Honkai: Star Rail character guide
The Herta Best Build
The Herta is a aoe dps built around interpretation and erudition support.
The Herta build overview
The Herta is a Ice Erudition character commonly used for aoe dps, interpretation, erudition support. The Herta's build supports aoe dps, interpretation, erudition support while keeping the team rotation reliable.
Use Scholar Lost in Erudition as the primary Relic set and Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm as the Planar Ornament. Recommended main stats are CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG, SPD / ATK%, Ice DMG, ATK%. The Herta should meet the listed Speed, Effect Hit Rate or Break Effect target first. Then improve the main scaling stats.
Light Cones and alternatives
Into the Unreachable Veil is the premium Light Cone because its passive is designed around The Herta's core mechanics. The Herta can use the listed Light Cones when their passives match the team rotation. Today Is Another Peaceful Day and The Seriousness of Breakfast For The Herta, keep the Relic setup with stronger main stats and useful substats.
Recommended teams
- Premium team: The Herta, Jade, Robin, Lingsha. This formation keeps The Herta in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
- Alternative team: The Herta, Herta, Tribbie, Aventurine. This formation keeps The Herta in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
- Accessible team: The Herta, Pela, Asta, Gallagher. This formation keeps The Herta in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
The Herta's team swaps should keep a buffer or debuffer plus a sustain for multi-target waves.
Trace priority
- Lower priority: Awakening
- High priority: Big Brain Energy
- Highest priority: Told Ya! Magic Happens
- High priority: Hand Them Over
- Lower priority: Vibe Checker
Raise the ability that defines The Herta's main role first. The Herta's lower-impact Traces can wait until the character, Light Cone and main teammates are leveled.
Investment advice
Level The Herta, the Light Cone and key Traces before long Relic farming sessions. The Herta is complete at E0 with a suitable alternative Light Cone. Compare The Herta's signature or Eidolons with upgrades for the full team.
Frequently asked questions
Does The Herta need the signature Light Cone?
No. Into the Unreachable Veil is the premium recommendation, but the listed alternatives preserve the core playstyle.
What is the most important build rule?
Meet The Herta's listed stat targets first, then add damage or utility without changing the planned turn order.