Mona
Mona is a hugely rewarding off-field damage amplifier: a single Burst stamps the Omen that magnifies every hit your team lands, and she applies clean Hydro for Freeze and Vaporize teams. What she needs most is enough Energy Recharge to Burst every rotation, then CRIT if you want her to chip in personal damage. Don't sweat the weapon: the 4-star Widsith rivals many 5-stars, and a 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate both fits her kit and farms easily. A lightweight support that lifts the whole team.
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Mona Build
Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds
The Widsith
Prototype Amber
Sacrificial Fragments
Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers-
4pc
Emblem of Severed Fate -
4pc
Noblesse Oblige -
2pc+2pc
Emblem of Severed Fate + Noblesse Oblige
Priority substats: Energy Recharge › CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate › ATK%
Q > E > NA — the Burst plants the damage-amplifying Omen so level it first; the Hydro-applying Skill next, and Normal Attacks are skipped.
Teams for Mona
Mona applies Hydro and stamps the Omen debuff to amplify Vaporize damage for the Pyro DPS, while Bennett and Kazuha buff further.
Mona keeps enemies frozen continuously and boosts damage, a perfect fit for Ayaka's Freeze team.
Mona's talents
Ripple of Fate
Performs 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
Phantom
Has the following special properties:
·Continuously taunts nearby opponents, attracting their fire.
·Continuously deals Hydro DMG to nearby opponents.
·When its duration expires, the Phantom explodes, dealing AoE Hydro DMG.
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.
Skilled astrologers have always dreamed of using a phantom facsimile of themselves to ward off imminent ill fate, but Mona must be the first to make such a mockery of it in all of Teyvat.
Illusory Torrent
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.
This is something that Mona can do, but her teacher cannot. Well, but it's not as if her teacher would pursue any matter concerning Hydro Visions anyway...
Stellaris Phantasm
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.
It was from the time that gods first traced the lights in the heavens with their eyes that the notion of "fate" was born.
"Come 'n' Get Me, Hag!"
A Phantom created in this manner lasts for 2s, and its explosion DMG is equal to 50% of Mirror Reflection of Doom.
Waterborne Destiny
Principium of Astrology
Witch's Eve Rite: Genesis of Starsigns
Hexerei: Secret Rite
When Mona's Normal Attacks or Charged Attacks hit an opponent, she gains 1 stack of Astral Glow of Mercury, for 8s. Max 3 stacks. This effect can grant at most one stack every 0.1s. When other party members trigger a Vaporize reaction on an enemy, all Astral Glow of Mercury stacks are consumed. Each stack consumed increases the damage of that Vaporize reaction by 5%.
Additionally, when Mona's Normal Attacks or Charged Attacks hit an opponent, the enemy's Omen duration is extended by 2s. This effect can trigger at most once every 0.5s, and can extend the Omen by up to 8s through this method.
Combat Rotation
- Open with E "Mirror Reflection of Doom" to summon the Phantom, tagging enemies with Hydro and drawing aggro (12s CD).
- Fire off a Charged Attack for extra AoE Hydro application before swapping off.
- Switch to the main DPS and hit the tagged enemies to trigger elemental reactions (Vaporize/Freeze/Electro-Charged).
- Once enemies are grouped and Mona has 60 energy, unleash Q "Stellaris Phantasm" for the Illusory Bubble plus Omen status (15s CD).
- During the 4s Omen window, keep the main DPS attacking non-stop to cash in the full damage amplification.
- Use the 8s Illusory Bubble duration to keep enemies from slipping out of the amplified zone.
- Retreat Mona off-field to let E's 12s CD tick down, prioritizing Energy Recharge gear to hit 60 energy every rotation.
Mona constellations
When any of your own party members hits an opponent affected by an Omen, the effects of Hydro-related Elemental Reactions are enhanced for 8s:
· 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%.
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.
Increases the Level of Stellaris Phantasm by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
When any party member attacks an opponent affected by an Omen, their CRIT Rate is increased by 15%.
Increases the Level of Mirror Reflection of Doom by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Upon entering Illusory Torrent, Mona gains a 60% increase to the DMG of 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.
Base Stats (Lv90)
Character Profile
- Region: Mondstadt
- Voice Actors: JP 小原好美 · EN Felecia Angelle · KR Woo Jeong-shin · CN 陈婷婷
Other Hydro characters
Ascension materials
Total ascension materials to reach level 90 (talent books not included).
Talent scaling by level
Ripple of Fate
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 37.6% | 67.7% | 79.9% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 36.0% | 64.8% | 76.5% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 44.8% | 80.6% | 95.2% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 56.2% | 101% | 119% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 150% | 269% | 326% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 56.8% | 112.3% | 136.1% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 114%/142% | 225%/281% | 272%/340% |
Mirror Reflection of Doom
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoT | 32.0% | 57.6% | 68.0% |
| Explosion DMG | 133% | 239% | 282% |
| CD | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s |
Stellaris Phantasm
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illusory Bubble Duration | 8.0s | 8.0s | 8.0s |
| Illusory Bubble Explosion DMG | 442% | 796% | 940% |
| DMG Bonus | 42% | 60% | 60% |
| Omen Duration | 4.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s |
| CD | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
| Energy Cost | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Advanced frame data (official)
Elemental application ICD, gauge units and interruption resistance — official numbers rarely published anywhere.
