Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This is a small DOA6 guide to help people out if they're interested in Honoka and would like an idea on how to approach learning her. This guide is mainly for letting you get your "feet wet" with the character. Feel free to message me if you have any questions pertaining to anything. Cheers!
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0:00 Introduction
2:11 Close Range Focus
11:03 Introduction to Some of Honoka's Stances
13:51 Mid Range Focus
17:30 Long Range Focus
23:54 Throw Game
29:21 Hissatsu-No-Kamae Stance
32:25 Wall Game
33:57 Advanced Application of Honoka's Offense
39:07 Outroduction
*Note that Honoka's a very advanced character that requires a lot of commitment to utilize competently
*Additional Notes
- Honoka is a "Lightweight" character
- Honoka's hold game is unremarkable, with most holds leaving the opponent nearby, which is good
- Useful stances such as Heichu, Dragon Stance or Christie's rolls cannot be transitioned to on block, and can only be transitioned into on hit (and in the case of Heichu & Dragon Stance, they're automatic transitions that require you to follow up with the respective stance's follow-ups)
- The options out of Hissatsu-No-Kamae (HnK) stance are either combo starters (Mid-P, Mid-K, Low P) or throws (High throw & Low throw)
- With regards to PP2K, be careful with it just like Helena's PP2K. If the opponent anticipates it, they can 6P you for free. Use it when you know the opponent will stay blocking
- PK is both a decent mid range poke, being semi-safe on block, and can cause a Fatal Stun if it counter hits (CH) and crouching opponent. Follow-up with 33K like most Fatal Stuns
- 2KK is a decent tracking low poke
- The "good" version of 2P+K:46P needs to be "just framed" in order to come out ( : means "Just Frame" or JF), or you'll get an alternative version that doesn't connect as well as a combo ender in some juggles. What you can do is consciously input "2P+K" then smoothly input 46P as a single motion. This move also serves as a +on block guard break (GB) too!
*I go over 2P+K:46P a bit in my DOA5LR Honoka Guide Tutorial: youtu.be/M2Bj6w5LwdU?t=273 (4:33)
- If you connect 4P+K on CH, perform: 4P+K, BTK, 6H+K, DS~K, 2P+K:46P
- Back-Turned kick (BTK), is the common combo filler after launchers that leave Honoka BT'ed
- 8T is a jumping offensive hold (OH), so it can't be punished by standing throws, only low throws during recovery
- 33T is brutal at a wall similar to Hitomi's "beatdown" i12 throw
- Remember folks, your ultimate strategy with Honoka is to find a way to hug your opponent ;)! #gethugged #freehugs
*Combos Featured in This Guide
#1) 8P~Heichu~P, 8K, Bokuho (BKO) K, Dokoritsu-Ho (DHO) K, 6S
#2) 6P, 3P, 8K, BKO~K, DKO~K, 236P
#3) 8P, Heichu~P+K, Hissatsu-No-Kamae (HnK) 2P, T
#4) 8P, Heichu~P+K, HnK~2P, 6H+K~Dragon Stance (DS) K, 2P+K:46P
#5) 8P, Heichu~P+K, HnK~P, Dash-In/66, 6SH (Break Blow Cancel), 33K, 6H+K, DS~K, 6K, 2P+K:46P
#6) KK, 236K
#7) KK, Close Hit! 236P
#8) KK, 66, 6S
#9) KK, 6H+K, DS~K, 2P+K:46P
#10) 236H+K Blocked!, BT4P+K, BT4K, BTK, 6H+K, DS~K, 2P+K:46P
#11) 236P+K, Ducking Stance (DK) K, 6H+K, DS~K, 2P+K:46P
#12) 236P+K, DK~PP, HnK~P, 66, 6SH (Break Blow Cancel), 33K, 6H+K, DS~K, 6K, 2P+K:46P
#13) Close Hit! 236P, W!, 33P, 3PPP
#14) 6PP, W!, 33P, 3PPP
#15) 66P, Small W!, 33P, 6K, 2P+K:46P
#16) CH 6P, 3K~DHO~P, 33K, P+KPP
#17) 6KK, W!, 6KK
*Special Salad Notes
Honoka Has:
- 7 Close Hit moves
- 4 Fatal Stun moves
- 3 Offensive Holds (OH)
- 2 Unblockable Attacks
- At least 9 stances
- A plethora of different throws from various stances
- An Air Throw
- Positive guard breaks that can have guaranteed follow-ups including off a low
- The only low launcher in DOA6
- Numerous high & low crushes, which can even start combos
- i9 jab, i11 elbow, i12 knee
*What "tools" are Honoka missing...?
