MONA BIO
- Star Rank: 5 ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
- Alternative Names: None
- Title: Enigmatic Astrologer
- Organization / Circle: Unknown
- Origin: Mondstadt
- Constellation: Astrolabos
- Vision / Element: Hydro / Water
- Weapon: Catalyst
A mysterious young astrologer who proclaims herself to be “Astrologist Mona Megistus,” and who possesses abilities to match the title. Erudite, but prideful. Though she is often strapped for cash and lives a life of thrift, she is resolved to never use astrology for profit. It is this very resolution that has caused her to constantly fret about money. Check this Mona best build guide to know best weapons, best artifacts, and the best party members for Mona.
A mysterious young astrologer who proclaims herself to be “Astrologist Mona Megistus,” and who possesses abilities to match the title. Erudite, but prideful.
MONA ABILITIES/TALENTS
Ripple of Fate – Normal/Charged Attack
- Normal Attack: Perform up to 4 water splash attacks that deal Hydro DMG.
- Charged Attack: Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to deal AoE Hydro DMG after a short casting time.
- Plunging Attack: Gathering the might of Hydro, Mona plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Hydro DMG upon impact with the ground.
Mirror Reflection of Doom – Elemental Skill
- Creates an illusory Phantom of fate from coalesced waterspouts.
- The Phantom has the following special properties:
- Continuously taunts nearby opponents, attracting their fire.
- Each second, 4 times, deals AoE Hydro DMG.
- When its duration expires, the Phantom explodes, dealing AoE Hydro DMG.
- The Phantom has the following special properties:
- Hold: Utilizes water currents to move backwards swiftly before conjuring a Phantom
- Only one Phantom created by Mirror Reflection of Doom can exist at any time.
- When the Phantom explodes and hits at least one opponent, it generates 3 elemental particles.
Illusory Torrent – Alternate Sprint
- Alternate Sprint: Mona cloaks herself within the water’s flow, consuming stamina to move rapidly.
- When under the effect of Illusory Torrent, Mona can move at high speed on water.
- Applies the Wet status to nearby opponents when she reappears.
Stellaris Phantasm – Elemental Burst
- Mona summons the sparkling waves and creates a reflection of the starry sky, applying the Illusory Bubble status to the opponents in a large AoE.
- Illusory Bubble: Traps opponents inside a pocket of destiny and also makes them Wet. Renders weaker opponents immobile. When an opponent affected by Illusory Bubble sustains DMG, it has the following effects:
- Applies an Omen to the opponent, which gives a DMG Bonus, also increasing the DMG of the attack that causes it.
- Removes the Illusory Bubble, dealing Hydro DMG in the process.
- Omen: During its duration, increases DMG taken by opponents.
- Illusory Bubble: Traps opponents inside a pocket of destiny and also makes them Wet. Renders weaker opponents immobile. When an opponent affected by Illusory Bubble sustains DMG, it has the following effects:
Come ‘n’ Get Me, Hag! – 1st Ascension Passive
- After she has used Illusory Torrent for 2s, if there are any opponents nearby, Mona will automatically create a Phantom.
- A Phantom created in this manner lasts for 2s, and its explosion DMG is equal to 50% of Mirror Reflection of Doom.
Waterborne Destiny – 4th Ascension Passive
- Increases Mona’s Hydro DMG Bonus by a degree equivalent to 20% of her Energy Recharge rate.
Principium of Astrology – Utility Passive
- When Mona crafts Weapon Ascension Materials, she has a 25% chance to refund one count of one material out of all the crafting materials used.
BEST WEAPONS FOR MONA
Late Game Weapons – 5 Star Weapons
- Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds – Increases Movement Speed SPD by 10%. When in battle, earn a 6/8/10/12/14% Elemental DMG Bonus every 4s. Max 4 stacks. Lasts until the character falls or leaves combat.
- Skyward Atlas – Increases Elemental DMG Bonus by 12/15/18/21/24%, normal Attack hits have a 50% chance to earn the favor of the clouds, which actively seek out nearby enemies to attack for 15s, dealing 160/200/240/280/320% ATK DMG. Can only occur once every 30s.
Mid Game Weapons – 4 Star Weapons
- The Widsith – When a character takes the field, they will gain a random theme song for 10s. This can only occur once every 30s.Recitative: ATK is increased by 60/70/80/90/100%.
- Aria: Increases all Elemental DMG by 48/60/72/84/96%.
- Interlude: Elemental Mastery is increased by 240/300/360/420/480.
- Favonius Codex – CRIT Hits have a 60/70/80/90/100% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12/10.5/9/7.5/6s.
Early Game Weapons – 3 Star Weapons
- Emerald Orb – Upon causing a Vaporize, Electro-Charged, Frozen or a Hydro-infused Swirl reaction, increases ATK by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40% for 12s.
- Twin Nephrite – Defeating an enemy increases Movement SPD and ATK by 12/14/16/18/20% for 15.
BEST ARTIFACTS FOR MONA
Sub DPS
- Noblesse Oblige x 4
- Elemental Burst DMG +20%.
- Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members’ ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
- Stat Priority
- Sands of Eon: ATK% or Elemental Mastery
- Goblet of Eonothem: ATK% /E.Mastery/Hydro DMG Bonus
- Circlet of Logos: ATK%
- Substats
- ATK%
- Elemental Mastery
- CRIT DMG
- CRIT Rate
Hydro Sub DPS
- Heart of Depth x 2
- Hydro DMG Bonus +15%.
- Noblesse Oblige x 2
- Elemental Burst DMG +20%.
