Theorylytics
Dahlia

hydro · Sword

Dahlia

Shield Support

VS
Mona

hydro · Catalyst

Mona

Support

Dahlia vs Mona

Consistent Hydro swordplay vs. the Omen-buffing Burst queen

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Dahlia if…

  • When you need a reliable on-field Hydro driver for Taser or Bloom
  • If you prefer consistent damage over large, screenshot-worthy numbers
  • When playing teams that don't rely on short damage windows

Pick Mona if…

  • For Freeze teams where the Omen buff lasts longer
  • In 'one-shot' or nuke compositions for maximum damage amplification
  • To use her unique sprint for faster overworld travel across water
Verdict

Mona is a niche but powerful buffer for specific compositions. Dahlia is a more versatile on-field combatant, making him better for general gameplay and consistent reaction teams.

At a Glance

Dahlia
Stat
Mona
Main DPS / Driver
Role
Burst Support / Buffer
Consistent / FieldWinner
Application
Burst / Local
Self-focused
Buffing
Massive (Omen)Winner
Standard
Mobility
Alternate SprintWinner
ModerateWinner
Burst Dependency
Extreme
ModerateWinner
Hydro Res.
None
HighWinner
Ease of Play
Moderate (Timing Omen)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Dahlia

Strengths
  • Strong Hydro damage
  • Versatile team options
Weaknesses
  • Requires investment
  • Best teams use limited 5-stars

Mona

Strengths
  • Devastating on Freeze teams.
  • Great quickswap gameplay.
  • Low investment.
Weaknesses
  • Technical gameplay.
  • Can be built for DPS, but it is very expensive.

Shared Team Members

BennettBennett

With Dahlia

Dahlia benefits from Bennett's ATK buff to increase his Hydro damage during his combat rotations. Bennett also enables Dahlia to trigger powerful Vaporize reactions with his Pyro application from Fantastic Voyage.

With Mona

Bennett is the core of Mona's nuke setups, providing the ATK buff and Pyro application needed to Vaporize her Stellaris Phantasm. This combination results in some of the highest single-hit damage numbers achievable in the game.

Best Builds (Signature)

Dahlia

Weapon

Favonius Sword

Artifacts

Noblesse Oblige

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate

Substats

- CRIT Rate (For Favonius) > - Energy Recharge ~200%+ > - HP %

Mona

Weapon

Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers

Artifacts

Celestial Gift

Sands

Energy Recharge

Goblet

ATK %

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Who Should You Pull?

Dahlia
Pull Dahlia if…
  • When you need a reliable on-field Hydro driver for Taser or Bloom
  • If you prefer consistent damage over large, screenshot-worthy numbers
  • When playing teams that don't rely on short damage windows
Dahlia Full Guide
Mona
Pull Mona if…
  • For Freeze teams where the Omen buff lasts longer
  • In 'one-shot' or nuke compositions for maximum damage amplification
  • To use her unique sprint for faster overworld travel across water
Mona Full Guide