Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation Guide | Understanding Attributes (POW, TEC, STM, APL)

A detailed explanation of the core attributes that define character performance.

Game Guide by Ornstein on Sep 10, 2025

Each girl in Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation is defined by a set of attributes that influence her performance in matches.

Understanding these attributes is essential for making informed strategic decisions, selecting the right swimsuits, and maximizing your chances of success.

POW (Strength)

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POW, or Strength, determines the effectiveness of a girl's Smash—similar to a spike in volleyball. It is displayed in red within the game interface.

A higher POW attribute means greater impact when attacking aggressively, making it crucial for offensive play.

TEC (Technique)

Technique, or TEC, controls how well Feints work. Feints are like lobs in volleyball. It can be seen in green.

If your TEC stat is high, you can make exact, sneaky moves that can trick opponents who focus too much on power.

STM (Stamina)

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STM, or Stamina, represents a girl's endurance during matches—every action—whether defending or attacking—consumes stamina. As stamina decreases, both POW and TEC attributes are reduced, lowering performance.

While stamina may not directly score points, a lack of it during extended rallies can lead to defeat even for stronger players. It is displayed with a yellow background in the game.

APL (Charm)

APL, or Charm, influences post-match ratings. While swimsuits provide small bonuses to this attribute, Charm also increases as a girl develops her skills.

Although Charm swimsuits are not yet available in the Steam version, APL remains crucial for achieving S-Rank evaluations in challenges.

Combined Attributes

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The overall effectiveness of a character is the sum of her swimsuit attributes (including accessories for head, face, and arms) and her level-based attributes.

As a girl levels up, her stats naturally increase, enhancing her performance regardless of the gear she uses.

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