*Oh... Here's a little something for anyone thinking of abusing Dragon Kicks: youtube.com/watch?v=m0t17-UxO98&t=34s
For Directional Notation:
7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3
Each number represents the corresponding direction. 1 for "Down-Back", 9 for "Up-Forward", 5 for "Neutral" or no input, etc. Quarter-Circle Back = 214, Quarter-Circle Forward = 236, Half-Circle Back = 63214, Half-Circle Forward = 41236, etc.
Legend:
CH = Counter-Hit
BT = Backturned Stance
W! = Wall Splat
For Input commands:
P = Punch
K = Kick
H = Hold/Guard Button
T = Throw Button
S = Special Button
P+K = Strong punch
H+K = Strong Kick
H+P = Alternate Way to Input "Throw"
H+P+K = Alternate Way to Input "S"
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This is a small DOA6 guide to help people out if they're interested in Honoka and would like an idea on how to approach learning her. This guide is mainly for letting you get your "feet wet" with the character. Feel free to message me if you have any questions pertaining to anything. Cheers!
Join TopTierFighters here: patreon.com/toptiertips/overview
0:00 Introduction
2:11 Close Range Focus
11:03 Introduction to Some of Honoka's Stances
13:51 Mid Range Focus
17:30 Long Range Focus
23:54 Throw Game
29:21 Hissatsu-No-Kamae Stance
32:25 Wall Game
33:57 Advanced Application of Honoka's Offense
39:07 Outroduction
*Note that Honoka's a very advanced character that requires a lot of commitment to utilize competently
*Additional Notes
- Honoka is a "Lightweight" character
- Honoka's hold game is unremarkable, with most holds leaving the opponent nearby, which is good
- Useful stances such as Heichu, Dragon Stance or Christie's rolls cannot be transitioned to on block, and can only be transitioned into on hit (and in the case of Heichu & Dragon Stance, they're automatic transitions that require you to follow up with the respective stance's follow-ups)
- The options out of Hissatsu-No-Kamae (HnK) stance are either combo starters (Mid-P, Mid-K, Low P) or throws (High throw & Low throw)
- With regards to PP2K, be careful with it just like Helena's PP2K. If the opponent anticipates it, they can 6P you for free. Use it when you know the opponent will stay blocking
- PK is both a decent mid range poke, being semi-safe on block, and can cause a Fatal Stun if it counter hits (CH) and crouching opponent. Follow-up with 33K like most Fatal Stuns
- 2KK is a decent tracking low poke
- The "good" version of 2P+K:46P needs to be "just framed" in order to come out ( : means "Just Frame" or JF), or you'll get an alternative version that doesn't connect as well as a combo ender in some juggles. What you can do is consciously input "2P+K" then smoothly input 46P as a single motion. This move also serves as a +on block guard break (GB) too!
