Selena, a Mercenary, joins Corrin's army in Chapter 11 of Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, "The Great Chasm." She is a skilled sword fighter with a pragmatic and somewhat stern personality. Selena's personal skill, "Rally Skill," provides adjacent allies with a +4 bonus to Skill when activated, enhancing their accuracy and critical hit rate. Her starting stats are solid, with good Strength, Skill, and Speed, though her HP and Defense can be somewhat low, making her susceptible to heavy damage if not positioned carefully.
For Selena's development, prioritizing her Strength and Skill is paramount to maximizing her offensive capabilities. Her Speed growth is also important for ensuring she can consistently double-attack enemies and avoid being doubled herself. While her Defense is not her highest stat, her Rally Skill can indirectly improve her survivability by increasing her own and her allies' chances of landing critical hits, which can quickly dispatch threats. Selena's initial weapon is a Steel Sword, a dependable choice for engaging in combat.
Selena's support conversations often reveal a more caring and protective side, especially towards younger or less experienced allies. Her recruitment in Chapter 11 makes her an early-game asset for the Conquest path. Players looking to leverage Selena's strengths should consider pairing her with units that can benefit from her Rally Skill, such as other offensive units or those who struggle with accuracy. For instance, pairing her with a unit that has a lower Skill stat can significantly improve their hit rate, allowing them to land crucial attacks more consistently. This synergy can be particularly beneficial in difficult maps where every hit counts.
Selena's promotion options as a Mercenary are into either a Hero or a Bow Knight. The Hero class offers enhanced Strength, Skill, and HP, along with the ability to wield axes, making them versatile frontline fighters. The Bow Knight class provides increased movement range and the ability to use bows, offering a more mobile and ranged combat option. Selena's Rally Skill is most effective when she is positioned strategically to affect multiple allies. Placing her in the center of a group of units can allow her to buff their Skill stat, leading to more accurate attacks and a higher chance of critical hits for the entire squad. This makes her a valuable tactical asset in any army composition.