Composing a party for each situation can be a bit of challenge, especially with the limited options for those focusing on free-to-play, or are on a budget. So in thisGenshin Impact Build: Mona Divination Witch Guide,we’re going to be taking a look at a party composition focusing onMona. She was the first five star character I got in a free to play playthrough, after 76 wishes on the standard banner. Having a lone five star character, I wanted to build a new party around her, with four star characters.Mona’s Hydro talents combo well with Pyro, so that will be the focus of thisMona Divination Witchbuild. It’s a high damage output party, for deep Spiral Abyss and endgame.
Genshin Impact Build: Mona The Divination Witch - Free To Play Guide
This build revolves around doing high damage through Pyro and Hydro elemental reactions, such asVaporize. Vaporize scales with both Hydro and Pyro damage that causes it, allowing us to build both characters for damage. Especially withMona’s Talents being Hydro, Vaporize becomes 50% stronger when procced by Hydro. Then Elemental Mastery comes into play, adding another damage multiplier on top of that.
It combos well withXiangling’s Elemental Skill, andBennett’s Elemental Burst. If you build your party with both Pyro characters, you get a huge Attack bonus fromElemental Resonance. With these characters,Monaand a Fourth character with a different element, you’ll have a very strong offensive team.
Monais a five star character, that might be elusive to chase. But if you are lucky and get her, you are in for a treat. She excels at both Co-Op and solo, and she can farm one of the best Domains for Artifacts is theHidden Palace of Zhou Formula.Which yields the perfect set for our Pyro heroes.
Mona the Divination Wizard Attributes
There are many ways to buildMonaas main or support damage dealer, and she scales well with most stats. But we prioritizeHydro damage,Attack,Energy recharge, andElemental Mastery,in that order.
Hydro damageis really scarce, with no Artifact set bonus dedicated to it. So we only get from Goblet main stat. However, Mona have a passive,Waterborne Destiny, that gives a bonus Hydro damage based onEnergy Recharge.Its bonus’s only 20% from Energy Recharge value, but it still make her Elemental Burst comes up faster. It’s strong bonus on its own, and there are plenty of ways to get this stat, so keep it in mind.
Mona The Divination Wizard Weapon
Monauses aCatalystas a weapon. These weapons are magical in nature, and all their talents are elemental by default. If you roll enough wishes to get Mona, you will probably have some 4 star weapons by now. You will also be able to craft specific 4 star weapons for her, or buy one withMasterless Starglitter.
If you can get your hands onWine and Song, it would be best used with Mona. This Catalyst gives additional attack, movement speed, and Energy Recharge. With the passivesMonahas,Energy Rechargealso increases Attack, so it’s overall an excellent weapon. Second to that isRoyal Grimoire, which you can buy for 24Masterless Starglitterin Paimon’s Bargains. 24 a is totally achievable amount with a 100% free to play playthrough, and the weapon has the highest base attack among all 4 star Catalysts. It’s better than the Battle Pass Catalyst, and with some patience, you can accumulate its price from merely playing and doing free wishes.
Crafting A Four Star Weapon
In case you have neither of the above Catalysts available, I recommend craftingMappa Mare, a solid option forMona. You need to farm weekly bosses, or buyNorthlander Catalyst Prototypefrom the Souvenier Shop located in Monstadt and Liyue. You will need farm White Iron Chunks and Crystal Chunks, in order to craft the four star Catalyst at The Blacksmith.Mappa Mareis the cheapest and most accessible choice, and can do current endgame content just fine. Don’t underestimate it.
The Ultimate Weapon
That would beSkyward Atlasand only Skyward Atlas. A five star weapon that doesn’t currently have an increased rate chance in any of the current banners. You only get this if you are extremely lucky, or you have spent serious money. It’s not necessary forMonato succeed, she’s a very strong character on her own. But if in future is becomes featured with increased rate drop in a weapon banner, and you have the Primogems to spend, you may try to get.
