Marlena in Last Asylum: Plague
Marlena is a UR Warrior damage dealer, rated S in 5 of 6 popular tier lists. She deals Energy DMG from the back row, reaches 914,868 power at full build, and is the main partner for Arthur. Build her second, after Arthur, and give her awakening when the stars are done.
Marlena Stats
Marlena is a UR Warrior damage dealer. At level 1 Marlena has 58 ATK, 3,101 HP and 36 DEF, and a Command (CMD) of 52, the number of troops the hero leads. At level 150 with all 50 star steps (10 full stars) the same hero reaches 23,797 ATK, 1,297,055 HP and 14,534 DEF, plus 350 CMD. By these numbers Marlena sits 3rd for ATK, 18th for HP and 11th for DEF among 31 heroes. ATK is the best of the three, inside the top five of 31.
The table lists the hero's own stats from level and star upgrades. Base buildings, Ravens, gear, awakening and the exclusive weapon add to them in battle, which is why the full build reaches 914,868 power. By full-build power Marlena ranks 13th of 31. Without a single star, level 150 alone already gives 18,511 ATK, 1,008,858 HP and 11,305 DEF. Unlocking Marlena takes 10 shards, the 50 star steps take 975 more. Each UR Hero Omni Shard is worth 1 hero shard. Full stars open the way into the Hall of Honor, with an honor level cap of 600.
| Stat | Level 1 | Level 150 | Level 150, 10 stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATK | 58 | 18,511 | 23,797 |
| HP | 3,101 | 1,008,858 | 1,297,055 |
| DEF | 36 | 11,305 | 14,534 |
| CMD | 52 | 350 | 350 |
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Rarity | UR |
| Faction | Warrior |
| Role | Damage dealer |
| Power at full build | 914,868 |
| UR Hero Omni Shard | Counts as 1 hero shard |
| Shards to unlock | 10 |
| Shards for all star steps | 975 |
| Hall of Honor: level cap | 600 |
Marlena Skills
Marlena attacks from range, one hit every 0.87 seconds, and all of her damage skills deal Energy DMG. Each row below shows the effect at skill level 1 and at the cap of 40, and names the hero star or awakening level that upgrades the skill. Star numbers are steps, and five steps equal one full star. The rules for stars and skill levels on any hero sit in the heroes list.
| Skill | Type | Effect from level 1 to level 40 | Upgrades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skybreaker Slash | Auto attack | Unleash a sword wind, dealing 91.35% to 261% ATK as Energy DMG to a single target. |
Hero star 5: Deals 40% extra damage. Hero star 25: Extra damage increases to 100%. Hero star 50: Extra damage increases to 200%. Awakening level 1: Releases 1 sword wind targeting a single enemy, dealing 783% ATK Energy DMG. on Crit, Marlena gains 1 stack of Battle Will, capped at 2x the number of Warriors in your team. Each stack grants 1% DMG up and 1% DMG down
At star 50: 274.05% to 783%
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| Peerless Blade | Ultimate, 15 s cooldown | Releases 3 sword winds, each randomly targeting an enemy, dealing 357% to 1,020% ATK Energy DMG. |
Unlocks at hero level 5
Hero star 10: Sword Wind +1; each deals 20% extra damage Hero star 30: Each deals 100% extra damage. Hero star 50: Sword Wind +1; each deals 140% extra damage Awakening level 40: Releases 3 sword winds, each randomly targeting an enemy, dealing 3,382.5% ATK Energy DMG. Additionally releases 5 more sword winds with 60% of original damage.
