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 unit, 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 Emanator of Nous, the Aeon of Erudition. Her kit revolves around Inspiration and Interpretation stacks, enhancing her Skill and Ultimate damage. This guide outlines the best strategies to maximize her potential.

Best The Herta Build

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 most 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 strong 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, significantly boosting Skill and Ultimate damage. Night on the Milky Way is a strong alternative for battles with multiple enemies. Today Is Another Peaceful Day (4-star) offers excellent F2P performance. Before Dawn and Yet Hope Is Priceless serve as effective stat sticks. For newer players, the free Erudition Light Cones are viable starting points.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of building The Herta. Remember that optimal stats and relic choices may vary depending on your team composition and available resources.