- Core Progression: Complete the main story and the Infinite History arc to unlock the majority of the base roster.
- Parallel Quests: Specific PQ missions provide character presets and variations; an Ultimate Finish is often required.
- Shenron Wishes: Collect all seven Dragon Balls and wish for More Usable Characters four separate times.
- Event Exclusives: Characters like Chronoa are tied to the Conton City Tournament, which only appears as a limited-time online event.
- DLC Content: Many late-game characters are part of paid Extra, Super, or Legendary Packs and unlock instantly upon purchase.
Story Progression & Base Roster Unlocks
Unlocking the full potential of your roster begins with the main campaign. While the starting lineup includes icons like Goku, Vegeta, and Piccolo, many versions of these characters—known as presets—are locked behind story milestones. Completing the main story is the prerequisite for almost every other unlocking method in the game.
Video Highlights:
- Detailed breakdown of the starting roster versus story unlocks.
- Explanation of the Time Egg mechanic for Infinite History.
- Visual guide for the Infinite History mission requirements.
- Overview of character presets gained through the main campaign.
After the credits roll, players must focus on the Infinite History scenario. To access this, you must visit all Time Rifts in Conton City (such as Guru's House and Capsule Corp) and complete their specific missions to obtain the five Time Eggs. Once these are collected, you can participate in the expanded story content, which grants access to numerous variations of Future Trunks, Gohan (Adult and Future), and various Super Villain versions of characters like Metal Cooler and Janemba.
| Character Type | Unlock Requirement | Key Presets |
|---|---|---|
| Main Story | Complete the base campaign | Goku, Vegeta, Gohan (Kid/Teen), Piccolo |
| Infinite History | Collect 5 Time Eggs from Rifts | Trunks (Future), Goku (SSB), Golden Frieza |
| Super Villains | Complete specific story battles | Metal Cooler, Janemba, Broly, Mira |
| Time Patrollers | Story progression milestones | Masked Saiyan, Towa, Mira (Final Form) |
Focus on completing the Time Rifts as soon as they become available. Not only do they provide the Time Eggs needed for the true ending, but they also offer significant experience boosts to help you reach the level requirements for later Parallel Quests.
Parallel Quest Rewards and Ultimate Finishes
The bulk of the dragon ball xenoverse 2 unlock all characters journey takes place within the Parallel Quest (PQ) menu. These missions are not just for farming gear and skills; they are the primary source for character presets that change a fighter's moveset and stats.
To unlock a specific PQ, you generally need to complete the quest immediately preceding it. However, some quests are "hidden" and require you to find specific NPCs in Conton City to trigger them. Furthermore, many character presets only drop if you achieve an Ultimate Finish, which usually involves clearing the mission within a specific time limit or keeping a certain ally's health above 50%.
| PQ Number | Character Unlocks / Presets | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| PQ 02 | Goku (Preset 2), Gohan (Kid), Raditz | Standard Clear |
| PQ 07 | Nappa (Preset 3), Vegeta (Preset 2) | Ultimate Finish |
| PQ 15 | Burter, Jeice, Captain Ginyu | Ultimate Finish |
| PQ 25 | Goku (Preset 10), Cooler (Final Form) | Standard Clear |
| PQ 36 | Future Trunks, Teen Gohan, Perfect Cell | Ultimate Finish |
| PQ 51 | Great Saiyaman 1 | Standard Clear |
| PQ 67 | Super Saiyan God Goku | Ultimate Finish |
| PQ 93 | SS4 Goku, SS4 Vegeta, Pan | Ultimate Finish |
| PQ 94 | Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta | Ultimate Finish |
If a Parallel Quest does not appear even after completing the previous one, check your map for blue exclamation marks. These indicate NPCs who provide quests that cannot be found at the standard PQ counter until they are completed once in the field.
The Dragon Ball Wish System
Four specific characters can only be obtained by gathering the seven Dragon Balls and making a specific wish to Shenron. This is a repeatable process, meaning you will need to farm the Dragon Balls four separate times to complete this portion of the roster.