Mona The Divination Wizard Artifacts
Figuring out how to customize yourArtifactsets is one of, if not the hardest part of making a Build in Genshin Impact as there are a lot of components involved, and generally takes a try or two before getting it right. In this section, I want to show you how I’ve set this up for maximum performance in this build.
The Exile Set
TheExileis typically a support set ofArtifacts, but due toWaterborne Destiny, it can be used as an offensive option. The Energy recharge buffs Attack, and Mona’s Elemental Burst further increases all damage dealt by the entire party. So the higher the uptime of an Elemental Burst, the higher damage your party deals. The four piece bonus benefits all party members, and will make Spiral Abyss run much smoother. But you may also settle for two piece bonus sets, with another two piece set. you’re able to also get away withWanderer’s Troupefor Elemental Mastery, orScholarfor even more Energy Recharge for Mona, not the party.
Gambler Set
This choice is a very interesting one, especially withSacrificial FragmentsCatalyst, as it has Elemental Skill CD, resetting multiple times. Creating a version of the build with unlimited uses of Elemental Skill. TheGamblerSet also buffs damage of the Elemental Skill, making it a premium damage source, with DoT and Elemental Reaction. It’s a very strong offensive Set, that turns Mona into a main damage dealer.
Gambler’s Artifacts comes from farming theClear Pool and Mountain CavernDomain after reaching AR35. So it would take some time to do so.
Noblesse Oblige
NowNoblesse Obligeis the best in slot Set if you plan on usingBennettto buff the party Attack score. The Four pieces bonus gives 20% Attack to all party members, includingBennett, who will in return give higher Attack damage buff with his Elemental Burst. This double dipping is a mechanic that can be exploited to do more than 100k damage, and even 500k damage in very specific scenarios and parties. It’s overall an amazing set for Mona whenever you haveBennettwith her.
Flower of Life & Plume of Death
The main stat on these artifacts is predetermined, with Flower always giving a primary HP stat, and Plume always giving Attack. This makes it easier to get an Artifact with perfect stats on these two slots, because you only need worry about sub-stats (as in less variables). We want any combination of% Attack,Energy Recharge,Flat AttackandElemental Masteryon sub-stats here.
Note that three star Artifacts start with only one or two sub stats, and gain another stat every 4 levels when upgraded. Four star Artifacts start with two or three sub stats, so seek an Artifact with one or two good stats, upgrade to level 4 or level 8 and see how good is it. If you hit your desired stat, you can keep upgrading to the maximum level (12 for three stars, or 16 for 4 stars). Otherwise, hold on to it, and upgrade Artifacts in other slots until you get better Artifacts. You can use upgraded three star Artifacts to upgrade higher tier ones when you get them.
Sands of Eon
This timepiece is a more flexible Artifact, with the focus being on the main stat. It can roll different stats as main, and that’s why it’s harder to acquire the perfect pieces, but it also has a higher ceiling. We seekEnergy Recharge,or% Attackmain stat, then seek one or two good sub-stats. These are% Attack,% Energy Recharge,flat Attack,andElemental Mastery.
Goblet of Enotherm
Goblets are the most important piece, because it can roll aHydro damage bonuswhich is the best stat in this slot forMona.% Attackbeing second, and we can use it, if we can’t getHydro damage bonuson Goblet. ThenFlat Attack,% Energy Recharge,orElemental Masteryfor sub-stats.
Circlet of Logos
Same as the timepiece, Circlet can rollEnergy Recharge, or% Attackas a main stat, both are good on thisMonabuild. So get% Energy Rechargeon main stat, with one or two good sub-stats such as% Attack, Flat Attack,andElemental Mastery.
Mona The Divination Wizard Talent Skills
Ripple of Fate
This attack sends a splash of water towards enemies from a distance. IfPyrois affecting enemies, the enemy willVaporize,and take more damage. If Electro is affecting them instead, they will getElectro-Charged,suffering damage over time.
