Honkai Star Rail The Herta Guide

Honkai Star Rail The Herta Guide: Introduction

Honkai Star Rail The Herta is a character who follows the Path of Erudition, a path specializing in dealing damage to multiple targets. Her abilities revolve around a unique mechanic called “Interpretation,” which enhances her damage output and provides her with excellent battlefield control. As a wielder of Ice DMG, Honkai Star Rail The Herta brings AoE (area-of-effect) capabilities to the team, making her a valuable asset in battles that require targeting multiple enemies simultaneously. At level 80, Honkai Star Rail The Herta’s base stats include 1164 HP, 679 ATK, 485 DEF, 99 Speed, and 75 Taunt, showcasing her balanced offensive and defensive attributes.

This guide aims to provide a comprehensive breakdown of Honkai Star Rail The Herta’s abilities, optimal builds, and effective team compositions. It will cover her skills, traces, and eidolons, offering insights into the best ways to maximize her potential. Additionally, the guide reviews the top relics, ornaments, light cones, and stat priorities to enhance Honkai Star Rail The Herta’s performance. Whether you’re looking to amplify her damage output or strengthen her utility in your team, this guide has all the details needed to get the best out of her.

By understanding Honkai Star Rail The Herta’s strengths, weaknesses, and synergistic options, players can strategically integrate her into team compositions and develop builds that suit various combat scenarios. From her icy arsenal to her versatility in AoE damage, this guide will equip players with the tools and knowledge to unleash The Herta’s full potential in Honkai: Star Rail.

Honkai Star Rail The Herta Guide: Abilities and Skills

Honkai Star Rail The Herta is a versatile damage-dealer who excels in multi-target battles thanks to her arsenal of Ice-based abilities. Her Normal Attack: Did You Get It delivers straightforward Ice DMG to a single target, while her Skill: Big Brain Energy introduces a blast attack, striking the primary target and adjacent enemies, while inflicting stacks of “Interpretation” for increased damage potential. When enhanced to Hear Me Out, her skill transforms into a powerful AoE attack, consuming “Inspiration” stacks to deliver repeated Ice DMG to multiple enemies and culminating in a devastating strike across all opponents.

Did You Get It (Basic ATK)

Single Target

Deals Ice DMG equal to 50% of The Herta’s ATK to one designated enemy target.

Big Brain Energy (Skill)

Blast

Deals Ice DMG equal to 35% of The Herta’s ATK to one designated enemy, and inflicts 1 stack(s) of “Interpretation.” Deals Ice DMG equal to 35% of The Herta’s ATK to the targets hit by this instance of Skill and their respective adjacent targets. This effect can repeat 2 times. Hear Me Out AoE | Energy Gen 30 | Break 15/hit Consumes 1 stack of “Inspiration.”

Deals Ice DMG equal to 40% of The Herta’s ATK to one designated enemy and inflicts 1 stack(s) of “Interpretation.” Deals Ice DMG equal to 40% of The Herta’s ATK to the target hit by this instance of Skill and adjacent targets, repeating 2 times. Finally, deals Ice DMG equal to 20% of The Herta’s ATK to all enemies.

Told Ya! Magic Happens (Ultimate)

AoE

Rearranges the number of “Interpretation” stacks on all enemies, prioritizing the transfer of a higher number of “Interpretation” stacks to Elite-level targets and above. Then, deals Ice DMG equal to 100% The Herta’s ATK to all enemies. When using Ultimate, increases The Herta’s ATK by 40%, lasting for 3 turn(s). After using the Ultimate, The Herta immediately takes action and gains 1 stack of “Inspiration.” “Inspiration” can stack up to 4 time(s). While having “Inspiration,” enhances Skill to “Hear Me Out.”

Hand Them Over (Talent)

Enhance

When enemy targets enter battle, The Herta inflicts 1 stack of “Interpretation” on them. At the start of each wave, applies 25 stack(s) of “Interpretation” to a random enemy target, prioritizing Elite enemy targets or higher. When the Enhanced Skill’s primary target has “Interpretation,” the multiplier for the DMG dealt increases, with each stack granting an increase of 4%/2% on the primary target/other targets respectively.

If 2 or more characters follow the Path of Erudition in the team, each stack grants an additional increase of 4%/2% on the primary target/other targets respectively. “Interpretation” can stack up to 42 time(s). When using the Enhanced Skill, resets the number of “Interpretation” stacks on the primary target to 1. After the enemy target leaves the battle or gets defeated by any unit, “Interpretation” will be transferred, prioritizing the transfer to Elite-level targets and above.

Vibe Checker (Technique)

Enhance

After using Technique, The Herta’s ATK increases by 60% at the start of the next battle, lasting for 2 turn(s). If there are Basic Treasures in this current map, using Technique will mark up to 3 Basic Treasures’ locations. After entering battle by using Technique in Simulated Universe or Divergent Universe, deals True DMG equal to 99% of the target’s Max HP to enemy targets lower than Elite-level, and True DMG equal to 30% of the target’s Max HP to enemy targets at Elite-level and above.

