Honkai: Star Rail – The Herta: A Comprehensive Build Guide
This guide details optimal builds for The Herta in Honkai: Star Rail, covering Light Cones, Relics, and stat prioritization. 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 Emanator of Nous, the Aeon of Erudition, and the founder of the Herta Space Station. Her kit revolves around Inspiration and Interpretation stacks, significantly boosting 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 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)
Best The Herta Relics
The Herta benefits greatly from ATK, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG. Scholar Lost in Erudition is the optimal set, boosting Skill and Ultimate damage. Hunter of Glacial Forest provides a viable alternative. For Planar Ornaments, Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm offers the best overall performance, followed by Rutilant Arena. 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 (signature Light Cone) is the best option, providing significant boosts to Skill and Ultimate damage. Night on the Milky Way is a strong alternative for fights with multiple enemies. Today Is Another Peaceful Day offers a solid F2P option. Other viable choices include An Instant Before A Gaze, Before Dawn, and Yet Hope Is Priceless. For newer players, Eternal Calculus, The Day The Cosmos Fell, and The Seriousness of Breakfast provide serviceable options.