If you charge the attack, it deals AOE damage in a circle with enemies in the center. The best way to use it is in conjuration withXiangling’sElemental Skill, andBennett’sElemental Burst, to proc multipleVaporize.
Don’t forget to use Mona’s normal attacks to bring down the elemental shield of Abyssal Mages enemy type. But don’t upgrade this talent after the second Ascension, because you don’t have enough talent materials. Your other talents are far more important.
Mirror Reflection of Doom
Mona’s Elemental Skill stands very relevant with a 5-6 second duration, and 12 seconds cooldown. That meansMirror Reflection of Doomstays in the battlefield for 50% of time. It summons a phantom while taunting all enemies, constantly applyingWetstatus, and dealing Hydro damage over time. It also explodes at the end of the duration, dealing more Hydro damage. If used right, it can make all the difference to burst down all bosses and harder domains. Here’s how:
UseMirror Reflection of Doomat the start of the fight, to taunt all enemies to it, giving you time to prepare other combos. Also use afterFischl’s Elemental skill, these two skills will automatically InflictElectro-Chargedmultiple times. Each timeFischl’s passiveLightning Smitewill also trigger, striking enemies again, and dealing even more damage. It’s an easy formula for success, if you buildFischlandMonafor damage. Same goes withBennett’sElemental Burst, as he inflicts Pyro on all targets in a large area, andMirror Reflection of Doomwill proc Vaporize for massive damage.
Bennett’sElemental Burstinflicting Pyro passively, it guarantee Hydro will always proc the elemental reaction, not Pyro. This ensures thatVaporizedo maximum damage. But I’d more careful withXiangling’sElemental Skill, because the order of elements on enemy can be reserved easily (Hydro go before Pyro). This will give good damage, but not as fantastic as proccing Vaporize with Hydro.
If overwhelmed, you can hold the button assigned toMirror Reflection of Doom, andMonawill channel her Elemental skill, moving backwards to escape danger, and leaving the Phantom in her place. This trick proves very useful against slimes or melee enemies in general.
Illusory Torrent
This is the most unique skill ofMona’s, the one that makes her differ from every other character in game. The Dash ability, instead of sprinting, makesMonaturn into waves of water, moving faster, and uninterrupted by enemies. Also, Mona is able to move on water, and inflictWetstatus on anything she touches. It provides a good exploration advantage and in battle.
Upon reaching level 40 and Ascending Mona for the second time, she gains a passiveCome ‘n’ Get Me, Hag!This allows her to alternative sprintIllusory Torrent, to create smallerMirror Reflection of Doomfor 2 seconds. A perfect way to start a fight, without having aMirror Reflection of Doomgoing into cooldown.
If you are the rare person who prefers normal Dash over Mona’s waves for navigation like me, just switch to another character to navigate with her. And verify Mona is not the first character in party (the most left in party setup panel).
Stellaris Phantasm
Simply, one of best Elemental Bursts in entire game. It covers a huge area, and stops all actions of smaller enemies. It makes all enemies Wet, debuffs them, and causes them to take more damage for a duration. After the duration has expired, it explodes and deals huge damage with a massive multiplier that goes over 700% at the highest levels.
It’s very important to level this talent first and foremost, before any other talent in the entire party. It not only increases damage dealt by Mona’s Burst, but also increases the debuff effect and duration of enemies. This increases damage to the entire party by just leveling one talent. You will need books of “Resistance” to upgrade Mona’s talents, so focus on farming these. Also flower’s Nectars such as the Whopperflower Nectar, which drops from Whopperflower type enemies.
Stellaris Phantasmhave a medium Energy cost of 60 Energy, but with Mona scaling Energy recharge it will be active often. Utilize it without hesitation, and combine it with other character’s Elemental skill or Elemental Burst, for maximum elemental reactions. If you use 4 pieces of TheExileSet, it will regenerate Energy for the entire party, increasing overall efficiency of the party as a whole.
