Mona

Lore

A mysterious young astrologer who proclaims herself to be "Astrologist Mona Megistus," and who possesses abilities to match the title. Erudite, but prideful.

Meta

• Title: Astral Reflection
• Birthday: 31 August
• Association: Mondstadt
• Affiliation: Mondstadt
• Constellation: Astrolabos
• Element: Hydro
• Release: 2020-09-28
• Chinese voice actor: Qin Yi
• Japanese voice actor: Ai Fairouz
• English voice actor: Sarah Miller
• Korean voice actor: Choi Ara

Base Stats

• Base HP: 1298
• Base ATK: 21
• Base DEF: 57
• CRIT Rate: 9.6%
• CRIT DMG: 62.2%
• Extra: HP% +96

Why This Character Is Good

Mona brings stable Hydro application, enabling teams to rotate cleanly around Vaporize.

Mona rewards timing-based combos: weave Normal Attacks between Skill and Burst to maintain buffs and trigger Vaporize.

Abilities

• Normal Attack - Astral Sequence: Performs up to 5 strikes with catalyst techniques. Charged Attack consumes stamina to release a stronger Hydro strike.
• Elemental Skill - Astral Sigil (CD 15s): Marks nearby enemies with a sigil, dealing Hydro DMG and granting a short team buff tied to Vaporize.
• Elemental Burst - Aegis Manifest (Cost 80): Unleashes sustained Hydro damage in an area and amplifies the on-field character reaction damage for 12s.

Talent Values

• Normal Attack (Lv.10): 182% total combo multiplier
• Elemental Skill (Lv.10): 440% Hydro DMG
• Elemental Burst (Lv.10): 620% Hydro DMG
• Passive Bonus: +20 Elemental Mastery for 8s

Passive Talents

• A1: Triggering Vaporize grants Mona 20 Elemental Mastery for 8s (max 3 stacks).
• A4: After using Elemental Burst, all party members gain 12% Hydro DMG Bonus for 10s.
• Utility: Expedition time in Mondstadt is reduced by 25%.

Constellations

• C1 Astral Opening: Elemental Skill gains 1 additional charge.
• C2 Aegis Oath: Burst duration increases by 3s and grants 15% Hydro RES shred.
• C3 Refined Motion: Elemental Skill level +3.
• C4 Tactical Convergence: Party gains 80 Elemental Mastery for 8s after Burst cast.
• C5 Everbright Form: Elemental Burst level +3.
• C6 Astral Zenith: Normal and Charged Attacks gain infusion and deal bonus Hydro DMG based on Elemental Mastery.

Food Specialty

• Mona's Traveler Lunch: Reduces sprinting stamina consumption by 25% for 900s.

Ascension Cost

• Mora: 2092530
• Hero's Wit: 419
• Boss Drops: 54
• Local Specialty: 172
• Common Drops: 30

Ascension Materials

• Treasure Hoarder Insignia
• Slime Concentrate
• Agnidus Agate Sliver
• Shimmering Nectar
• Lieutenant Insignia

Talent Materials

• Golden Raven Insignia
• Stained Mask
• Valberry
• Tempered Filament Beyond Resonance
• Vajrada Amethyst Sliver

Build Suggestions

• Artifact: Echoes Of Sumeru - Mona needs uptime, reaction consistency, and burst scaling, all supported by this set.
• Recommended Weapon: Silent Needle (Catalyst, ★★★★) - Option 1 fits Hydro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Vaporize damage windows.

Weapons

• Silent Needle (Catalyst, ★★★★): Option 1 fits Hydro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Vaporize damage windows.
• Burnished Refrain (Catalyst, ★★★★): Option 2 fits Hydro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Vaporize damage windows.
• Silent Horizon (Catalyst, ★★★★★): Option 3 fits Hydro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Vaporize damage windows.

Teammates

• Sethos (Support): Sethos adds value as Support because Sethos offers consistent value as a Support, especially during Electro-Charged windows.
• Kirisame Riku (Main DPS): Kirisame Riku adds value as Main DPS because Kirisame Riku keeps Bloom uptime high while rotating as a Main DPS.
• Ineffa (Shielder): Ineffa adds value as Shielder because As a Shielder, Ineffa helps stabilize team tempo around Freeze.