The Triangle System -

Learn the Dead or Alive 6 Triangle System: Strikes beat Throws, Throws beat Holds, and Holds beat Strikes. Master combat!

The Triangle System in Dead or Alive 6 dictates the flow of combat. Strikes (Punch or Kick attacks) are effective against Throws. Throws, in turn, are effective against Holds. Finally, Holds are effective against Strikes. This means if an opponent attempts a Hold, you can counter it with a Throw. Conversely, if an opponent is attacking with Strikes, you can counter their attack using the appropriate Hold.