Debuts in the Echo Aria patch.
· Rank: S-Rank
· Class: Vanguard
· Element: Physical (10%) Lightning (90%)
Information
Formerly a member of the Archaeological Team, Selena used to have a great singing voice. She was also known for her talent in art and her gentle yet resilient nature. After being rescued by an Ascendant following the space station and Red Tide incidents, she is now a Transcendant.
Speciality
Melee - Able to affect the game through different orb ping. Burst - Able to switch to Signature Move status in a quick manner.
A list of recommended builds for Selena: Tempest can be found here. Each tab represents one build — click the tabs below to view each one. See here for more information about Ultima Awakening and resonance slots.
Recommended 6★ weapon resonances for Selena: Tempest can be found here listed in order of priority.
1. Limit Break
All ATK increases by 10%.
2. Overload Signal
An Entrance Skill grants 1 additional Signal Orb. Extra DMG Bonus of Signal Orb Skills increases by 10% for 8s.
3. Matrix Outburst
All DMG increased by 15% in Matrix.
Priority
HIGH:
Limit Break
MEDIUM:
Overload Signal
LOW:
Matrix Outburst
Notes
Minimum recommended amount: 1
Skills & Passives
Red Orb
Roaring Thunder
Automatically uses a 3-Ping version of this attack upon switch-in. Leaps and thrusts the cello blade into the ground to summon lightning that strikes the enemy for 240% / 480% / 720% Lightning DMG based on the number of Orbs pinged.
Yellow Orb
Lightning Spiccato
Charges forward and strikes with the bow, dealing 240% / 480% / 720% Lightning DMG based on the number of Orbs pinged. Selena gains Super Armor during the charge.
Blue Orb
Sonic Vortex
Spins backwards and creates an electric vortex to damage the enemies and pull them together, dealing 240% / 480% / 720% Lightning DMG based on the number of Orbs pinged.
Basic Attack
Dancing Stroke
Basic Attack: Launches consecutive attacks with the cello blade, dealing 852% Physical DMG in total.
Signature
Tempest Finale
Signature Move: When Selena has Tune, she can consume 60 energy to active Chaotic M.I.N.D., and renew the duration of Solo if Solo is active. Once activated, she gains Staccato based on the amount of Tune, also increasing movement speed by 30% and gaining 50% Extra DMG Reduction for 6s. Use Basic Attack or ping Staccato Orbs directly to unleash two sonic waves, causing 650% Lightning DMG in total. Chaotic M.I.N.D. lasts until all Staccato Orbs are consumed, or when its duration has ended.
QTE
Nightingale Strike
QTE: Launches a swift attack at the target, dealing 640% Lightning DMG.
Class
Vanguard
Gain +20% DMG and 20% HP worth of shield for 10s whenever the character enters the battle.
Awakening
Ultima Awaken
Gains 3 Signal Orbs when entering battle.
Core
Tertian
Core Passive: ATK increases by 80% in Dead Zone. Making a 3-Ping will generate a Triad of the same color, and the next Orb pinged will trigger Chord. If the Chord has the same color as the Triad, applies Concerto on the target, dealing 200% Lightning DMG and reduces the target's Extra DMG Bonus by 30% for 8s. If the Chord color is different from the Triad, applies Solo on self instead, increasing Extra DMG bonus by 20% for 8s. Selena gains Tune based on the number of Orbs pinged when Chord is triggered.
Leader
Conductor
Lightning DMG of all members increases by 10% and Vanguard Transcendant's ATK increases by 5%.
SS-Rank
Lost in Music
Passive: Lightning DMG increases by 10%. Concerto is applied to all the enemies within 12m instead.
SSS-Rank
Harmonious Chime
Passive: Chord triggers Concerto and Solo at the same time. The Extra DMG Bonus of Solo increases by 20%, and Concerto deals 50% more damage.
SSS+ Rank
Concertmaster
Passive: Lightning DMG increases by 10%, Tempest Finale deals 20% more damage.
Trancendant Exclusive Skills
This Transcendant's Exclusive skill is implemented during Left Unsaid patch.
Counter
Transposed Strings
Continuously holding the dodge button will consume Dodge Gauge and allow Selena to evade an enemy’s All-Out Attack. When successful, Selena leaps out of the target’s way and quickly slashes them. Transposed Strings deals 6%/8%/10%/12% of the target's max HP as Lightning DMG and reduces their Execution meter by 15%/20%/25%/30% based on Selena’s class rank, and deals 350% Lightning DMG to nearby targets.
Level 9 — Increases Execution meter reduction rate by 10% (does not apply to Counter and Basic Attacks). Level 18 — Increases Execution meter reduction rate to 20% (does not apply to Counter and Basic Attacks).
Execution
Muse’s Praise
After reducing an enemy’s Execution meter to 0, tap on the basic attack button while within range of the target to unleash the Execution Move: Muse’s Praise. Selena sends the enemy into the air and plays Muse’s Praise to execute. This deals 400% Lightning DMG to nearby enemies.
Level 9 — Increases Execution meter reduction rate by 10% (does not apply to Counter and Basic Attacks). Level 18 — Increases Execution meter reduction rate to 20% (does not apply to Counter and Basic Attacks).
Counter Enhancement
Counter Enhancement
After using Transposed Strings, Selena gains 1 Temperament or 1 Staccato Orb during Signature Move (up to 2). Resets after exiting Signature Move.
After any Transcendant uses their Execution Move, heals the user for 20% of their max HP and increases the Lightning DMG of all Transcendants by 10% for 15s.
(Unlock requirement: Both Transposed Strings and Muse’s Praise reach Lv 18.)
Execution Enhancement
Execution Enhancement
If there are multiple targets that can be executed within range, Muse’s Praise will execute all of them at the same time. After using Muse’s Praise, Extra DMG Bonus increases by 30% during Signature Move.
Physical (10%) 
Lightning (90%)