Mona The Divination Wizard Party Composition
Genshin Impact has a unique playstyle that depends on switching characters, and chaining combos across these characters. So a solid part of Fischl’s build is knowing which characters will accompany her, and what roles they will play. In this section, I’ll fill you in on some of the best characters that synergise well with this build. I’ll only use Four Star characters here, to make sure it’s achievable for free to play players.
We had an increased chance to getXianglingby using wishes on the “Venti Ballad” banner, while it lasted. We also have a guaranteed chance to get her by beating floor 3 in the Spiral Abyssal Event after reaching AR 20. So if you are a new player, you are guaranteed to have her. If you started earlier back in October or September, you will not only have her, but probably have unlocked several constellations for her.
In this party, we will buildXianglingfor all out damage. She will be the main source for Pyro damage in our composition, and she must have high damage to proc the strongestVaporizeoutcome. As we aim to cast Hydro over Pyro, and not the opposite, we gain little benefit from Elemental Mastery. SoXianglingwill be there for damage, and damage alone. This prompts us to use a second Pyro character, for a massive 25% Attack bonus for all party members fromElemental Resonance.
Compared to other Pyro characters,Dilucdeals more damage, if you were lucky and pulled him. However,Xiangling’s damage persists after switching characters, giving you a better chance to proc Elemental reactions with her. So overall, she’s a very solid option in this build, even if you have a full cast of five star characters.
We needPyro damage,flat and percentage Attack,Critical Rate, andCritical Damage. Also Energy Recharge if there’s any room for it. These are lots of stats to cover so we will giveXianglingbest gear we can get. She gets priority even beforeMona, and for a good reason. If her Pyro damage scores a high critical hit, it will count this high damage when calculating nextVaporizereaction, even if Hydro damage proccing it doesn’t crit. It’s a key knowledge for building very high damage with such budget or free to play party.
Nonetheless,Xiangling’s damage from critical hits is solid on its own, so she can carry the second team in Spiral Abyss on her own. That’s why we invest heavily on her with no regret.
The three starsHalberdrefined to rank 5 will do additional 320% damage with normal attack every 10 second. That is very huge bonus, and also this weapon scales pure Attack higher than any four star weapon, so it’s an appealing very cheap option. However, as we aim to get more damage fromXiangling, then we need to scale her Critical Rate and Critical Damage.
Blackcliff Polecan be bought from Paimon’s Bargains for 24Masterless Starglitter. This Polearm gives massive critical damage bonus as it level up, but needs some investment in Critical Rate on Artifact to be more effective.
On other hand,Deathmatchis simply the best in slot if you have the Battle Pass weapons unlocked. At first glance,Deathmatchdoesn’t seem like much, especially with limited access and difficulty refining it. But upon upgrade, you will realize how powerful is it. It has the highest Critical Rate bonus among all weapons in game, not justPolearms. With 33.5% Crit Rate versus 20.1% with five stars weapons such asPrimordial Jade Winged-Spearat level 80. It also allows you to build all ofXianglingArtifacts into Attack, Pyro Bonus, and Critical Damage.
Use two pieces ofBerserkerand two pieces ofCrimson Witch of Flamesfor most of the leveling. However, the end goal is to have four pieces of theCrimson Witch of Flamesset. This set bonus is incredible on any Pyro damage dealer. Not only does it give two multipliers for damage, it scales with itself, increasing the multiplier the more times you useXiangling’s elemental skill. So it’s good to get as much Critical rate on the weapon, to free the Artifacts for pure Pyro damage multipliers.
Get Critical Damage on Circlet’s main stat, if you are usingDeathmatch. Also get Critical Rate if you choseBlackcliff Poleinstead. In all cases, make sure to have Pyro damage bonus as the main stat on Goblet. Then use Attack main stat on your Timepiece. For sub stats, get any combination of%Attack,flat Attack,Critical Rate, andCritical Damage. With priority onCritical Damage.
