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|Name=Alena
|Name=Alena
|Game=''Dragon Quest IV''
|Game={{DQ4}}
|Image=[[Image:Alena DS.png|300px]]
|Image=[[Image:DQIV_DS_Alena.png|250px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq4alena-sprite-NES.gif]]
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|Japanese name=アリーナ
|Japanese name=アリーナ
|Roumaji=Ariina
|Roumaji=Arīna
|Title=Tsarevna
|Title=Princess ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]])<br>{{tt|Tomboy Princess|おてんば姫, Otenba hime}} (Japanese)<Br>Tsarevna (Remakes)<br>The Queen of Combos (''Heroes'')
|Class=Tsarevna
|Class=[[Martial Artist]]
|Race=Human
|Race=Human
|Age=16
|Age=16
|Voice Actor=[[Konami Yoshida]] ([[Dragon Quest IV CD Theater|CD Theater]])<br>[[Shoko Nakagawa|Shôko Nakagawa]] ({{Heroes}} & {{Heroes II}} &)<br>[[Denise Gough]] ({{Heroes}} & {{Heroes II}}, ''English'')
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'''Alena''' is a character in [[Dragon Quest IV]]. She is the Princess of&nbsp;[[Santohaim|Zamoksva]] (Santeem on the NES), but dreams of becoming the strongest fighter alive. Against the will of her father, she embarks on a journey to prove her strength, accompanied by [[Kiryl]] and [[Borya]].
'''Alena''' is a character in the {{DQSeries}} that appears as a playable {{Party 4}} member in {{Dragon Quest IV}}.


In the DS localizations, Alena's chapter was given a Russian theme, and instead of Princess of Santeem her title is now Tsarevna of Zamoksva. Her companions were also given the names Kiryl and Borya.
She is the Tsarevna of [[Zamoksva]], but dreams of becoming the strongest fighter alive. Against the will of her father, she embarks on a journey to prove her strength to the world, accompanied by [[Kiryl]] and [[Borya]] in the [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 2|second chapter]].


She has been a regular participant in the ''[[Itadaki Street (series)|Fortune Street]]'' series from the beginning. Alena is also one of the thirteen playable characters in {{Dragon Quest Heroes}}, was one of the original leader characters from ''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]'', and appears as a special Hero character in ''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''.


==Appearance and Personality==
==Appearance and personality==
Alena is a slender teenage girl who wears a saffron colored short sleeved minidress with a black belt, matching straps around her shoulders, black opaque tights and orange boots with matching gloves, sphere-shaped emerald earrings that vary in size, along with a blue cape and matching rounded hat. Her hair is a light ginger shade being long and ending in a flip, she has fair skin, rose colored lips, and her eyes are red with multiple eyelashes. Her design would sometimes vary throughout her appearances. Such as her hat and cape having gold details designs, her dress being sleeveless (lacking the straps), having a detailed silver trim, and red lace at the sides, donning black gloves under her usual gloves, her gloves and boots having gold and sliver details, and/or donning black shorts instead of her usual tights. With her cape and pointed hat, Alena somewhat resembles the female [[Mage]] from {{III}}, though she possesses no magical aptitude at all. Though regarded by most as a tomboy, Alena does not forgo her feminine side; she is simply too overflowing with zeal for improving her strength to be tied down by bothersome traditions and dictations of "proper" conduct. Nevertheless, she does enjoy adding the occasional accessory to her attire.


With her cape and pointed hat, Alena somewhat resembles the female [[wizard]] from ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. She is however not a wizard because she doesn't learn any spells and she has no MP; instead functioning as a [[martial artist]].
Alena is a definitive spitfire, unafraid to speak her mind and being dead-set on reaching her goals. Despite her high aspirations, Alena is far from the stereotypically serious [[Martial Artist]], and sees the world around her with the wide eyes of wonder befitting her age. She tires of being coddled by her father and the inhabitants of Castle [[Zamoksva]], and is eager to see the world that exists beyond her bedroom window. Though very stubborn, Alena is far from thick-headed; she immediately jumps on board when faced with her destiny of helping the {{Hero 4}} counter the threat the [[Estark|Lord of the Underworld]] posses to the world. Alena is shown to care greatly for her father and her kingdom, visibly being very concerned when the entire populace of [[Zamoksva]] disappeared, and when [[Kiryl]] fell under a deadly illness. Later, Alena shows righteous anger when discovering that the {{MFamilies}}s were behind the disappearances and develops an unfaltering resolve to defeat the Lord of the Underworld so that her people may return. Alena can also be rather oblivious at times, such as failing to notice [[Kiryl]]'s crush on her.


Alena can be described as the stereotypical spunky, tomboyish princess, tired of being coddled and eager to see the world she knows exists beyond her window. Quite brave, Alena immediately jumps on board when faced with her destiny of helping the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] defeat evil.
Alena has a very competitive nature as well as a love for fighting. As seen through her [[Party Chat]], she is always itching for sparring opponents to improve her own fighting skills, which is usually the first thing on her mind. When first meeting the Hero, who is looking for the same [[Feverfew#Feverfew root|Feverfew roots]] she is, Alena declares the search as a competition for who can find the plants first.  


==Story==
Starting with the localization of the {{DS}} remake, Alena speaks with a Slavic dialect.
Chapter 2 begins with Alena begging her father, the King of Zamoksva, to let her explore the world, since strong fighters are needed more and more in their troubled times, with the Underworld creeping out of dormancy. However, he refuses, saying that with monsters showing increasing aggression, it's simply too dangerous to let her leave the safety of the castle. Alena goes back to her room but, within a few minutes, has been overcome with frustration and escapes the castle.


Kiryl and Borya, her retainers, give chase; they're resigned to not being able to make her stay put, but if she's going to leave, they can't allow her to travel alone. The three set out and soon come to a small village being terrorized by a local monster continually demanding young girls as a sacrifice. Alena immediately heads to the local church to offer herself as the next sacrifice, but she has no intention of dying; as soon as the demon shows its face, she, Kiryl, and Borya spring into action and take it out, saving the village.
===Influence on the RPG genre===
Alena is a trailblazing character, being the first instance of a petite woman becoming a mistress of martial arts in what has now become a common trope in the genre since her debut in 1990. Prior to this women were cast as mages or priestesses in RPGs, with the exceptions being games that allowed the player to create their own characters from scratch similar to {{III}}'s vocation system. Alena is the first melee-oriented woman in an RPG and the first to be given a pre-written personality by the developers. Her path would be followed by several characters in subsequent years, with the most prominent examples being Square Enix's own [https://www.chronowiki.org/wiki/Ayla Ayla] and [https://finalfantasywiki.com/wiki/Tifa Tifa Lockhart] from the ''Chrono Trigger'' and ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' series respectively.


