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Monika
	Edit rating Role: Attacker/Debuffer/Defender Has two powerful nukes, DEF Down (Stackable)DEF is lowered (Stackable) Strength: 5% (Max: 30%)Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 seconds, and her Charge Attack will lower her skill cooldowns by 1 turn. Has Dodge Rate UpChance to dodge DMG and debuffs and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked to redirect attacks to herself and mitigate damage.

Site	RatingThe character's overall rating out of 10.	GrindingThe character's general efficiency in repeatedly clearing menial content with an emphasis on real-time speed. GW Max Grade: SS KG Max Grade: SS	Full AutoThe character's general performance in Full Auto parties. GW Max Grade: SS KG Max Grade: SS	High DifficultyThe character's capability relative to the game's most difficult content. GW Max Grade: SS KG Max Grade: SS	Last Update
GameWith	9.0	B	A	A	2019-09-30
Kamigame	7.5	C	C	D	2023-08-31

Overview

Monika is a powerful free unit who provides strong attacks while mitigating damage by drawing hostility to herself and then dodging attacks.

Strengths

• Provides two powerful attacks, one of which is an all-enemy attack while the other hits random enemies.
• Grants DEF Down (Stackable)DEF is lowered (Stackable)
  with  Violetshock Flare400%-500% Wind damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~480,000).
  Inflict 5% DEF Down (Stackable / Max: 30%)DEF is lowered (Stackable)
  Strength: 5% (Max: 30%)Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 seconds.
  Raise VioletshockBoost to ATK, multiattack rate, skill DMG, and skill DMG cap based on Violetshock lvl (Can't be removed)
  Duration: Indefinite lvl by 1 (Max: 5)..
• Her dodge and hostility boosts not only increase party survivability, but also casts  Violetshock Flare400%-500% Wind damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~480,000).
  Inflict 5% DEF Down (Stackable / Max: 30%)DEF is lowered (Stackable)
  Strength: 5% (Max: 30%)Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 seconds.
  Raise VioletshockBoost to ATK, multiattack rate, skill DMG, and skill DMG cap based on Violetshock lvl (Can't be removed)
  Duration: Indefinite lvl by 1 (Max: 5). every turn she successfully dodges an attack.

Weaknesses

• Might not dodge when you need her to, which can be risky when she's at low health.
• On the other hand, redirecting attacks to herself and then dodging them makes basic Wind grids less effective, since it relies on Enmity to reach maximum damage output.
• Requires multiattack support from her allies before she racks up VioletshockBoost to ATK, multiattack rate, skill DMG, and skill DMG cap based on Violetshock lvl (Can't be removed)
  stacks.

How to Play

•  Chain Glare6-hit, 60%-80% Wind damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~60,000 per hit).
  Gain 70% Dodge Rate UpChance to dodge DMG and debuffs
  Strength: 70%Duration: 3 turnsIncludes Windschnitt. and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked
  Duration: 3 turns. provides damage while also giving her Dodge Rate UpChance to dodge DMG and debuffs
  and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked
  to redirect enemy attacks herself and dodge them.
•  Violetshock Flare400%-500% Wind damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~480,000).
  Inflict 5% DEF Down (Stackable / Max: 30%)DEF is lowered (Stackable)
  Strength: 5% (Max: 30%)Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 seconds.
  Raise VioletshockBoost to ATK, multiattack rate, skill DMG, and skill DMG cap based on Violetshock lvl (Can't be removed)
  Duration: Indefinite lvl by 1 (Max: 5). damages all enemies and raises her VioletshockBoost to ATK, multiattack rate, skill DMG, and skill DMG cap based on Violetshock lvl (Can't be removed)
  stack one time.  Windschnitt15% boost to Monika's dodge rate.
  Violetshock Flare activates upon dodging. will recast this skill every turn that she successfully dodges an attack.
•  Wind of EnforcementGain Dodge AllTakes no DMG or debuffs while in effect
  Duration: 1 turn , SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally
  (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks)
  Duration: 1 turn , and Bonus Effect on Dodge (1 time)All allies' charge bars will be boosted upon each dodge
  Strength: 20%Duration: 1 turn .
  (All allies gain Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
  Strength: 20% upon dodging.) should be reserved for enemy triggers. SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally
  (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks)
  will allow her to redirect any single- or random-target attack to herself, while Dodge AllTakes no DMG or debuffs while in effect
  will make her take no damage from the attack. Even in the case of an ally-attack, she won't take damage and will boost all allies' charge bar by 20% if she dodged.

Monika's kit is rather straightforward. In most cases, just use her first two skills whenever they come off cooldown and save her third skill for enemy triggers or charge attacks. She wants to charge attack as much as possible for its one-turn cooldown to her skills and Violetshock Flare activation.

Extended Mastery Perks

Monika			Stars: 12	EMP: 78
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	HP ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 250 500 750	Double Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 3% 5% 6%	Debuff Resistance ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	HP ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 250 500 750	Double Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 3% 5% 6%	Critical Hit ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 12% chance for 12% more DMG 20% chance for 20% more DMG 25% chance for 25% more DMG
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	★★★
Critical Hit ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 12% chance for 12% more DMG 20% chance for 20% more DMG 25% chance for 25% more DMG	Skill Damage Cap ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Skill Damage Cap ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Dodge Rate Up ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 1% 2% 3%	Slight chance of a 1-turn cut to skill cooldowns upon dodging.
★★★	★★★	★★★	☆☆☆	☆☆☆
Last update: 2022-03-01

Gamewith's recommended EMP build for Monika.

Monika			Stars: 15	EMP: 120
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	HP ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 250 500 750	Double Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 3% 5% 6%	Debuff Resistance ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	HP ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 250 500 750	Double Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 3% 5% 6%	Critical Hit ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 12% chance for 12% more DMG 20% chance for 20% more DMG 25% chance for 25% more DMG
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	★★★
Critical Hit ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 12% chance for 12% more DMG 20% chance for 20% more DMG 25% chance for 25% more DMG	Skill Damage Cap ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Skill Damage Cap ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Dodge Rate Up ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 1% 2% 3%	Slight chance of a 1-turn cut to skill cooldowns upon dodging.
★★★	★★★	★★★	★★★	☆☆☆
Last update: 2018-11-02

Kamigame's recommended EMP build for Monika.

Resources

• Reddit Character Discussion (2018-12-03)
• Reddit Character Discussion (2020-02-09)