
• A True Master’s Dignity Piccolo
• A Shot at Victory Piccolo
• Power to Decimate Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta
• Battle as a Namekian Piccolo
• Limitless Saiyan Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta (GT)
• Determined to Evolve Super Saiyan God SS Vegeta
• New Realms of Saiyan Power Super Saiyan God SS Vegeta
• Lupine Awakening Yamcha & Puar
• Unwavering Bond Tien & Chiaotzu
• Fictitious Universe’s Strongest Beerus (Monaka Costume)
• Wise Warrior Piccolo
• Budding Heart Piccolo
• Lone Guardian Super Saiyan Vegeta (GT)
• Ascending to Godhood Super Saiyan God SS Vegeta
• Fierce Declaration of War Yamcha

C-Tier

Below average characters. Avoid if possible.

• Wounded Honor Yamcha
• Absolute Loss Yamcha

Honorable Mentions

Lest we forget, the characters from this class can suit any lineup.

• Shattering Strike Super Saiyan 2 Goku
  Great hard-hitter and tank, Great defensive support, Best partner for LR SS2 Vegeta (Angel), Great linkset

As is with any tier list for games that contain a plethora of characters, there is never a right answer. There might be certain characters that do not perform well in general but with the right strategy and team, they may be able to shine under very specific circumstances.

Do you agree with our tier list? Let us know!