After journeying straight to the far ends of Zamoksva, the nomadic [[Desert Bazaar]], she learns her father is has become mute. Retrieving some [[birdsong nectar]] to treat him, he admits that he was mistaken in his overprotectiveness, and opens the Travel Gate to Endor. On arrival, Alena finds the local princess bemoaning her fate, because her father has promised her hand to the winner of the Endor Tournament, an annual fighting competition, and her father is seriously regretting this promise. Though she hears rumblings of an extremely dangerous entrant named Psaro the Manslayer, Alena enters and gets to the finals, only to find that her opponent, who would have been Psaro, was a no show. By winning the tournament, Alena absolve the Princess of her duty.
==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
{{spoiler|start}}Chapter 2 begins with Alena begging her father, the King of [[Zamoksva]], to let her explore the world, since strong fighters are needed more and more in their troubled times, with the Underworld creeping out of dormancy. However, he refuses, saying that with {{MFamilies}}s showing increasing aggression, it's simply too dangerous to let her leave the safety of the castle. Alena goes back to her room but, within a few minutes, has been overcome with frustration and escapes the castle.
[[File:DQ4-NES-ALENA-PARTY-IN-TOWN.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Alena traveling through a [[Vrenor|town]] alongside [[Kiryl]], and [[Borya]] in the {{NES}} version of {{Dragon Quest IV}}.]]
[[Kiryl]] and [[Borya]], her retainers, give chase; they're resigned to not being able to make her stay put, but if she's going to leave, they can't allow her to travel alone. The three set out and soon come to a small village [[Taborov]] being terrorized by a local [[Master Kung|monster]] continually demanding young girls as a sacrifice. Alena immediately heads to the local [[church]] to offer herself as the next sacrifice, but she has no intention of dying; as soon as the [[demon]] shows [[Master Kung|its face]], she, [[Kiryl]], and [[Borya]] spring into action and take it out, saving the village.


However, even as she is celebrating her victory a Zamoksva soldier rushes in and cries that she must return to the castle at once, then dies at the scene. The party returns to the Castle but finds it completely devoid of life. They set out to investigate and the chapter ends abruptly.
After journeying straight to the far ends of [[Zamoksva]], the nomadic [[Desert Bazaar]], she learns her father is has become mute. Retrieving some [[birdsong nectar]] to treat him, he admits that he was mistaken in his over-protectiveness, and opens the [[Zamoksva/Endor Teleportal|Teleportal to Endor]]. On arrival, Alena finds the local princess bemoaning her fate, because her father has promised her hand to the winner of the [[Tournament of Endor|Tournament]] of [[Endor]], an annual fighting competition, and her father is seriously regretting this promise. Though she hears rumblings of an extremely dangerous entrant named [[Psaro the Manslayer]], Alena enters and gets to the finals, only to find that her opponent, who would have been {{Psaro B}}, was a no show. By winning the tournament, Alena absolves the Princess of her duty.


Alena and her companions are not seen again until Chapter 5, when Kiryl has fallen under a dangerous fever and is bedridden at [[Mintos]]. Alena and a band of three mercenaries set out to the weed's reported location to try and recover some to cure Kiryl, but fails. However, the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero of Dragon Quest IV]] succeeds, and upon learning of their destiny the three immediately join the party for the remainder of the game. Some time later, they return to Zamoksva, finding the cause of its troubles to be the demon [[Balzack|Baalzack]], whom they kill in retribution and for the greater good.
However, even as she is celebrating her victory a [[Zamoksva]] soldier rushes in and cries that she must return to the castle at once, then dies at the scene. The party returns to the Castle but finds it completely devoid of life. They set out to investigate and the {{DQ4 Chapter 2}} ends abruptly.


==In Battle==
Alena is mentioned in {{DQ4 Chapter 3}} as the sign in [[Endor]] acknowledges her victory which is also known to a tavern patron of [[Havre Léon]] in {{DQ4 Chapter 4}}.
Alena corresponds to the [[martial artist]] vocation. She has high attack, hitpoints, and speed, however her equipment selection is somewhat limited (compared to [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|the hero]], [[Ragnar]], and [[Torneko]]). She can wear most armor up to chain mail, but can wield only clubs, whips and her special weapon, claws. Due to her stat progression, she has the highest luck of all party members, enabling her to frequently inflict critical hits.


==Name==
Though she and her companions are not seen again until {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}, when [[Kiryl]] has fallen under a dangerous fever and is bedridden at [[Mintos]]. Alena and a band of three [[Mercenary party|mercenaries]] set out to the weed's reported location to try and recover some to cure [[Kiryl]], but fails. However, the {{Hero 4}} of succeeds, and upon learning of their destiny the three immediately join the {{Party 4}} for the remainder of the game. Some time later, they return to [[Zamoksva]], finding the cause of its troubles to be the demon [[Balzack|Baalzack]], whom they kill in retribution and for the greater good.
{{clear}}{{spoiler|end}}
====Base stats====
Alena corresponds to the [[Martial Artist]] vocation. She has high {{Strength}}, {{HP}}s, and {{Agility}}; however her equipment selection is somewhat limited (compared to the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar McRyan]], and [[Torneko Taloon]]). She can wear most armor up to chain mail, but can wield only {{Club}}s, {{Whip}}s and her special weapon, {{Claw}}s. Due to her stat progression she has the highest luck of all {{Party 4}} members, enabling her to frequently dodge debilitating spells.


Alena's name has been fairly consistent across localizations, except that it is spelled Alina in the French DS version to ensure correct pronunciation. In Japan it is usually romanized Arena because there is no "L" in the Japanese language.
Additionally, Alena's critical hit formula is very different from the other chosen; instead of a fixed 1/64 chance, her ratio is dependent on her level. In the {{NES}} and {{PS1}} version, the formula is ''LvL/256'', while in the [[Nintendo DS]] remake it is calculated as ''LvL(3/4)/256''. Both will cap at level 64, giving  probabilities up to 25% and 19% respectively. Interestingly, her formula was changed yet again for the [[Cell phone|iOS/Android]] versions with her cap being changed to level '''89''', restoring the 25% ratio.


