Genshin Impact Mona Build
Catalyst 
Hydro Mondstadt 31/8 Astrolabos Forsaken Rift A mysterious young astrologer who proclaims herself to be "Astrologist Mona Megistus," and who possesses abilities to match the title. Erudite, but prideful.
Best builds for Mona
DPS (OUT OF DATE) Build
Weapons
ATK%
High base ATK and ATK% substat boost burst damage directly. Passive provides additional Hydro DMG.
CRIT DMG
CRIT DMG substat helps balance stats. Random buff on swap works well for her short field time.
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate substat eases building. Passive increases Hydro DMG over time, good for sustained DPS.
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate substat. Skill and Burst DMG boost aligns with her nuke playstyle.
ATK%
ATK% substat. Charged attack and skill DMG bonus works for on-field DPS Mona.
CRIT DMG
CRIT DMG substat. ATK boost after kills helps in multi-wave content.
Elemental Mastery
Craftable option with Elemental Mastery to boost Vaporize damage. Does less raw damage than gacha weapons.
Artifacts
4-piece increases Hydro DMG and normal/charged attack damage, ideal for on-field DPS Mona.
2-piece boosts Burst damage by 20%. 4-piece buffs whole team's ATK, good for support hybrid.
2-piece boosts Burst damage by 20%. 4-piece buffs whole team's ATK, good for support hybrid.
2-piece boosts Elemental Mastery by 80, 4-piece increases charged attack DMG, good for charge-attack-based Mona.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK%
Hydro DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Xingqiu is a
Pair with Hu Tao for reliable
BURST NUKE (OUT OF DATE) Build
Weapons
CRIT DMG
Provides high CRIT DMG and a random passive; the EM or ATK buffs greatly boost Vaporize damage.
ATK%
High base ATK and Hydro damage bonus; passive adds extra hits that can also Vaporize.
ATK%
Requires a shield for full ATK% stacks; works well with Zhongli or Diona to ensure high burst damage.
CRIT Rate
Increases CRIT Rate and Hydro damage over time; good for on-field setups to maintain Bennett buff.
CRIT Rate
Boosts Skill and Burst damage; a solid 4-star option for consistent burst nukes.
Elemental Mastery
Craftsable option that increases Elemental Mastery and triggers a damage bonus upon Vaporize—budget-friendly.
Artifacts
Increases Energy Recharge by 20% and boosts Burst damage by 25% of ER; perfect for spamming burst while maintaining high damage.
4-piece gives +20% ATK to the team after burst; useful for Vaporize setups where supporting damage matters.
4-piece gives +20% ATK to the team after burst; useful for Vaporize setups where supporting damage matters.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK% / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery
Hydro DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
To trigger Mona's
1. Apply
2. Cast her
3. Wait 2.5 s for the
4. Swap to a
5. The
BUFF SUPPORT Build
Weapons
HP%
Swapping to the main DPS after casting Burst gives a massive 48% ATK boost for 10s. Best-in-slot for team damage.
Energy Recharge
Generates energy particles on CRIT, helping Mona fuel her expensive Burst. Prioritize CRIT Rate substats.
Elemental Mastery
Provides team-wide Elemental Mastery bonus and personal damage. Useful in Freeze teams if EM matters (e.g., with Anemo units).
HP%
Refunds 4–6 energy on Burst cast and heals the team slightly. Great for energy-hungry setups and survivability.
Energy Recharge
Boosts energy recharge and increases movement speed after dashing. Good for positioning and Burst uptime, but weaker than other options.
Artifacts
4-piece adds 20% ATK to the whole team after Burst. Core set for any support build; stack with Thrilling Tales for maximum buffs.
4-piece boosts all party members' Elemental Mastery by 120 after triggering a reaction. Effective in Freeze teams with Anemo units.
2-piece gives 20% HP, boosting Mona's survivability and Prototype Amber healing. Full set not recommended; use only 2-piece if needed.
4-piece provides 12% team Hydro damage after triggering a Frozen reaction. Niche but valuable in dedicated Freeze teams.
Second 2-piece also granting 20% Energy Recharge for a total of 40%. Use only when neither 4-piece bonus is viable.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
Energy Recharge / ATK%
Hydro DMG Bonus / ATK%
CRIT Rate
Upon casting Mona's
Most-used community build
Best teams for Mona
Mona Lunar-Charged Team #1
SA team built around Mona's enhanced Normal and Charged Attacks from the Hexerei constellation, enabling powerful Vaporize reactions with extended debuff duration.