Gather the Dragon Balls
The most efficient way to farm Dragon Balls is by challenging Time Patrollers in PQ 04 (Prepare for the Attack of Saiyans!) or PQ 23 (The Explosion of Namek). Defeat the Patrollers and look for the "Key Item" notification.
Summon Shenron
Head to the Dragon Ball Pedestal in the center of Conton City and summon the dragon.
Select the Correct Wish
Choose the option "I want more usable characters!" from the list of available wishes.
Repeat for All Four Characters
Each time you make this wish, a new character is added to your roster in a specific order.
| Wish Number | Character Unlocked | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Wish | Hit | Includes Hit (Awoken) if you have specific DLC |
| 2nd Wish | Eis Shenron | Ice-based moveset |
| 3rd Wish | Nuova Shenron | Fire-based moveset |
| 4th Wish | Omega Shenron | Final base-game wish character |
In PQ 23, you can quickly defeat Frieza and then fight three Time Patrollers. If they don't drop a Dragon Ball, you can restart the mission immediately to save time on loading screens.
Unlocking Secret and Event Characters
Some characters in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 are not found in the story or PQs. These "Secret" characters require participation in specific online events or the use of the TP Medal Shop.
Chronoa (Supreme Kai of Time) is perhaps the rarest character to unlock. She is tied exclusively to the Conton City Tournament. This event is an online-only world tournament that occurs roughly 2-3 times per year. To unlock her, you must complete the tournament twice when it is active. Because there is no fixed schedule, players must check the News Board in Conton City regularly.
Raid Bosses and Crystal Raids You can also unlock specific "Raid Boss" versions of characters like Demigra, Fused Zamasu (Half-Corrupted), and Mira (Final Form) for use in Training Mode and Crystal Raids.
| Character | Unlock Method | Cost / Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Chronoa | Conton City Tournament | Beat the event twice |
| Demigra | TP Medal Shop Gift | 500 TP Medals |
| Fused Zamasu | TP Medal Shop Gift | 500 TP Medals |
| Mira (Final Form) | TP Medal Shop Gift | 500 TP Medals |
Once you have purchased the gifts for the Raid Bosses from the TP Medal Shop, take them to Fu in the Time Rift area to finalize the unlock. Note that these characters are restricted to Crystal Raids and Training Mode.
DLC Packs and Customization Keys
Beyond the base game, dozens of characters are added via paid DLC. These do not require gameplay unlocks; once purchased and installed, they appear immediately on your character select screen. However, Customization Keys are a separate mechanic that allows you to modify the skills and stats of existing characters.
Super Packs
Focuses on Dragon Ball Super content, including Cabba, Frost, and Rose Goku Black.
Extra Packs
Introduces characters like Jiren, UI Goku, and Android 21.
Legendary Packs
Features content from the latest movies and "What If" scenarios like Pikkon and Toppo.
Final Completion Checklist:
- Complete all 100+ Base Game Parallel Quests
- Win the Conton City Tournament (when active)
- Collect all 4 Dragon Ball wish characters
- Obtain all TP Medal Shop gifts for Raid Bosses
- Verify all DLC licenses are active in-game
Customization Keys are dropped randomly during Online Raid Events. These keys allow you to take standard characters and give them custom colors and expanded move pools that aren't available in their standard presets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I unlock all characters in dragon ball xenoverse 2 quickly?
The fastest way is to blitz the main story, then farm PQ 23 for Dragon Balls to get the four wish-exclusive characters. Most other characters will naturally unlock as you clear the Parallel Quests required for progression.
Q: Why hasn't Hit unlocked after my first Dragon Ball wish?
Ensure you selected 'I want more usable characters.' If you selected a different wish, you will have to farm the Dragon Balls again. Hit is always the first character granted by this specific wish.
Q: Can I unlock DLC characters without paying?
No, characters from the Super, Extra, Ultra, and Legendary packs are paid content. However, free updates occasionally add new presets or 'Customization Keys' for base-game characters.
Q: What is the requirement for the Supreme Kai of Time?
You must wait for the 'Conton City Tournament' event to go live. Once active, you need to play through the tournament twice. The first time unlocks her skills, and the second time unlocks her as a playable character.