THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL

[EMPEROR_COW]

This is the main interface that leads to all the 12 tutorials.

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THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL

This tutorial series is meant to go over everything you need to know about DOA5 from the basics, to terminology, to the triangle system, to advanced techniques.

I hope you find these videos both entertaining and educational.

I would like to send a special shout out to everyone that helped make this series possible. and an extra special shout out to everyone else who supported the project by liking, favoriting, spreading the word, commentating, or just simply watching... This series is my gift to the DOA5 community.

Thank you all again!!

 

[EMPEROR_COW]

THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - Vol. 1 - THE BASICS (Feat. Kayane)

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THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - 01 - THE BASICS (Feat. Kayane)

Part 01 of the 12 part tutorial series for DOA5.
Featuring guest commentary by Kayane.

This video goes over the Basics of DOA5.
The following topics are covered:
- The Button Layout 0:35
- Movement 1:47
- Side Stepping 3:35
- Guarding 4:53
- Taunting 6:21

THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - Vol. 2 - STRIKES (Feat. Ryan Hart)

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THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - 02 - STRIKES (Feat. Ryan Hart)

Part 02 of the 12 part tutorial series for DOA5.
Featuring guest commentary by Ryan Hart.

This video goes over Strikes in DOA5.
The following topics are covered:
- Height Properties 0:35
- Strings 1:52
- Power Blows 2:21
- Tracking 4:39
- Crushes 3:52
- Understanding Frame Data 6:38

 

[EMPEROR_COW]

DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - Vol.3 - THROWS (Feat. Matt Ponton A.K.A. Sorwah)

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THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - 03 - THROWS (Feat. Matt Ponton A.K.A. Sorwah)

Part 03 of the 12 part tutorial series for DOA5.
Featuring guest commentary by Freestepdodge.com 's Matt Ponton A.K.A. Sorwah.

This video goes over Throws in DOA5.
The following topics are covered:
- Types of Throws 0:35
- Normal vs. Command Throws 2:21
- Combo Throws 3:49
- Important Notes 6:03


THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - Vol. 4 - HOLDS (Feat. Hyrul)

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THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - 04 - HOLDS (Feat. Hyrul)

Part 04 of the 12 part tutorial series for DOA5.
Featuring guest commentary by Hyrul.

This video goes over Holds in DOA5.
The following topics are covered:
- Defensive Holds 0:35
- Parries 2:45
- Combo Holds 4:36
- Hold Timing 6:14
- The Importance of Low Holds 7:00
- Hold Resistant Moves 7:53

 

[EMPEROR_COW]

THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - Vol. 5 - THE TRIANGLE SYSTEM (Feat. RZR LATIF)

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THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - 05 - THE TRIANGLE SYSTEM (Feat. RZR LATIF)

Part 05 of the 12 part tutorial series for DOA5.
Featuring guest commentary by RZR Latif.

This video goes over the Basics of DOA5.
The following topics are covered:
- The Triangle System 0:35
- Offensive Holds 2:05
- Sabaki 3:33


THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - Vol. 6 - KNOCKDOWNS AND RECOVERY (Feat. Mochi-A)

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THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - 06 - KNOCKDOWNS AND RECOVERY (Feat. Mochi-A)

Part 06 of the 12 part tutorial series for DOA5.
Featuring guest commentary by Japanese player Mochi-A.

This video goes over DOA5's Knockdowns and Recovery, as well as some unique situations related to both including untechables and forced techs.
The following topics are covered:
- Knockdowns 0:35
- Recovery 1:56
- Wake Up Attacks 3:22
- Quick Recovery 4:49
- Untechables and Forced Techs 6:43

 

[EMPEROR_COW]

THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - Vol. 7 - STUNS (Feat. MASTER)

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THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - 07 - STUNS (Feat. MASTER)

Part 07 of the 12 part tutorial series for DOA5.
Featuring guest commentary by MASTER.

This video goes over DOA5's Stun system, Critical threshold and Critical Burst as well as some important notes relevant to stun.
The following topics are covered:
- What Are Stuns? 0:35
- Critical Threshold 1:48
- Critical Burst 3:36
- Important Notes 5:51


THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - Vol. 8 - DEALING WITH STUNS (Feat. Vanessa)

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THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - 08 - DEALING WITH STUNS (Feat. Vanessa)

Part 08 of the 12 part tutorial series for DOA5.
Featuring guest commentary by Vanessa.

