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SEASON 42 PROFILE

Abyssal Witch

Selena

Abyssal Trap watches an area and builds marks, Abyssal Arrow stuns longer the farther it travels, and Primal Darkness shifts Selena into melee form. Landing the arrow opens the play; missing it should change the plan rather than trigger a blind engage.

DATA REVIEWED 13.10.2026 · PATCH 2.2.16

HOW TO PLAY

Selena guide for Season 42

DAMAGE: Magic
ATTACK: Hybrid
SPECIALTY: Initiator / Finisher
MAIN POSITIONS: Mid Lane / Roaming
IN THE GAME SINCE: 10 July 2018

01EARLY GAME
Place Abyssal Traps in river and entrances before rotating, keeping at least one available to combine with the arrow.
02MID GAME
Fire Abyssal Arrow from fog and change form only if it lands on a target you can actually reach.
03LATE GAME
Around Lord, use traps for vision and save the arrow for whoever checks the pit. There is no need to dive when the stun already lets the team finish.

IF / LOADOUT LAB

Three builds. One draft.

Choose the lane or job first. Hover or use the keyboard on any item, talent or emblem to see exactly what it does. Spells and blessings are explained alongside their icons.Choose the lane or job first. Tap any item, talent or emblem to open its explanation. Spells and blessings are explained alongside their icons.

Mid Pickoff Burst

Default mid build for turning one trap-arrow connection into a kill threat through Clock, Truncheon, and Starlium burst.

12,160 GOLD

WHAT IT DOES
+10 magicpenFlat. +40 Movement Speed
magicpenFlat
+10
Movement Speed
+40
WHAT IT DOES
+400 HP. +400 Mana. +45 Magic Power. +10% Cooldown Reduction. Destiny: Gains 4.5(+0.5*Hero Level) Hybrid Defense for 5 seconds when dealing Magic Damage to enemy heroes, stacking up to 6 times (can gain 1 stack every 0.4 second). Gift: When HP drops below 50%, recovers 15% of HP over the next 3 seconds. When Mana drops below 50%, restores 15% of Mana over the next 3 seconds. Cooldown: 60s.
HP
+400
Mana
+400
Magic Power
+45
Cooldown Reduction
+10%
WHAT IT DOES
+400 Mana. +75 Magic Power. +10% Cooldown Reduction. Resonate: Every 6 seconds, the next skill that deals damage will resonate, dealing (120% Magic Power) extra Magic Damage to up to 3 enemies and speeding up the hero by 30%, which decays over 2 seconds.
Mana
+400
Magic Power
+75
Cooldown Reduction
+10%
WHAT IT DOES
+6 Mana Regen. +8% Hybrid Lifesteal. +75 Magic Power. +10% Cooldown Reduction. Crisis: In 3s after using the skill, the caster's next Basic Attack will apply additional 90 (+60% Total Magic Power) True Damage with a cooldown of 1.5s. Then briefly gains 10% Movement Speed
Mana Regen
+6
Hybrid Lifesteal
+8%
Magic Power
+75
Cooldown Reduction
+10%
WHAT IT DOES
+60 Magic Power. 40% Magic Penetration. Spellbreaker: When attacking an enemy, gains 0.1% extra Magic Penetration for each point of the enemy's Magic Defense, capped at 20%.
Magic Power
+60
WHAT IT DOES
+165 Magic Power. Mystery: Gains 21%-35% extra Magic Power(Scales with level).
Magic Power
+165

EMBLEM + 2 STANDARD TALENTS + 1 CORE TALENT

BASE EMBLEM

Recommended emblem setup for this build.

Magic Power: +30
Cooldown Reduction: +5%
Magic Penetration: +8

STANDARD TALENT

Gain 5 Adaptive Penetration. Gain Physical Penetration if extra Physical Attack is higher than extra Magic Power; otherwise, gain Magic Penetration.

STANDARD TALENT

Equipment can be purchased at 95% of their base price.

CORE TALENT

Dealing damage greater than 7% of an enemy hero's Max HP 3 times within 5s will scorch the target for an additional 162-750 Adaptive Damage (scales with level). Cooldown 15 seconds.

BATTLE SPELL

50s

Flameshot

Fires a long-range flame that deals more damage the farther it travels and slows the target. At close range, it also knocks the enemy back.

ADAPT ITEMS AND BLESSINGS TO THE MATCH

WHAT IT DOES

+90 Magic Power. Guard: Gain a 800 (+100 Total Magic Power) Shield that will regenerate 20s after being damaged. the shield also grants 30 Movement Speed while it lasts and 150 Movement Speed for 1s after it breaks

Magic Power: +90

WHAT IT DOES

+165 Magic Power. Mystery: Gains 21%-35% extra Magic Power(Scales with level).

Magic Power: +165

Blood Wings FOR Holy CrystalUse when late fights are decided by surviving the first counter-engage after Selena commits in Abyssal Form.

WHAT IT DOES

+400 HP. +45 Adaptive Attack. +5% Cooldown Reduction. Frozen (active): Become frozen, untargetable, and immune to damage for 2 seconds (100 seconds cooldown). Cannot move or cast skills while frozen, but skills already cast won't be interrupted.