==Other Appearances==
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| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
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| Level || 1 || 99
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| {{HP}} || 16 || 649
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| {{MP}} || 0 || 0
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| {{Strength}} || 12 || 220
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| {{Agility}} || 7 || 228
|-
| {{Resilience}} || 8 || 207
|-
| {{Wisdom}} || 4 || 72
|-
| {{Luck}} || 1 || 198
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| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Silk robe]]
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*{{PS1}} version
{{clear}}


===''Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special''===
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Along with [[Ryan|Ragnar]], [[Cristo|Kiryl]], and [[Taloon|Torneko]], Alena appears as a playable character in ''Itadaki Street Special''.
====Selected quotes====
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{{quote|style=2|quote=Weapons? Da! Armour? Da! Fighting spirit? Da! I am ready for joining the [[Endor]] tournament at any time!|source=Alena, in [[Endor]]|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=It is so much admirable to have dream like that. I have similar dream, of course. I am desiring to become most greatest warrior in whole world!|source=Alena, in [[Canalot]]|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=Da! Love! Power of love is capable to overcome anything!


===''Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies''===
Hmm? For why you are looking so delirious, [[Kiryl]]?
Alena appears as one of the guests at [[Quester's Rest]] in [[Stornway]]. This can be achieved trough the [[DQVC]] using [[Nintendo]]'s Wi-Fi Channel. When you talk to her she gives you different pieces of her outfit depending on different situations.
|source=Alena, after {{Psaro B}} is restored|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=聽好了! 一定不要讓鎮上的人們  發現我就是阿莉娜公主哦。|source=Alena, in [[Taborov]] (中文(繁體))|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
|}
 
==={{DQ6}}===
Alena, along with the rest of the chosen, appear in [[Reaper's Peak]] if the player selects the near future option for the town's appearance. She is standing along with [[Kiryl]] next to the well that leads to [[Nokturnus]]' chamber, eager to face the tremendous power she senses from the room while the former attempts to dissuade her.
 
==={{DQ9}}===
On July 30, 2010, Alena began appearing as a special guest at the [[Quester's Rest]] in [[Stornway]]. This could be downloaded through the [[DQVC]] using Nintendo's Wi-Fi channel when it was still available. When spoken to, she will give the {{Hero 9}} different pieces of her outfit is certain conditions are fulfilled.
*Alena's dress - Recieved when talking to her.
*Alenas' gloves - Recieved after the inn is fully expanded.
*Alena's hat - Recieved when it is the player's birthday.
*Alena's tights - Recieved when the Hero is a Martial Artist.
*Valenki - Recieved after completing [[List_of_quests_in_Dragon_Quest_IX:_151-184|Quest #157]].
A special [[Accolade]] is earned if the Hero wears all of the parts of Alena's costume.
 
==={{DQ11}}===
Alena is seen exploring the imperial pantry once again, however this time the dungeon is a sweltering furnace that keeps her makeshift [[Mercenary party|party]] from remaining mobile. Once the [[Flamethrower]] responsible is slain, Alena thanks The {{Luminary}}. She will also mention if she's seen the [[Prince of Cannock]] once that quest is under way.
 
===''[[Itadaki Street Special|Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special]]''===
Along with [[Ragnar McRyan]], [[Kiryl]], and [[Torneko Taloon]], Alena appears as a playable character in ''Itadaki Street Special''.
 
===''[[Itadaki Street DS]]''===
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===''[[Fortune Street]]''===
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==={{DQH}}===
Alena is a playable character in the first Heroes game, debuting alongside [[Kiryl]]. She and Kiryl are the first of the otherworldly characters who join the heroes, helping them fight off a rampaging [[Gigantes]] that is attacking the city of Arba. The two of them are pursuing a thief, who turns out to be [[Robbin' 'Ood]].
 
In the game, Alena is given the title of 'Tomboy Tsarevna' and her weapon of choice is the Gauntlets & Claws. True to her class in IV, Alena's fighting style revolves around using powerful and fast martial arts techniques to pummel enemies in close quarters. While her range and area-of-attack is not as good as other characters, she’s an invaluable asset when dealing with more powerful monster or bosses. Her [[Coup de Grâce]] is [[Great Ball of Fire]], which first appeared as her special move in the ''Monster Battle Road'' games.
 
[[File:Heroes Alena Sheet.webp|right|thumb|290px|Heroes info sheet]]
====Action List====
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| Command || Skill || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| ▢ > ▢ > ▢ > ▢ || Beteor Shower || A supersonic punch-kick combo that propels Alena forwards and sends enemies flying.
|-
| △ || [[Knuckle Sandwich]] || Bunches her fists, builds up power, then blasts the enemy into the air..
|-
| ▢ > △ || Bicycle Kick  || A brutally fast backflip that sends enemies up into the air.
|-
| ▢ > ▢ > △ || Earthshaker  ||  A powerful punch to the ground that sends surrounding enemies flying.
|-
| ▢ > ▢ > ▢ > △ || Footstorm || A series of spinning kicks that send nearby enemies flying.
|-
| ▢ / △ after △ Attack || [[Divide]] || A secret stance-switching manoeuvre that sometimes permits the performer to split into several selves.
|-
| R2 as Attack Hits || Counterstriker || Dodges an incoming attack, then hits back with a super-fast flying knee.
|}
 
====Abilities====
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| Ability || MP || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| [[Multifists]] || 10  || A flurry of fists that will send foes flying.
|-
| [[Divide]] and Conquer || 10  || Focuses her fighting spirit to create two copies of herself.
|-
| Flying Fist || 10  || An uplifting uppercut that sends enemies skyward..
|-
| Super Flying Fist || 10  || An unrestrained uppercut that sends foes flying even further.
|-
| Über Flying Fist ||  || An ultimate uppercut that ejects enemies into the atmosphere.
|-
| [[Roaring Tirade]] || 10  || Alena focuses her fighting spirit into her fists, then flings it forcefully at her foes.
|}
 
==={{DQH2}}===
Alena reappears in Dragon Quest Heroes 2 as the final set of otherworldly travelers the party encounters, alongside [[Kiryl]]. She and Kiryl are introduced at the Great Divide, during the war against the monster kings of Al-Khazam, Kadava, and Klor. She and Kiryl jump in between the armies and rush to battle against the monsters much to the bewilderment of both sides, until Torneko, Meena, and Maya recognize the two and rush off to reunite with their old friends. After the war is ended, Alena explains that a mysterious voice claimed that her friends are in need of her assistance, and so she proceeded to follow that voice until it brought her into the middle of the war. Glad to be reunited with her companions, Alena and her retainer lend their aide to the heroes' cause and join the party.
 
