Having realized that Dende is a healer, Frieza targets him first to eliminate the Z-Fighters' support. With a single beam, Frieza kills Dende instantly, leaving the heroes without any way to recover from their injuries.
Vegeta unleashes a full-power assault, but Frieza dodges every move with ease. The episode ends with the realization that even Vegeta's new power is nowhere near enough to touch the tyrant. Key Episode Details Dragon Ball Z (Dub) Episode 84
Believing that his recent near-death experience has finally triggered the transformation, Vegeta declares himself a Super Saiyan . He steps forward to challenge Frieza alone, confident that he can now win the fight. Having realized that Dende is a healer, Frieza
" Dende's Demise " (or "Approaching Destruction"). Saga: Frieza Saga (Namek Saga). The episode ends with the realization that even
The death of Dende and the debut of Frieza's final form.