This guide details optimal builds for Herta in Honkai: Star Rail, covering Light Cones, Relics, and stat priorities.
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Herta
Ice
Erudition
5-Star
Herta, a 5-star Ice Erudition unit and Emanator of Nous, excels in AoE combat. Her self-buffs and damage multipliers, including an 80% team-wide CRIT DMG boost with another Erudition unit, make her relatively easy to build effectively. Her gameplay centers on 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)
Best Herta Relics
Herta prioritizes ATK, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG. Scholar Lost in Erudition (BIS) is ideal, boosting Skill and Ultimate damage. Hunter of Glacial Forest is a strong alternative. For Planar Ornaments, Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm offers the best overall performance, while Rutilant Arena is a close and versatile alternative. Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation is best suited for Pure Fiction.
Ideal Stats: 2500-2800 ATK (SPD Boots), 3000-3400 ATK (ATK% Boots), 3600-3900 ATK (ATK% Boots & Sphere); 80-100% CRIT Rate (In Combat); 180-200%+ CRIT DMG (with A4 Trace); Base SPD or 134 SPD.
Best Herta Light Cones
Into the Unreachable Veil (signature) is the best Light Cone, significantly boosting Skill and Ultimate damage. Night on the Milky Way is a strong alternative for situations with many enemies. Today Is Another Peaceful Day and Geniuses' Repose are excellent 4-star options. For newer players, the free Erudition Light Cones are serviceable.
