Genshin Impact: Mona Character Overview

Mona, also known as Astrologist Mona Megistus, is a 5-star Hydro Catalyst from Mondstadt in Genshin Impact. A master astrologer with deep knowledge of stars and fate, she blends powerful Hydro application with unique utility and high burst damage. Mona excels as both a sub-DPS and support, making her a valuable addition to many Hydro-related elemental reaction teams.

This guide covers Mona’s best builds, ascension materials, weapons, artifacts, talent priority, and team compositions, ensuring you get the most out of this mysterious young astrologer in Genshin Impact.

Mona Genshin Impact

Mona is a versatile Hydro character in Genshin Impact, known for her unique sprint ability, Illusory Torrent, which lets her move swiftly through water and dodge enemy attacks. This boosts her mobility, making her great for exploration and combat.

Mona	Rarity	Element	Weapon	Role	Region
	5⭐	Hydro	Catalyst	Support / Sub-DPS	Mondstadt

Mona’s Elemental Burst, Stellaris Phantasm, applies Illusory Bubble, trapping enemies, increasing damage taken, and boosting Hydro elemental reactions like Vaporize, Freeze, and Electro-Charged. This makes her a top-tier enabler for high-burst teams.

She excels in Freeze teams, consistently applying Hydro to support Cryo units like Ganyu, Ayaka, and Shenhe. In Vaporize teams, she enables Pyro DPS characters such as Hu Tao and Diluc. With the right artifacts and energy recharge, Mona remains a staple support in high-tier team comps.

Mona Stats & Ascension Materials

Mona’s ascension improves her Energy Recharge%, increasing her ability to spam Elemental Bursts. Below is a breakdown of Mona’s ascension costs and stats per phase.

Mona Base Stats

Ascension Costs & Stat Growth

Mona Talents in Genshin Impact

Mona’s Hydro application, Energy Recharge scaling, and strong Elemental Burst synergy make her an excellent enabler for Hydro-related elemental reactions like Vaporize, Freeze, and Electro-Charged.

Talent	Details
Ripple of Fate (Normal Attack)	Performs up to 4 Hydro-infused attacks, dealing Hydro DMG. Charged Attack: Consumes stamina to release an AoE Hydro blast. Plunging Attack: Deals AoE Hydro DMG upon impact.
Mirror Reflection of Doom (Elemental Skill)	Summons a Phantom that taunts enemies and continuously deals Hydro DMG. Explosion: After a few seconds, the Phantom explodes, dealing AoE Hydro DMG. Hold Skill: Mona dashes backward before summoning the Phantom.
Stellaris Phantasm (Elemental Burst)	Unleashes sparkling waves, applying Illusory Bubble to nearby enemies. Enemies take increased damage when the Bubble bursts. Deals Hydro Elemental DMG and applies Omen, boosting damage taken.
Come 'n' Get Me, Hag! (Passive Talent)	After staying in Illusory Torrent for 2 seconds, Mona automatically creates a Phantom, dealing Hydro DMG and distracting enemies.
Waterborne Destiny (Passive Talent)	Increases Mona’s Hydro DMG Bonus by 20% of her Energy Recharge, making her highly effective with Emblem of Severed Fate artifact sets.
Principium of Astrology (Passive Talent)	When crafting Weapon Ascension Materials, Mona has a 25% chance to refund a portion of materials, making her useful for resource management.

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Mona Constellations

Mona’s Constellations enhance her Hydro DMG, elemental reactions, and team utility, making her an even stronger support and sub-DPS. Below is a breakdown of each Constellation and its effects:

Constellation	Effect
C1 - Prophecy of Submersion	Increases the effectiveness of Hydro-related elemental reactions (Vaporize, Freeze, Electro-Charged, Hydro Swirl) by 15% for 8 seconds when enemies are affected by Omen.
C2 - Lunar Chain	When Mona’s Normal Attack hits, there is a 20% chance to automatically trigger a Charged Attack, allowing for increased damage with less stamina consumption.
C3 - Restless Revolution	Increases Stellaris Phantasm (Elemental Burst) Level by 3 (Max upgrade: 15), significantly boosting Hydro DMG and the Omen effect’s duration.
C4 - Prophecy of Oblivion	When any party member attacks an enemy affected by Omen, their CRIT Rate increases by 15%, making Mona a valuable team buffer in high-burst compositions.
C5 - Mockery of Fortuna	Increases Mirror Reflection of Doom (Elemental Skill) Level by 3 (Max upgrade: 15), enhancing taunt effectiveness and explosion DMG.
C6 - Rhetorics of Calamitas	While using Illusory Torrent (Alternate Sprint), Mona gains a 60% DMG Bonus per second for her next Charged Attack (Max Bonus: 180%), making her Charged Attacks significantly stronger when dashing before attacking.

Mona’s Constellations focus on increasing her Hydro application, CRIT synergy, and overall damage output. C4 makes her an incredible support for CRIT-dependent teams, while C6 allows her to deal heavy burst damage when weaving sprints into her attack rotations.

