All stats are based on performance in tournaments recorded within the last 12 months.
Character Performance Viability
30.23
Character Momentum Score
4.08
Tournament Specialization
11.61
A mobile footsie character defined by long-range normals and confusing animation frames.
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.