Vegeta
Dragon Ball: Beyond the LegendContents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Combat Prowess
- 6.2Energy Attacks
- 6.3Training and Self-Improvement
- 6.4Team Combat
- 7Relationships
- 8Story Role / Major Arcs
- 8.1Treasure Expedition
- 8.2Island Ritual and Dark King Conflict
- 8.3Guardian of the Dragon Ball World
- 8.4Cosmic Guardian
- 9Notable Quotes
- 10Trivia
Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Combat Prowess
- 6.2Energy Attacks
- 6.3Training and Self-Improvement
- 6.4Team Combat
- 7Relationships
- 8Story Role / Major Arcs
- 8.1Treasure Expedition
- 8.2Island Ritual and Dark King Conflict
- 8.3Guardian of the Dragon Ball World
- 8.4Cosmic Guardian
- 9Notable Quotes
- 10Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Vegeta (贝吉塔) |
| Alias(es) | Prince of Saiyans |
| Species/Race | Saiyan |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Lin Feng's guardian group; protector of the Dragon Ball World |
| Occupation/Role | Warrior; guardian |
| Status | Active |
| First Appearance | Chapter 13 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed combat-power growth | 14 | Continues honing his strength through repeated battles, driven by his refusal to be surpassed by Son Goku. |
| Enhanced by the mysterious power | 19 | Masters the mysterious power with the group, greatly increasing his strength; the power must be reserved for critical moments. |
| Dragon Ball-boosted power | 34 | Receives a temporary power boost through Lin Feng's use of the Dragon Balls, enabling him and Son Goku to repel an overwhelming evil force. |
| Barrier breakthrough | 40 | Pushes beyond his limits during intensive training with Son Goku, increasing his power ahead of the ultimate challenge. |
Background / History
Vegeta first descends upon Lin Feng and Xiao Ming while they investigate a treasure connected to the fate of the Dragon Ball World. Suspicious of the pair but intrigued by the treasure's importance, he offers conditional cooperation. Though he initially distrusts them, repeated battles against monsters and hostile factions convince him of their courage and potential. 13
During the expedition, Vegeta fights alongside Son Goku despite their tense rivalry. He helps repel monster hordes and evil forces, while Lin Feng and Xiao Ming learn combat techniques and resolve from him. 13
Vegeta joins the effort to uncover the island treasure's secret and seal an awakening evil force. He and Son Goku bear the brunt of the island guardian monster's attacks after Lin Feng identifies its weakness. 14
When the Dark King threatens the world, Vegeta agrees to cooperate despite claiming he could defeat the enemy alone. He directly engages the Dark King in the decisive battles, continuing to fight even when the enemy's power begins to overwhelm both him and Son Goku. 15 16 17
After the Dark King's defeat, Vegeta remains with the group as they investigate new crises, acquire protective powers, defend the Dragon Balls, and extend their work beyond their world into the wider universe. His role increasingly combines personal ambition with responsibility for the world's safety. 18 25 30 46
Appearance
Vegeta is consistently depicted with a cold, self-assured expression and a proud, upright bearing.
- Often lifts his chin while addressing allies or enemies.
- His gaze is described as cold, confident, and battle-ready.
- Projects a domineering, king-like presence when preparing for major battles. 14 17
Personality
Vegeta is intensely arrogant and competitive. He repeatedly identifies himself as the Prince of Saiyans, dismisses weaker opponents as “ants,” and seeks to prove himself as the strongest warrior. His rivalry with Son Goku is a central source of motivation; he trains relentlessly because he refuses to let Kakarot or the other guardians surpass him. 13 14 18 40
Beneath his pride, Vegeta is dependable in a crisis. He may complain about cooperation, but he does not hesitate to fight alongside Lin Feng, Xiao Ming, and Son Goku when the Dragon Ball World is threatened. Over time, his determination to gain power becomes tied to a stated duty to protect the world. 15 25 30
Abilities & Skills
Combat Prowess
Vegeta is one of the group's primary front-line fighters, repeatedly facing powerful monsters, dark entities, and enemy leaders directly.
- Repels hostile factions during the treasure expedition. 13
- Fights the island guardian monster alongside Son Goku. 14
- Battles the Dark King at close range and launches his strongest attack against him. 16 17
- Engages powerful enemies while Lin Feng and Xiao Ming identify weaknesses or destroy energy sources. 32 38
Energy Attacks
Vegeta can release powerful attacks and an erupting aura in combat.
- His aura erupts “like a raging sea” as he charges the Dark King. 16
- Trades powerful energy waves with the Dark King. 17
- Uses his strongest attacks against the mysterious organization's warriors. 20 22
- Combines his power with Son Goku, Lin Feng, and Xiao Ming to destroy the Carlos galaxy's energy core. 46
Training and Self-Improvement
Vegeta constantly trains to push past his limits and prepare for stronger enemies.
- Sharpens his strength through repeated battles after the sealing of the evil force. 14
- Spars and trains with Son Goku, using their rivalry to expose and improve his weaknesses. 27 28 44
- Breaks through personal barriers during preparation for the ultimate challenge. 40
Team Combat
Although reluctant to depend on others, Vegeta is effective in coordinated battles.
- Works with Lin Feng and Xiao Ming to cover one another against dark-magic-wielding enemies. 13
- Cooperates with Son Goku to defeat the Dark King after Xiao Ming strikes the enemy's weakness. 17
- Distracts major enemies with Son Goku so Lin Feng and Xiao Ming can target energy cores or connections to the world. 32 38 46
Relationships
- Lin Feng — Initially distrustful ally who earns Vegeta's respect through courage and potential; they later unite repeatedly to protect the Dragon Ball World. 13 25 49
- Xiao Ming — Teammate whose magic supports Vegeta's front-line combat; Vegeta fights beside him during repeated world-threatening crises. 13 17 38
- Son Goku — Rival and frequent combat partner. Their relationship begins tensely, but they consistently train, spar, and fight side by side against stronger enemies. 13 19 40 44
- People of the Dragon Ball World — Vegeta comes to regard their protection as his duty, and their faith helps the group close the space-time rift against the Destroyer. 30
Story Role / Major Arcs
Treasure Expedition
Vegeta joins Lin Feng and Xiao Ming's search for a treasure tied to the Dragon Ball World's fate. He repels pursuing factions, confronts monster hordes, and gradually accepts the younger adventurers as capable allies. 13
Island Ritual and Dark King Conflict
He helps breach the mysterious island's barrier, defeat its guardian, and seal an evil force. Soon afterward, he becomes a principal combatant against the Dark King, treating the enemy as a stepping stone toward greater power. 14 15 17
Guardian of the Dragon Ball World
Following the Dark King's defeat, Vegeta remains with the group through disasters involving mysterious organizations, the Great Catastrophe, dangerous artifacts, and threats to the Dragon Balls. He supports the effort to establish and lead a guardian organization for the world. 18 24 25
Cosmic Guardian
Vegeta joins expeditions beyond the Dragon Ball World, fighting cosmic threats such as the Destroyer, the universe master's forces, the Carlos galaxy's mind-distorting energy core, and a conquering interstellar organization. 30 38 46 47
Notable Quotes
“Hmph, no matter what enemies come, this Prince will not fear them.” 14
“Hmph, Dark King, you are nothing but a stepping stone for me to reach greater heights.” 17
“Hmph, I am the Prince of Saiyans; protecting this world is my duty.” 30