As I said in the other thread, the only way you can justify having better "energy resistance" in DBZ is by assuming energy attacks in DBZ work on another method barring brute force. This also isn't just applied to DBZ either, plenty of fictional universes work with that. Raditz punch owns btw. Heck another example to prove physical and energy attacks go hand in hand are scouters themselves. If split stats were a thing scouters would rank them differently but they rank them the same.
Originally posted by The Merchant
As I said in the other thread, the only way you can justify having better "energy resistance" in DBZ is by assuming energy attacks in DBZ work on another method barring brute force. This also isn't just applied to DBZ either, plenty of fictional universes work with that. Raditz punch owns btw. Heck another example to prove physical and energy attacks go hand in hand are scouters themselves. If split stats were a thing scouters would rank them differently but they rank them the same.
But it's already proven powerlevel doesn't = higher stats across the board equally. The likes of Oozaru Vegeta and his speed levels <<<< Goku at the same pl prove as much, or a SSJ Trunks.
And besides, resistances in comics and manga are pretty consistant in their inconsistancy. Otherwise, a slugfest between two characters who can swim in sun and black holes would be boring as shit, as neither would be able to hurt the other. (Superman certainly doesn't doesn't cause more damage then the force of a black hole..)
The fact remains, the Z fighters strength and brute force simply doesn't compare to their energy projection. Yet somehow both deal damage. And, physical attacks like a sword or kienzan are far more consistanty damaging.
Originally posted by The Merchant
As I said in the other thread, the only way you can justify having better "energy resistance" in DBZ is by assuming energy attacks in DBZ work on another method barring brute force. This also isn't just applied to DBZ either, plenty of fictional universes work with that. Raditz punch owns btw. Heck another example to prove physical and energy attacks go hand in hand are scouters themselves. If split stats were a thing scouters would rank them differently but they rank them the same.
It's not unreasonable to assume that due to their manipulation of ki they'd be more resistant to energy based attacks. It's why they can physically beat on each other and do damage.
I also think you're putting too much faith into scouters and things of that nature.
Plus even if you don't want to say they are more resistant to energy attacks..that doesn't change the fact energy attacks are usually spread out and not focused all on one point like a physical attack is.
Originally posted by Surtur
It's not unreasonable to assume that due to their manipulation of ki they'd be more resistant to energy based attacks.I also think you're putting too much faith into scouters and things of that nature.
Didn't even Toriyama admit that power levels are bullshit?
If he didn't, I bet he would.
There is a reason they stopped using the power levels. It got ridiculous after 1 million. He should of kept it down to scale more if he wanted to use them, but they got carried away.
Especially since they gave the farmer a power level of 5. Which actually when you look at the power level of master roshi who can destroy a moon..a power level of five actually gives you at least the power of a nuke.
So I guess everyone's forgetting that Radditz casually tanked a moon busting blast from Piccolo, without getting a scratch.
Unless you're saying Radditz punch >>>>>>> Roshi blast, you're an idiot. Also consider yourself to be in that group if you're suggesting that Superman can beat someone who can universe bust with punches.
Originally posted by Surtur
It's not unreasonable to assume that due to their manipulation of ki they'd be more resistant to energy based attacks. It's why they can physically beat on each other and do damage.I also think you're putting too much faith into scouters and things of that nature.
Plus even if you don't want to say they are more resistant to energy attacks..that doesn't change the fact energy attacks are usually spread out and not focused all on one point like a physical attack is.
If this is true, why even use energy attacks? Why not just make the entire fight physical?