*I go over 2P+K:46P a bit in my DOA5LR Honoka Guide Tutorial: youtu.be/M2Bj6w5LwdU?t=273 (4:33)
- If you connect 4P+K on CH, perform: 4P+K, BTK, 6H+K, DS~K, 2P+K:46P
- Back-Turned kick (BTK), is the common combo filler after launchers that leave Honoka BT'ed
- 8T is a jumping offensive hold (OH), so it can't be punished by standing throws, only low throws during recovery
- 33T is brutal at a wall similar to Hitomi's "beatdown" i12 throw
- Remember folks, your ultimate strategy with Honoka is to find a way to hug your opponent ;)! #gethugged #freehugs
*Combos Featured in This Guide
#1) 8P~Heichu~P, 8K, Bokuho (BKO) K, Dokoritsu-Ho (DHO) K, 6S
#2) 6P, 3P, 8K, BKO~K, DKO~K, 236P
#3) 8P, Heichu~P+K, Hissatsu-No-Kamae (HnK) 2P, T
#4) 8P, Heichu~P+K, HnK~2P, 6H+K~Dragon Stance (DS) K, 2P+K:46P
#5) 8P, Heichu~P+K, HnK~P, Dash-In/66, 6SH (Break Blow Cancel), 33K, 6H+K, DS~K, 6K, 2P+K:46P
#6) KK, 236K
#7) KK, Close Hit! 236P
#8) KK, 66, 6S
#9) KK, 6H+K, DS~K, 2P+K:46P
#10) 236H+K Blocked!, BT4P+K, BT4K, BTK, 6H+K, DS~K, 2P+K:46P
#11) 236P+K, Ducking Stance (DK) K, 6H+K, DS~K, 2P+K:46P
#12) 236P+K, DK~PP, HnK~P, 66, 6SH (Break Blow Cancel), 33K, 6H+K, DS~K, 6K, 2P+K:46P
#13) Close Hit! 236P, W!, 33P, 3PPP
#14) 6PP, W!, 33P, 3PPP
#15) 66P, Small W!, 33P, 6K, 2P+K:46P
#16) CH 6P, 3K~DHO~P, 33K, P+KPP
#17) 6KK, W!, 6KK
*Special Salad Notes
Honoka Has:
- 7 Close Hit moves
- 4 Fatal Stun moves
- 3 Offensive Holds (OH)
- 2 Unblockable Attacks
- At least 9 stances
- A plethora of different throws from various stances
- An Air Throw
- Positive guard breaks that can have guaranteed follow-ups including off a low
- The only low launcher in DOA6
- Numerous high & low crushes, which can even start combos
- i9 jab, i11 elbow, i12 knee
*What "tools" are Honoka missing...?
*Oh... Here's a little something for anyone thinking of abusing Dragon Kicks: youtube.com/watch?v=m0t17-UxO98&t=34s
For Directional Notation:
7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3
Each number represents the corresponding direction. 1 for "Down-Back", 9 for "Up-Forward", 5 for "Neutral" or no input, etc. Quarter-Circle Back = 214, Quarter-Circle Forward = 236, Half-Circle Back = 63214, Half-Circle Forward = 41236, etc.
Legend:
CH = Counter-Hit
BT = Backturned Stance
W! = Wall Splat
For Input commands:
P = Punch
K = Kick
H = Hold/Guard Button
T = Throw Button
S = Special Button
P+K = Strong punch
H+K = Strong Kick
H+P = Alternate Way to Input "Throw"
H+P+K = Alternate Way to Input "S"
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![DEAD OR ALIVE 6: Character Quick Tips [PART 7] (Learn Every Character in 8 Minutes or Less!)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pTwHGlY71Og/mqdefault.jpg "DEAD OR ALIVE 6: Character Quick Tips [PART 7] (Learn Every Character in 8 Minutes or Less!)
Part seven of the series that looks at every character in DOA6 and gives you a gist at how they operate!
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0:37 Rachel
8:15 Tamaki
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Part Seven Characters:
RACHEL
- i11/i13/i14
- Rachel is a Heavyweight character
- Rachels generic movement and KBD is amazing (especially for a Heavyweight!)
- The 3T offensive hold (OH) is great against crouching stances such as Helenas bokuho, Brad Wongs laydown or Ayanes twirls for instance
- PPK & PPT can be used to catch people that try to sidestep the P-strings such as PPP, PP2K, etc.
