Elena

Tier C
All stats are based on performance in tournaments recorded within the last 12 months.

Current Performance Snapshot

Character Performance Viability
19.23
Character Momentum Score
3.44
Tournament Popularity
7
Performance Floor
59.48
T3R
5.82
Avg. Player FGPI
12.71
Tournament Specialization
15.23
Top Region
Asia

Character Overview

A mobile footsie character defined by long-range normals and confusing animation frames.

Playstyle: Footsie / High-Low
Execution: Medium

Elena frustrates through evasive movement and low-risk pokes. She uses her awkward hurtbox to avoid punishes, then opens opponents up with ambiguous high/low target combos.

Key Strengths

  • Range: Long reach on key pokes and target strings.
  • Evasion: High mobility and awkward hurtbox make her hard to punish.
  • Mix-up: Strong overhead/low target combos are difficult to block on reaction.

Key Weaknesses

  • Low Burst: Requires multiple successful mix-up sequences to close out a round.
  • Limited Defense: Few reversal options when pressured.
  • Whiff Vulnerability: Long-range normals leave her hurtbox extended, inviting whiff punishes.

Counter-Strategy

Walk into her range to bait pokes, then catch her extended limb recovery with a buffered Drive Rush. Corner her and run tight meaties. She lacks a meterless invincible reversal, forcing her to guess or spend resources to escape.

Combat Profile

Key Matchups