Ripple of Fate
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack 1-Hit | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 7.65 |
| Normal Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 7.35 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit | 1U | — | 9.15 |
| Normal Attack 4-Hit | 1U | — | 11.85 |
| Charged Attack | 1U | — | 26.15 |
| Plunging Attack Collision | 0U | — | 5 |
| Low Plunge | 1U | — | 50 |
| High Plunge | 1U | — | 100 |
Mirror Reflection of Doom
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoT | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 40 |
| Explosion DMG | 1U | — | 150 |
Illusory Torrent
| Hit | Gauge | ICD |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Application | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits |
Stellaris Phantasm
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wet Application On Cast | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 50 |
| Illusory Bubble Explosion DMG | 2U | — | 200 |
"Come 'n' Get Me, Hag!"
| Hit | Gauge | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Explosion DMG | 1U | 150 |
FAQ about Mona
What is the best weapon for Mona?
How much Mora to max out Mona?
What are Mona base stats at Lv90?
Voice actors
- 日本語: 小原好美
- English: Felecia Angelle
- 中文: 陈婷婷
- 한국어: Woo Jeong-shin
Ascension & Talent Materials
Ascension by phase
| Unlocks Lv | AR | Mora | Ascension & Talent Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 40 | AR 15 | 20,000 | |
| Lv 50 | AR 25 | 40,000 | |
| Lv 60 | AR 30 | 60,000 | |
| Lv 70 | AR 35 | 80,000 | |
| Lv 80 | AR 40 | 100,000 | |
| Lv 90 | AR 50 | 120,000 |
Talent — one skill to Lv10
Teachings of Resistance
×3
Whopperflower Nectar
×6
Guide to Resistance
×21
Shimmering Nectar
×22
Philosophies of Resistance
×38
Energy Nectar
×31
Ring of Boreas
×6
Crown of Insight
×1
Multiply by 3 for all three skills. · Mora: 1,652,500
Total Mora to max out: 5,377,500
Official name in other languages
Wish banner history
Based on recorded banner data, this character has never been rate-up featured on a limited wish banner.
Release date
Released: Sep 27, 2020 · Version 1.0
Voice Lines & Comments
Birthday
Happy Birthday. Here's my gift to you — it's a bag containing some words of advice that may help you through tough patches. ...No, don't open it yet. During the year ahead, this bag will open itself when the right time comes.
Self-Introduction
Hello
I am Astrologist Mona Megistus, meaning "The Great Astrologist Mona." If it is divination you seek from me, then I ask you respect my name by learning it wholly, here and now.
About Mona
The work of the astrologer is to show people what fate has in store for them, and that's exactly what I do. There will always be those, however, who are unable to accept what they are told.
More About Mona: I
You want to chat... for fun? Oh... I don't usually have spare time for such activities, especially when I have so many columns left to write... Then again, since it's you, it might be worth it. Hehe, a change of pace once in a while isn't such a bad thing.
More About Mona: II
Income? From astrology...? You can't use... things like Mora to determine the value of astrology! You need to understand: hydromancy is the one and only means of discerning people's true destiny in the whole of Teyvat! No matter how much Mora or gems you might have, the value of fate is quite simply incalculable! Perhaps not the smartest question you might have had for me...
More About Mona: III
You want me to explain how astrology works? I'm not sure you'd understand even if I told you. But since you ask... The method I use is called hydromancy. The art of inferring fate from the illusory reflection of the stars on the water's surface. The inverted reflection in the water is an image of the heavens from within which the truth of our world can be observed. ...It is the one and only success story of that old lady's research endeavors.
More About Mona: IV
Mona Megistus, the Astrologist — we came up with that name together, the old lady and me. She said it had a nice ring to it... But then she started calling me 'Meg' for short, which is obviously unnecessary, because clearly 'Mona' is already suffice for a shorter name— No! You are NOT allowed to call me that, it's embarrassing! Gah! I knew I shouldn't have told you!
More About Mona: V
The golden rule all fortune-tellers abide by is: never offer advice. Only state the results of the divination. Otherwise, you risk your fate becoming tangled up with that of your subject. But for you, I will make an exception to this rule — because our fates have been intertwined from the beginning.
About Us: Work
Why do I write reports rather than using my divination to earn Mora? I would never use hydromancy for the sake of Mora, nor did I learn hydromancy for that purpose.
About Us: My Fate
I don't know. Unless left with no other choice, astrologers do not foretell their own fate. The elders of my art warned against it, for it can turn fate in on itself, which is incredibly dangerous.
About Us: Your Fate
As you are not from this world, I am unable to give you a prediction. All I can tell you is that your journey is far from over.
Thoughts About Other Characters
Jean
You mean the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius? Her constellation is Leo Minor, which represents strength and responsibility shouldered too young... Though the lioness has been separated from her pride for a long time, she grows from strength to strength, and the day will come when she is ready to return as its glorious leader.