HP: +400
Adaptive Attack: +45
Cooldown Reduction: +5%

WHAT IT DOES

+165 Magic Power. Mystery: Gains 21%-35% extra Magic Power(Scales with level).

Magic Power: +165

Winter Crown FOR Holy CrystalUse against Saber, Hayabusa, Ling, Natalia, or any hard punish that reaches Selena after the first dash.

WHAT IT DOES

+300 HP. +60 Magic Power. +5% Movement Speed. Scorch: Burn target for 3s, dealing Magic Damage equal to 1.5% of the target's Max HP per second. Lifebane: Upon dealing damage to the target, reduces Shield and HP Regen of the target by 50% for 3 seconds.

HP: +300
Magic Power: +60
Movement Speed: +5%

WHAT IT DOES

+6 Mana Regen. +8% Hybrid Lifesteal. +75 Magic Power. +10% Cooldown Reduction. Crisis: In 3s after using the skill, the caster's next Basic Attack will apply additional 90 (+60% Total Magic Power) True Damage with a cooldown of 1.5s. Then briefly gains 10% Movement Speed

Mana Regen: +6
Hybrid Lifesteal: +8%
Magic Power: +75
Cooldown Reduction: +10%

Glowing Wand FOR Starlium ScytheUse when sustain or shielding keeps marked targets alive and your team needs Lifebane more than the skill-to-basic burst.

WHAT IT DOES

+75 Magic Power. +5% Movement Speed. 10 Magic Penetration. Magic: Magic: Dealing damage to enemy heroes will reduce their Magic Defense by 3+(0.3*Hero Level) for 2 seconds. Stacks up to 3 times.

Magic Power: +75
Movement Speed: +5%

WHAT IT DOES

Mana Regen: +6
Hybrid Lifesteal: +8%
Magic Power: +75
Cooldown Reduction: +10%

Genius Wand FOR Starlium ScytheUse when early flat Magic Defense reduction matters more than the enhanced basic attack window.

IF / KIT

Abilities at a glance

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IF / LIVE META

Selena in ranked and pro play

AUTOMATIC SNAPSHOT13 Oct 2026

CURRENT TIERC

WIN RATE: 49.17%
PICK RATE: 1.64%
BAN RATE: 4.03%
WIN-RATE CHANGE: -0.11 pp

OUR READING

Selena sits close to the middle of the field. The draft and player execution currently matter more than a headline number.

Seven-day ranked data, updated 13 Oct 2026 · MLBBHub · cross-checked with MLBB.io

Historical tournament snapshot, checked 13 Oct 2026

PRO / MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026USED IN COMPETITION

PICKS: 16
RECORD: 9-7
BANS: 22
DRAFT PRESENCE: 33.63%

Selena has appeared in the tournament draft 38 times. This is tournament context, not a global verdict on the hero.

Tournament statistics · Liquipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

PATCH ARCHIVE

Every buff, nerf and adjustment

IF / PATCH TRACKER

Selena's full patch history

Every documented buff, nerf and adjustment, ordered from the latest patch backwards.

13documented patches

13 patches shown

v2.1.61NERF
11 March 2026
- NERFSkill 1: Mana Cost: 50-75 → 70-95
- NERFSkill 2: Mana Cost: 80-120 → 80-130
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v1.6.26NERF
- NERFAbyssal Trap: Abyssal Devil Duration: Permanent → 60s
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v1.5.38ADJUSTMENT
- NERFSoul Eater: Base Damage of the next Basic Attack's Extra Damage: 300-400 → 200-350
- BUFFSoul Eater: Total Magic Power Bonus: 110% → 130%
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v1.4.94ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTAdjusted label specialty - Reap/Burst to Initiator/Reap.
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v1.4.70NERF
- NERFAbyssal Trap: Basic Damage decreased from 400 to 350.
- NERFSoul Eater: Basic Damage decreased from 350 to 300.
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v1.4.36ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTFixed the problem where her Abyssal Arrow couldn't absorb Abyssal Trap after passing through the allied summoned object.
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v1.4.28ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTAbyssal Trap: Now players can use Arrival on Abyssal Traps.
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v1.2.86ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTAbyssal Trap: Traps are now visible on the mini map. (The traps became completely invisible for the enemy team)
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v1.2.76ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTImproved hero's sharing image. hero selection image. and portrait art.
- ADJUSTMENTRepaired a bug where shadows beneath Selena's foot do not appear properly, while she's in assassin form.
- ADJUSTMENTRepaired a bug where special effects did not properly cast reflections.
- ADJUSTMENTImproved on movement animations.
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v1.2.74ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTOptimized the descriptions of Abyssal Trap and Abyssal Arrow.
- ADJUSTMENTOptimized special effects performance.
- ADJUSTMENTFixed a problem where, when both teams had a player using Selena, her special effects would be disordered when casting her ultimate skill. Solved a problem where upgrading some hero skills while casting Recall would cancel Recall.
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v1.2.70ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTHP Growth adjusted from 137.5 to 154.5.
- ADJUSTMENTSoul Eater: Shield modifier adjusted from 0.7 to 1.
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v1.2.68ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTSymbiosis: Abyssal Mark stack limit increased from 1 stack to 2 stacks (however, dealing damage in Abyssal Form will only consume 1 Abyssal Mark stack).
- ADJUSTMENTAbyssal Trap: When hitting an enemy with this skill. it will immediately add an Abyssal Mark. Reduced the casting range of this skill.
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v1.2.66ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENT1st Skill: [Abyssal Trap] -- Summons an Abyssal Devil to lurk in the designated locations. when approached by an enemy unit, it will attach itself to the enemy. then ‘ deal magic damage to the enemy and surrounding enemy targets while slowing them. Devils can also be attached to SeIena's body. but she will not take damage or be slowed by them. Up to 3 devils can exist at the same time.
- ADJUSTMENT2nd Skill: [Abyssal Arrow] -- Channels the power of the abyss into magic arrows then fires them in the specified direction. Enemies hit are stunned and take magical damage. Stun duration and damage increase the further the arrows fly. Abyssal Traps hit along the way will be absorbed and the trap's effect will be applied to the target when hit.
- ADJUSTMENTUltimate Skill: [Primal Darkness] -- Selena melds with the Abyss, entering abyssal form and gaining movement speed for a short time. She also gains access to new skills while in abyssal form.
- ADJUSTMENT1st Skill: [Soul Eater] -- Uses the power of the abyss to strengthen both claws, causing the next basic attack to deal an additional magical damage, while granting a damage absorbing shield.
- ADJUSTMENT2nd Skill: [Garotte] -- Charges in the specified direction, dealing magical damage to enemies along the way. If this damage triggers the Abyssal Mark effect, its cooldown will reset immediately.
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THE DRAFT

