 |
| Honoo: "Fire Breath" Not a particularly important technique, but this is one of Dabura's more powerful blasts. It's just what it says, a powerful breath of fire. Who can use: Dabura "Invisible" Jumping*: First used against Kulilin in the second Tenkaichi-Budokai, Goku uses this attack to become "invisible." He jumps back and forth so fast that you cannot see him, then he stops jumping for a surprise attack. Who can use: Son Goku, and probably Krilin, since Goku said he would teach him. Jan-Ken Punch: "Jan-ken-pon" is a Japanese game identical to that of "Rock, Paper, Scissors." Goku then has three different types of Jan-Ken Punches. Jan-Ken-Gu: Corresponding to "Rock," "Gu" is a strong punch to the face. Jan-Ken-Choki: Corresponding to "Scissors," "Choki" is an eye-stab with two fingers. Jan-Ken-Pa: Corresponding to "Paper," "Pa" is an open-handed slap to the face. Who can use: Son Goku Jinruizetsumetsukogeki: "Genocide Attack" This is not an attack that can be used in the heat of battle but is probably one of the single most devastating attacks ever used in the DB/DBZ series. It is a series of ki blasts shot into the air, which seek their targets upon being fired. After looking down on the Earth from the Tenkai, Majin-Buu used this technique to kill every human on Earth. Who can use: Majin-Buu Kaioken: Taught to him by Kaio, this is primarily a power-up move. When Goku uses this technique, he flares up and gains a large boost to his speed and power. Goku can also use multiplied power to his Kaioken. At first, he shouldn't have been able to go past 2 x Kaioken without seriously endangering himself, but eventually can increase the power of the Kaioken to around a 20 x Kaioken. Note that except in the TV series, Goku doesn't use his Kaioken as a Super Saiyajin. Who can use: Son Goku Kakusandan: This technique was used by Kulilin during the fight with Nappa and Vegeta, and is actually somewhat of an adaptation of an attack he used against Piccolo in the Tenkaichi-Budokai. What he does is shoot a blast from each hand. Then he controls the blasts so that they merge and then directs it above the heads of his enemies. Thereupon he splits the blast again into many smaller ki bolts which rain down upon his enemies. A very effective technique which wiped out virtually all of the Saibaimen. Who can use: Kulilin Kakusanyudokodan: A potentially devastating maneuver, the user of this attack fires many ki bolts a la Renzoku Energy Dan around his opponent, surrounding him, then controls the bolts so they all shoot toward their target. Who can use: Piccolo Kamehameha: "(Kame=Turtle / Hame=School, Sect / Ha= scream emited to free stored ki) Turtle School/Sect Wave Attack" Quite possibly the most commonly used special technique in all of the DB/DBZ series after the Generic Ki Blast. The Kamehameha needs no introduction, but what the hell. It was created by Mutenroshi 50 years before Goku appeared, and Goku learned to do it just by looking at it at the age of 10. (By the way, no matter what people say, I think the best Kamehameha ever shot was the one Master Roshi used to destroy Mt. Frypan.) It was the first ki technique used in the series, even though according to the series' chronology, the Kikoho is older It's charged up held behind the firer in cupped hands, then brought forward to release a large blast of energy, just like the Hadouken in SFII. Goku later develops the ability to control the direction of the blast, shoot one from his feet, or with a single hand, shoot several from the same blast and leave'em ecstatic in one place to activiate'em at distance. Also, he later develops a Cho-Kamehameha with even more power than the standard fare. The Kamehameha is one of the most versatile techniques ever created, and can become incredibly strong. Goten can use it as well, but misprounounces it as "Kamekameha" when he uses it. Kamehameha is also the name of the first hawaiian emperor, but I'm not sure if there's any link with the technique... Who can use: Mutenroshi, Goku, (Old) Son Gohan, Yamucha, Krilin, Tenshinhan, (Young) Son Gohan, Cell, Cell Junior, Son Goten, Majin-Buu. The Generic Ki Blast: This technique is not particularly special, but is used so much in the Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z world that it at least needs to be mentioned. The Generic Ki Blast is shot from the hands, and explodes on impact for a lot of damage. This is by far the most used technique in the DB/DBZ series, next to standard punches and kicks. Who can use: Practically everybody! < Kiai: This technique is used simply by yelling really loud; it disperses weaker ki attacks. Who can use: Tenshinhan, Goku. Kiaiho: An invisible force attack that knocks one's opponent back. It can be shot either from an open palm or from the eyes. Who can use: Son Goku, Freeza |
|