Best Mona Builds in Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact Mona Build (Sub-DPS)

Mona’s high Energy Recharge and Hydro application make her perfect for reaction-based teams like Freeze and Vaporize.

Best Weapon	Best Artifacts	Main Stats
Skyward Atlas	4pc Emblem of Severed Fate	Sands: Energy Recharge%
Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds	2pc Noblesse + 2pc Heart of Depth	Goblet: Hydro DMG%
The Widsith	4pc Noblesse Oblige	Circlet: CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate

Genshin Impact Mona Build (Support)

If using Mona as a pure Burst support, focus on Energy Recharge and team buffs.

Best Weapon	Best Artifacts	Main Stats
Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers	4pc Noblesse Oblige	Sands: Energy Recharge%
Favonius Codex	2pc Emblem + 2pc Noblesse	Goblet: ATK% or Hydro DMG%
Prototype Amber	4pc Emblem of Severed Fate	Circlet: CRIT Rate or ATK%

Best Weapons for Mona Genshin Impact

Mona benefits from Catalysts that enhance Elemental DMG, Energy Recharge, or CRIT stats.
Here are the best weapon choices for her:

Weapon	Base ATK	Secondary Stat	Effect
Skyward Atlas	674	ATK%	Increases Elemental DMG Bonus by 12%. Normal Attacks have a 50% chance to deal 160% ATK DMG every 30s.
Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds	608	CRIT Rate	Increases Movement Speed by 10% and grants 8% Elemental DMG Bonus every 4s (Max: 4 stacks).
The Widsith	510	CRIT DMG	When switching characters, a random buff is applied for 10s, boosting ATK, Elemental DMG, or Elemental Mastery.
Favonius Codex	510	Energy Recharge	CRIT hits have a 60-100% chance to generate Energy particles, restoring 6 Energy every 12s.
Prototype Amber	510	HP%	Using an Elemental Burst regenerates Energy and heals the party for 6% HP per second for 6s.

Best Artifacts for Mona Genshin Impact

Mona’s artifact choice depends on whether she is used as a support or sub-DPS. Here are the most effective sets:

Artifact Set	Bonus Effect
Emblem of Severed Fate (4pc)	Increases Energy Recharge by 20%. Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge.
Noblesse Oblige (4pc)	Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 20%. Using an Elemental Burst boosts the team’s ATK by 20% for 12s.
Heart of Depth (2pc) + Noblesse Oblige (2pc)	Boosts Hydro DMG by 15% and Elemental Burst DMG by 20%.

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Best Team Compositions for Mona Genshin Impact

Mona excels in Freeze and Vaporize teams, acting as a strong Hydro enabler and damage amplifier. Her Elemental Burst boosts the entire team’s damage output, making her a valuable asset in many team setups.

Freeze Team (Perma-Freeze & Crowd Control)

This team focuses on freezing enemies, preventing them from attacking while dealing high Cryo and Hydro damage. Mona applies Hydro consistently, setting up Cryo characters for powerful Freeze reactions.

• Main DPS: Ayaka – Strong Cryo damage with Elemental Burst
• Sub-DPS: Mona – Provides Hydro application and damage amplification
• Support: Diona – Heals and provides Cryo resonance for extra Crit Rate
• Anemo Support: Kazuha – Swirls Cryo or Hydro to increase Elemental DMG

Vaporize Team (Burst Damage & Reactions)

Mona plays a crucial role in Vaporize teams, where Hydro and Pyro reactions produce massive damage multipliers. She sets up Pyro units for enhanced Elemental Bursts, dealing huge AoE damage.

• Main DPS: Xiangling – Strong Pyro Burst DMG
• Sub-DPS: Mona – Applies Hydro for Vaporize reactions
• Support: Bennett – Provides ATK buffs and healing
• Anemo Support: Kazuha – Enhances Pyro and Hydro damage with Elemental Swirl

Mona fits into various reaction-based teams, making her a flexible choice for both offensive and support roles. Focus on Energy Recharge and Hydro DMG Bonus to maximize her Elemental Burst uptime and boost team-wide damage output.

Skill Priority

• Elemental Burst (Stellaris Phantasm) → Top Priority, as it amplifies team damage and applies AoE Hydro DMG.
• Elemental Skill (Mirror Reflection of Doom) → Important for consistent Hydro application and enemy taunt.
• Normal Attack (Ripple of Fate) → Only level this if using Mona as a main DPS, otherwise focus on her Burst and Skill.

Conclusion

Genshin Impact Mona is one of the most versatile Hydro units, excelling as both a Sub-DPS and Support. Her Elemental Burst offers high burst damage and amplifies team damage output, making her a strong pick in Freeze, Vaporize, and Electro-Charged teams. With the right build, Mona can significantly enhance your team’s DPS and control the battlefield with her Hydro application.

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• 20.02.2025 - Genshin Impact: Mona Character Overview published.