Power Blow

Unreleased Power Blow, or Power Move, is a new gameplay feautre to be introduced in Dead or Alive 5.

This move can be performed by holding down the right trigger on the controller, allowing the fighter to perform a unique attack that can be charged up, then unleash a slow-motion cinematic combo, that ends by with the fighter “aiming” where they would like to launch their opponent, including Danger Zones. However, the defending fighter will be able to react in a way to lessen damage. Power Blows will be un-holdable, except by Expert Holds.

The way Power Blows are preformed will differ from person to person. For example, in the pre-alpha trailer for Dead or Alive 5, we sees Hayate perform a Power Blow involving speedy close-combat attacks, and Ryu Hayabusa performs one in which he has to charge up a long-range, ninpo projectile spell.