
Part 3AntagonistEmpress
Nena
Nena is a DIO-aligned Stand-user assassin with the Empress Stand — a parasitic Stand that grows out of a victim's hand as a sentient infestation. Defeated by Joseph Joestar in one of Stardust Crusaders' most-cited body-parasite Stand confrontations.
The Saga
Story
Stardust Crusaders
Part 3 · 1989Nena's combat scene against Joseph across India is one of Stardust Crusaders' most-cited body-parasite Stand confrontations. Empress grows out of Joseph's hand as a sentient infestation, attempting to consume him from within. Joseph's tactical Ripple-improvisation eventually resolves the combat.
Combat
Powers & Abilities
Empress
StandEmpress is a Bound parasitic Stand named after the Tarot card The Empress (III). The Stand grows out of a victim's hand as a sentient infestation, gradually consuming the host from within.
Bloodline & Friends
Relationships
Did You Know
Trivia
- Nena is a DIO-aligned Stand-user with the parasitic Empress Stand.
- Her combat scene against Joseph is one of the franchise's most-cited body-parasite Stand confrontations.
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Who is Nena?
Nena is a DIO-aligned Stand-user assassin with the parasitic Empress Stand. Defeated by Joseph Joestar in India.





