Honkai: Star Rail character guide
Herta Best Build
An accessible Ice AoE attacker who repeatedly launches follow-ups when enemy HP falls below half.
Herta build overview
Herta is a Ice Erudition character commonly used for aoe dps, follow-up, farming. Herta's build supports aoe dps, follow-up, farming while keeping the team rotation reliable.
Use The Ashblazing Grand Duke as the primary Relic set and Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation as the Planar Ornament. Recommended main stats are CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG, ATK% / SPD, Ice DMG, ATK%. Herta should meet the listed Speed, Effect Hit Rate or Break Effect target first. Then improve the main scaling stats.
Light Cones and alternatives
The Birth of the Self is the premium Light Cone because its passive is designed around Herta's core mechanics. Herta can use the listed Light Cones when their passives match the team rotation. The Seriousness of Breakfast and Geniuses' Repose For Herta, keep the Relic setup with stronger main stats and useful substats.
Recommended teams
- Premium team: The Herta, Herta, Robin, Lingsha. This formation keeps Herta in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
- Alternative team: Himeko, Herta, Ruan Mei, Aventurine. This formation keeps Herta in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
- Accessible team: Herta, Pela, Asta, Gallagher. This formation keeps Herta in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
Herta's team swaps should keep a buffer or debuffer plus a sustain for multi-target waves.
Trace priority
- Lower priority: What Are You Looking At?
- High priority: One-Time Offer
- Highest priority: It's Magic, I Added Some Magic
- High priority: Fine, I'll Do It Myself
- Lower priority: It Can Still Be Optimized
Raise the ability that defines Herta's main role first. Herta's lower-impact Traces can wait until the character, Light Cone and main teammates are leveled.
Investment advice
Level Herta, the Light Cone and key Traces before long Relic farming sessions. Herta is complete at E0 with a suitable alternative Light Cone. Compare Herta's signature or Eidolons with upgrades for the full team.
Frequently asked questions
Does Herta need the signature Light Cone?
No. The Birth of the Self is the premium recommendation, but the listed alternatives preserve the core playstyle.
What is the most important build rule?
Meet Herta's listed stat targets first, then add damage or utility without changing the planned turn order.