Critical Bursts

Critical Bursts are a new element introduced in Dead or Alive 5.

Overview
When an opponent is affected by a Critical Burst, they will become momentarily stunned, and left open for Power Blows, Power Launchers, or juggling moves. During this state, however, is different from basic Critical Stun: a combatant hit by a successful Critical Burst will not be able to utilize Critical Holds, rendering them completely helpless.

Criteria
In order for a Critical Burst to be properly performed, the user must have already engaged in a Critical Combo (any combination of strikes on an opponent undergoing Critical Stun from a Critical Hit). A visual cue is to observe the text reading "CRITICAL STUN" under the opponent's health bar. When it turns from white to red, that is the cue that shows that a Critical Burst can be performed.