Honkai: Star Rail - Best Builds And Light Cones For Herta

Honkai: Star Rail offers diverse ways to acquire its impressive roster of characters, some exclusively through the Warp system (Gacha), while others unlock naturally through story progression and other in-game activities.

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Herta is one such character, obtainable via the main storyline upon completing the Simulated Universe: First Closed Beta. While her damage output might not match dedicated DPS characters, with the right strategy, she can be a valuable asset.

Updated March 5, 2025, by Seth Parmer: This guide has been updated to include the latest Light Cones, Ornaments, and team compositions to optimize Herta's performance in all combat scenarios!

Optimal Relics and Planar Ornaments for Herta

Herta, surprisingly, is a less-than-stellar DPS character initially, requiring significant investment to reach her full potential. However, with a well-crafted build and supporting team, she can excel.

Choosing the right Relics and Ornaments is paramount. These significantly impact battlefield performance; selecting the correct sets maximizes any character's combat effectiveness.

Best Relics for Herta

Relic Set	Synergy Reason
Hunter of Glacial Forest (Four Pieces)	This set offers Herta a substantial Ice Damage boost and increases Critical Damage by 25% for two turns after using her Ultimate.
Musketeer of Wild Wheat (Four Pieces)	Prioritizes Speed and Basic Attack Damage, balancing increased Speed with maintained Damage output.
The Ashblazing Grand Duke (Four Pieces)	Increases Attack by 4% with each follow-up action (stacks up to eight times), lasting three turns. Ideal for consistently attacking Herta builds.

Best Ornaments for Herta

Ornament Set	Synergy Reason
Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation	Increases Critical Rate by 4%, further boosted by 4% per defeated target (stacks up to ten times), ensuring consistent critical hits.
Space Sealing Station	A top-tier ornament set; significantly increases Attack based on Speed, allowing for priority attacks.
Insert Salsotto	Excellent with Glacial Forest Relics, increasing Critical Rate and boosting Critical Damage and Follow-Up Attack Damage by 15% if Critical Rate is 50% or higher.
Celestial Differentiator	Raises Critical Damage by 16%, gaining an additional 60% upon entering battle (lasts one turn) if Critical Damage reaches 120%.
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth	Increases ATK by 12%, further boosted by 12-16% damage if SPD reaches 135 or 160.
Rutilant Arena	Increases Critical Rate by 8%, adding a 20% boost to Basic and Skill Damage if Critical Rate reaches or exceeds 70%.

Optimal Light Cones for Herta

Pairing the right Light Cone with a character is crucial. With numerous options, choosing the best one can be challenging, but it's a critical aspect of building a strong team.

Light Cones form the foundation of any effective build. Each character benefits from specific Light Cones, some obtainable only through Warps (Gacha), while others are earned through gameplay.

Herta's best Light Cones are categorized into two tables: Warp (Gacha) and Free-to-Play options.

Best Warp (Gacha) Light Cones for Herta

Light Cone	Description
Before Dawn	Increases Critical DMG by 60%, Skill and Ultimate DMG by 30%. Using a Skill or Ultimate grants a Somnus Corpus stack, consumed for an 80% enhanced Follow-Up Attack.
The Birth of the Self	Increases Follow-Up Attack DMG by 48%, further boosted by an additional 48% if the target's HP is 50% or lower.
Night on the Milky Way	Increases Attack by 15% per enemy (up to 75%), with a 50% Damage boost for one turn after a Weakness Break.
Today Is Another Peaceful Day	Increases DMG based on Max Energy (up to 160 Energy Points for a 40% DMG increase per point).
Geniuses' Repose	Increases Attack by 32%, further boosting Critical Damage by 48% for three turns after defeating a target.
An Instant Before A Gaze	Increases Critical Damage by 60%, with additional Ultimate Damage increase based on Energy (up to 180 Energy Points).
Yet Hope Is Priceless	Increases Critical Damage Rate by 28%, adding a 20% damage boost to the next action if Critical Damage exceeds 120% (stacks up to four times). Basic Attacks also ignore 36% of opponent's Defense for two turns.

Best Free-to-Play Light Cones for Herta

Light Cone	Description
Sagacity	Increases Attack by 48% for two turns after using the Ultimate.
The Seriousness of Breakfast	Increases Damage by 24%, stacking up to three times (72%) per kill.
Eternal Calculus	Increases Attack by 12%, further boosted by 8% per target hit (up to five times). Hitting multiple targets increases Speed by 16%.
The Day The Cosmos Fell	Increases Attack by 24%, boosting Critical Damage by 40% for two turns after hitting at least two enemies with their weakness.

Note: The Light Cone stats listed are at maximum level. Superimposition and Ascension are required to reach these values.

Herta's Traces: Overview and Prioritization

Herta's damage is initially lower than most DPS characters, requiring a focused build and team. However, with strategic development, she can become a formidable character.

Traces provide a significant combat boost. Prioritize the following Traces, but don't neglect others as they also contribute to her overall effectiveness.

It's Magic, I Added Some Magic (Ultimate Attack)

This Ultimate deals Ice Damage to all enemies, making it ideal for Weakness Breaks and potential freezes. Upgrading this significantly increases Herta's Ice Damage output.

Level 1	Level 15
Deals Ice Damage equal to 120% of Herta's Attack.	Deals Ice Damage equal to 240% of Herta's Attack.

One-Time Offer (Skill)

This Skill deals Ice Damage to all enemies, with a bonus to targets above 50% HP. Strengthening this Trace makes Herta powerful against multiple enemies weak to Ice Damage.

Level 1	Level 15
Deals Ice Damage equal to 50% of Herta's Attack, with an additional 20% to targets above 50% HP.	Deals Ice Damage equal to 125% of Herta's Attack, with an additional 20% to targets above 50% HP.

Optimal Team Compositions and Character Synergies

While Herta's individual damage is moderate, a well-chosen team, Light Cones, Ornaments, and Relics significantly enhance her performance. It requires investment, but she becomes a valuable team member with the right support.

Herta's Best Character Synergies

• Fu Xuan
• Lingsha
• Robin
• Sparkle

Best Team Compositions

• Memory of Chaos Team: Herta, Clara, Sparkle, Fu Xuan
• Rounded Team: Herta, The Herta, Robin, Lingsha
• Follow-Up Damage Team: Herta, Himeko, Ruan Mei, Fu Xuan
• Free-to-Play Team: Herta, Serval, (Ice) Remembrance Trailblazer, Lynx

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