This video is meant to shed some light on how to deal with stuns using either holds during stun or stagger escaping.
The following topics are covered:
- Holding During Stun 0:35
- Stagger Escaping 3:08

 

[EMPEROR_COW]

THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - Vol. 9 - ADVANCED TECHNIQUES (Feat. Perfect Legend)

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THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - 09 - ADVANCED TECHNIQUES (Feat. Perfect Legend)

Part 09 of the 12 part tutorial series for DOA5.
Featuring guest commentary by Perfect Legend.

This video is meant to shed some light on some of the higher level aspects of the game that players need to be aware of to optimize their gameplay.
The following topics are covered:
- Korean Back Dash 0:35
- Open and Closed Stances 1:15
- Fuzzy Guarding 2:50
- Free Canceling 3:45

THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - Vol. 10 - COMBOS (Feat. EG Justin Wong)

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THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - 10 - COMBOS (Feat. EG Justin Wong)

Part 10 of the 12 part tutorial series for DOA5.
Featuring guest commentary by EG Justin Wong.

This video is meant to explain the logic of combos in DOA by describing the components of combos, what the combo indicator means, how to get guaranteed damage, and the rules of launchers.


The following topics are covered:
- Combo Logic in DOA 0:35
- Launching The Opponent 3:27

 

[EMPEROR_COW]

THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - Vol. 11 - THE ENVIRONMENT (Feat. BERZERK)

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THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - 11 - THE ENVIRONMENT (Feat. Berzerk)

Part 11 of the 12 part tutorial series for DOA5.
Featuring guest commentary by Daniel Chlebowczyk A.K.A. "Berzerk".

This video is meant to explain how the environment comes into play in DOA5 as well as shed some light on how to capitalize on environmental damage and get guaranteed follow ups.

The following topics are covered:
- Walls 0:35
- Positional Danger Zones 5:07
- Floors 6:28
- Ceilings 8:05
- Cliffhangers 8:39
- Power Blow Danger Zones 10:11


THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - Vol. 12 - TAG MODE (Feat. Emperor Cow)

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THE DEAD OR ALIVE 5 TUTORIAL - 12 - TAG MODE (Feat. Emperor Cow)

Part 12 of the 12 part tutorial series for DOA5.
Featuring commentary by myself "Emperor Cow".

This video is meant to explain the ins and outs of Tag Mode and highlight the main differences that set it apart from Solo mode. It also explains some features that are unique to tag mode such as Tag Canceling.

The following topics are covered:
- Overview 0:35
- Tag Inputs 2:08
- Tag Canceling 4:52
- Tag Air-Juggles 5:50

(For the record, All the guaranteed setups shown in this video were possible in previous versions of the game without the need of the Ver. 1.03A glitch)


IT IS DONE !!

 

[Dr.Bhup]

Yo Emperor!

Amazing tutorials! Thanks for all your time and effort. A noob like me learned a lot by watching these.

Could you do a write up about movement and/or the gameplan? What is the main fightingstrategy in DOA?

Also, when I look at the moveslist in the game, what does SP behind a move mean?

 

[Viper Excess]

This is great for newcomers (and also good to watch for ppl coming in from DOA4). I appreciate the effort because it will go a long way to help out new players.

I know this will sound unreasonable, but do you think you will make a video detailing the changes brought about in Ultimate? This would bring everybody up to speed in a quick way with visuals. I know it must have taken a lot of time and effort to make these vids as-is, but I'm just throwing out an idea, if time ever permits.

Yo Emperor!

Amazing tutorials! Thanks for all your time and effort. A noob like me learned a lot by watching these.

Could you do a write up about movement and/or the gameplan? What is the main fightingstrategy in DOA?

Also, when I look at the moveslist in the game, what does SP behind a move mean?

I'll reply. SP next to a move is the label for "special" stance, moves that leave the character in a different stance (such as back turned, Flamingo, Jakeiho, Bending stance, and so on).

In terms of gameplan and fighting strategy, that depends on the character. This is where the character boards come in. Some characters have great launchers, some have great setups to bait holds, and some can even attack without worrying about holds. Some are great at offense and others at defense. Some work great with big launches, some with small launches, and others without focusing much on launches. Work with your character and figure out his/her strengths and weaknesses, then figure out opponent strengths/weaknesses AND patterns.

As a rule of thumb, holds are a common way of "getting out" and ppl may try them to stop you. Find opportunities to work against holds (mixups, bait holds for throws, doing stuns with long animations, launching, slamming against wall, etc.) and use them to get your damage and/or gameplan (such as staying close or spacing out) going. Use your character's tools to get the damage/setups you need. The environment is a huge factor in DOA because it can grant huge advantage and can eliminate hold opportunities or even wakeup kicks. Stuns, launches, and avoiding both of these are also a big part of the game.

 

[Tulkas]

BTW, I would not do any video tutorial update for DOA5U because DOA5 Arcade could change things soon again...