- After a 66T OH on NH, you can be devious and go for a 41236T launcher throw afterwards
- Rollthrough can be entered off of PP2P+K/PP8P+K
- The 63214[T] OH can be useful at range as a whiff punisher if the opponent is likely to whiff right in front of you
- Rachel doesnt have a go-to jumping low crush (Rachels crushing ability in general isnt really good)
- If the Yurlungur stomps (Downed 2K) whiff, Rachel can get punished
- Rachels counter hold against a jumping kick is similar to her Mid K Hold
- 1P~ is your go-to hi-crush
TAMAKI
- i10/i12/i13
- Tamaki is a Lightweight character
- Tamakis generic movement and KBD is bad
- Sometimes its safe to just use a high hold or low hold over an expert high punch or low punch hold if youre uncertain if a kick or punch will be incoming
- Despite being an Aikido fighter, Tamaki has no parries (but has sabakis)
- 8PP could be used as a hi-crush/low crush (though in general use 1P for hi-crush, and 9K for low crush)
- Only 236T is a wall slam throw
- 66P can be used as a safe poke if spaced right
- PPP & 3P work similar to Kasumis PPP & 3P in the sense of being able to induce a lift stun on CH (though if you whiff 3P6T OH on the lift stun, you can actually leave yourself at +1 if the opponent does nothing, making it an interesting Option Select (OS))
- Use 4K to poke into BT stance, and 3K if you want to remain front facing
- Both 6PK & 6P6T can catch sidesteps (throws and offensive holds have tracking)
- 8PP is Tamakis only guard break (GB) attack, it leaves her at +1
For Directional Notation:
7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3
Each number represents the corresponding direction. 1 for Down-Back, 9 for Up-Forward, 5 for Neutral or no input, etc. Quarter-Circle Back = 214, Quarter-Circle Forward = 236, Half-Circle Back = 63214, Half-Circle Forward = 41236, etc.
For Input commands:
P = Punch
K = Kick
H = Hold/Guard Button
T = Throw Button
S = Special Button
P+K = Strong punch
H+K = Strong Kick
H+P = Alternate Way to Input Throw
H+P+K = Alternate Way to Input S
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![DEAD OR ALIVE 6: Character Quick Tips [PART 4] (Learn Every Character in 8 Minutes or Less!)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rGjdQsWjkls/mqdefault.jpg "DEAD OR ALIVE 6: Character Quick Tips [PART 4] (Learn Every Character in 8 Minutes or Less!)
Part four of a new series that looks at every character in DOA6 and gives you a gist at how they operate!
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0:48 Christie
8:39 Diego
13:07 Helena
19:01 Jann Lee
26:54 Lisa (La Mariposa)
Part Four Characters:
CHRISTIE:
- i9/i11/i14
- Poke with PP2K~, PP4P~, PPPP~JAK, PKK~JAK, 6PP~/6PPP~/6PP~JAK or H+K~ in close range
- Poke with H+K, 6PP~, 3K~, or 2H+K~ in mid range
- Hi-crush with 1P~/1PK, FC3P, 3P~, 2P~/2PP~ or 2H+K~/2H+KP
- When you have the opponent on the defensive or on the opponents wake-up for example, apply pressure with 4P+K (which can be charged for a guaranteed follow-up)
- Its ok to approach with empty rolls with 3P+K to try to fish for 3P+K~PPs gut stun, to hi-crush launch something with 3P+K~K or to apply pressure on block with 3P+K~P+K (be careful of getting blown up by mids if you roll in an opponents face while not at significant advantage)
- Use JAK~cancels (3PP(P)2/8, 66PP(P)2/8, 4PP(P)2/8, BT2PPP(P)2/8, etc.) to keep the opponent guessing, when mixed with the chargeable guard breaks (GB)
- Most execution practise will be for the JAK~cancels/transitions
DIEGO:
- i10/i12/i13
