Helena Leonis

Helena Leonis (née Vered) is a playable character of War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. Known as the Benevolent Queen, she is the queen of Leonis and the mother of Mont and Sterne Leonis and the wife of Oelde Leonis. Before her marriage, she used to be a feared black mage known as the Black Rose of the Battlefield.
==History==
===Event story===
====In Search of Thunderedge====
In Ep. 10: Whereabouts of the Blade, after the battle, Lumeide and Lameiga were wounded as their soldiers had fallen to Raviesse and Varush. Lameiga said they would fall back for now but that they had not seen the last of them, retreating with his sister. Raviesse asked Varush to explain why he would board the ship knowing they would be pursued. Varush asked if Raviesse suggested he would have lost, with Raviesse stating it was not out of the realm of possibility. Varush retorted it was outside unequivocally, stating that the twins probably now thought they had Owe's sword. Raviesse realized that Varush had led them to Anvil Castle to ensure they would not desecrate Owe's grave. Varush told her they were not actually at Owe's grave, and that it was customary in the east to stack three stones in front of the grave before praying for the peaceful slumber of the deceased. Raviesse asked if it was possible those who had laid Owe to rest were unaware of the customs of the east, with Varush telling her to ask them herself.
The pair turned around and encounter Rafale and Eliza, who mentioned that the grave was their sentiment while inquiring about the pair's intentions. A voice told Rafale and Eliza to stand down, revealing herself to be Queen Helena. Helena gathered they were from the east, with Varush confirming it so and began explaining their situation.
After being informed of the pair's situation, Helena was understanding while Rafale and Eliza still cast suspicion on the pair. Helena brandished Owe's sword, stating it to be the disgrace of Leonis that an honored guest in their kingdom was embroiled into their war. Helena asked why the sword was being sought out, with Varush asking her if she was familiar with Masachika, the legendary swordsmith. Helena had heard of him and Varush explained Masachika had sacrificed his soul to forge the ultimate blade. Fearing that the blade would be used for evil, Masachika had sealed away his crowning achievement. Helena asked about the blade's location and Varush mentioned the clues to where it could be found were hidden in the inscriptions of six different swords that were entrusted to the masters of the east for protection. He confirmed that the Arms Dealers' Guild was trying to obtain all six swords, prompting Helena to mention that Varush should carry the sword with him. Varush asked if she was certain he should have it. Helena explained that her son, Sterne, was being puppeted by the Sadali as a tool for slaughter, and that Sterne could not be allowed to see a memento from Owe, whom he had idolized as if he were his true father. Varush understood and said that when everything would be settled, he would return the sword to her. Helena thanked him and gave him the sword, with Varush commenting on its namesake of Thunderedge. He promised to track down the remaining five swords at any cost.
==Characteristics==
===Appearance===
Helena is beautiful lady with blonde hair framing her face and blue eyes. She is depicted with a black veil on her head and a long red and white gown with a fur cloak.
===Personality===
==Gameplay==
===Helena Leonis===
Helena Leonis is an MR-rarity unit of the Wind element. Her main job is Green Mage, while her sub jobs are Time Mage and White Mage. She can equip the following items: Staff, Hat, Clothing, Accessory. Her unit cost is 50.
Her Master Ability increases her MAG by 30% and AGI by 10%. She has no limit burst.
Her Trust Master Reward is the Guardian's Staff weapon which bestows HP +136, MAG+99, CRT +9 and Max TP Up 50.
===Helena (Black-Robed Witch)===
Helena (Black-Robed Witch) is a UR-rarity unit of the Dark element. Her main job is Black Rose Witch, while her sub jobs are Spellblade and Arithmetician. She can equip the following items: Staff, Hat, Clothing, Accessory. Her unit cost is 100.
Her Master Ability increases Dark unit allies' Max HP by 10% and Dark Attack by 15, as well as her own MAG by 10% and SPR Piercing Rate by 20. Her limit burst is Tenebral Rose, which lowers Dark Res of targets within range for 3 turns, then deals Dmg (L) based on caster's MAG stat.
Her Trust Master Reward is the Black Rose Headdress accessory which bestows HP +298, MAG+58, AGI +5 and access to the Grace of Eternal Friendship ability, which bestows a barrier on self that reduces Dmg (3 times) & raises AGI for 3 turns.
===Vision cards===
;Birth of New Life
 