In the game Alena is given the title of ‘The Queen of Combos’ and her weapon of choice is exclusively Gauntlets in this game. Much like other returning characters, Alena’s core gameplay is mostly unchanged, but she has a few additional moves to pummel monsters such as Glove Bomb and Steel Splitter, alongside a new support move Flash Stance to further amplify her damage output.
[[File:DQH2 Alena.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Heroes 2 info sheet]]
====Stats====
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| Attribute || Starting Stats|| Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| Level || 32  || 99
|-
| HP || 209 || 395
|-
| MP || 33 || 80
|-
| Strength || 96 || 290
|-
| Resilience || 80 || 155
|-
| Wisdom || 35  || 155
|-
|Deftness || 54 || 170
|}
 
====Skills====
Alena can learn the following spells & abilities through skill points.
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| Name || Points Required ||MP || Details || Requirements
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| [[Divide|Divide and Conquer]] || 14|| 20|| Creates two copies of the caster in order to cause triple trouble.|| None
|-
| Roaring Tirade || 5 || 7|| Blasts beasts backwards with unstoppable force.|| None
|-
| [[Wind Sickles]]|| 6 || 12|| Whips foes with blades of wild wind. Keep pressing the button to continue attacking.|| None
|-
| Flash Stance|| 20 || 18|| A positive posture that promotes the production of critical hits.|| None
|}
 
Alena can acquire the following attributes through skill points.
{| style="width:60%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#00c2e8
| Name || Points Required || Details || Requirements
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| Maximum HP + 10 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases maximum HP by ten. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Maximum MP +3 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases maximum MP by three. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Strength +5 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases strength by five points. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Resilience +5 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases resilience by five points. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Deftness +10 (x5)  || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases deftness by ten points. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Divide and Conquer Booster|| 25 || Makes the doubles produced by Divide and Conquer last even longer.|| Divide and Conquer
|-
| [[Knuckle Sandwich]] Filler || 6 || Enables you to unleash a more powerful Knuckle Sandwich by holding down △. || Requirements
|-
| Knuckle Sandwich Spreader || 8 || Enables you to evade attacks even while holding △ to charge up a Knuckle Sandwich.|| Knuckle Sandwich Filler
|-
| Divide Booster|| 7 || Increases the chance that Divide will activate.|| None
|-
| Counter-Productive || 5 || Receive a tension boost every time you execute Counterstriker perfectly.|| None
|-
| Quick Kick Quickener|| 8 || Enables you to extend Quick Kick to include more attacks by using △. || None
|-
| Ace Evader || 15 || Greatly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. || Reach Lv. 20
|-
| Tension Extension Turbo || 7 || Extends high tension by four seconds. || Reach Lv. 20
|-
| [[Feel the Burn]] || 5 || Turns up the tension when you take damage. || Reach Lv. 24
|-
| Increased Critical Damage || 15 || Increases the damage dealt by critical hits. || Reach Lv. 28
|-
| Artful Dodger || 5 || Slightly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. || None
|-
| Best In Tension || 5 || Significantly increases the rate of tension gain. || Reach Lv. 20
|-
| Tension Extension || 3 || Extends high tension by two seconds. || None
|-
| Gain More Tension When Fired Up || 5 || Increases the rate at which tension is gained while fired up. || None
|-
| Longer Attack and Defense Boosts || 10 || Increases the duration of effects that increase defence or attack power. || None
|}
 
====Proficiency====
{| style="width:60%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#00c2e8
| Rank || Name || MP || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| 1 || [[Multifists]]|| 10||  A flurry of fists that sends foes flying. Keep pressing the button to continue attacking.
|-
| 2 || Steel Splitter || 4|| A rising uppercut with a lightning-infused fist.
|-
| 3 || Attack +5 with Gauntlets || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding gauntlets.
|-
| 4 || Flying Fist || 7|| An uplifting uppercut that sends enemies skyward.
|-
| 5 || Attack +5 with Gauntlets || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding gauntlets.
|-
| 6 || Super Flying Fist || 11||An unrestrained uppercut that sends foes flying even further.
|-
| 7 || Attack +5 with Gauntlets || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding gauntlets.
|-
| 8 || Deftness +10 with Gauntlets|| –|| Increases deftness by ten points when wielding gauntlets.
|-
| 9 || Glove Bomb || 13|| Leaps into the air to perform a powerful plummeting punch.
|-
| 10 || Multifists Multiplier|| – || Enables you to have Multifists inflict more hits by repeatedly bashing the button.
|-
| 11 || Über Flying Fist|| 19|| An ultimate uppercut that ejects enemies into the atmosphere.
|-
| 12 || Multifists Maximiser || – || Enables you to have Multifists inflict even more hits by repeatedly bashing the button.
|-
| 13 || Max. HP +10 with Gauntlets|| – || Increases maximum HP by ten when wielding gauntlets.
|-
| 14 || Deftness +10 with Gauntlets|| –|| Increases deftness by ten points when wielding gauntlets.
|-
| 15 || Attack +20 with Gauntlets || – || Increases attack power by twenty points when wielding gauntlets.
|-
| 16 || Increased Evasion with Gauntlets || –|| Slightly increases evasion when wielding gauntlets.
|-
| 17 || Deftness +10 with Gauntlets|| –|| Increases deftness by ten points when wielding gauntlets.
|-
| 18 || Attack +5 with Gauntlets || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding gauntlets.
|-
| 19 || Increased Evasion with Gauntlets || –|| Slightly increases evasion when wielding gauntlets.
|-
| 20 || Attack +20 with Gauntlets || – || Increases attack power by twenty points when wielding gauntlets.
|}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
Alena was one of the original leader characters in the game, representing the [[Martial Artist]] vocation.
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Alena appears as an S-rank character of the [[Hero family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest IV}} event, appearing on her own banner along with [[Armoured scorpion]]. Alena can also take part in {{Ragnar}}'s Battle Road as a party member and she can be challenged alongside him and [[Kiryl]] in the special Three Heroes boss battle. She could also be scouted by the player by redeeming their Dark Lord/Hero Meeting Ticket S.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Alena
|kanji=アリーナ
|romanji=Arīna
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Alena.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Hero.png|48px]]<br>{{Hero F}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=130
|hp=996
|mp=330
|move=2-3
|attack=552
|defense=383
|agility=503
|wisdom=273
|weight=60
|bskill1=[[Multifists]]
|bskill2=[[Trailblazer]]{{tt|*|Level 32}}<br>[[Blazing Fist]]{{tt|*|Level 52}}
|bskill3='''[[Coup de Grâce]]''': [[Great Ball of Fire]]{{tt|*|Level 76}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Crimson Sweep]]
|askill1=Instant [[Oomph|Partyboost]]/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Bang]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Blazing Fist]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>[[Great Ball of Fire]] Potency +5%<br>Physical Potency +5%<br>[[Crimson Sweep]] Potency +5%
|askill4=[[Woosh]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Blazing Fist]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>[[Great Ball of Fire]] Potency +5%<br>Physical Potency +5%<br>[[Crimson Sweep]] Potency +5%
|lperk1=Raises [[Frizz]]-type physical potency of allies, including herself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around her.
|bperk1={{AGL}} +20<br>{{ATK}} +15
|bperk2='''Tsarevna''': Raises [[Frizz]]-type physical potency by 10% and [[Critical Hit]] rate by 5%.
|bperk3=[[Blazing Fist]] Potency +2%<br>[[Great Ball of Fire]] Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Instant Partyboost''': Raises {{ATK}} for 3 turns at battle start.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Very Weak
|snooze-resist=Half Res
|poison-resist=Super Weak
|physical-seal-resist=Immune
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Half Res
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Super Weak
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
Alena also appears dressed as Santa as a S-rank character of the [[Hero family]] as part of the special limited ''Rambunctious Santa and Masked Santa'' event on her own banner alongside [[Ice sculpture]]. She can participate in [[Robbin' 'Ood|Red Robbin' 'Ood]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Santa Alena
|kanji=サンタアリーナ
|romanji=Santaarīna
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Santa Alena.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Hero.png|48px]]<br>{{Hero F}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=130
|hp=1,095
|mp=346
|move=2
|attack=566
|defense=383
|agility=545
|wisdom=221
|weight=60
|bskill1=[[Happy Holidays!]]
|bskill2=[[Frostbite Biff]]{{tt|*|Level 32}}<br>[[Snowman Sledgehammer]]{{tt|*|Level 52}}
|bskill3='''[[Coup de Grâce]]''': [[Über Extra-Large Holiday Present]]{{tt|*|Level 76}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Hiyah! Wachah! Hraaah!]]
|askill1=Present Deliverer!/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3='''Going All Out!''': Occasionally grants x1.5 physical potency/effects for 1 turn at action start on even turns.<br>[[Snowman Sledgehammer]] Potency/[[Über Extra-Large Holiday Present]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Physical [[Critical Hit]] Rate +5%<br>[[Snowman Sledgehammer]] Potency/[[Über Extra-Large Holiday Present]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=Lowers enemy [[Crack]] Res by 25% in a 5x5 square around her.
|bperk1='''Instant Bounce''': Grants a [[Bounce|barrier]] that reflects spells for 3 turns at battle start.
|bperk2={{AGL}} +20<br>{{ATK}} +15
|bperk3=[[Snowman Sledgehammer]] Potency +2%<br>[[Über Extra-Large Holiday Present]] Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Present Deliverer!''': Raises {{ATK}} and Move for 3 turns at action start on odd turns until turn 10.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Half Res
|poison-resist=Super Weak
|physical-seal-resist=Immune
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Half Res
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Super Weak
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
 