At star 50: 1,183.88% to 3,382.5%
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| Crimson Bloom | Active, 5 s cooldown | Throws a scarlet flower that explodes on impact, dealing 204.75% to 585% ATK Energy DMG to targets within range. |
Unlocks at hero level 10
Hero star 15: Deals 20% extra damage and increases ATK by 12% for 3s. Hero star 35: Extra damage increases to 70%. Hero star 45: Extra damage increases to 150%. Awakening level 10: Hurls 1 Crimson Blossom that explodes on impact, dealing 1,462.5% ATK Energy DMG to all enemies. If Marlena's Battle Will exceeds 5 stacks, inflicts Dread on all enemies, reducing their DMG by 5%
At star 45: 511.88% to 1,462.5%
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| War God's Will | Passive | In combat, increases Energy DMG dealt by 8.2% to 16%. |
Unlocks at hero level 20
Hero star 20: Effect increases by 1.6%. Hero star 45: Effect increases by 2.4%. Hero star 50: Effect increases by 4%. Awakening level 20: In battle, Energy DMG dealt +24%. At battle start, Marlena attacks the 3 enemies with highest HP, dealing 2500% ATK Energy DMG. on hit, Marlena gains 3 stacks of Battle Will
At star 50: 16.2% to 24%
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| Tenacity | Support | ATK, HP, and DEF +20%; skill cooldown speed +10%. |
Unlocks at hero level 30 and star 40
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Peerless Blade releases three sword winds at random enemies. Its cooldown is 15 seconds, and it adds a sword wind at stars 10 and 50, so it reaches 3,382.5% ATK at the top. Crimson Bloom recharges every 5 seconds and burns everything in range for up to 1,462.5% ATK. War God's Will is always on and raises her Energy DMG by 8.2% to 16%, which reaches 24% with its upgrades. Skybreaker Slash attacks a single target and grows from 274.05% at skill level 1 to 783% at the top when all stars are in.
Skill Priority
Marlena has four skills that take Skill Badges. Ranking guides that give an order put them like this.
- Peerless Blade. It holds the biggest numbers in her kit, and star 10 and star 50 each add a sword wind.
- Crimson Bloom. A short cooldown means it fires often, and its upgrades at stars 15, 35 and 45 raise the damage and add an ATK boost.
- War God's Will. The Energy DMG bonus applies to every skill she casts, and it gains a larger step at star 50.
- Skybreaker Slash. It gets its upgrades at stars 5, 25 and 50. Spend badges here last.
Skill levels above 30 follow awakening: level 31 needs awakening level 3, and level 40 needs awakening level 40. Level 5 needs 20 stars and level 20 needs 40, so the stars decide how far the order above can go. What each skill level costs in badges is in the upgrade guide.
Awakening
Awakening is where Marlena changes most. It has 40 levels, and each level costs Awaken Shards: 2,870 in total, with 50 needed to start. At the top it adds 1,350,327 HP, 12,404 ATK and 18,746 DEF, plus 5 percent damage reduction. Four of her skills turn into Battle Skills at set awakening levels, and the video below shows her before and after awakening.
| Awakening level | Skill | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skybreaker Slash | A crit gives one stack of Battle Will, capped at 2 stacks per Warrior in the squad. Each stack grants 1 percent DMG up and 1 percent DMG down. |
| 10 | Crimson Bloom | The blossom hits all enemies for 1,462.5% ATK. Above 5 stacks of Battle Will, it also lowers enemy damage by 5 percent. |
| 20 | War God's Will | At battle start Marlena hits the 3 enemies with the highest HP for 2,500% ATK Energy DMG and gains 3 stacks of Battle Will. |
| 40 | Peerless Blade | The skill releases 5 more sword winds, each at 60 percent of the original damage. |
Her exclusive weapon, Crimson Sword, unlocks with 30 weapon shards and takes 975 more for its 50 stars. Fully upgraded it gives 1,251,000 HP and 8,750 each in ATK and DEF. The awakening page explains Awaken Shards and the event that supplies them, and the Era of Revival page covers the event itself.
Shards and How to Get Marlena
Marlena unlocks with 10 Marlena Shards, and she has no server day condition, so she is in the hero list from the first day. Shards come from Tavern recruitment, the free pull on each recruit banner and event rewards, and the 50-pull pity adds 10 shards of a UR hero on top. One ranking also points to the first top-up pack as the best value for her shards. The heroes list covers recruit tickets and the pull odds.
