Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dead or Alive 6's ninth session of the advanced guide looks at defense in DOA6. Defense is based around effective blocking, patience and knowing your opponent's strings; along with appropriate spacing in the neutral game. If people are concerned about holds, you implement those into your gameplay once you have a read on your opponent and know your opponents' strings/tendencies.
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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's ninth session of the advanced guide looks at defense in DOA6. Defense is based around effective blocking, patience and knowing your opponent's strings; along with appropriate spacing in the neutral game. If people are concerned about holds, you implement those into your gameplay once you have a read on your opponent and know your opponents' strings/tendencies.
Join TopTierFighters here: patreon.com/toptiertips/overview
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"
Check out the TopTierTips Guide Series: youtube.com/watch?v=oFIZOxrRW44&list=PLV4Z7LoRwodBYCiMNOVwLGY75qkNNlNTv&index=2&t=1s
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & RATE for more DOA goodness! And also look out for future Top Tier Tips' sessions! ;-)
Top Tier Tips Novice Guide: files.acrobat.com/a/preview/2cc9307a-88b6-49e5-a3a2-bb59981ce603
