Selena Guide

Selena: The Abyss Devil

Alright, here's a comprehensive MLBB Selena guide, incorporating lane versatility, builds, emblems, talents, situational itemization, and common counters.

Primary Role: Mage/Assassin

Primary Lane: Mid Lane

Secondary Role: Roamer/Support

I. Mid Lane Selena

Selena is a high-burst mage/assassin who excels at securing early game advantages and snowballing into a mid-game monster. In the mid lane, focus on farming efficiently, harassing the enemy mid-laner, and roaming to help sidelanes.

Build 1: Standard Burst Mage

• Description: This build emphasizes burst damage and magic penetration, allowing Selena to quickly eliminate squishy targets.
• Item Build:
  1. Arcane Boots: Provides Magic Penetration for increased damage.
  2. Enchanted Talisman: Mana Regen, CDR, and HP boost. Great for sustained poking and mana sustain.
  3. Lightning Truncheon: Burst damage based on mana, synergizes well with Enchanted Talisman.
  4. Holy Crystal: High Magic Power boost, scaling damage throughout the game.
  5. Divine Glaive: High Magic Penetration against magic-resistant targets.
  6. Blood Wings: Provides Magic Power and HP, adding to survivability.
• Emblem: Mage
  • Tier 1: Agility (Movement Speed) or Mastery (Cooldown Reduction)
  • Tier 2: Observation (Magic Penetration)
  • Tier 3: Magic Worship (Deals damage equals to 7% of the target's Max HP after 3 consecutive hits. This effect has a cooldown of 12s.)
• Spell: Flicker/Purify

Build 2: Early Game Dominance

• Description: This build focuses on early game damage and mobility to secure kills and control the map.
• Item Build:
  1. Arcane Boots: Early Magic Penetration.
  2. Genius Wand: Reduce enemy magic defense when dealing damage.
  3. Calamity Reaper: True damage after using a skill.
  4. Lightning Truncheon: Burst damage based on mana.
  5. Holy Crystal: High Magic Power.
  6. Immortality: Provides a second life in case of mistakes.
• Emblem: Mage
  • Tier 1: Agility (Movement Speed) or Mastery (Cooldown Reduction)
  • Tier 2: Observation (Magic Penetration)
  • Tier 3: Impure Rage (Restore Mana when dealing damage)
• Spell: Flicker/Retribution

Situational Itemization (Mid Lane):

• Against High Magic Resistance (e.g., Esmeralda, Uranus):
  • Replace Blood Wings/Immortality with Winter Truncheon for safety or another Divine Glaive for maximum penetration.
• Against Burst Mages (e.g., Eudora, Aurora):
  • Replace Blood Wings/Immortality with Athena's Shield for magic damage reduction.
• Against Heavy Crowd Control (e.g., Atlas, Khufra):
  • If you're struggling to survive CC, prioritize Tough Boots early and consider Purify as your spell.

II. Roamer Selena

Selena can be a surprisingly effective roamer, using her Abyssal Traps to provide vision and set up ganks. The key is to be proactive and roam frequently, securing kills for your team.

Build 1: Support Roamer

• Description: Focuses on providing vision, setting up ganks, and providing utility for your team.
• Item Build:
  1. / Tough Boots/Magic Shoes: Based on enemy lineup.
  2. Fleeting Time: Cooldown Reduction and ultimate CD Reduction on assists/kills.
  3. Enchanted Talisman: Mana regen and cooldown reduction.
  4. Ice Queen Wand: Slows enemies upon skill hits.
  5. Oracle: Magic defense, cooldown reduction, and healing effect boost.
  6. Immortality: Extra safety net.
• Emblem: Support
  • Tier 1: Agility (Movement Speed)
  • Tier 2: Focusing Mark (Damage increase to heroes you damage)
  • Tier 3: Focusing Mark (Damage increase to heroes you damage)
• Roam: Favor
• Spell: Flicker/Aegis

Build 2: Damage Roamer

• Description: A more aggressive roaming Selena, prioritizing damage to secure kills and disrupt the enemy team.
• Item Build:
  1. / Tough Boots/Magic Shoes: Based on enemy lineup.
  2. Genius Wand: Magic defense reduction.
  3. Fleeting Time: Cooldown Reduction and ultimate CD Reduction on assists/kills.
  4. Holy Crystal: High magic power.
  5. Divine Glaive: High magic penetration.
  6. Immortality: Extra safety net.
• Emblem: Assassin
  • Tier 1: Agility (Movement Speed)
  • Tier 2: Invasion (Physical & Magical Pen)
  • Tier 3: Killing Spree (HP and movement speed after kill)
• Roam: Encourage
• Spell: Flicker

Situational Itemization (Roamer):

• Against Heavy Physical Damage Comps:
  • Replace Immortality/Oracle with Dominance Ice or Brute Force Breastplate.
• Against Heavy Healing Comps:
  • Build Necklace of Durance after Enchanted Talisman.

III. Core Selena Gameplay Tips:

• Abyssal Traps: These are your lifeline. Place them strategically in bushes, river entrances, and around objectives to provide vision and ambush opportunities.
• Abyssal Arrow (Stun): Practice your aiming! This is the most crucial part of Selena's kit. Aim for chokes, use it to initiate ganks, and predict enemy movements. Remember that the stun duration increases with distance.
• Primal Darkness (Transformation): Use this to reposition, engage, or disengage. The increased movement speed is invaluable.
• Combo: The standard combo is trap -> arrow (stun) -> Primal Darkness -> skills (in demon form) -> basic attacks.
• Early Game Focus: Selena is strongest early. Roam aggressively, secure objectives, and help your team snowball.
• Vision Control: Selena excels at controlling vision, which is essential for winning games. Place traps to deny enemy vision and secure your own.
• Mana Management: Be mindful of your mana consumption, especially in the early game. Enchanted Talisman is highly recommended.

IV. Counters:

• Khufra: His Ball Bounce can easily interrupt your arrow.
• Chou: Can easily kick you out of position.
• Lancelot: Can dodge your arrow with his skills and burst you down.
• Anti-Mage Items: Athena's Shield and Radiant Armor significantly reduce Selena's burst potential.
• High Mobility Heroes: Heroes like Fanny and Ling can be difficult to hit with your arrow.

V. General Tips:

• Practice Makes Perfect: Selena is a mechanically demanding hero. Practice your arrow accuracy and combo execution in practice mode.
• Adapt Your Build: Don't be afraid to adjust your build based on the enemy team composition and the flow of the game.
• Communicate with Your Team: Coordinate your ganks and rotations with your team to maximize their effectiveness.