Mona's Burst debuffs enemies while her Normal and Charged Attacks build stacks that boost Vaporize damage. Xingqiu provides sustained Hydro application, Jahoda heals and buffs Elemental Mastery, and Ineffa converts Electro-Charged into the custom Lunar-Charged reaction for additional damage.
Team composition: Mona (Hydro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Jahoda (Anemo Support), Ineffa (Electro Support)
Uses Burst to increase damage taken. With 2+ Hexerei party members, Normal/Charged Attacks stack Astral Glow of Mercury, consumed on Vaporize for boosted damage and extended debuff.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Elemental Burst continuously applies Hydro to enemies, enabling reactions.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Elemental Burst summons a healing robot; in full Moonsign team, it absorbs enemy element for continuous Anemo DMG and buffs Elemental Mastery when healing active character above 70% HP. Skill also absorbs element.
Weapons: Elegy for the End, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Passive converts Electro-Charged into Lunar-Charged, with damage scaling on ATK. Skill provides shield and summons Birgitta, who attacks on Lunar-Charged. Burst buffs party Elemental Mastery.
Weapons: Fractured Halo, Ballad of the Fjords
Artifacts: 4pc Silken Moon's Serenade
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Mona Lunar-Charged Team #2
SA team built around Mona's burst damage amplification and Ineffa's conversion of Electro-Charged to Lunar-Charged reactions, with Furina providing DMG buffs and Jahoda offering healing and VV shred.
Mona's burst increases enemy damage taken, while Furina's skill and burst provide continuous Hydro application and DMG buffs. Jahoda heals and shreds resistance with Viridescent Venerer. Ineffa converts reactions to Lunar-Charged, scaling damage off her ATK, and provides shields.
Team composition: Mona (Hydro Main DPS), Furina (Hydro Sub DPS), Jahoda (Anemo Support), Ineffa (Electro Support)
Elemental Burst increases enemy damage taken. With 2+ Hexerei, normal/charged attacks boost Vaporize damage and extend Burst debuff.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Skill provides continuous <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element>. Burst increases DMG based on HP changes of allies (skill burns HP, healer restores).
Weapons: Splendor of Tranquil Waters, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge
Burst summons healing robot that absorbs element and deals continuous DMG. Heals team and increases Elemental Mastery of active character above 70% HP. Skill absorbs element similarly.
Weapons: Elegy for the End, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Passive converts Electro-Charged to Lunar-Charged, damage scales off ATK. Skill provides shield and triggers additional attacks on Lunar-Charged. Burst boosts Elemental Mastery.
Weapons: Fractured Halo, Ballad of the Fjords
Artifacts: 4pc Silken Moon's Serenade
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Mona Lunar-Charged Team #3
SThis team uses Ineffa to convert Electro-Charged into Lunar-Charged, with Mona as the on-field driver and Fischl providing off-field Electro. Sucrose boosts party Elemental Mastery and groups enemies.
Leverage Ineffa's conversion of Electro-Charged to Lunar-Charged reactions, with Mona's Burst damage increase and Sucrose's EM share to amplify reaction damage.
Team composition: Mona (Hydro Main DPS), Fischl (Electro Sub DPS), Sucrose (Anemo Support), Ineffa (Electro Support)
Main DPS. Her Burst buffs team damage. With 2 Hexerei, attacks generate stacks for Vaporize boost.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Sub DPS. Oz provides constant Electro application. With 2 Hexerei, triggers buffs for team's ATK and EM.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, Sacrificial Bow
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Support. Groups enemies and shares Elemental Mastery. With 2 Hexerei, increases team DMG.
Weapons: Sunny Morning Sleep-In, Wandering Evenstar
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate
Support/Shield. Converts Electro-Charged to Lunar-Charged. Shield and Burst boost EM.
Weapons: Fractured Halo, Ballad of the Fjords
Artifacts: 4pc Silken Moon's Serenade
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Mona Permafrost Team
SSUtilizes Mona's Burst debuff and Furina's DMG buff to amplify Durin's <element>Pyro</element> damage, with Xilonen providing RES shred and healing.
Combine Mona's Burst debuff, Furina's DMG buff, and Xilonen's RES shred to amplify Durin's off-field <element>Pyro</element> damage, enabling powerful Vaporize reactions.
