Best Mona Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)
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HydroMondstadt31/8AstrolabosForsaken RiftA 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
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Weapons
ATK%
High base ATK and bonus Hydro DMG make this a raw damage stat stick for sustained field presence.
CRIT DMG
Provides CRIT DMG and a random buff to ATK%, Hydro DMG, or Elemental Mastery, ideal for burst windows.
CRIT Rate
Gains CRIT Rate and ramping Hydro DMG over time, rewarding long on-field rotations.
CRIT Rate
Adds CRIT Rate and buffs Skill/Burst after Normal Attacks, syncing with a rotation-heavy playstyle.
ATK%
Boosts ATK% and Charged Attack DMG, making it a strong free-to-play choice for a charged attack build.
CRIT DMG
Offers CRIT DMG and increases ATK% on defeating enemies, excelling in multi-target content.
Elemental Mastery
Provides Elemental Mastery and a reaction-based Hydro DMG bonus, perfect for reaction-heavy teams.
Artifacts
2-piece grants 15% Hydro DMG; 4-piece boosts Normal and Charged Attack DMG after using a Skill, a core pick for a Hydro DPS.
2-piece increases Burst DMG by 20%; 4-piece buffs the whole party's ATK after a Burst, valuable if the rotation leans on it.
2-piece increases Burst DMG by 20%; 4-piece buffs the whole party's ATK after a Burst, valuable if the rotation leans on it.
2-piece adds 80 Elemental Mastery; 4-piece boosts Charged Attack DMG by 35%, ideal for a charged-attack-centric reaction playstyle.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
Xingqiu is a
Pair with Hu Tao for reliable
DPS
Best at C2 but functional without. Her damage as DPS is subpar versus many alternatives.
NUKE
Skill taunts and applies Hydro. Burst immobilizes small enemies if within 20 levels, then deals massive damage and applies Omen.
Artifact Sets:
Instructor (4): Niche set for certain Hu Tao nuke teams.
See Nuke Mona Ability Tip for Vaporize setup.
BURST SUPPORT
Uses Burst for Omen debuff to boost team damage. Common in Freeze teams; debuff extends via freeze. Apply Cryo before Burst. Maintain Cryo and Hydro auras e.g., using Venti infused Burst plus on-field aura.
Weapon Choices:
Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers: Best if Energy Recharge ensures 100% Burst uptime; otherwise, use Energy Recharge weapons.
A Thousand Floating Dreams: Only if team needs Elemental Mastery and doesn't benefit heavily from ATK%. Competes with Thrilling Tales.
Artifact Sets:
Tenacity of the Millelith (4) / Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City (4): Use when another character has Noblesse Oblige (4).
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Best teams for Mona
Full team guideMona 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 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
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best artifact set for Mona?+
The best artifact set for Mona is the 4-piece Heart of Depth set.
What is the best weapon for Mona?+
The best weapon for Mona is Skyward Atlas.
What main stats should I focus on for Mona?+
Prioritize ATK%, Hydro DMG Bonus, CRIT Rate on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.
What is the talent priority for Mona?+
Upgrade Mona's talents in this order: Burst > Normal Attack > Skill.
What are the best teams for Mona?+
Some of the best teams for Mona are Mona Lunar-Charged Team #1, Mona Lunar-Charged Team #2, Mona Lunar-Charged Team #3, Mona Permafrost Team, Mona Permafrost Team #1, Mona Melting Team, Mona Melting Team #2, Mona Melting Team #3.