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A complex astrologist inGenshin Impact’sMondstadt,Monais a fairly popular andpowerful 5-star character.One of five 5-star characters available on the standard banner, Mona uses a Hydro catalyst and an interesting skill set that can be used for both DPS and support.
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That said, despite being an incredibly versatile character inGenshin Impact’scast, many players will find ascending Mona to be a difficult task. Here is everything that players need to know about ascending and upgrading Mona’s talents.
Leveling Materials
For starters, Mona will need to level up using a certain amount of Mora and EXP. This is the same for each character, and so, players will want to collect these items before anything else. Players will need the following to level up Mona:
1-20
120,175
24,200
20-40
578,325
115,800
40-50
579,100
116,000
50-60
854,125
171,000
60-70
1,195,925
239,200
70-80
1,611,875
322,400
80-90 (max)
3,423,125
684,800
8,362,650 EXP
1,673,400 Mora
Players will also need to stock up on EXP-boosting items, as leveling up Mona will take a lot of EXP. Here is one efficient combination of items:
12
11
415
Ascension Items
After leveling up, players will need to ascend Mona to reach the next phasing in leveling her up. Rather thanMoraand EXP, players will need to focus on collecting certain items fromGenshin Impact’sworld to ascend.
20
3xWhopperflower Nectar
-
3xPhilanemo Mushroom
20,000
40
2xCleansing Heart
40,000
50
12xShimmering Nectar
60,000
60
80,000
70
12xEnergy Nectar
100,000
80
120,000
46
168
420,000
Gemstones - Varunada Lazurite
Each character inGenshin Impactrequires a set of gemstones to reach each ascension milestone. Mona uses the Varunada Lazurite gemstone set, which can be collected throughthe Souvenir Shops, or by fighting bosses around the world.
Bosses that drop Varunada Lazurite include:
*Both the Primo Geovishap and Azhdaha can only drop Varunada Lazurite when they are infused with Hydro.
For all the methods of obtaining Varunada Lazurite, check out this guide:
Where to Get Varunada Lazurite
Enemy Drop - Nectar
Finding Nectar for Mona’s ascensions is not an easy task. Nectar is obtained by defeatingWhopperflowers, which are oftenannoying to fightand difficult to find in large numbers. Whopperflowers can be found in every region ofTeyvatso far, especially in areas likeCuijue Slope in Liyue.
Whopperflower Locations and Farming Routes
Boss Drop - Cleansing Heart
Often considered one of the more difficult bosses drops to collect inGenshin Impact, players will need Cleansing Hearts to ascend Mona. Players will need to defeat theOceanidin order to collect Cleansing Hearts, which will require a character that isn’t a Hydro user. That said, defeating the Oceanid also allows players to collect Varunada Lazurite, killing two birds with one stone.
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Local Specialty - Philanemo Mushroom
Unlike many of the othermore difficult-to-find local specialtiesthat characters need to ascend, Mona only requires Philanemo Mushrooms. These are mushrooms that spawn in large numbers in a few locations inMondstadt, making them one of the least difficult local specialties to collect inGenshin Impact. Philanemo Mushrooms can be found inMondstadt City,Springvale, and near theDawn Winery.
Read More:Philanemo Mushroom Farming Routes
Talent Materials
Talents are central to gameplay inGenshin Impact, so players are going to want to pay special attention to upgrading Mona’s skills. to upgrade Mona’s talent, players will need the following items.
1-2
3xTeachings of Resistance
12,500
2-3
2xGuide to Resistance
17,500
3-4
4x Guide to Resistance
25,000
4-5
6x Guide to Resistance
30,000
5-6
9x Guide to Resistance
37,500
6-7
4xPhilosophies of Resistance
1x Ring of Boreas
7-8
6x Philosophies of Resistance
260,000
8-9
12x Philosophies of Resistance
2x Ring of Boreas
450,000
9-10 (max)
16x Philosophies of Resistance
1xCrown of Insight
700,000
6
1
1,652,500
Talent Books - Resistance
As a stout believer in astrology, Mona often finds herself going against the norms of society. As such, it comes as no surprise that Mona would use Books of Resistance to upgrade her talents.
Books of Resistance can be obtained from theForsaken Rift on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Trounce Materials
After reaching talent level 6,Genshin Impactplayers will need Trounce Materials obtained from weekly bosses in addition to books to upgrade their characters’ talents. For Mona, she will needRings of Boreas. These Trounce Materials can be obtained by completing theWolf of the North domain in Wolvendom.