Team composition: Mona (Hydro Main DPS), Furina (Hydro Sub DPS), Durin (Pyro Support), Xilonen (Geo Support)
Mona's Burst increases damage enemies take. With at least 2 Hexerei characters, Normal and Charged Attacks generate stacks consumed by Vaporize to boost reaction damage and extend debuff.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Furina's Skill provides continuous <element>Hydro</element>. Burst gives DMG increase based on HP change, with HP loss from Skill restored by healer.
Weapons: Splendor of Tranquil Waters, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge
Durin gains states via Skill: 'Confirmation of Purity' reduces enemy <element>Pyro</element> and corresponding RES on reactions; 'Denial of Darkness' boosts own damage and Vaporize/Melt. Effects strengthen with a Hexerei ally.
Weapons: Athame Artis, Wolf-Fang
Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Flower of Paradise Lost
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Xilonen's Samplers reduce enemy elemental RES. Also provides healing.
Weapons: Peak Patrol Song, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF% > Energy Recharge
Mona Permafrost Team #1
SSUtilize Mona's debuff and Furina's DMG boost to amplify Skirk's <cryo>Cryo</cryo> damage, while Escoffier shreds <cryo>Cryo</cryo>/<hydro>Hydro</hydro> resistance and heals.
Mona's Burst increases damage taken, Furina provides DMG% buff, and Escoffier lowers resistance, enabling Skirk to deal massive <cryo>Cryo</cryo> damage.
Team composition: Skirk (Cryo Main DPS), Mona (Hydro Support), Escoffier (Cryo Support), Furina (Hydro Sub DPS)
Skirk's Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety instead of Energy. Skill grants <cryo>Cryo</cryo> infusion and enhanced Burst.
Weapons: Azurelight, The Black Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Finale of the Deep Galleries
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Mona's Burst increases damage enemies take. With 2+ Hexerei, attacks generate stacks consumed by Vaporize to boost damage.
Weapons: Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge
Summons a 'Cooking Mek' that shoots Frosty Parfaits. Burst deals <cryo>Cryo</cryo> AoE and heals. Lowers enemy <cryo>Cryo</cryo> and <hydro>Hydro</hydro> resistance.
Weapons: Symphonist of Scents, Favonius Lance
Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Furina's Skill provides continuous <hydro>Hydro</hydro> application. Burst increases DMG based on HP changes of allies.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge
Mona Melting Team
SSA high-damage team focusing on Melt reactions from Mavuika and Citlali, with additional Vaporize boosts from Furina and Mona's debuffs.
Utilize Mavuika's powerful Burst enhanced by Citlali's <element>cryo</element> application for Melt. Furina provides <element>hydro</element> application and damage buffs, while Mona debuffs enemies and boosts Vaporize damage.
Team composition: Mavuika (Pyro Main DPS), Citlali (Cryo Support), Furina (Hydro Sub DPS), Mona (Hydro Support)
Main DPS that charges Burst via Nightsoul points or normal attacks. After activation, gains enhanced abilities and interruption resistance for 7s.
Weapons: A Thousand Blazing Suns, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 4pc Obsidian Codex
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Provides a shield scaling with Elemental Mastery and summons a creature dealing AoE <element>cryo</element> damage. While active, Frozen or Melt reactions reduce enemy <element>Pyro</element> and <element>Hydro</element> RES.
Weapons: Starcaller's Watch, Sacrificial Fragments
Artifacts: 4pc Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
Substats: Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG
Elemental Skill provides continuous <element>hydro</element> application. Burst provides DMG increase based on HP changes of allies, achieved via skill HP drain and healer restoration.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge
Elemental Burst increases damage taken by enemies. With at least 2 Hexerei characters, Normal/Charged Attacks generate stacks that boost Vaporize damage when allies trigger it. Attacks also extend Burst debuff.
Weapons: Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge
Mona Melting Team #2
SA team where Chasca's Shadowhunt Shells react with teammates' elements, enabling Vaporize and Melt. Mona's Burst amplifies damage, Durin provides off-field <element>Pyro</element> and RES shred, and Bennett offers ATK buff and healing.
Chasca's elemental conversion based on teammates allows her to trigger Vaporize and Melt. Mona's Burst debuffs enemies and can be extended, while Durin's Skill and Burst apply off-field <element>Pyro</element> and reduce <element>Pyro</element> RES. Bennett's Burst provides ATK buff and healing.