==Other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Alena|es-meaning=Same as English name
|fr=Alina|fr-meaning=From English name
|zh-tw=阿莉娜|zh-tw-meaning=ālínà
}}
 
==Etymology==
*Alena is a female given name
*[[Wikipedia:Alina|Alina]] is a European female given name possibly derived from Adelina
*Her Japanese name, アリーナ, is a homophone for the word "arena". While possibly a coincidence, it is nevertheless very appropriate


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:AlenaArt.png
Alena_Famicom_art.png|{{Famicom}} art
File:Alena.png
Alena_artwork.png|More {{Famicom}} art
</gallery>
Ragnar_Borya_and_Alena.png|With {{Ragnar}} and [[Borya]]
DQIV Alena.jpg|[[Sony PlayStation]] art
Yumiko Murakami Alena guidebook art 1.png|[[Sony PlayStation]] art
DQIV AlenaIronClaw.jpg|[[Sony PlayStation]] art, wielding the [[iron claw]]
Alena.png|[[Sony PlayStation]]/{{DS}} art
AlenaInomata.png|Mutsumi Inomata artwork
Alena Plain Clothes.png|Wearing the [[plain clothes]]
AlenaEarrings.png|Alena wearing the [[falcon knife earrings]]
Alena Shimmering Dress.png|Wearing the [[shimmering dress]], [[golden tiara]], and wielding the [[falcon knife earrings]]
Leather and Feather.png|With [[Kiryl]]
DQIV Hero Alena and Maya.png|With the {{Hero 4}} and {{Maya}}
Healie Hero and Alena.png|
DQ Heroines.png|''DQ'' Heroines
Itadaki Street Special Alena.png|''Itadaki Street Special''
Itadaki Street Portable Alena.png|''Itadaki Street Portable''
Itadaki St DS girls.png|''Itadaki Street DS''
Fortune Street Alena.png|''Fortune Street''
IS30th Alena.png|''Itadaki Street: Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary''
DQ_Heroes_Alena.png|{{Heroes}}
DQ Heroes Alena Alt.png|
File:Heroes Alena Portrait.png|Portrait art in {{Heroes}}.
DQH Alena.jpg|Alena fighting [[Imp]]s in {{Heroes}}
DQH Multifists.jpg|Alena performing [[Multifists]] on a [[golem]]
DQH GreatBallOfFire.png|Performing her [[Coup de Grâce]]
DQHII Alena GolemGauntlets.jpg|Alena wielding the [[golem]] gauntlets
Theatrhythm Alena.png|''Theatrhythm Dragon Quest''
DQR Alena.png|{{Rivals}}
File:DQR Alena Battle.png|{{Rivals}} fighting stance.
File:DQR Alena Claws.png|Wielding [[Iron claws]].
DQR AlenaDress.png|Wearing a [[Shimmering dress]].
File:DQR Alena Academy.png|Academy uniform in {{Rivals}}.
File:DQR Alena Swimsuit.png|{{Rivals}} swimsuit costume.
File:DQR Alena Kimono.png{{Rivals}} Kimono costume.
DQIV AlenaBringArts.jpg|Bring Arts action figure series
Alena BringArtsPose.jpg|
Alena_BringArtsExtras.jpg|Bring Arts figure extras
DQ Stars Android Alena 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}
Hero-ari-na.png|{{Tact}} official art
DQT Alena Armoured Scorpion.jpg|Alena and the [[armoured scorpion]] in {{Tact}}
DQT IceSculpture SantaAlena.jpg|Ice sculpture and Santa Alena in {{Tact}}
</gallery></center>
 
==See also==
*[[Alena's costume]]
 
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{{DQIV}}
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{{DQHI}}
{{DQHII}}
[[Category:Party members]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]]
[[Category:Party members]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI characters]]
[[Category:Fortune Street characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End characters]]
[[Category:Theatrhythm Dragon Quest characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact characters]]
 
[[fr:Alina]]

Latest revision as of 01:37, 18 January 2026

"Spotted cube! Give desirable number, or I crush you to dust!"

