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 stats. The Herta, a 5-Star Ice Erudition character, excels in AoE combat and boasts impressive 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 revolves around Inspiration and Interpretation stacks, enhancing her Skill and Ultimate damage.

Best The Herta Build

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 The Herta Relics

The Herta benefits most from ATK, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG. Scholar Lost in Erudition is the best Relic set, boosting Skill and Ultimate damage. Hunter of Glacial Forest is a viable alternative. For Planar Ornaments, Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm provides the best overall boost.

Best The Herta Light Cones

Into the Unreachable Veil (signature Light Cone) is the best option, significantly boosting Skill and Ultimate damage. Night on the Milky Way and An Instant Before A Gaze are strong 5-star alternatives. Today Is Another Peaceful Day and Geniuses' Repose are excellent 4-star choices. For newer players, the free Erudition Light Cones are serviceable.