This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the optimal build for The Herta in Honkai: Star Rail, covering Light Cones, Relics, and stat priorities.
The Herta
Ice
Erudition
5-Star
The Herta, Madam Herta, is a formidable 5-Star Ice Erudition unit and an Emanator of Nous, the Aeon of Erudition. As the founder of the Herta Space Station, she's a key figure in the game's narrative. Her design is reflected in the numerous Herta puppets found throughout the station, including the 4-star playable version.
Her Erudition path makes her effective in both AoE and single-target scenarios. Her self-buffs and damage multipliers, including an 80% team-wide CRIT DMG boost with another Erudition unit and a personal three-turn ATK buff from her Ultimate, make her relatively easy to build, offering F2P-friendly options.
Her gameplay centers around Inspiration and Interpretation stacks. Consuming Inspiration enhances her Skill, while Interpretation stacks increase the damage of her Enhanced Skill and Ultimate.
| 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:
The Herta prioritizes ATK, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG. Scholar Lost in Erudition (BIS) provides significant boosts to her Skill and Ultimate damage. Hunter of Glacial Forest is a viable alternative. For newer players, any 2-piece combination of CRIT Rate, Ice DMG, or ATK% works.
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)
Into the Unreachable Veil (signature) is the best Light Cone, providing significant CRIT Rate and damage boosts. Night on the Milky Way is a strong alternative for five-target scenarios. Today Is Another Peaceful Day (4-star) offers excellent performance. Before Dawn and Yet Hope Is Priceless serve as effective stat sticks. F2P options include Eternal Calculus, The Day The Cosmos Fell, and The Seriousness of Breakfast.
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