—Alena, before she rolls the die in Fortune Street (Wii)

Alena
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
DQIV DS Alena.png
Sprite(s) Dq4alena-sprite-NES.gif DQ4-PSX-ALENA.png
Alena mimic transparent.png
Japanese name アリーナ
Romaji Arīna
Title Princess (NES)
Tomboy Princess (Japanese)
Tsarevna (Remakes)
The Queen of Combos (Heroes)
Class Martial Artist
Race Human
Age 16
Voice actor Konami Yoshida (CD Theater)
Shôko Nakagawa (Heroes & Heroes II &)
Denise Gough (Heroes & Heroes II, English)

Alena is a character in the Dragon Quest series that appears as a playable party member in Dragon Quest IV.

She is the Tsarevna of Zamoksva, but dreams of becoming the strongest fighter alive. Against the will of her father, she embarks on a journey to prove her strength to the world, accompanied by Kiryl and Borya in the second chapter.

She has been a regular participant in the Fortune Street series from the beginning. Alena is also one of the thirteen playable characters in Dragon Quest Heroes, was one of the original leader characters from Dragon Quest Rivals, and appears as a special Hero character in Dragon Quest Tact.

Appearance and personality[edit]

Alena is a slender teenage girl who wears a saffron colored short sleeved minidress with a black belt, matching straps around her shoulders, black opaque tights and orange boots with matching gloves, sphere-shaped emerald earrings that vary in size, along with a blue cape and matching rounded hat. Her hair is a light ginger shade being long and ending in a flip, she has fair skin, rose colored lips, and her eyes are red with multiple eyelashes. Her design would sometimes vary throughout her appearances. Such as her hat and cape having gold details designs, her dress being sleeveless (lacking the straps), having a detailed silver trim, and red lace at the sides, donning black gloves under her usual gloves, her gloves and boots having gold and sliver details, and/or donning black shorts instead of her usual tights. With her cape and pointed hat, Alena somewhat resembles the female Mage from III, though she possesses no magical aptitude at all. Though regarded by most as a tomboy, Alena does not forgo her feminine side; she is simply too overflowing with zeal for improving her strength to be tied down by bothersome traditions and dictations of "proper" conduct. Nevertheless, she does enjoy adding the occasional accessory to her attire.

Alena is a definitive spitfire, unafraid to speak her mind and being dead-set on reaching her goals. Despite her high aspirations, Alena is far from the stereotypically serious Martial Artist, and sees the world around her with the wide eyes of wonder befitting her age. She tires of being coddled by her father and the inhabitants of Castle Zamoksva, and is eager to see the world that exists beyond her bedroom window. Though very stubborn, Alena is far from thick-headed; she immediately jumps on board when faced with her destiny of helping the Hero counter the threat the Lord of the Underworld posses to the world. Alena is shown to care greatly for her father and her kingdom, visibly being very concerned when the entire populace of Zamoksva disappeared, and when Kiryl fell under a deadly illness. Later, Alena shows righteous anger when discovering that the monsters were behind the disappearances and develops an unfaltering resolve to defeat the Lord of the Underworld so that her people may return. Alena can also be rather oblivious at times, such as failing to notice Kiryl's crush on her.

Alena has a very competitive nature as well as a love for fighting. As seen through her Party Chat, she is always itching for sparring opponents to improve her own fighting skills, which is usually the first thing on her mind. When first meeting the Hero, who is looking for the same Feverfew roots she is, Alena declares the search as a competition for who can find the plants first.

Starting with the localization of the DS remake, Alena speaks with a Slavic dialect.

Influence on the RPG genre[edit]

Alena is a trailblazing character, being the first instance of a petite woman becoming a mistress of martial arts in what has now become a common trope in the genre since her debut in 1990. Prior to this women were cast as mages or priestesses in RPGs, with the exceptions being games that allowed the player to create their own characters from scratch similar to III's vocation system. Alena is the first melee-oriented woman in an RPG and the first to be given a pre-written personality by the developers. Her path would be followed by several characters in subsequent years, with the most prominent examples being Square Enix's own Ayla and Tifa Lockhart from the Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy series respectively.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

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Chapter 2 begins with Alena begging her father, the King of Zamoksva, to let her explore the world, since strong fighters are needed more and more in their troubled times, with the Underworld creeping out of dormancy. However, he refuses, saying that with monsters showing increasing aggression, it's simply too dangerous to let her leave the safety of the castle. Alena goes back to her room but, within a few minutes, has been overcome with frustration and escapes the castle.
Alena traveling through a town alongside Kiryl, and Borya in the NES version of Dragon Quest IV.

Kiryl and Borya, her retainers, give chase; they're resigned to not being able to make her stay put, but if she's going to leave, they can't allow her to travel alone. The three set out and soon come to a small village Taborov being terrorized by a local monster continually demanding young girls as a sacrifice. Alena immediately heads to the local church to offer herself as the next sacrifice, but she has no intention of dying; as soon as the demon shows its face, she, Kiryl, and Borya spring into action and take it out, saving the village.

After journeying straight to the far ends of Zamoksva, the nomadic Desert Bazaar, she learns her father is has become mute. Retrieving some birdsong nectar to treat him, he admits that he was mistaken in his over-protectiveness, and opens the Teleportal to Endor. On arrival, Alena finds the local princess bemoaning her fate, because her father has promised her hand to the winner of the Tournament of Endor, an annual fighting competition, and her father is seriously regretting this promise. Though she hears rumblings of an extremely dangerous entrant named Psaro the Manslayer, Alena enters and gets to the finals, only to find that her opponent, who would have been Psaro, was a no show. By winning the tournament, Alena absolves the Princess of her duty.

However, even as she is celebrating her victory a Zamoksva soldier rushes in and cries that she must return to the castle at once, then dies at the scene. The party returns to the Castle but finds it completely devoid of life. They set out to investigate and the Chapter 2 ends abruptly.

Alena is mentioned in Chapter 3 as the sign in Endor acknowledges her victory which is also known to a tavern patron of Havre Léon in Chapter 4.

Though she and her companions are not seen again until Chapter 5, when Kiryl has fallen under a dangerous fever and is bedridden at Mintos. Alena and a band of three mercenaries set out to the weed's reported location to try and recover some to cure Kiryl, but fails. However, the Hero of succeeds, and upon learning of their destiny the three immediately join the party for the remainder of the game. Some time later, they return to Zamoksva, finding the cause of its troubles to be the demon Baalzack, whom they kill in retribution and for the greater good.

Base stats[edit]

Alena corresponds to the Martial Artist vocation. She has high Strength, HPs, and Agility; however her equipment selection is somewhat limited (compared to the Hero, Ragnar McRyan, and Torneko Taloon). She can wear most armor up to chain mail, but can wield only Clubs, Whips and her special weapon, Claws. Due to her stat progression she has the highest luck of all party members, enabling her to frequently dodge debilitating spells.

