Version Updates
Complete patch notes history — all balance changes, character adjustments, and new content.
Ver. 1.22Balance
Final Balance Update — Ver. 1.22
System Changes
- ◆Break Hold now costs 50% gauge (unchanged) but recovery increased by 2 frames on whiff.
- ▲Fatal Rush damage scaling adjusted: 4th hit scales less severely, increasing overall FR combo damage by ~5%.
- ◆Side step evasion window slightly reduced. Tracking moves now more effective.
Character Adjustments
- ▲kasumi: 6P startup reduced from i13 to i12. Better interrupt tool.
- ▼christie: String pressure reduced: 6PP now -5 on block (was -3). Slightly more counterplay.
- ▼ayane: Spin stance transitions have 2 extra frames of vulnerability. More risk to her mix-ups.
- ▲tina: Command throw damage increased: 236T now deals 80 damage (was 72).
- ▲bass: Forward dash recovery reduced by 3 frames. Better approach options.
- ▲honoka: Stolen move damage normalized to 95% of original (was 90%).
Ver. 1.21Balance
Character Tuning — Ver. 1.21
Character Adjustments
- ▼jann-lee: Dragon Gunner damage reduced: now 70 (was 78). Still an excellent launcher.
- ▼phase-4: Chifu cancel recovery increased by 3 frames. Teleport pressure now has clearer gaps.
- ▲nico: Lightning string damage increased per hit: +2 damage on each hit of PPP string.
- ▲rig: Tracking added to 6K. Now catches side steps reliably.
- ▲eliott: Combo damage across the board increased by 5%. Better reward for his range.
Ver. 1.20Feature
DLC Character: Tamaki — Ver. 1.20
New Character
- ★Tamaki added to the roster. Aikido-based fighter with unique hold/throw reversal mechanics.
New Costumes
- ★Summer Breeze costume pack added: 15 characters receive new swimwear costumes.
Ver. 1.19Balance
Mid-Season Balance Patch — Ver. 1.19
System
- ◆Fatal Rush scaling increased: raw FR (not in combos) does 10% less damage. Encourages strategic use rather than spamming.
Character Adjustments
- ▼helena: Bokuho stance transitions now have 2 extra frames of recovery. Slightly more risk.
- ▼mai-shiranui: Fan projectile recovery increased. Less safe at long range.
- ▲hitomi: Launcher (8K) now launches on normal hit (was CH only). Major buff.
Ver. 1.18DLC
Kula Diamond + Costume Pack — Ver. 1.18
New Character
- ★Kula Diamond (The King of Fighters) joins DOA6. Ice-based attacks with unique freeze mechanics.