Best Mona Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)
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HydroMondstadt31/8AstrolabosForsaken RiftLooking for the ultimate build for Mona? This Mona build guide covers the best weapons, artifacts, main stats, and team compositions in Genshin Impact.
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
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Weapons
ATK%
Highest base ATK in the catalyst pool plus an ATK% substat, and the passive adds 12% Elemental DMG with a cloud that lands extra hits. The most stat-efficient generic pick when no conditional weapon is available.
CRIT DMG
CRIT DMG substat with a 10s rotating buff — the Elemental Mastery or Elemental DMG roll pushes short Vaporize burst windows above most 4-stars.
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate substat with 8% Elemental DMG stacking every 4s on field, up to 40%. Best when staying on field for long Normal Attack strings.
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate substat; Normal Attacks grant 20% Skill and Burst DMG for 6s, so it rewards an attack-then-cast rotation instead of pure charged spam.
ATK%
ATK% substat with 16% Charged Attack DMG, rising to 24% and 8% ATK for 10s after using Skill. Free event option for charged-attack rotations.
CRIT DMG
CRIT DMG substat plus 12% ATK per kill, stacking three times. Shines on multi-wave floors with continuous adds, dips in single-target fights.
Elemental Mastery
Craftable Elemental Mastery substat; each reaction grants 8% Elemental DMG for 10s, up to 16%. Cheap filler for reaction teams when EM outscales raw ATK.
Artifacts
15% Hydro DMG on 2pc, and 4pc adds 30% Normal and Charged Attack DMG for 15s after using Skill — the cleanest match for an on-field attacker.
20% Burst DMG, or 20% party ATK for 12s on the 4pc when the Burst carries the rotation. Keep the 4pc on a dedicated support if the on-field unit needs damage.
20% Burst DMG, or 20% party ATK for 12s on the 4pc when the Burst carries the rotation. Keep the 4pc on a dedicated support if the on-field unit needs damage.
80 Elemental Mastery plus 35% Charged Attack DMG on the 4pc. Ideal if the rotation leans on charged attacks and reactions rather than Normal Attack strings.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
DPS
Best utilised at [C2] but functional without it — output on this role is subpar versus many alternatives.
NUKE
Elemental Skill taunts and applies Hydro; Burst immobilises smaller enemies (requires being 20+ levels above them) and delivers a huge hit plus an Omen debuff after proccing.
Artifacts: Instructor (4) is niche, used only for certain Hu Tao nuke setups.
See the Nuke Mona Ability Tips for Vaporize nuke setup.
BURST SUPPORT
Burst applies Omen so teammates deal more damage — most common in Freeze teams, since Freeze extends Omen's duration. Apply Cryo before casting Burst for the extension, then keep reapplying Cryo/Hydro auras (e.g. infused Venti Burst plus on-field auras).
Weapons
Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers: generally the best Freeze support option — buffs Main DPS ATK — provided you still hold 100% Energy Recharge uptime for Burst; if not, take an ER weapon instead.
A Thousand Floating Dreams: skip unless the team needs Elemental Mastery and gains little from ATK%; only then does it compete with Thrilling Tales.
Artifacts
Tenacity of the Millelith (4) / Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City (4): run when another teammate already carries Noblesse Oblige (4).
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Best teams for Mona
Discover the best teams for Mona, including F2P-friendly team comps for every playstyle.
Mona Lunar-Charged Team #1
SS-tier Hydro team built around Lunar-Charged reactions, Mona's burst damage amp, and a sturdy shield/heal core.
Mona's Burst debuffs enemies and, with Hexerei allies, her attacks extend it. Ineffa's passive converts Electro-Charged into Lunar-Charged, scaling with ATK, while her Skill shield and Birgitta follow-ups trigger on each reaction.
Team composition: Mona (Hydro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Jahoda (Anemo Support), Ineffa (Electro Support)
Elemental Burst raises enemy damage taken; with Hexerei allies, attacks extend the debuff and boost Vaporize.
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 applies Hydro continuously to enable reactions.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Burst heals and, with Moonsign, absorbs enemy element for DMG; overheal above 70% HP grants Elemental Mastery.
Weapons: Elegy for the End, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Passive turns Electro-Charged into Lunar-Charged; Skill shields, Burst buffs 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
SThis team uses Mona as on-field DPS with Furina providing off-field Hydro and buffs. Jahoda heals and shreds resistance, while Ineffa enables Lunar-Charged reactions for explosive damage.
Stack Astral Glow of Mercury with Mona's normal/charged attacks, then trigger Vaporize for huge hits. Ineffa converts Electro-Charged into Lunar-Charged, and Birgitta's strikes scale with Ineffa's ATK.
Team composition: Mona (Hydro Main DPS), Furina (Hydro Sub DPS), Jahoda (Anemo Support), Ineffa (Electro Support)
Burst increases damage taken; normal/charged attacks extend it and generate Vaporize-boosting stacks.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Skill applies continuous Hydro; Burst buffs DMG based on ally HP changes, synergizing with healers.
Weapons: Splendor of Tranquil Waters, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge
Burst heals and, in Moonsign teams, absorbs elements for continuous DMG; heals above 70% buffs Elemental Mastery.
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; Skill shields and summons Birgitta to attack; 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.1→2 | | | | ||
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| Lv.7→8 | | | | | |
| Lv.8→9 | | | | | |
| Lv.9→10 | | | | | |
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 #1, Mona Melting Team #2, Hu Tao Vaporize Melt with Citlali and Mona.