Selena in the draft: strengths, counters and teammates

GOOD INTO

Beatrix and Gord suffer a long stun when a distant arrow reaches their fixed position.

IxiaMarksman

X.BorgFighter

ClintMarksman

WATCH OUT FOR

Popol and Kupa detect routes with traps, while Khufra punishes the follow-up after Selena changes form.

GlooTank

Popol and KupaMarksman

KhufraTank

WORKS WELL WITH

Zhask occupies the landing area and Valentina can chain another crowd control onto the marked target.

FlorynSupport

RafaelaSupport

EstesSupport

See all 5 counters, favorable matchups and best teammates for Selena

COLLECTION

Selena skins: catalogue and acquisition

Confirmed availability2

AVAILABLE

Wasp Queen

ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop: 269 Diamonds

Permanently available through the in-game shop: 269 Diamonds.

AVAILABLE

Silverbolt Raiko

ORIGIN / EVENTthe Aspirants draw from 9 October to 7 November 2026

Available through the Aspirants draw from 9 October to 7 November 2026 when this profile was reviewed.

Limited and upcoming8

EVENT / UPCOMING

Virus

ORIGIN / EVENTa limited in-game shop sale in January 2019; it later returned in limited rotations

It was obtainable through a limited in-game shop sale in January 2019; it later returned in limited rotations. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Gemini - Shadow

ORIGIN / EVENTZodiac Summon

It was obtainable through the Zodiac Summon. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Double Identity

ORIGIN / EVENTOctober 2019 StarLight Pass

It was obtainable through the October 2019 StarLight Pass. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Thunder Flash

ORIGIN / EVENTLucky Box draw; recorded release on 4 May 2020

It was obtainable through the Lucky Box draw; recorded release on 4 May 2020. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Gothic Curse

ORIGIN / EVENTSeason 25 first-recharge reward

It was obtainable through the Season 25 first-recharge reward. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

S.T.U.N. Selena

ORIGIN / EVENTS.T.U.N. event; recorded release on 15 May 2021

It was obtainable through the S.T.U.N. event; recorded release on 15 May 2021. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Lady Vengeance

ORIGIN / EVENTABYSS event; recorded release on 11 December 2021

It was obtainable through the ABYSS event; recorded release on 11 December 2021. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Curse of Cinder

ORIGIN / EVENTZenith event; recorded release on 10 March 2025

It was obtainable through the Zenith event; recorded release on 10 March 2025. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

QUICK ANSWERS

The questions players ask about Selena

01What is the best lane for Selena?

Selena is currently played mainly in Mid Lane and Roaming. The guide separates the recommended builds by lane or job, so choose that tab before copying the six items.

02Which Selena build should I use?

Start with «Mid Pickoff Burst». The other options, «Roam Dire Hit Pickoff» and «Frontline Control CDR», are there for a different lane or match-up; they are not cosmetic variations.

03Which heroes counter Selena?

Gloo, Popol and Kupa and Khufra are the first counters to consider. Popol and Kupa detect routes with traps, while Khufra punishes the follow-up after Selena changes form.

04Which Selena skins can be obtained now?

2 non-default skins have confirmed availability at this review. 8 more are limited or upcoming, with the original acquisition method recorded. Check the current event or shop in your client before spending.

Selena

DATA REVIEWED 13.10.2026 · PATCH 2.2.16