Albedo
Albedo? Ah... I envy his ability to solely focus on his research without getting bogged down in mundane worldly affairs. What a wonderful life! If that batty old lady hadn't had one too many screws loose, perhaps that's the life I'd be living by now myself...
Klee
Ah yes, Alice's daughter. She's in the custody of the Knights of Favonius, and Albedo looks after her too. She's blessed to have Trifolium as her constellation, which represents good luck. I'm slightly envious... *smirk* Although, if I'd been blessed with good luck, I suppose I never would have had the great honor of running into that old woman, would I...
Diluc
Diluc Ragnvindr. His constellation, Noctua, represents vigilance in the darkness of night... A lone guardian keeping watch, longing for the splendor of dawn, yet destined to solitude in the dark days preceding its arrival. ...Or, wait, maybe Noctua's the one tied to wealth...?
Kaeya
Kaeya Alberich? He's a Pavo Ocellus. Destined for greatness and grandeur... and to hide ugly realities behind a layer of charm and elegance. He believes he has made a clean break with his past, but one day fate will catch up with him. When it does, he will have a major decision to make.
Lisa
A Tempus Fugit... The constellation derives its name from the hourglass, and stands for knowledge and time — or rather, the trade-off between them. As each grain of sand falls down, a moment of time — of life, even, dies for good. To stop the unrelenting flow of sand, one would have to turn the hourglass on its side. But once the sand comes to rest, it remains motionless forever... Hmm, maybe "becomes lazy" is more accurate than "comes to rest," in this case.
Venti
Venti? The bard that sits around doing nothing all day? What's so interesting about him? Sure, I guess I can take a look... Huh, that's weird, the scryglass, it's... I can't see a thing... this wind... I can't... open my eyes! No, my hat! Ah! My clothes, stop! The wind's going to strip all my clothes off! Make it stop, make it stop! ...Alright, alright! I'll never do this again!
Hobbies & Personality
Mona's Hobbies
My hobby? Stargazing! In this all-too-real world in which we live, we all need to look up from the dust once in a while and fix our gaze on the stars, in a spirit of wonder... That, plus the whole thing about me being an astrologer.
Mona's Troubles
*sigh* The equipment repair bill is due, and so is the final payment for that celestial globe I ordered... Also, I still need to renew my journal subscriptions, not to mention pay the rent... Hmm, which one to prioritize? ...Ah, I'll pay off the celestial globe first. If I leave it any longer, they'll sell out, and then I'll never get my hands on one...
Favorite Food
Salad. Salad is by far the best food in the world. Cheap to buy, easy to whip up, filling, and it's the most convenient thing there is when you're working on a column or fixing some equipment — I mean, who's got time for a proper dinner anyway?
Least Favorite Food
You know, all those... overpriced, fancy foods. Personally, I think it's uncivilized and, frankly, dangerous to splash out and indulge yourself every time you have a little hunger pang.
Feelings About Ascension
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
This was ordained by fate! Long had I foreseen it.
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
...One step closer. Maybe soon I shall finally uncover the truth of this world?
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
My scryglass has long since preordained all that will take place beneath the stars it reflects.
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
In the reflection of the water, I see the ascension of the morning star.
Receiving a Gift
Receiving a Gift: I
Ah, so satisfied... Who would have thought knowing you would bear so many benefits.
Receiving a Gift: II
Just to be clear... you're sure I don't have to pay... for any of this?
Receiving a Gift: III
I don't mean to nitpick, or anything, it's just... I haven't quite eaten enough.
Source: official HoYoverse Fetter (friendship) voice-lines — Genshin Impact
Strengths & Weaknesses
- At Lv90, Mona already gets +32% Energy Recharge baked into the ascension stat line — no artifacts needed for this part.
- Has crowd-control (knockback/pull/freeze/stun…) via Mirror Reflection of Doom.
- The Normal Attack (via Ripple of Fate) already deals innate Hydro DMG from the start — no need to wait on the Elemental Skill to apply the element.
- The ascension stat isn't CRIT Rate/DMG — this kit isn't built to carry the team's main damage, fitting a support/sub-DPS role better than a main carry.
- 5★ (Catalyst) — only available on limited/character-specific banners, not on the standard wish.
Role Rankings
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| Character | Weapon | Artifact Set | Main Stats | Substat Priority | Where To Farm |
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Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
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Sands: Energy Recharge / ATK%
Goblet: Hydro DMG Bonus
Circlet: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate
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Energy Recharge › CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate › ATK% |
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A mysterious young astrologer who proclaims herself to be "Astrologist Mona Megistus," and who possesses abilities to match the title. Erudite, but prideful.
- Affiliation: Mondstadt
- Birthday (day/month): 8/31
- Specialty dish: Der Weisheit Letzter Schluss (Life)
- Namecard: Mona: Starry Sky — Namecard style. A girl gazes down at the stars' reflection on the water, pondering the joys and sorrows of life.
- Outfits (skins): Pact of Stars and Moon