Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Full Character Roster

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round standard edition ships with 29 playable fighters spanning ninjas, grapplers, strikers, and guest-style archetypes. This page lists every character from our roster data with fighting style, difficulty rating, and notes on Core Fighters availability. Two additional guest fighters—Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond—require separate paid DLC covered on our guest DLC page.

Standard Edition: 29 Playable Fighters

The table below reflects all characters included with the Last Round standard purchase. Former DOA6 DLC fighters (Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, Tamaki) are bundled at no extra cost compared to the original 2019 release. Use this list alongside the community tier list and beginner recommendations when choosing a main.

Core Fighters Free Roster

Players on the free Core Fighters edition start with Kasumi, Marie Rose, Honoka, NiCO. Photo Mode, DOA Quest, and online modes remain accessible, but the remaining standard roster members require Character Unlock Keys sold separately. See DLC character keys for purchase options before buying duplicate keys if you later upgrade to standard.

Last Round Bundled DLC Characters

Five fighters that were paid DLC in original DOA6—Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, Tamaki—ship inside Last Round standard. Returning owners should verify save and entitlement details in the upgrade and transfer guide and save transfer page before assuming old unlock keys carry over automatically.

Roster by Difficulty

New players should prioritize Easy-rated characters while learning the triangle system. Medium difficulty entries offer balanced complexity for intermediate growth. Hard fighters demand matchup study, advanced hold reads, and comfort with Break Gauge mechanics.

• Easy: Hitomi, Mila, Honoka, Diego, NiCO
• Medium: Kasumi, Christie, La Mariposa, Kokoro, Jann Lee, Tina Armstrong, Zack, Rig, Momiji, Marie Rose, Phase 4, Tamaki
• Hard: Ayane, Hayate, Ryu Hayabusa, Helena Douglas, Leifang, Bass Armstrong, Eliot, Brad Wong, Rachel, Nyotengu, Raidou

Archetypes and Playstyles

DOA6 roster diversity means tier placement alone cannot pick your main. Ninjas (Kasumi, Ayane, Hayate, Momiji) emphasize mobility and teleport mix-ups. Grapplers (Tina, Bass, Honoka, Diego) pressure with throws. Strikers like Hitomi and Mila teach fundamental footsies. Poker characters such as Helena reward frame traps and counter holds. Consult the how to pick your main guide to match archetype to your preferred learning style.

Raidou occupies a unique boss-style kit within the standard roster—expect unconventional movement and higher execution than Easy starters. Eliot, Brad Wong, and Leifang also sit among the Hard tier for players who enjoy lab-heavy characters.

Guest DLC (Not in Standard Bundle)

Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond from The King of Fighters are paid add-ons for Last Round. They do not transfer from original DOA6 purchases. Full details on pricing, entitlement, and gameplay notes live on the dedicated guest DLC fighters page.

Ninja and Speed-Based Fighters

The ninja lineage anchors DOA's identity. Kasumi, Ayane, and Hayate represent the core Mugen Tenshin style with teleports, fast mids, and hold-friendly movement. Momiji and Ryu Hayabusa extend that family with distinct pacing—Momiji as a Medium-difficulty all-rounder and Hayabusa blending ninja mobility with grappler-adjacent throws. New players often gravitate toward Kasumi because of story mode prominence, but Ayane's Hard rating reflects tighter execution requirements for competitive play.

Phase 4 adds android flair with unusual strings that reward lab time. Nyotengu's tengu archetype introduces aerial tools that can overwhelm unprepared opponents. Both were paid add-ons in 2019 and now ship free with Last Round standard, making them common sights in online ranked queues.

Grapplers, Strikers, and Specialists

Tina Armstrong and Bass Armstrong define the grappler ceiling—Tina at Medium difficulty for approachable throws, Bass at Hard for command grab mastery. Honoka and Diego offer easier on-ramps to throw-heavy play. On the striking side, Hitomi and Mila teach honest footsies, while Christie and La Mariposa bring capoeira and lucha libre rhythm that punishes passive blocking.

Specialists like Brad Wong (Drunken Fist), Eliot (Xingyi), and Leifang (Chinese martial arts) demand matchup knowledge and creative spacing. Helena Douglas rewards poker-style frame traps. Kokoro and Jann Lee sit in the Medium band as solid all-rounders for players who want balance without ninja teleport complexity.

Getting Started With the Roster

1. Read how to start DOA6 for tutorial and Training mode steps.
2. Pick one fighter and complete Command Training before exploring alts.
3. Use the triangle reference tool during early online sessions.
4. Check platform controls: PS5, Xbox, or PC Steam.
5. Explore story mode to sample multiple characters in context.
6. Review rollback netcode expectations before committing to a ranked main.