As an astrologist of considerable skill and renowned pride of herself, Mona Megistus currently lives in Mondstadt as a means to avoid her master’s wrath after accidentally reading her master’s diary.
Originally released on September 28, 2020 (Genshin Impact’s release day), Mona is now present in the Standard Wish Wanderlust Invocation banner and all Character Event Wishes.
How to Use Mona from Genshin Impact
Ever since her release, Mona from Genshin Impact has been famous as one of the strongest Support characters thanks to her Elemental Skill and Burst. Upon using her Elemental Skill, this skill can function as a decoy that causes Hydro DMG and an effective crowd control skill.
However, her Elemental Burst is arguably her most effective skill. With her strong capability to assist other characters through elemental reactions, using her Elemental Burst to trigger Vaporize or Melt will create massive damage to your enemies.
Strengths
- Unique Dash movement allows her to move at great speeds.
- Crowd control through Elemental Skill.
- Massive elemental reactions damage from Elemental Burst.
Weaknesses
- Low health and defense.
- Requires elemental reactions for maximum damage.
Build Recommendations
Recommended Weapons
Burst Sub DPS Build
| Weapon | Details |
| The Widsith
+12% CRIT DMG |
When a character is present on the field, a random theme song will play for 10s and only occur in 30s. Receives 60% ATK increase, 48% Elemental DMG increase, and 240 increase of Elemental Mastery. |
| Skyward Atlas
+7.2% ATK |
12% Elemental DMG bonus. Normal attack hits have a 50% chance of receiving a favor from the clouds that actively attacks enemies for 15s and causes 160% ATK DMG. |
| Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
+7.7% HP |
When switching characters, the newly present character receives a +24% ATK increase for 10s. This effect only takes place every 20s. |
Hydro Sub DPS Build
| Weapon | Builds |
| The Widsith
+12% CRIT DMG |
When a character is present on the field, a random theme song will play for 10s and only occur in 30s. Receives 60% ATK increase, 48% Elemental DMG increase, and 240 increase of Elemental Mastery. |
| Skyward Atlas
+7.2% ATK |
12% Elemental DMG bonus. Normal attack hits have a 50% chance of receiving a favor from the clouds that actively attacks enemies for 15s and causes 160% ATK DMG. |
| Magic Guide
+41 Elemental Mastery |
Enemies that are affected with Hydro or Electro will suffer +12% DMG |
Recommended Artifacts
Burst Sub DPS Build
| Set | Bonus |
| Noblesse Oblige | ● 2-piece: 20% Elemental Burst DMG
● 4-piece: 20% party members’ ATK for 12s if using an Elemental Burst. This effect cannot stack. |
Hydro Sub DPS Build
| Set | Bonus |
| Wanderer’s Troupe | ● 2-piece: 80 Elemental Mastery increase
● 4-piece: If the character uses a Catalyst or a Bow, Charged Attack DMG will increase by 35% |
| Heart of Depth | ● 2-piece: 15% Hydro DMG Bonus
● 4-piece: Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG increases by 30% for 15s after using an Elemental Skill |
Alternative Build
| Set | Bonus |
| Noblesse Oblige | ● 2-piece: 80 Elemental Mastery increase
● 4-piece: All party members’ Elemental Mastery increases by 120 by 8s after using an Elemental Skill |
Beneficial Party Members
Premium Team
| Characters | Role | Details |
| Mona | DPS/Support | Starts an elemental reaction to dish out the highest DMG output |
| Diluc | DPS | Uses his Elemental Burst last after Ganyu and Mona for Vaporize or Melt |
| Ganyu | DPS/Support | Functions as elemental combo proc from her multitarget Cryo attacks |
| Bennett | Support/Heal | Provides ATK buff and healing with his Elemental Burst |
F2P Friendly Team
| Characters | Role | Details |
| Mona | DPS/Support | Functions as a damage dealer and support |
| Xiangling | DPS | Must use her Elemental Skill/Burst before Mona to have Vaporize DMG |
| Amber | DPS | Uses her Pyro resonance with Xiangling for receiving additional damage |
| Barbara | Support | Heals the team and reinforces Mona’s attacks with her Hydro resonance |
Talent Skills
| Skills | Details |
| Ripple of Fate
Normal Attack |
● 4 water splash attacks that cause Hydro DMG
● Causes AoE Hydro DMG by consuming Stamina ● AoE Hydro DMG from Plunging Attack |
| Mirror Reflection of Doom
Elemental Skill |
● Creates a decoy that deals Hydro DMG gradually and AoE Hydro DMG upon expiration |
| Stellaris Phantasm
Elemental Burst |
● Brings forth sparkling waves of water and a reflection of a starry sky that causes AoE Hydro DMG in a wide area |
Ascension and Talent Materials
| Character Level | Details |
| Lv. 20 -> Lv. 40 | ● Philanemo Mushroom x3
● Varunada Lazurite Sliver x1 ● Whopperflower Nectar x3 |
| Lv. 40 -> Lv. 50 | ● Philanemo Mushroom x10
● Varunada Lazurite Fragment x3 ● Whopperflower Nectar x15 ● Cleansing Heart x2 |
| Lv. 50 -> Lv. 60 | ● Philanemo Mushroom x20
● Varunada Lazurite Fragment x6 ● Shimmering Nectar x12 ● Cleansing Heart x4 |
| Lv. 60 -> Lv. 70 | ● Philanemo Mushroom x30
● Varunada Lazurite Chunk x3 ● Shimmering Nectar x18 ● Cleansing Heart x8 |
| Lv. 70 -> Lv. 80 | ● Philanemo Mushroom x45
● Varunada Lazurite Chunk x6 ● Energy Nectar x12 ● Cleansing Heart x12 |
| Lv. 80 -> Lv. 90 | ● Philanemo Mushroom x60
● Varunada Lazurite Gemstone x6 ● Energy Nectar x24 ● Cleansing Heart x20 |
Conclusion
By realizing the true worth of Mona from Genshin Impact, you can maximize her true abilities to sweep away enemies from the field with her skills with this build guide. Are you currently looking for tips about Genshin Impact and other games? Visit our blog by UniPin!