Blocking...
	Cheat Code...
	Learn Combos...
	OMG mode...
	Simple Combos...
	Training Mode...
	Various Achievements...
	Various Gameplay Hints...

You will find that you will have more freedom to follow up with attacks/counters if you use directional inputs for blocking instead of buttons.

Enter the "Options" menu and press LB + LT + RB +RT to unlock costumes, Story mode progress, system voices, music, and some movies. A sound will confirm correct code entry. This will not unlock the victory and defeat movies for Raidou or Marie Rose, or any DLC costumes.

You will only be able to go so far in the game by mashing buttons, if you have aspirations of becoming proficient at fighting you have no option other than to learn combos.

Lose with (10) various lady characters and you will certainly unlock OMG mode. This is an addition to the other alternatives that change the female physics. This is the highest and most impractical level to select from.

If you are new to the game you will find trying to memorise the different combos daunting. To begin with just commit to memorising a few simple ones and work your way up from there.

Consider spending time in the training mode to hone your fighting skills before you enter into actual combat with an opponent.

Complete the following achievements to unlock Microsoft Gamerscore points.

Achievement	How to unlock
A Fight to Remember (10 points)	Save a replay.
A Fighter is Born (30 points)	Complete all lessons in Tutorial.
A New Challenger Appears! (10 points)	Played in Combo Challenge.
Ahhh, Memories (10 points)	View your photos in the Album.
Anybody, Anytime, Anywhere (30 points)	Set "Throwdowns" to "Accept" and have 10 Throwdowns in Versus, Arcade, or Free Training mode.
Arcade (Solo) Cleared (20 points)	Clear 1 course in Arcade (solo) mode.
Arcade (Tag) Cleared (20 points)	Clear 1 course in Arcade (tag) mode.
Blow 'Em Away (20 points)	Successfully land a Power Blow.
Catch and Release (30 points)	Trigger the Special Danger Zone in Sky City Tokyo.
Change of Power (30 points)	Press H+P+K during a Power Blow to tag in a partner and deliver a Tag Power Blow.
Cliffhanger Comeback (20 points)	Successfully block an opponent's attack during a Cliffhanger.
DOA5 Last Round Is My Life (50 points)	Fight online 100 times.
DOA5 Last Round Master (50 points)	Unlock all achievements.
Down You Go (20 points)	Successfully attack during a Cliffhanger.
Exercise Newbie (30 points)	Complete all moves for a character in Command Training.
Failure Teaches Success (30 points)	See 8 characters' losing poses.
Fighter, Know Thyself (10 points)	View your results in Fight Record.
Fighting Entertainment (10 points)	Have your first fight outside of Training or Versus modes.
Fighting For Real (20 points)	Play a Ranked match.
First Tag Team (10 points)	Fight a tag match.
Fledgling Fighter (10 points)	Fight a Versus (solo) match.
Gesundheit! (30 points)	Trigger the Special Danger Zone in The Show.
Get out there and Fight! (20 points)	Play a Lobby match.
How Do I Fight Like a Pro? (10 points)	Display the Move Details.
How Do I Fight? (10 points)	Display the Move List.
I Read Every Move (30 points)	Win without taking any damage.
My Fight, My Rules (20 points)	Create your own online lobby.
On the Edge of Your Seat (10 points)	Play Spectator mode.
Power in Numbers (10 points)	Have a Team Fight.
Rival Rampage (30 points)	Fight online 10 times.
Rival Rumble (20 points)	Fight online.
Rivals (20 points)	Register a fighter in your Fighter List.
Safety First (10 points)	Turn Danger Zones off on the Stage Select screen.
Say Cheese! (10 points)	Take a photo in Spectator mode.
Survival (Solo) Cleared (20 points)	Clear 1 course in Survival (solo) mode.
Survival (Tag) Cleared (20 points)	Clear 1 course in Survival (tag) mode.
Tango Kilo November (30 points)	Trigger the Special Danger Zone in Hot Zone.
The Power of Two (30 points)	Do 10 different character-specific tag throws.
Time Attack (Solo) Cleared (20 points)	Clear 1 course in Time Attack (solo) mode.
Time Attack (Tag) Cleared (20 points)	Clear 1 course in Time Attack (tag) mode.
Training Hard (30 points)	Play Free Training mode for 1 hour.
Turn it Up (10 points)	Change the background music settings.
Unchallenged Champion (50 points)	Complete all lessons for a character in Combo Challenge.
We Have Liftoff! (20 points)	Successfully deliver a Power Launcher.
Who's Got Popcorn? (10 points)	Watch a movie.
You Asked for It! (20 points)	Set "Throwdowns" to "Accept" and have a Throwdown in Versus, Arcade, or Free Training mode.
You're It (10 points)	Fight a Versus (tag) match.
Your Education Begins Now (10 points)	Play in Tutorial.

Hint 1
As with any fighting game, you should experiment with different characters to find which one suits your playstyle best.

Hint 2
Dead or Alive 5 uses a kind of rock-paper-scissors formula in which strikes trump throws, throws trump hold, and holds trump strikes.

Hint 3
If you're new to the series, play story mode first and jump into multiplayer after you finish it. The practice will definitely help.

Hint 4
Take some time to learn combos. Button mashing only gets you so far in Dead or Alive.

Hint 5
Spend some time in the training mode to hone your fighting skills.

Hint 6
Don't worry too much about intricate combos when you first start off. Just commit to memorizing a few simple ones and work your way up from there.

Hint 7
Use directional inputs for blocking instead of buttons, as it gives you more freedom to follow up with attacks/counters.

Hint 8
Kasumi and Kokoro are good characters for beginners.