Dodon Ray

is a Finger Beam used by Mercenary Tao and the members of Crane School.
==Overview==
Unlike most other energy attacks, it seems to be something of a superheated beam shot from the finger, shown by one person in the Tien Shinhan Saga who was covered in bandages because of burns caused by the attack, as well as Goku, whose hands were burnt after his hands were hit by the ray.
According to Master Roshi, the Kamehameha is inferior to the Dodon Ray. It is definitely more powerful than an average Kamehameha, but unlike the Kamehameha, it does not seem to require much charging, but will definitely be much more powerful when doing so. Also, unlike the Kamehameha, which relies more on brute force to blast an enemy away, the Dodon Ray is more concentrated in piercing through a specific point on the body. However, in Mystical Adventure, it sends Goku flying to Korin Tower when Tao fires it at him.
==Usage==
The technique was first used by Mercenary Tao while fighting Goku. 
Chiaotzu uses the technique against the Tien-Shin Style Dojo students under Yurin's witchcraft.Dragon Ball Super episode 89, "A Mysterious Beauty Appears! The Enigma of the Tien Shin-Style Dojo?"
==Film Appearances==
In Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure, Master Shen is also shown being able to use the technique.
==Variations==
*The Original Dodon-Pa - The original version of the technique invented by Mercenary Tao. Named Full Power Dodon Ray in Dragon Ball Legends.
*Dodon Barrage – The Continuous Energy Bullet version used by Chiaotzu.
*Super Dodon Blast – A powerful version used by Chiaotzu.
*Super Dodon Wave – A more powerful variation used by Mercenary Tao in his cyborg form.
*Neo Dodon Ray – A very powerful version of the Dodon Ray used by Tien Shinhan in Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit.
*Dodohameha – A combination of Dodon Ray and Kamehameha used by Tiencha in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2.
==Video Game Appearances==
*Dragon Ball: Daimaō Fukkatsu
*Dragon Ball Z: Kyōshū! Saiyan
*Dragon Ball Z II: Gekishin Freeza
*Dragon Ball Z: Atsumare! Gokū Wārudo
*Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiya Densetsu
*Dragon Ball Z: Idainaru Son Goku Densetsu
*Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22
*Dragon Ball Z: Shin Butōden
*Dragon Ball Z: Budokai
*Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2
*Dragon Ball
*Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3
*Dragon Ball Z: Sagas
*Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure
*Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi
*Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2
*Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2
*Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
*Dragon Ball Z: W Bakuretsu Impact
*Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit
*Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World
*Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo
*Dragon Ball: Raging Blast
*Dragon Ball Online
*Dragon Ball: Origins 2
*Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team
*Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2
*Dragon Ball Heroes
*Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Butōden
*Dragon Ball: Zenkai Battle
*Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi
*Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle
*Dragon Ball Xenoverse
*Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
*Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X
*Dragon Ball FighterZ
*Dragon Ball Legends
*Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission
*Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
*Dragon Ball: The Breakers
In Atsumare! Gokū Wārudo, Master Roshi uses the Dodon Ray in a cutscene.
In the Budokai series (excluding Infinite World) it has its original name Dodompa, although Tien still says Dodon Ray when using it. Also, in Budokai, the Dodonpa is shown to also be capable of exploding upon impact, as shown when Tien uses it. In Budokai 2, Tiencha uses the Dodohameha.
In the Budokai Tenkaichi series, Mercenary Tao's version of the Dodon Ray is called The Original Dodon-Pa.
In Burst Limit, Tien performs a very powerful version of the Dodon Ray called Neo Dodon Ray.
In Dragon Ball Online, in addition to the original technique, the Dodon Barrage variation can also be used.
In Xenoverse, the Dodon Ray appears as one of Tien's Super Skills. Though it fires quickly it is weak in comparison to other Ki Blast Super Skills like the Kamehameha. It can also be learned by the Future Warrior during Tien's Training as the Warrior's Master, which is part of the GT Pack 2 DLC.
In Xenoverse 2, Dodon Ray returns as one of Tien's Super Skills It can also be learned by the Future Warrior during Tien's initiation test to train under him as an instructor. After the 1.09.00 Update DLC, Dodon Ray can also be added to Tien's custom skillset via Partner Customization. Additionally, it can also be added to Cell (Perfect)'s Custom skillset after purchasing it in Partner Customization. Tao Pai Pai's Super Soul "Dodon Ray!" causes the user's ki to be restored by a small amount when using Dodon Ray and temporarily boosts normal attacks when Dodon Ray hits or is blocked. The Super Soul can be equipped by Tien & Cell (Perfect) after purchasing it in Partner Customization. It can also be obtained by the Future Warrior. As part of the 1.15.00 Update DLC, Chiaotzu type CC Mascots can perform Dodon Ray as one of their unique actions.
In FighterZ, Dodon Ray appears as one of Tien's special moves. The Dodon ray pops the foe upwards slightly, unlike most beams, which send the opponent to the opposite wall. Also, unlike most beams in the game, which deal five hits, Dodon Ray only deals one. This move appears as Tien's Z assist.
In Dragon Ball Legends, Mercenary Tao uses Full Power Dodon Ray as his Special Move Arts which can be taught to Shallot by Mercenary Tao (DBL01-31E) after he reaches Friendship Rank 2.
==Character meaning==
*どどん (Dodon) = "Boom" / "bang"
*波 (Pa) = "Wave" / "ray' / "beam"
==Trivia==
*The Dodonpa is named after a rumba-like Japanese musical genre popular in the 1960s.
*The Dodon Ray is likely the Crane School's answer to the Turtle School's Kamehameha.
*The S&S Worldwide roller coaster in Japan was named after this technique.
*Yuji Itadori from Jujutsu Kaisen references the Dodon Ray (as well as the Kamehameha), wishing that he would be able to perform one.
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