Mona Build Guide
— Astral Reflection
Hydro
CatalystA mysterious young astrologer who proclaims herself to be "Astrologist Mona Megistus," and who possesses abilities to match the title. Erudite, but prideful.
Mona Best Build & Stat Priority
Mona is a 5-star Hydro Catalyst character from Mondstadt who excels in the Support role. Ascending Mona grants bonus Energy Recharge, complementing a stat priority of Energy Recharge, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG. For the Burst Support setup, equip Noblesse Oblige (Clear Pool and Mountain Cavern) with Energy Recharge Sands, ATK% Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers (HP%) is the top recommended weapon, while Mappa Mare serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Burst Support (Support): Noblesse Oblige + Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers (Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
- Hydro and Burst Sub-DPS (Sub-DPS): Noblesse Oblige + Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers (ATK% / Hydro DMG Bonus% / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Mona Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Mona
Noblesse Oblige
2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%. 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Healing Bonus +15% 4-PC: When the equipping character heals a party member, the Yearning effect will be created for 6s, which records the total amount of healing provided (including overflow healing). When the duration expires, the Yearning effect will be transformed into the Waves of Days Past effect: When your active party member hits an opponent with a Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Plunging Attack, Elemental Skill, or Elemental Burst, the DMG dealt will be increased by 8% of the total healing amount recorded by the Yearning effect. The Waves of Days Past effect is removed after it has taken effect 5 times or after 10s. A single instance of the Yearning effect can record up to 15,000 healing, and only a single instance can exist at once, but it can record the healing from multiple equipping characters. Equipping characters on standby can still trigger this effect.
2-PC: Hydro DMG Bonus +15%. 2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%
Best Weapons for Mona
Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Base ATK: 401 Bonus Stat: HP 35.2% Skill Effect: When switching characters, the new character taking the field has their ATK increased by 24% for 10s. This effect can only occur once every 20s
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Mona Team Compositions
Hexerei Team
A Premium team featuring Mona, Mualani, Mavuika, Sucrose
Hexerei Team
A Premium team featuring Mona, Durin, Bennett, Kaedehara Kazuha
Freeze Team
A Premium team featuring Mona, Ganyu, Layla, Venti
Freeze Team
A Premium team featuring Mona, Kamisato Ayaka, Shenhe, Kaedehara Kazuha
Vaporize Team
A Premium team featuring Mona, Xiangling, Bennett, Xianyun
Vaporize Team
A Premium team featuring Mona, Gaming, Yelan, Xianyun
Electro-Charged Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Mona, Beidou, Fischl, Sucrose
Electro-Charged Team
A Premium team featuring Mona, Beidou, Yae Miko, Kaedehara Kazuha
Hyperbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Mona, Kuki Shinobu, Nahida, Kaedehara Kazuha
Mona Build FAQ
What is the best build for Mona in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Burst Support build for Mona (Support) uses Noblesse Oblige farmed in Clear Pool and Mountain Cavern paired with Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers. Aim for Energy Recharge on Sands, ATK% on Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% substats.
What are Mona's best weapons and F2P options?
Mona's best-in-slot weapon is the 3-star Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers (HP%). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Mappa Mare (4-star), Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers (3-star), Prototype Amber (4-star), Skyward Atlas (5-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Mona require?
Leveling Mona requires Philanemo Mushroom (local specialty), Cleansing Heart (world boss drop), Lupus Boreas, Dominator of Wolves (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Resistance talent books. Character ascension increases Energy Recharge.
What are the best team compositions for Mona?
Top recommended teams for Mona include Hexerei Team (Mona, Mualani, Mavuika, Sucrose) and Hexerei Team (Mona, Durin, Bennett, Kaedehara Kazuha), built around Hydro elemental reactions and Support synergy.