Our second Pyro character is none other than the unlucky adventurer,Bennett. He’s not a simple character, but let’s try to explain how to make the best of him.
First and foremost, we care only aboutBennett’sElemental Burst, which creates an Inspiration Field. The Inspiration Field inflicts all enemies with Pyro, and interacts with characters depending on their percentage HP. If a character has less than 70% HP, it heals them with the amount based onBennett’s Max HP. If characters get their HP higher than 70%, they gain an Attack Buff, based onBennett’s Attack.
Thus, you may buildBennettfor heal, full damage support, or a hybrid of both. In all cases, you need his Elemental Burst to refill quickly, so you need Energy Recharge on top of everything.
On top of that, hisElemental Skillcan be charged to build up stages, with each stage changing the behavior of the Talent. But as a secondary Pyro character, we will not be paying much attention to hisElemental Skill, and focus more onElemental Burst.
If you don’t haveBennett, or your party deals decent damage withoutBennett, and you’re looking for a more defensive or a healer character, just useNoelleinstead. She fills both roles, and she allows you to do more DPS by spending less time dodging and avoiding damage, with more time purely attacking. She can even pop her shields without being on field, so she can be great.
You need a mix ofAttack,HP, andEnergy Recharge,and only these, so don’t waste your equipment on other stats. You have to focus heavily on eitherHPorAttackon main stat on all Artifacts, and have the other only on sub stats, to be more effective.
Note that the first Constellation available forBennettmake the Attack bonus not dependent on HP. So you will have the Attack buff as long as Inspiration Field last (12 seconds), even on low HP while healing. So it’s beneficial to have at least some of both stats.
Bennettis likely the only character using a Sword in your party, so it might be easier to equip him. Use three stars weaponSkyrider Swordfor starters, it will buff his Attack damage when he uses Elemental Burst, which is exactly what we need. You might hold on to this sword longer, because both craftable swords are not suitable for the roleBennettis playing in this build.
For Four stars,Favonius Swordis great for its Energy Recharge bonus, same goes forSacrificial Sword. But you may also useThe Alley Flash,The Flute, orRoyal Longswordfor buffing Attack damage.
If you don’t useNoblesse ObligeonMona, use it onBennett, and if you don’t use TheExileonMona, use it onBennett. The third option isScholar, for even better Energy Recharge onBennett, in addition toMonaandFischl. Having both TheExile, andScholarmakes all Elemental Bursts ready on cooldown, and will become invaluable once you get used to it.
AsBennettlacks a sword with healing or HP bonus, we focus all main and sub stats on these two stats only. Get as much as you may,Bennettis a good character to put these five star Artifacts with HP bonus that no DPS character needs.
You had high probability of getting her through Venti’s temporary Wish banner, and you may have received a number of Constellations for her that way. The “Prinzessin der Verurteilung” as she calls herself, is a flexible and an easy to build character. She provides a very strong element, Electro, in a highly consistent rate. She can also build damage while playing supporting, so if you have her leveled fromFischl The Night Raven BuildI previously introduced, you may easily switch her over for this build.
Electro Damage Bonusis a very nice damage boost, always get it wherever applicable. Then Build some Percentage and flatAttack, and for the purpose of this build, we also get someElemental Masteryas her DPS will be a result of Elemental Reaction.
Unless you have a five star bow, look no further thanRust.The Stringlessis also nice, if you don’t get your hands onRust. or you don’t have either, craft aPrototype Crescent.
We use eitherGambler4 piece Set, orThundering Fury4 piece Set. Both reduce cooldown ofFischl’sElemental Skill, and increase its damage. Or use a mix of two piecesThundering Furyand two piecesWanderer’s Troupe. The hybrid build allow picking only best items you have from both sets.
For Main stats, getElectro Damage Bonuson Goblet, and then% Attackand/orElemental Masteryon the two other pieces. Thenflat Attack, andElemental Masteryon sub stats. It’s a very simple build, but is effective.
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