- Poke with PP~/PPPP/PPP(P), 2P, 6PP~, or 1K (good frame advantage low) in close range
- Diegos GBs are ridiculous. Abuse: 4PP, PPPP, KK, or 236P (1PP & 66P are - GBs)
- Anytime you have the opponent on the defensive, sneak in Diegos throws. They all can deal devastating wall damage
- Needless to say, Diego is very dangerous when he has his opponent with their back to a wall
- 1PP is your go to tracking, hi-crushing, low poke
HELENA:
- i11/i12/i14
- Poke with PKKK/PP2K, 6PP~, KKK, or 3KKK in close range
- Poke with Bokuho (BKO)~6P~/6PP, BKO~PP2K, BKO~6K~, or BKO~2K2 from Bokuho stance in close range
- From mid range poke with 3KK, 4PPK~, or 66KP~
- You can enter BKO with BKO~22P4P, which can intercept the opponent pretty well dependent on usage
- 1PP~/1PPK is your go-to hi crushing low poke
- While in BTed stance, BT~T is a good reset throw along with 214T (follow-up with the i12 elbows: either 6PP~ or BKO~6PP~)
- Anytime you have the opponent on the defensive while Helena is in BKO sneak in the BKO~T (or BKO~2K2)
JANN LEE:
- i10/i11/i13
- Poke with PP4P~, PP6P~Dragon Stance (DS), PP2K~, PPP2K or 6P~ in close range
- While in mid range poke with 3K4K~/K4K~ or pressure the opponent in the neutral game with 66K
- Once you have the opponent respecting Janns mids, you can sneak in the 236K unblockable Dragon Kick (good on the opponents wake-up too)
- When youre ready to get your offense started, sneak in 66T against a defensive opponent (dash-up 6H+K~DS is a solid follow-up)
- 3P+K is a decent hi-crushing knockback strike
- 33(P) is a powerful, chargeable launcher that leaves Jann backturned
- 6T is nasty at a wall. Input P+K during the COMBO THROW and follow-up with the Dragon Stance follow-up of your choice: DS~K, DS~P, DS~P+K, or DS~2KK is great at a wall!
LISA (La Mariposa):
- i11/i13/i16
- Poke with PP4, PK, 6PK4, 2KK4, or 6K in close range
- 3K4 is a great poke in general along with 7K6~ (which has a few follow-ups)
- Carrera (CAR)~K or 66K is your go to pressure move into Carrera on hit or on an opponents block
- Any time you think the opponent will do a slow move or will attack from disadvantage (abare), smack them with 4H+K
- 1PK and 1K~ are good hi-crushing, tracking pokes
- Lisas jumping offensive holds (OH) are great such as 8T, BT~8T CAR~T, (or the sneaky BT~6T booty splat!)
- BT~4P+K (The Booty!) is your go-to poke from BT (its unholdable but counts as both a Mid P & Mid K)
- BT~4P (used in the final sample combo), is a great, fast, hi-crushing Mid P launcher from BT. Its your go-to launcher from BT
- Like most grapplers, 66T is a great standard OH to sneak in on the opponent
For Directional Notation:
7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3
Each number represents the corresponding direction. 1 for Down-Back, 9 for Up-Forward, 5 for Neutral or no input, etc. Quarter-Circle Back = 214, Quarter-Circle Forward = 236, Half-Circle Back = 63214, Half-Circle Forward = 41236, etc.
For Input commands:
P = Punch
K = Kick
H = Hold/Guard Button
T = Throw Button
S = Special Button
P+K = Strong punch
H+K = Strong Kick
H+P = Alternate Way to Input Throw
H+P+K = Alternate Way to Input S
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![DEAD OR ALIVE 6: Character Quick Tips [PART 3] (Learn Every Character in 8 Minutes or Less!)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rNAPX7penUE/mqdefault.jpg "DEAD OR ALIVE 6: Character Quick Tips [PART 3] (Learn Every Character in 8 Minutes or Less!)
Part three of a new series that looks at every character in DOA6 and gives you a gist at how they operate!