Team composition: Chasca (Anemo Main DPS), Mona (Hydro Support), Durin (Pyro Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Main DPS. Changes Shadowhunt Shells based on teammates' elements, enabling multiple reactions.
Weapons: Astral Vulture's Crimson Plumage, Flower-Wreathed Feathers
Artifacts: 4pc Obsidian Codex
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Support. Burst increases damage taken and can be extended. Provides Vaporize enabler.
Weapons: Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge
Support. Off-field <element>Pyro</element> DMG with RES shred. Stacks increase Vaporize/Melt damage.
Weapons: Athame Artis, Wolf-Fang
Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Flower of Paradise Lost
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Healer/Support. Burst provides massive ATK buff and healing.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, The Alley Flash
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge > HP%
Mona Melting Team #3
SHu Tao triggers Vaporize with Mona and Yelan's Hydro application while Citlali provides shielding and resistance reduction via Melt.
Amplify Hu Tao's Vaporize damage using Mona's Omen debuff and Yelan's off-field Hydro, supported by Citlali's shield and Cryo application for resistance shred.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Citlali (Cryo Support), Mona (Hydro Support), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS)
Hu Tao is the main DPS, her DMG is amplified by the Vaporization in this team.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Ballad of the Fjords
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Citlali’s skill can provide her teammates with a shield based on her Elemental Mastery and summon a creature that deals AoE Cryo damage. When the creature is active, if nearby party members trigger Frozen or Melt reactions, the Pyro and Hydro resistance of the affected enemies is reduced.
Weapons: Starcaller's Watch, Prototype Amber
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate
Mona’s Elemental Burst increases the damage enemies take. When the party includes at least 2 Hexerei characters, Mona’s Normal and Charged Attacks generate stacks of Astral Glow of Mercury, which are consumed when allies trigger Vaporize to further boost that reaction’s damage. Her Normal and Charged Attacks can also extend her Burst debuff.
Weapons: Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge
Yelan can provide continuous Hydro attack off-field for triggering reactions. Yelan’s Elemental Burst can also increase DMG of allies via her passive talent.
Weapons: Elegy for the End, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: HP% > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge
Mona Skills
Passive Talents
"Come 'n' Get Me, Hag!"
Ascension Phase 1A Phantom created in this manner lasts for 2s, and its explosion DMG is equal to 50% of Mirror Reflection of Doom.
Waterborne Destiny
Ascension Phase 4
Principium of Astrology
PassiveConstellations
Prophecy of Submersion
C1· Electro-Charged DMG increases by 15%, Lunar-Charged DMG increases by 15%, Vaporize DMG increases by 15%, Hydro Swirl DMG increases by 15%, Lunar-Crystallize DMG increases by 15%.
· Frozen duration is extended by 15%.
Lunar Chain
C2This effect can only occur once every 5s.
Restless Revolution
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Prophecy of Oblivion
C4
Mockery of Fortuna
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Rhetorics of Calamitas
C6A maximum DMG Bonus of 180% can be achieved in this manner. The effect lasts for no more than 8s.
Outfits
Pact of Stars and Moon
Mona's outfit. A costume made specifically to encompass the astrological concept of "the destined moment," thanks to the 30% discount ticket she got from the celestial globe refund.
Flowing Fate
Mona's outfit. A light astrologist's outfit that does away with superfluous fabric to provide top quality at an affordable price.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Varunada Lazurite Sliver
1
Varunada Lazurite Fragment
9
Varunada Lazurite Chunk
9
Varunada Lazurite Gemstone
6
Cleansing Heart
46
Philanemo Mushroom
168
Whopperflower Nectar
18
Shimmering Nectar
30
Energy Nectar
36
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.40 | | 1 | — | 3 | 3 |
| Lv.50 | | 3 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| Lv.60 | | 6 | 4 | 20 | 12 |
| Lv.70 | | 3 | 8 | 30 | 18 |
| Lv.80 | | 6 | 12 | 45 | 12 |
| Lv.90 | | 6 | 20 | 60 | 24 |
Talent Materials
Mora
1,652,500
Teachings of Resistance
3
Guide to Resistance
21
Philosophies of Resistance
38
Whopperflower Nectar
6
Shimmering Nectar
22
Energy Nectar
31
Ring of Boreas
6
Crown of Insight
1
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