Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Guest DLC Fighters

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round continues Team NINJA's tradition of crossover guest fighters with Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond from SNK's The King of Fighters series. Unlike Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, and Tamaki—which are bundled into the standard edition—Mai and Kula remain separate paid DLC. Critically, guest DLC purchased for original Dead or Alive 6 does not transfer to Last Round. Returning players must repurchase these fighters for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or Steam.

What Counts as Guest DLC in Last Round

The full roster lists 29 fighters inside the standard Last Round package. Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond sit outside that bundle as optional add-ons. Our character data marks them with includedInStandard: false and notes confirming separate paid DLC status. Everything else—including former 2019 paid DLC now included in standard—ships without an extra character key.

Do not confuse guest DLC with Character Unlock Keys used in Core Fighters. Core keys unlock standard roster members for the free edition. Guest packs are standalone products for Mai and Kula specifically.

No Transfer From Dead or Alive 6

Last Round launches as a new product on current-gen platforms. Save data transfer rules are limited—see the save transfer guide and upgrade and transfer page for what carries over. Entitlements for Mai and Kula from PS4, Xbox One, or legacy Steam DOA6 builds do not carry forward automatically.

Before repurchasing, confirm you are buying Last Round-compatible DLC from the correct storefront (PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, or Steam) for the platform where you play. Legacy DOA6 guest DLC keys will not unlock fighters in Last Round lobbies or online ranked.

Mai Shiranui — KOF Fan Favorite

Mai Shiranui brings her iconic fan-based ninja style into DOA6's triangle system. Rated Medium difficulty, she offers KOF-flavored strikes and movement that feel distinct from native ninjas like Kasumi or Ayane. Mai players must still master holds, sidesteps, and Break Gauge interactions covered in our Break Gauge guide.

Crossover appeal draws KOF veterans, but DOA's strike-throw-hold triangle differs from traditional KOF neutral. New Mai players should run Command Training and review the triangle system guide even if they know Mai from other games.

Kula Diamond — Ice-Based Mix-Ups

Kula Diamond adds another Medium-difficulty guest with ice-themed attacks and KOF identity. Her kit emphasizes unique strike angles that can catch opponents unfamiliar with the matchup. As with any DLC pick, investment in frame data basics pays off when learning which strings are safe on block.

Kula and Mai appear in community tier list discussions separately from the standard 29 because not every ranked opponent owns them. Matchup experience may arrive slower than fighting core roster staples like Hitomi or Honoka.

Purchase Options and Unlock Keys

Visit the DLC character keys page for an overview of how unlock products work across Core Fighters and standard editions. Guest packs are additive: owning standard edition gives you 29 fighters but not Mai or Kula until you buy their DLC.

• Mai Shiranui — Guest (KOF) archetype, Medium difficulty. Separate paid DLC in Last Round
• Kula Diamond — Guest (KOF) archetype, Medium difficulty. Separate paid DLC in Last Round

Core Fighters owners can purchase guest DLC without upgrading to standard, but they will still need individual unlock keys for other roster members they want beyond the four free fighters.

Should You Buy Guest DLC?

Buy Mai or Kula if you main them in KOF, enjoy their aesthetic, or want complete roster completion for local versus and content creation in Photo Mode. Skip guest DLC early if you are still learning fundamentals—pick an Easy character from beginner recommendations first.

Competitive players should weigh whether their local scene and online queue include guest owners. DOA6 lacks cross-platform play between platforms per the crossplay and platforms page, so your guest DLC only matters on the platform where you purchased it.

Guest Fighters vs Bundled Last Round DLC

Last Round standard already includes five former paid fighters: Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, and Tamaki. Those are not guest DLC—they are part of the 29-character base package. Only Mai and Kula require additional purchase, which distinguishes them from every other entry on the roster table.

Getting Started After Purchase

1. Verify the DLC activated on the correct platform account before launching ranked.
2. Complete Command Training for your guest fighter in Training mode.
3. Review Break System inputs for Special button mapping.
4. Practice against diverse matchups in Arcade and Survival modes.
5. Study fuzzy guarding to defend against unfamiliar core roster tools.