Honkai: Star Rail – The Herta: A Comprehensive Build Guide
This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the optimal build for The Herta in Honkai: Star Rail, covering Light Cones, Relics, and ideal stats. The Herta, a 5-Star Ice Erudition character, excels in AoE combat and boasts significant self-buffing capabilities.
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The Herta
Ice
Erudition
5-Star
The Herta, also known as Madam Herta, is a powerful 5-Star Ice Erudition unit and the founder of the Herta Space Station. Her kit focuses on stacking Inspiration and Interpretation, enhancing her Skill and Ultimate damage.
Best The Herta Build
| Light Cone | Relic Sets | Relic Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 1. (S1) Into the Unreachable Veil (BIS) | 4pc Scholar Lost in Erudition (BIS) | Body: CRIT Rate |
| 2. (S1) Night on the Milky Way (5 Targets) | 4pc Hunter of Glacial Forest | Feet: ATK% or SPD |
| 3. (S5) Today is Another Peaceful Day | Any 2pc combination of Crit Rate, Ice DMG, or ATK% | Planar Sphere: Ice DMG or ATK% |
| 4. (S1) Before Dawn (Stat Stick) | Link Rope: ATK% | |
| 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)
Best The Herta Relics
The Herta benefits from ATK, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG. Scholar Lost in Erudition is the best-in-slot (BIS) set, boosting Skill and Ultimate damage. Hunter of Glacial Forest is a strong alternative. For Planar Ornaments, Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm provides the best overall stats, with Rutilant Arena as a solid alternative. Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation is best suited for Pure Fiction.
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 The Herta Light Cones
Into the Unreachable Veil is The Herta's signature and best Light Cone. Night on the Milky Way is a strong alternative for fights with 5+ enemies. Today Is Another Peaceful Day is an excellent 4-star option. Before Dawn and Yet Hope Is Priceless serve as effective stat sticks. For newer players, the free Erudition Light Cones are viable starting points.