Additionally, Alena's critical hit formula is very different from the other chosen; instead of a fixed 1/64 chance, her ratio is dependent on her level. In the NES and PS1 version, the formula is LvL/256, while in the Nintendo DS remake it is calculated as LvL(3/4)/256. Both will cap at level 64, giving probabilities up to 25% and 19% respectively. Interestingly, her formula was changed yet again for the iOS/Android versions with her cap being changed to level 89, restoring the 25% ratio.

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 1 99
HP 16 649
MP 0 0
Strength 12 220
Agility 7 228
Resilience 8 207
Wisdom 4 72
Luck 1 198
Initial gear Silk robe


Equipment[edit]

Dragon Quest IV (All) 
Shields Modifier(s)

Selected quotes[edit]

Main article: Dragon Quest IV Transcript
Quote

"Weapons? Da! Armour? Da! Fighting spirit? Da! I am ready for joining the Endor tournament at any time!"

Alena, in Endor (Cell phone)

Quote

"It is so much admirable to have dream like that. I have similar dream, of course. I am desiring to become most greatest warrior in whole world!"

Alena, in Canalot (Cell phone)

Quote

"Da! Love! Power of love is capable to overcome anything!

Hmm? For why you are looking so delirious, Kiryl?"

Alena, after Psaro is restored (Cell phone)

Quote

"聽好了! 一定不要讓鎮上的人們 發現我就是阿莉娜公主哦。"

Alena, in Taborov (中文(繁體)) (Cell phone)

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Alena, along with the rest of the chosen, appear in Reaper's Peak if the player selects the near future option for the town's appearance. She is standing along with Kiryl next to the well that leads to Nokturnus' chamber, eager to face the tremendous power she senses from the room while the former attempts to dissuade her.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

On July 30, 2010, Alena began appearing as a special guest at the Quester's Rest in Stornway. This could be downloaded through the DQVC using Nintendo's Wi-Fi channel when it was still available. When spoken to, she will give the Hero different pieces of her outfit is certain conditions are fulfilled.

  • Alena's dress - Recieved when talking to her.
  • Alenas' gloves - Recieved after the inn is fully expanded.
  • Alena's hat - Recieved when it is the player's birthday.
  • Alena's tights - Recieved when the Hero is a Martial Artist.
  • Valenki - Recieved after completing Quest #157.

A special Accolade is earned if the Hero wears all of the parts of Alena's costume.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Alena is seen exploring the imperial pantry once again, however this time the dungeon is a sweltering furnace that keeps her makeshift party from remaining mobile. Once the Flamethrower responsible is slain, Alena thanks The Luminary. She will also mention if she's seen the Prince of Cannock once that quest is under way.

Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special[edit]

Along with Ragnar McRyan, Kiryl, and Torneko Taloon, Alena appears as a playable character in Itadaki Street Special.

Itadaki Street DS[edit]

Fortune Street[edit]

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

Alena is a playable character in the first Heroes game, debuting alongside Kiryl. She and Kiryl are the first of the otherworldly characters who join the heroes, helping them fight off a rampaging Gigantes that is attacking the city of Arba. The two of them are pursuing a thief, who turns out to be Robbin' 'Ood.

In the game, Alena is given the title of 'Tomboy Tsarevna' and her weapon of choice is the Gauntlets & Claws. True to her class in IV, Alena's fighting style revolves around using powerful and fast martial arts techniques to pummel enemies in close quarters. While her range and area-of-attack is not as good as other characters, she’s an invaluable asset when dealing with more powerful monster or bosses. Her Coup de Grâce is Great Ball of Fire, which first appeared as her special move in the Monster Battle Road games.

Heroes info sheet

Action List[edit]

Command Skill Description
▢ > ▢ > ▢ > ▢ Beteor Shower A supersonic punch-kick combo that propels Alena forwards and sends enemies flying.
Knuckle Sandwich Bunches her fists, builds up power, then blasts the enemy into the air..
▢ > △ Bicycle Kick A brutally fast backflip that sends enemies up into the air.
▢ > ▢ > △ Earthshaker A powerful punch to the ground that sends surrounding enemies flying.
▢ > ▢ > ▢ > △ Footstorm A series of spinning kicks that send nearby enemies flying.
▢ / △ after △ Attack Divide A secret stance-switching manoeuvre that sometimes permits the performer to split into several selves.
R2 as Attack Hits Counterstriker Dodges an incoming attack, then hits back with a super-fast flying knee.

Abilities[edit]

Ability MP Description
Multifists 10 A flurry of fists that will send foes flying.
Divide and Conquer 10 Focuses her fighting spirit to create two copies of herself.
Flying Fist 10 An uplifting uppercut that sends enemies skyward..
Super Flying Fist 10 An unrestrained uppercut that sends foes flying even further.
Über Flying Fist An ultimate uppercut that ejects enemies into the atmosphere.
Roaring Tirade 10 Alena focuses her fighting spirit into her fists, then flings it forcefully at her foes.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Alena reappears in Dragon Quest Heroes 2 as the final set of otherworldly travelers the party encounters, alongside Kiryl. She and Kiryl are introduced at the Great Divide, during the war against the monster kings of Al-Khazam, Kadava, and Klor. She and Kiryl jump in between the armies and rush to battle against the monsters much to the bewilderment of both sides, until Torneko, Meena, and Maya recognize the two and rush off to reunite with their old friends. After the war is ended, Alena explains that a mysterious voice claimed that her friends are in need of her assistance, and so she proceeded to follow that voice until it brought her into the middle of the war. Glad to be reunited with her companions, Alena and her retainer lend their aide to the heroes' cause and join the party.

In the game Alena is given the title of ‘The Queen of Combos’ and her weapon of choice is exclusively Gauntlets in this game. Much like other returning characters, Alena’s core gameplay is mostly unchanged, but she has a few additional moves to pummel monsters such as Glove Bomb and Steel Splitter, alongside a new support move Flash Stance to further amplify her damage output.

Heroes 2 info sheet

Stats[edit]

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 32 99
HP 209 395
MP 33 80
Strength 96 290
Resilience 80 155
Wisdom 35 155
Deftness 54 170

Skills[edit]

Alena can learn the following spells & abilities through skill points.

Name Points Required MP Details Requirements
Divide and Conquer 14 20 Creates two copies of the caster in order to cause triple trouble. None
Roaring Tirade 5 7 Blasts beasts backwards with unstoppable force. None
Wind Sickles 6 12 Whips foes with blades of wild wind. Keep pressing the button to continue attacking. None
Flash Stance 20 18 A positive posture that promotes the production of critical hits. None

Alena can acquire the following attributes through skill points.

