The Ultimate Guide to Dominating with Herta Light Cones in Honkai: Star Rail

Herta	Ice	Erudition	4-Star
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Herta is a character in Honkai: Star Rail who is shrouded in mystery. She is known for her intelligence and is the master of the Herta Space Station. Her puppets, including the version that players can use as a playable character, are equipped with advanced technology. As an emanator of the Erudition path, Herta is believed to possess immense power in her true form.

Gameplay-wise, some players may find Herta a bit lackluster. However, she is a great option for F2P players in Honkai: Star Rail. Obtaining her and her eidolons is possible through progression in the Simulated Universe story and completing certain levels. Herta's kit is perfect for being a sub-DPS and excels at farming content such as calyxes. To fully utilize her abilities, players should focus on building her correctly and equipping her with light cones that enhance her Ultimate and follow-up attack.

Base ATK (LVL 80):

476

Base DEF (LVL 80):

396

Base HP (LVL 80):

846

Effect

: Increases the wearer’s DMG by

12%/15%/18%/21%/24%

. For every defeated enemy, the wearer’s ATK increases by

4%/5%/6%/7%/8%

Consider stacking up to 4 times, The Importance of Breakfast is a noteworthy light cone that can significantly boost Herta's damage output in various content. What makes it an excellent choice for players is that it is a completely F2P option, making it an ideal pick for those who want to build a strong team without relying on gacha characters or light cones. Through clearing specific content such as Forgotten Hall and Echo of War, players can accumulate enough Lucent Afterglow over time to easily max superimpose this light cone, thus enhancing Herta's versatility as a DPS character. Additionally, this light cone proves to be particularly useful when farming content with multiple waves due to its ability to stack ATK as well.

4 The Birth Of Self

Base ATK (LVL 80):

476

Base DEF (LVL 80):

330

Base HP (LVL 80):

952

Effect

: Increases DMG dealt by the wearer’s follow-up attacks by

24%/30%/36%/42%/48%

. If the current HP of the target enemy is below 50% of their Max HP, increases DMG dealt by follow-up attacks by an extra

16%/20%/24%/28%/32%

.

The Birth Of Self not only showcases Herta on its artwork but also provides additional information about her. It is specifically designed to complement Herta's kit and enhance follow-up attack damage, especially against enemies with less than half their maximum HP. This makes it an excellent choice as a sub-DPS in team compositions. However, its effectiveness is limited in battles with few waves or bosses, as Herta can only trigger her follow-up attack once per enemy unless they possess self-healing abilities. Moreover, since it does not benefit her ultimate or skill, The Birth Of Self may not be the most versatile option available.

3 Today Is Another Peaceful Day

Base ATK (LVL 80):

529

Base DEF (LVL 80):

330

Base HP (LVL 80):

846

Effect

: After entering battle, increases the wearer’s DMG based on their Max Energy. DMG increases by

0.2%/0.25%/0.3%/0.35%/0.4%

Herta's maximum energy requirement may not be as high as other Erudition characters, capping at 110. Nevertheless, she can still effectively use Today Is Another Peaceful Day, which increases her damage output by 22% unconditionally, without any superimposition. This makes it a comparable choice to options such as max superimposed Seriousness of Breakfast and The Birth Of Self, particularly for players who prefer to use her entire kit, including her Skill and Ultimate, more frequently, without solely relying on her follow-up attack. Today Is Another Peaceful Day is a flexible option for both sub-DPS and main DPS Herta builds. However, it is important to note that this light cone is only available for players who are willing to spend real-life currency in the game, as it can only be obtained by purchasing Nameless Glory.

2 Night on the Milky Way

Base ATK (LVL 80):

582

Base DEF (LVL 80):

396

Base HP (LVL 80):

1164

Effect

: For every enemy on the field, increases the wearer’s ATK by

8%/10%/12%/14%/16%

, up to 5 times. When an enemy is inflicted with Weakness Break, the wearer’s DMG increases by

24%/30%/36%/42%/48%

for 1 turn.

Night on the Milky Way enhances Herta's overall performance with its ATK and DMG increase buffs, making it a great choice for players looking to fully utilize her kit. Its effectiveness is especially notable in battles with multiple enemies, such as those against bosses like Cocolia who often summon additional foes. While Herta can take advantage of the light cone's Ice weakness break mechanic, players can also equip it on her and rely on other team members with suitable elements to target opponents' weaknesses. However, as a 5-star option better suited for Himeko, players may want to consider using it on her instead, or equipping Herta with one of the available 4-star alternatives.

1 Before Dawn

Base ATK (LVL 80):

582

Base DEF (LVL 80):

396

Base HP (LVL 80):

1164

Effect

: Increases the wearer’s CRIT DMG by

32%/40%/48%/56%/64%

. Increases the wearer’s Skill and Ultimate DMG by

20%/25%/30%/35%/40%

Upon activation of a Skill or Ultimate, the wearer acquires Somnus Corpus. This can be used up to enhance the damage of a subsequent attack by 48%, 60%, 72%, 84%, or 96%, depending on the level.

Before Dawn, the signature light cone of Jing Yuan, presents itself as a viable option for Herta with its distinctive advantages. It not only provides the wearer with increased Crit DMG, but also enhances the damage of both skill and ultimate abilities. Additionally, Herta's follow-up attacks can benefit from the third ability of this light cone, which significantly amplifies the damage dealt. While it may not be possible to activate this effect frequently in certain situations, every aspect of this light cone complements Herta's abilities, making it an exceptional all-around choice for those looking for the best option for her.

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