All Playable Characters — Unlock Requirements
Every playable character in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and how to unlock them: story progression, Parallel Quest drops, TP Medal shop, Shenron wishes, mentors, and DLC packs.
Base Roster and Story Unlocks
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 ships with a large base roster, but many fan-favorite fighters remain locked until you progress. Completing the main story unlocks core mentors and opens Conton City hubs. Additional characters appear as you advance Parallel Quest tiers and pass Advancement Tests at the Time Nest.
Early story unlocks include key mentors who later teach signature skills. Some characters never become playable until specific PQs reach Z-Rank or until you fulfill hidden battle conditions — for example, defeating a mentor under special rules or clearing an entire PQ chain.
| Unlock Type | Examples | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Story campaign | Core mentors, initial roster expansion | Required for Conton City access |
| Advancement Tests | Higher-tier PQs, some mentors | Z-Rank history helps |
| Parallel Quest drops | Hidden fighters, alternate forms | RNG — raise drop rate with Z-Rank |
| TP Medal shop | Select legacy characters | Farm Expert Missions |
| Shenron wishes | Specific characters | Requires collected Dragon Balls |
Mentors as Playable Characters
Many mentors become selectable once their training arc completes. Raising friendship to Maximum unlocks their full skill set and often makes them playable in Crystal Raid and certain modes. Mentors spread across Conton City and Time Rift hubs — Capsule Corporation, Guru's House, Frieza's Ship, Majin Buu's House, and Hercule's House each host race-themed trainers.
Switching mentors does not reset others' progress; friendship persists per character. If a mentor offers both skills and playable status, prioritize friendship farming in their themed PQs. Equip their recommended Super Souls when available to speed battles.
- Saiyan mentors — Capsule Corp rift; link to Super Saiyan Awoken paths.
- Frieza Race mentors — Frieza's Ship; Golden form training.
- Earthling mentors — Hercule's House; Potential Unleashed ties.
- Namekian mentors — Guru's House; Giant Namekian skills.
- Majin mentors — Majin Buu's House; Purification and stamina builds.
Shenron, TP Medals, and Hidden Conditions
Collecting all seven Dragon Balls in Conton City lets you summon Shenron for limited wishes. Some wishes unlock characters unavailable elsewhere in the base game. Dragon Balls respawn on a timer after use, so completionists cycle wishes over multiple sessions.
The TP Medal shop near the Time Nest sells additional fighters for Expert Mission currency. Raids and DLC expansions add parallel unlock tracks — raid characters often require participating in time-limited events or purchasing raid DLC. Always verify whether a character is base-game, DLC, or raid-exclusive before farming outdated PQ advice.
For a full completionist checklist, pair this page with our How to Unlock All Characters guide and track PQ Z-Ranks using the PQ Checklist tool. DLC bundles on modern platforms may include Ultra Pack sets that instantly add large roster chunks — still not "codes," but official purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many playable characters are in Xenoverse 2 with all DLC?
The roster exceeds 130 playable characters when all DLC packs, raid content, and updates are included. The exact count grows with each major DLC release.
Which characters require Shenron wishes?
A small set of base-game characters unlock only through Shenron wishes. Check the current wish list in-game after collecting Dragon Balls — wishes rotate in groups.
Can I unlock Hit, Jiren, or other DLC fighters without paying?
No. Characters tied to Super Pack, Extra Pack, or Legendary Pack DLC require purchasing those packs. Some appear as raid rewards only after owning the corresponding DLC.
Does Z-Rank affect character drop rates in Parallel Quests?
Yes. Z-Rank dramatically improves drop rates for hidden characters and skills. Always aim for Ultimate Finish conditions when farming.
Are custom characters (CaCs) counted in the roster?
Your Time Patroller is separate from mentor/playable roster characters. You create one primary CaC per save (plus additional slots in some editions) with custom appearance and moveset.
Related Pages
Unlock the full Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 roster through story, Parallel Quests, Shenron wishes, Time Eggs, and DLC—with Ultimate Finish conditions explained.
Dragon Balls and Shenron WishesCollect all seven Dragon Balls in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Parallel Quests and use Shenron wishes for characters, skills, levels, and TP Medals.
All Skills — Super Attacks, Ultimates & Awoken SkillsComplete Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 skills unlock reference: mentor training, Parallel Quest drops, Expert Missions, advancement tests, and race-specific Awoken Skill requirements.