Name Points Required Details Requirements
Maximum HP + 10 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases maximum HP by ten. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Maximum MP +3 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases maximum MP by three. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Strength +5 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases strength by five points. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Resilience +5 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases resilience by five points. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Deftness +10 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases deftness by ten points. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Divide and Conquer Booster 25 Makes the doubles produced by Divide and Conquer last even longer. Divide and Conquer
Knuckle Sandwich Filler 6 Enables you to unleash a more powerful Knuckle Sandwich by holding down △. Requirements
Knuckle Sandwich Spreader 8 Enables you to evade attacks even while holding △ to charge up a Knuckle Sandwich. Knuckle Sandwich Filler
Divide Booster 7 Increases the chance that Divide will activate. None
Counter-Productive 5 Receive a tension boost every time you execute Counterstriker perfectly. None
Quick Kick Quickener 8 Enables you to extend Quick Kick to include more attacks by using △. None
Ace Evader 15 Greatly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. Reach Lv. 20
Tension Extension Turbo 7 Extends high tension by four seconds. Reach Lv. 20
Feel the Burn 5 Turns up the tension when you take damage. Reach Lv. 24
Increased Critical Damage 15 Increases the damage dealt by critical hits. Reach Lv. 28
Artful Dodger 5 Slightly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. None
Best In Tension 5 Significantly increases the rate of tension gain. Reach Lv. 20
Tension Extension 3 Extends high tension by two seconds. None
Gain More Tension When Fired Up 5 Increases the rate at which tension is gained while fired up. None
Longer Attack and Defense Boosts 10 Increases the duration of effects that increase defence or attack power. None

Proficiency[edit]

Rank Name MP Description
1 Multifists 10 A flurry of fists that sends foes flying. Keep pressing the button to continue attacking.
2 Steel Splitter 4 A rising uppercut with a lightning-infused fist.
3 Attack +5 with Gauntlets Increases attack power by five points when wielding gauntlets.
4 Flying Fist 7 An uplifting uppercut that sends enemies skyward.
5 Attack +5 with Gauntlets Increases attack power by five points when wielding gauntlets.
6 Super Flying Fist 11 An unrestrained uppercut that sends foes flying even further.
7 Attack +5 with Gauntlets Increases attack power by five points when wielding gauntlets.
8 Deftness +10 with Gauntlets Increases deftness by ten points when wielding gauntlets.
9 Glove Bomb 13 Leaps into the air to perform a powerful plummeting punch.
10 Multifists Multiplier Enables you to have Multifists inflict more hits by repeatedly bashing the button.
11 Über Flying Fist 19 An ultimate uppercut that ejects enemies into the atmosphere.
12 Multifists Maximiser Enables you to have Multifists inflict even more hits by repeatedly bashing the button.
13 Max. HP +10 with Gauntlets Increases maximum HP by ten when wielding gauntlets.
14 Deftness +10 with Gauntlets Increases deftness by ten points when wielding gauntlets.
15 Attack +20 with Gauntlets Increases attack power by twenty points when wielding gauntlets.
16 Increased Evasion with Gauntlets Slightly increases evasion when wielding gauntlets.
17 Deftness +10 with Gauntlets Increases deftness by ten points when wielding gauntlets.
18 Attack +5 with Gauntlets Increases attack power by five points when wielding gauntlets.
19 Increased Evasion with Gauntlets Slightly increases evasion when wielding gauntlets.
20 Attack +20 with Gauntlets Increases attack power by twenty points when wielding gauntlets.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Alena was one of the original leader characters in the game, representing the Martial Artist vocation.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Alena appears as an S-rank character of the Hero family as part of the limited Dragon Quest IV event, appearing on her own banner along with Armoured scorpion. Alena can also take part in Ragnar's Battle Road as a party member and she can be challenged alongside him and Kiryl in the special Three Heroes boss battle. She could also be scouted by the player by redeeming their Dark Lord/Hero Meeting Ticket S.

Alena (アリーナ Arīna)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Alena.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Hero.png
Hero
DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
130 996 330 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
552 383 503 273 60
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Multifists Trailblazer*
Blazing Fist*
Coup de Grâce: Great Ball of Fire*
Talent Blossoming: Crimson Sweep
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Instant Partyboost/Stats Up Bang Res +25/Stats Up Blazing Fist Potency +5%/Stats Up
Great Ball of Fire Potency +5%
Physical Potency +5%
Crimson Sweep Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Woosh Res +25/Stats Up Blazing Fist Potency +5%/Stats Up
Great Ball of Fire Potency +5%
Physical Potency +5%
Crimson Sweep Potency +5%
Leader Perks
First
Raises Frizz-type physical potency of allies, including herself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around her.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
AGL +20
ATK +15
Tsarevna: Raises Frizz-type physical potency by 10% and Critical Hit rate by 5%. Blazing Fist Potency +2%
Great Ball of Fire Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Instant Partyboost: Raises ATK for 3 turns at battle start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Very Weak Normal Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Normal Very Weak Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Immune Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal

Alena also appears dressed as Santa as a S-rank character of the Hero family as part of the special limited Rambunctious Santa and Masked Santa event on her own banner alongside Ice sculpture. She can participate in Red Robbin' 'Ood's Battle Road as a party member.

Santa Alena (サンタアリーナ Santaarīna)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Santa Alena.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Hero.png
Hero
DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,095 346 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
566 383 545 221 60
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Happy Holidays! Frostbite Biff*
Snowman Sledgehammer*
Coup de Grâce: Über Extra-Large Holiday Present*
Talent Blossoming: Hiyah! Wachah! Hraaah!
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Present Deliverer!/Stats Up Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Going All Out!: Occasionally grants x1.5 physical potency/effects for 1 turn at action start on even turns.
Snowman Sledgehammer Potency/Über Extra-Large Holiday Present Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25/Stats Up Physical Critical Hit Rate +5%
Snowman Sledgehammer Potency/Über Extra-Large Holiday Present Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Lowers enemy Crack Res by 25% in a 5x5 square around her.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Instant Bounce: Grants a barrier that reflects spells for 3 turns at battle start. AGL +20
ATK +15
Snowman Sledgehammer Potency +2%
Über Extra-Large Holiday Present Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Present Deliverer!: Raises ATK and Move for 3 turns at action start on odd turns until turn 10.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Half Res Normal Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Very Weak Normal Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Immune Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal


Other languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolAlenaSame as English name
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisAlinaFrom English name
ICON-FLAG-TW.png 中文 (繁體)阿莉娜ālínà

Etymology[edit]

  • Alena is a female given name
  • Alina is a European female given name possibly derived from Adelina
  • Her Japanese name, アリーナ, is a homophone for the word "arena". While possibly a coincidence, it is nevertheless very appropriate

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