Learn expert tips on how to master your Dead or Alive 5 gameplay.


This guide teaches some of the more intricate aspects of DOA5's gameplay mechanics. The main focus of this mini-guide is to give new and learning players an appreciation for how deep DOA5's gameplay system is, giving you the perspective on what you should be focusing on, while training for matches, or what to think about during the matches themselves. It doesn't touch on every aspect of DOA's complicated system in the interest of simplicity.

In this guide we look at:

1. Blocking
2. Counter-Holding
3. Throwing
4. Punishment
5. Spacing
6. Juggling
7. Mix-ups
8. Guaranteed Moves
9. Stuns
10. Powerblows & Power Launchers
11. Stagger Escaping
12. Side Stepping
13. Crushes
14. Tech Rolls and Rising
15. Fuzzy Guarding

There's a few other tricks that are included as well for training purposes, and to prepare you for matches with live opponents. They are mostly suggestions, so an individual's experience with them may vary, but they are proven to be helpful.