After the unlock, shards go into stars. All 50 stars cost 975 shards, the same price for every hero. UR Hero Omni Shards exchange for shards of a UR hero you already own, so they help with stars but cannot unlock a hero. Awakening uses its own Marlena Awaken Shards and Hero Awaken Omni Shards, so keep those apart from star shards.
Marlena vs Zoya
Marlena and Zoya are both UR Warrior damage dealers who deal Energy DMG from range, so players ask which one to build. The table sets them side by side.
| Stat | Marlena | Zoya |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity, faction, role | UR Warrior Damage dealer | UR Warrior Damage dealer |
| Power at full build | 914,868 | 918,563 |
| Attack interval | 0.87 s | 0.83 s |
| Strongest skill, skill level 40, all stars | Peerless Blade: 3,382.5% ATK to each sword wind | Forest Hunter: 3,669.6% ATK to each dagger |
| Passive | War God's Will: Energy DMG up to 24% | Lady of the Forest: Crit Rate up to 24% |
| Awakening changes skills | Yes, four skills | Stat bonuses only |
| How to get | Available from the start | Once the server is 55 days old |
| Tier list rating | S in 5 of 6 lists | A in 2 of 2 lists |
Marlena comes first. She is available earlier, more lists rate her, and her awakening gives her the only changed kit among the UR Warrior damage dealers. Zoya is a strong second damage dealer for a full Warrior squad, and a squad with Marlena, Harper and Zoya adds a second source of Energy DMG. Most rankings treat Zoya as a partner for the squad, not the main damage dealer.
Best Team for Marlena
Marlena stands in the back row, and a Tank protects her, with Arthur first. These squads come from the rankings and the faction bonus rules.
| Squad | Heroes | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior squad | Arthur, Daskal, Harper, Marlena, Zoya | The full faction bonus and the most Battle Will stacks |
| Starter Warriors | Arthur, Bella, Marlena, Claire, Celia | New accounts, five Warriors |
| Rat King | Arthur, Marlena, Bella or Griffith, Stellar, Claire or Greenwald | Holding the line, then using her skills on the boss |
| Energy burst | Arthur, Daskal, Marlena, Cynthia, Red Lady | Burst damage with no Support |
| Fights against players | Arthur, Marlena, Hastar, Stellar and one of Ulfrid, Griffith or Claire | Crowd control and damage reduction |
Greenwald pairs with Marlena as a second damage dealer in PvP burst squads, and in Rat Swarm Defense her skills should wait for the boss. Save them through the weak waves and use them in the first seconds after the Rat King appears. More squad ideas are on the best team page, and the tier list shows where each partner stands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Marlena skill should I level first?
Level Peerless Blade first, then Crimson Bloom, then War God's Will. Peerless Blade has the highest numbers in her kit, 357% to 1,020% ATK at skill levels 1 to 40, and it gains a sword wind at stars 10 and 50. Skybreaker Slash, the auto attack, goes last in those guides, and the support skill takes no badges.
What does awakening change for Marlena?
Awakening takes 40 levels and 2,870 Awaken Shards. The top level gives 1,350,327 HP, 12,404 ATK and 18,746 DEF, and four skills change at awakening levels 1, 10, 20 and 40. The new Battle Will stacks grow with the number of Warriors in the squad.
Is Marlena free to get?
Marlena has no server day condition, and her shards drop from Tavern recruitment, banner free pulls and event rewards. The pity timer pays out 10 shards of a UR hero every 50 pulls. A player who spends nothing can reach her, but slowly, so spend free Diamonds from gift codes on her banner and keep your shards for her instead of splitting them.
Is Marlena or Zoya better?
Marlena is better. She is rated S in 5 of 6 popular tier lists and Zoya A in 2 of 2. Marlena is available from the start, while Zoya unlocks once the server is 55 days old. Zoya works as a second Warrior damage dealer beside Marlena in a full Warrior squad.
Who should I put with Marlena?
Put Arthur in front of Marlena. The two are the core duo of the strongest squads, because Arthur protects her while she deals damage from the back row. Add a second Tank such as Bella or Griffith, a Support such as Stellar, and a flex damage dealer such as Claire or Greenwald. A full Warrior squad suits her awakening best.