- Stat Priority
- Sands of Eon: ATK% or Elemental Mastery
- Goblet of Eonothem: ATK%/E.Mastery/Hydro DMG Bonus
- Circlet of Logos: ATK%
- Substats
- ATK%
- Elemental Mastery
- CRIT DMG
- CRIT Rate
Early Artifacts Build
- Instructor x4
- 2 Pieces: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80
- 4 Pieces: After using Elemental Skill, increases all party members’ Elemental Mastery by 120 for 8s
- Stat Priority
- Sands of Eon: Energy Recharge or Elemental Mastery
- Goblet of Eonothem: Elemental Mastery or Anemo DMG Bonus
- Circlet of Logos: ATK%
- Substats
- Energy Recharge
- Elemental Mastery
MONA CONSTELLATION
- Prophecy of Submersion – The effects of Hydro-related Elemental Reactions are enhanced for 8s after any of your characters in the party hit an opponent affected by an Omen:
- Electro-Charged DMG is increased by 15%.
- Vaporize DMG is increased by 15%.
- Hydro Swirl DMG is increased by 15%.
- The duration for which enemies are Frozen is increased by 15%.
- Lunar Chain – When a Normal Attack hits, there is a 20% chance that it will be automatically followed by a Charged Attack. This effect can only occur once every 5s.
- Restless Revolution – Increases the Level of Stellaris Phantasm by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
- Prophecy of Oblivion – When any character in the party attacks an opponent affected by the Omen status effect, their CRIT Rate is increased by 15%.
- Mockery of Fortuna – Increase the Level of Mirror Reflection of Doom by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
- Rhetorics of Calamitas – Upon entering Illusory Torrent, Mona gains a 60% increase to the DMG her next Charged Attack per second of movement. A maximum DMG Bonus of 180% can be achieved in this manner. The effect lasts for no more than 8s.
BEST PARTY MEMBERS FOR MONA
Bennett
- Best for setting up extremely high damage Elemental Bursts combined with Mona’s Elemental Burst.
- Can trigger Vaporize Reactions and provide healing.
Diluc
- High Damage Vaporize Triggers.
- High Burst DMG overall.
Klee
- High Damage Vaporize Triggers.
- Benefits from Mona’s decoy to reduce aggro.
Sucrose
- Reduces Elemental Resistance and provides crowd control.
- Deals heavy Swirl DMG with High Elemental Mastery.
MONA ASCENSION MATERIALS
Ascension 1: Level 20 – Level 40
- Philanemo Mushroom ×3
- Varunada Lazurite Sliver ×1
- Whopperflower Nectar ×3
Ascension 2: Level 40 – Level 50
- Philanemo Mushroom ×10
- Varunada Lazurite Fragment ×3
- Whopperflower Nectar ×15
- Cleansing Heart ×2
Ascension 3: Level 50 – Level 60
- Philanemo Mushroom ×20
- Varunada Lazurite Fragment ×6
- Shimmering Nectar ×12
- Cleansing Heart ×4
Ascension 4: Level 60 – Level 70
- Philanemo Mushroom ×30
- Varunada Lazurite Chunk ×3
- Shimmering Nectar ×18
- Cleansing Heart ×8
Ascension 5: Level 70 – Level 80
- Philanemo Mushroom ×45
- Varunada Lazurite Chunk ×6
- Energy Nectar ×12
- Cleansing Heart ×12
Ascension 6: Level 80 – Level 90
- Philanemo Mushroom ×60
- Varunada Lazurite Gemstone ×6
- Energy Nectar ×24
- Cleansing Heart ×20
MONA TALENT MATERIALS
Enemy Drops – Whopperflower
Whopperflower Nectar
Nectar extracted from the stamen of a Whopperflower that contains trace amounts of elements. The taste of the nectar has a hint of Sweet Flower in it.
Shimmering Nectar
Nectar that is full of pure elements. Scholars generally concur that Qhopperflowers are advanced life forms among the elemental plants, but there has yet to be a satisfactory explanation regarding their predatory habits.
Energy Nectar
A thick and sticky honey that is full of energy. The Whopperflower hunts by tricking its prey, a process it uses to possibly evolve into a more powerful and pure form.
Daily Domain Drops
- Locations:
- Domain of Mastery: Frozen Abyss – Tuesday/Friday
- Domain of Mastery: Biting Frost – Sunday
Teachings of Resistance
Resistance is the backboine of the city of Wind. The history of Mondstadt is one of resistances. People rose up to prevent past conflicts from ever being forgotten, like sprouts breaking through the soil, like the eternal wind eroding stone walls.
Guide to Resistance
Resistance is the backbone of the city of Wind. The history of Mondstadt is one of resistances. People rose up to grant the citizens of Mondstadt the freedom they now enjoy, like the Anemo Archon blowing away the snow, or like Vennessa rising up to fight.
Philosophies of Resistance
Resistance is the backbone of the land of wind. The history of Mondstadt is one of resistances. People rose up to allow the future Mondstadt’s poetry to freely be that of the wind and be spread across the land.
Weekly Boss Drops
- Location:
- Lupus Boreas Challenge Reward
Ring of Boreas
A bit of crystalized ice from the Great Wolf King of the North. This land was once a realm of freezing-cold blizzards and ice storms filled with razor-sharp ice shards, all at the command of Boreas. Though his power may have diminished, he could still freeze the land in an instant.
Event Reward
- Location:
- Limited-Duration Event Reward (Buy from Event Shops)
Crown of Insight
A precious Talent Level-Up material. Increases Talent Level from 9 to 10. Once a medium for the storage and transfer of wisdom in ancient times. Now, wisdom is found in ancient texts and in profound speech. Nevertheless, this crown of sagehood must still be able to impart some transcendent power and wisdom to its bearer.
MONA CHARACTER DEMO
“Frugality is merely a form of self-cultivation that leads to truth…” or so Mona insists. Yet Mona, who refuses to use astrology for financial gain, today finds herself with Mora worries…
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