DragonBall Z Techniques
12 Eyes (Aka Shishin no Ken)
: This technique is used by Tenshinhan to split himself into four different parts. Each Tenshinhan created is not just an image like that created with the Zanzoken, but can fight and be attacked. The only problem with the 12 Eyes move is that each Tenshinhan only has a quarter of the power and the speed than if there was only one. Who can use: Tenshinhan, Cell (anime only)
Akumaitokosen
: This is a special energy wave designed explicitly for a quick kill of one's opponent. When the wave strikes its victim, the evil in his heart expands and causes his heart to explode. Of course, the victim then must have some evil in his heart for the attack to work. Who can use: Akkuman
Bakuhatsuha
: By raising two fingers, the user of this attack can create a large explosion that will totally decimate the surrounding area or the ground under an opponent. Who can use: Nappa, Vegita
Bakurikimaha
: Piccolo Daimao's ultimate ki attack, this is is an extremely powerful ki blast shot from one hand, the other gripping the shooting hand's wrist for support. The time Piccolo shot this one might possibly be the biggest ki blast fired in the first series. Who can use: Piccolo Daimao
Barrier
: This purely defensive technique forms a Ki-shield around the body that protects the user from Ki or similar attacks. There are two forms of this maneuver. One is a spherical shield that surrounds the body, the other is more of a coating of the body. Who can use: Freezer, Artificial Human #17, Cell, Vegitt
Big Bang Attack
: One of the first techniques Vegita developed as Super Saiyajin, the Big Bang attack is a huge ki bolt of incredible destructive power. Vegita holds one flat palm forward towards his enemy and launches the bolt. The attack that took out Artificial Human #19. Who can use: Vegita
Blue's Psychic Ability
Blue Shogun of the Red Ribbon Army has the ability to completely paralyze his enemy with his eyes using psychic powers. He can also use this power to manipulate inanimate objects to an extent. Who can use: Blue Shogun
Body Change
: This technique is used by the leader of the Ginyu-tokusentai, Ginyu. Ginyu spreads his limbs out, shouts "Change!" and shoots out a bolt of energy, and if it hits its target, Ginyu changes bodies with that person. Ginyu then gains the strength and speed of his target, but not his special techniques or ki. After changing bodies, Ginyu can still do a Body Change. Ginyu will change bodies with the first person to hit his change beam, and thus if someone gets in the way of his intended target, Ginyu will change bodies with that person instead. Who can use: Ginyu
: Not exactly a fighting technique, this is the ability to fly with one's ki. Since almost all of the fights in the second series occurred at least partially in the air, this technique is used all the time during fights, as well as being used to go from place to place. The only characters in the first series that could use it since their first appearances were Tenshinhan, Chaozu, and Piccolo. (and maybe Pooalu?) Almost every one of the other characters learn to fly eventually, and by the time DBZ comes around, every major character could. Who can use: Anyone who fights in DBZ except Yajirobe and Mister Satan.
Burning Attack
: Future Trunks' trademark ki attack, this is a powerful energy blast shot from both hands. Trunks holds both hands forward, does some strange arm moves, and then puts both hands forward again, index fingers and thumbs touching. Then he releases the blast. Who can use: (Future) Trunks
Chaozu's Chonoryoku
: A very unique technique, Chaozu puts both hands, or a single hand forward and can manipulate the bodily movements of his opponent to an extent, providing his opponent is not too powerful. He can stop someone's movements or cause internal pain with this technique. Who can use: Chaozu
Chobakuretsumaha
: This is Piccolo's ultimate Ki blast. He powers up the blast between the palms of his hands in front of his chest, then releases the blast. Very very powerful. This blast is known as "Gekiretsukodan" in the DBZ video games. Who can use: Piccolo
Crasher Ball
: A lot like the Genki-dama that Goku gave to Kulilin, the Crasher Ball is a ki-ball that is produced from the palm of the hand. I don't think one ever actually connected during the series though, it was just used as a diversion. Who can use: Jiisu
Daichiretsuzan
: This is a very powerful attack that Freezer uses. With a swipe of his hand with two fingers extended, he creates an invisible cutting beam that goes a long way. Its name comes from the fact that it slices a huge cut in the earth when he uses it. Who can use: Freezer
Death Ball
: This is a small ball of energy which Freezer can create from either the tip of his finger or with both hands. While small, it is very powerful, and can even destroy planets. Who can use: Freezer
Dodonpa
: One of the major techniques of the Tsurusen-ryu, this is a blast shot from one finger, which explodes upon impact. The most basic Dodonpa is more powerful than the most basic Kamehameha, but the Kamehameha can become more powerful. After being defeated by Goku, Taopaipai develops this technique into the Super Dodonpa. I don't think this technique was ever used after the first series. Who can use: Taopaipai, Tsurusennin, Chaozu, Tenshinhan.
Double Tsuihikidan
: This is a move that Kulilin developed for use during the 23rd Tenkaichi-Budokai. He shoots a Kamehameha-like blast from each hand, then can guide the blasts toward his enemy. Who can use: Kulilin
Dynamite Kick
: Mister Satan's trademark attack. A charging kick. Being one of Mister Satan's attacks, this one is pretty much useless. Gotenks used it once too, (whether or not he was copying Satan is debatable) and it was likewise useless. Who can use: Mister Satan, Gotenks
Enemy transformation*
: By shooting an energy field from his head-appendage, Majin-Buu can change the form of his enemy into something else, normally candy or some other form of food, by saying "[insert item here] ni natchae!" (Fat Buu) or "[insert item here] ni nare," (Super Buu) literally meaning, "become a [insert item here]" This is without a doubt Buu's most common attack. Who can use: Majin-Buu
Energy Kyushu
: The trademark technique of Artificial Humans #19 and #20. The Artificial Humans can absorb energy, either from people's bodies or their ki blasts, through the holes in the palms of their hands. However, without their hands, they cannot perform this technique. Who can use: #19, #20
Eraser Cannon
: This is one of the most powerful techniques of Rikum, one of the members of the Ginyu-tokusentai. It is a large, powerful Ki blast shot from the mouth, and can destroy in a very large radius from where it hits. Who can use: Rikum
Eye Beam
: Not a particularly interesting technique, but was used enough during the DB/DBZ series that it deserves to be put here. It is basically a double ki blast shot from the eyes. While the blast itself is small, it explodes on impact to do a fair amount of damage, and can also be used to stop other ki blasts. Who can use: Piccolo, Freezer, Artificial Human #20.
Freezer Beam
: This is Freezer's trademark technique. It is a lot like the Dodonpa, being a beam of energy shot from one finger, but differs in that it does not explode on impact. Instead it is a piercing attack which continues through its target and can also be used to slice. Who can use: Freezer, Cell.
Fusion
: This technique is used to fuse two people into a single person, and give the fused person a huge power boost. Anyone can do the Fusion, but you have the same power as whoever you fuse with, and you must learn the correct pose and form. It's easy to make a mistake and fuse into something far weaker though. The Fusion lasts for 30 minutes before the fused person becomes two again. 15-dai-mae Kaioshin has a special set of Potara (earrings) which allow people to fuse without the pose, and that lasts forever. Son Goku and Piccolo know how to do it without the Potara but never actually did the move. Who can use: Son Goku, Piccolo, Goten, Trunks