Maximum Buster

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Maximum Buster (マキシマムバスター) is an energy wave technique used by Dodoria.

Overview

Dodoria raises his hands and charges a yellowish-orange energy sphere. Then, he brings his hands forward (saying either "You're outta here!" or "Just go down already!"), and fires it in the form of a large wave of energy at the opponent, inflicting a great amount of damage.

Dodoria Blast — Dodoria firing the Maximum Buster

Dodoria uses this attack in an enraged attempt to destroy the hidden Krillin, Gohan, and Dende on Namek, blasting the beam downwards on the little patch of land Krillin, Gohan and Dende are on. Although Dodoria believes he succeeded in killing them and flies off, Krillin, Gohan, and Dende actually manage to escape the blast in time by flying above Dodoria. Dodoria later uses the Maximum Buster during his battle against Vegeta, however, Vegeta easily dodges it and locks Dodoria's arms from behind. In an attempt to save himself, Dodoria begs for mercy and offers to reveal the truth about Planet Vegeta's destruction if Vegeta spares him.

Appearances in games

Dodobrfa 2 — Dodoria Beam in *Dragon Ball Z: Budokai*

Maximum Buster was named in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 and is Dodoria's Ultimate Blast. It is named Full Power Energy Wave in Dragon Ball Z: Legend of the Super Saiyan, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 1 and 2, and Dodoria Beam (ドドリアビーム) in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai and Dragon Ball Heroes. It also appears under the name Maximum Buster in the Raging Blast series and in Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi.

"Fires a very wide Ki Wave followed by a barrage of Ki Blasts. Control Stick can be used to fire the Ki Blasts in a spread."
— Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Tutorial description

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 it appears under the name Dodoria Launcher and is one of Dodoria's Ultimate Skills. It can also be learned by the Future Warrior (Xenoverse 2) by completing School Quest: Lesson 3 of Dodoria's Training. Interestingly, it is mistakenly referred to as Splash Launcher in the quest description for School Quest: Lesson 3. In addition to the energy wave, the user will follow up with a volley of Ki Blasts. Using the control stick allows one to fire the Ki Blasts in a spread.