Honkai: Star Rail - Unveiling the Secrets of Herta's Power
This guide provides an optimal build for Herta in Honkai: Star Rail, a powerful 5-star Ice Erudition character. We'll cover the best Light Cones, Relics, and stats to maximize her damage output.
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Herta
Ice
Erudition
5-Star
Herta, also known as Madam Herta, is an exceptional AoE damage dealer, excelling in both large and smaller enemy encounters. Her self-buffs and damage multipliers, including a significant team-wide CRIT DMG boost with another Erudition unit, make her relatively easy to build effectively, even with F2P options. Her gameplay revolves around Inspiration and Interpretation stacks, enhancing her Skill and Ultimate damage.
Best Herta Build
| Light Cone | Relic Sets | Relic Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 1. (S1) Into the Unreachable Veil (BIS) | 4pc Scholar Lost in Erudition (BIS) | Body: CRIT Rate; Feet: ATK% or SPD; Planar Sphere: Ice DMG or ATK%; Link Rope: ATK% |
| 2. (S1) Night on the Milky Way (5 Targets) | 4pc Hunter of Glacial Forest | |
| 3. (S5) Today is Another Peaceful Day | Any 2pc combination of Crit Rate, Ice DMG, or ATK% | |
| 4. (S1) Before Dawn (Stat Stick) | ||
| 5. (S1) An Instant Before A Gaze | ||
| 6. (S5) Geniuses' Repose | ||
| 7. (S1) Yet Hope Is Priceless (Stat Stick) | ||
| 8. (S5) Eternal Calculus | ||
| 9. (S5) The Day the Cosmos Fell | ||
| 10. (S5) The Seriousness of Breakfast |
Planar Ornaments:
- Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm (Overall BIS)
- Rutilant Arena
- Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation (Pure Fiction BIS)
Ideal Stats:
2,500-2,800 ATK (SPD Boots) 3,000-3,400 ATK (ATK% Boots) 3,600-3,900 ATK (ATK% Boots & Sphere) Base SPD or 134 SPD 80%-100% CRIT Rate (In Combat) 180%-200%+ CRIT DMG (w/ A4 Trace)
Best Herta Relics
Prioritize ATK, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG. Scholar Lost in Erudition is the best-in-slot (BIS) set, significantly boosting Skill and Ultimate damage. Hunter of Glacial Forest is a strong alternative. For Planar Ornaments, Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm provide the best overall performance, while Rutilant Arena is a solid alternative. Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation, is only recommended for Pure Fiction.
Best Herta Light Cones
Into the Unreachable Veil (her signature Light Cone) is the best option, providing substantial CRIT Rate, Skill and Ultimate damage boosts, and Skill Point recovery. Night on the Milky Way is a strong contender for five-target encounters. Today Is Another Peaceful Day (4-star) offers excellent F2P performance. Before Dawn and Yet Hope Is Priceless are good stat stick alternatives. For newer players, the free Erudition Light Cones are viable starting points.
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