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0:21 Mila
7:29 Momiji
13:51 NiCO
21:42 Phase 4
29:10 Brad Wong
Part Three Characters:
MILA:
- i10/i12/i14
- Poke in close range with PP~, P6P~, P6PK, PP6K/PP6K~Tackle Feint, PP2K 6P, 6PK, or 2P
- Poke at mid range with 4H+K, 4K or 3K (4K & 3K have tackle feint cancels)
- Get-in with 66K or 66P
- Whiff punish with 66K, 66P, 3H+K or 6P+K
- If you can get down the timing of the mount strikes to a Just Frame, you can guarantee their follow-ups (its ok to use the mount throw as an alternative since theres less opportunity for it to get broken)
- 7PPH is a decent tracking move to set up tackle feint mix-ups
- 1H+K~H can be use to create space and set up tackle feint shenanigans
MOMIJI:
- i10/i12/i12
- Poke with PP~/PP6K/PP4PP, PK 6P/6PK, 2P, or 6K~/6KP~ in close range
- Poke with 66P, 44K, H+K, 1P~, 2H+K (tip range safe) or 3KP from mid range
- Whiff punish with 66PP
- Try to avoid relying on the Amakake Double Jump stance, it can be a crutch easily against opponents with good defense
- If youre feeling gutsy, you can try to hit the Amakake~[P+K] super hit throw from long range if the opponent like to whiff alot (otherwise, its guaranteed after 1T or the Low Kick Hold). On a full charge, youll be at a fair amount of advantage on block too
- Momijis movement is outstanding so make sure to abuse it
NiCO:
- i9/i11/i13
- Poke with PP~/PPP~/PPP[P]/PPP[P+K], PP2K, PP6P, 6PP~/6PPP~/6PPK/6PPP[P] or PPKK/PPK2K in close range
- Hi crush with 1P, 4H+K2K, 2H+K, 1K or 3H+KK
- Get-in with 66P, 6KK~ or 236P/236[P]
- Can poke from mid range 3KK/3K2K, 4K/4PK
- 66H+K is a sneaky jumping low
- Try to sneak in the 236T throw when you can: perform 236T~T, 6PPP, 6PPPP for decent damage + knockback or use 236T~2T if the throw connects on hi-counter
PHASE 4:
- i9/i11/i12
- Poke with PP~/PP2K, 6P, 2P or 1K in close range
- If you score a CH stun, follow-up with 4K/4K~P+K for a decent launcher combo or follow-up with 3P~P+K for a chifu teleport mix-up
- Use 66K~P+K, 66P/66PP~P+K to get-in from mid range, and use 3P+K~P or 9P~P+K from a little further out
- Poke with 3K, H+K or 6P from mid range
- 1PP~P+K is a great tracking low poke
- Take note that only 66K & 66PP can teleport on block
- 236T is great (you can perform 236T, 4P, 4K~P+K, Chifu~K~P+K, Air~T for simple damage)
BRAD WONG:
- i11/i14/i14
- Poke with PP~, 3K~/3KP~, or 1K~/1K2K~ in close range
- You can enter Laydown stance at the beginning of a round (R1F)
- Use Laydown to limit your opponents options and potential frustrate impatient opponents
- Laydown can be entered while grounded also
- 44K is a great poke from mid range that leads into Laydown Feet Forward (LFT)
- To complement Running~P as a get-in move, use 66K, a great mid range low poke
- From Forward Handstand, Prioritize HS~K, HS~T then HS~P (a sneaky low)
- Brads throw from Dokuritsu-Ho (Crane stance) is great
- 4P is a great hi-crushing evasive tool with a built-in sidestep in the form of 4P2/4P8. 4PP is also a great hi-crush launcher
- Dont challenge opponents on speed, use evasiveness & crushes instead (1K...)
- 6H+K is a great jumping low crush
- BT2P~ is really good
- A decent strategy is to try and connect Brads BT~T (such as poking with BT2P (can enter BT stance with 44P) then input BT~T while BTed) then setting up annoying reset pressure
For Directional Notation:
7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3
Each number represents the corresponding direction. 1 for Down-Back, 9 for Up-Forward, 5 for Neutral or no input, etc. Quarter-Circle Back = 214, Quarter-Circle Forward = 236, Half-Circle Back = 63214, Half-Circle Forward = 41236, etc.
For Input commands:
P = Punch
K = Kick
H = Hold/Guard Button
T = Throw Button
S = Special Button
P+K = Strong punch
H+K = Strong Kick
H+P = Alternate Way to Input Throw
H+P+K = Alternate Way to Input S
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