Birth of New Life is an MR-rarity vision card with a cost of 50. At Lv. 70, its stats are HP +461, ATK +32 and MAG +29. Its Party Abilities are Luck Up 21% and Fire Unit Unit Attack Res Up 15. Its Bestowed Effect is Max HP Up 8%. It was illustrated by SQUARE ENIX.
;A Year's Journey
 
A Year's Journey is an MR-rarity vision card with a cost of 50. At Lv. 70, its stats are HP +205, TP +10, ATK +36 and MAG +81. Its Party Abilities are MAG Up 30% and Earth Unit Plantoid Killer Up 20. Its Bestowed Effect is Acquired JP Up 50%. It was illustrated by Ryoji Ohara.
;Black Rose of the Battlefield
 
Black Rose of the Battlefield is a UR-rarity vision card with a cost of 80. At Lv. 99, its stats are HP +252, SPR +4 and MAG +184. Its Party Abilities are AGI Up 15% and Dark Unit Accuracy Up 25. Its Limited Bestowed Effects are Accuracy Up 9 for Staff-wielding job classes only, as well as AGI Up 10% for Helena Leonis and Helena (Black-Robed Witch) only. Its Vision Ability is Shadow Flare, which can only be used by Staff-wielding job classes and deals Non-Elemental Dmg (S) to targets within range based on caster's MAG stat & draws targets 1 panel inwards & lowers Area Attack Res for 3 turns. It was illustrated by G-ROW Art.
==Behind the scenes==
Black-Robed Witch Helena was ranked 1st with 1,924 votes in the "Who Should Get a Swimsuit" poll for the Japanese server's Second Anniversary Celebration.https://www.jp.square-enix.com/WOTV/cp-vote/2021/
Black-Robed Witch Helena was ranked 2nd with 792 votes in the "Who Should Be the Next Enemy Boss" poll for the Japanese server's Second Anniversary Celebration.https://www.jp.square-enix.com/WOTV/cp-vote/2021/
==Merchandise==
Square Enix Cafe sells a meal inspired by Black-Robed Witch Helena, which is comprised of a chocolate adorned with roses served on a black plate.
==Gallery==
;Artwork
Promotional from WotV artwork 1.png|Promotional artwork featuring Helena.
Anniversary from WotV artwork (1).png|First Anniversary artwork featuring Helena.
Anniversary from WotV artwork (2).png|First Anniversary artwork featuring Helena.
;Portraits
WotV Helena Leonis Portrait (2).png|Portrait.
WotV Helena Leonis Portrait (4).png|Portrait.
WotV Helena Leonis Portrait (5).png|Portrait.
WotV Helena Leonis Portrait (1).png|Portrait.
WotV Helena Leonis Black Witch Portrait (1).png|Portrait.
WotV Helena Leonis Black Witch Portrait (3).png|Portrait.
WotV Helena Leonis Black Witch Portrait (4).png|Portrait.
WotV Helena Leonis Black Witch Portrait (5).png|Portrait.
Helena Leonis Young from WotV portrait 1.png|Portrait.
Helena Leonis Young from WotV portrait 3.png|Portrait.
Helena Leonis Young from WotV portrait 4.png|Portrait.
Helena Leonis Young from WotV portrait 5.png|Portrait.
Helena Leonis Young Summer from WotV portrait 1.png|Portrait.
Helena Leonis Young Summer from WotV portrait 3.png|Portrait.
Helena Leonis Young Summer from WotV portrait 4.png|Portrait.
Helena Leonis Young Summer from WotV portrait 5.png|Portrait.
Helena Leonis Black Rose from WotV portrait 1.png|Portrait.
Helena Leonis Black Rose from WotV portrait 3.png|Portrait.
Helena Leonis Black Rose from WotV portrait 4.png|Portrait.
Helena Leonis Black Rose from WotV portrait 5.png|Portrait.
;Renders
WotV Helena Leonis Render.png|Render.
Helena from WotV render.png|Render.
Helena Black Witch from WotV render.png|Render.
Helena from WotV render 2.png|Render.
Helena Black Witch from WotV render 2.png|Render.
Helena from WotV render 3.png|Render.
Helena Black Witch from WotV render 3.png|Render.
;Other
Helena Popularity from WotV.png|Rank in the Japanese server's "Who Should Get a Swimsuit" poll.
Helena Popularity from WotV 3.png|Rank in the Japanese server's "Who Should Be the Next Enemy Boss" poll.
Helena Popularity from WotV 2.png|Announcement for Black-Robed Witch Helena's new unit design.
==Notes==
===Citations===
Category:Characters in War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius
Category:Green Mages