Honkai Star Rail The Herta Guide: Traces

Honkai Star Rail The Herta’s Traces unlock powerful enhancements that elevate her damage potential, team utility, and battlefield control. These Traces provide valuable stat increases, including +18% ATK, +22.4% Ice DMG, and +5% SPD, making her an even more formidable AoE damage dealer. Each Trace introduces unique effects that synergize with her “Interpretation” mechanic, empowering her abilities and optimizing her role within the team.

Aloofly Honest (Ascension 2)

• First Tier: When ally targets attack, inflicts 1 stack of “Interpretation” on the hit enemy target. After attacking, for every 1 target hit by this attack, regenerates 3 fixed Energy for The Herta, counting up to a maximum of 5 targets. When using Enhanced Skill and if the primary target’s “Interpretation” stack is 42, increases Ice DMG dealt by The Herta by 50% until the end of this attack.
• Second Tier (Ascension 2): ATK + 4%
• Third Tier (Ascension 3): Ice DMG + 3.2%
• Fourth Tier (Ascension 3): SPD + 2

Message From Beyond the Veil (Ascension 4)

• First Tier: When entering battle, if the team has 2 or more characters following the Path of Erudition, then increases all allies’ CRIT DMG by 80%, calculates at least 3 targets when the Trace “Aloofly Honest” calculates hit targets, applies 1 stack(s) of “Interpretation” to the target that has the highest current “Interpretation” stacks among the hit enemy targets after attacking, and additionally applies 2 stack(s) of “Interpretation” if the attacker is a character following the Path of Erudition.
• Second Ter (Ascension 4): Ice DMG + 4.8%
• Third Tier (Ascension 5): Ice DMG + 4.8%
• Fourth Tier (Ascension 5): ATK + 6%

Starved Landscape of Vacua (Ascension 6)

• First Tier: For every 1 stack of “Interpretation” inflicted on enemy targets, The Herta gains 1 stack of “Answer” up to 99 stack(s). When using the Ultimate, every stack of “Answer” increases the Ultimate’s DMG multiplier by 1%.
• Second Tier (Ascension 6): ATK + 8%
• Third Tier (Lv. 75): SPD +4

These Traces not only enhance Honkai Star Rail The Herta’s core abilities but also allow for greater customization and adaptability to various combat scenarios. Whether focusing on maximizing her damage output or supporting the team through her debuffing and stacking mechanics, Honkai Star Rail The Herta’s Traces provide strategic depth that ensures she remains a versatile and effective character in Honkai: Star Rail.

Honkai Star Rail The Herta Guide: Eidolons

Honkai Star Rail The Herta’s Eidolons unlock powerful upgrades that greatly enhance her abilities, offering new mechanics, increased stats, and improved scaling. Each level introduces unique effects that expand her combat potential, making her even more effective as a multi-target damage dealer and battlefield controller. These upgrades reinforce her core mechanics, such as “Interpretation” and “Inspiration,” while also providing team-wide buffs and situational advantages.

Night at Shorefall (Eidolon 1)

When Enhanced Skill calculates “Interpretation,” additionally calculates 50% of the “Interpretation” stacks on the 1 target with the highest stacks out of the primary target and adjacent targets. When using Enhanced Skill to reset “Interpretation,” reset the stack number to 15 instead.

Wind Through Keyhole (Eidolon 2)

After The Herta enters battle and uses her Ultimate, she additionally gains 1 stack of “Inspiration.” After using Enhanced Skill, The Herta’s subsequent action is advanced by 35%.

Door into Summer (Eidolon 3)

Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.

The Sixteenth Key (Eidolon 4)

The SPD of characters following the Path of Erudition in the team increases by 12%.

Bitter Pill of Truth (Eidolon 5)

Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.

Sweet Lure of Answer (Eidolon 6)

The Herta’s Ice RES PEN increases by 20%. When the number of enemy targets on the field is 3 (or more)/2/1, Ultimate’s DMG multiplier increases by 140%/250%/400%.

These Eidolons allow players to tailor Honkai Star Rail The Herta’s playstyle and maximize her potential, making her a more dynamic and adaptable character in Honkai: Star Rail. Whether focusing on raw damage, team synergy, or battlefield utility, Honkai Star Rail The Herta’s Eidolons provide meaningful upgrades at every stage.

Honkai Star Rail The Herta Guide: Build

This section will cover the recommended Relics, Light Cones, and Stats for Honkai Star Rail The Herta to maximize her potential.

Best Light Cones

Into the Unreachable Veil Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name Into the Unreachable Veil RarityLight Cone Type The Erudition

Mind Game

Increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 12%/14%/16%/18%/20%. When the wearer uses their Ultimate, increases DMG dealt by the wearer’s Skill and Ultimate by 60%/70%/80%/90%/100%, lasting for 3 turn(s). After the wearer uses their Ultimate, if this Ultimate consumed 140 or more Energy, recovers 1 Skill Point.

Night on the Milky Way Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name Night on the Milky Way RarityLight Cone Type The Erudition How to Obtain Stellar Warp, Light Cone Event Warp

Meteor Swarm

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.

Today Is Another Peaceful Day Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name Today Is Another Peaceful Day RarityLight Cone Type The Erudition How to Obtain Nameless Honor

A Storm Is Coming

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% per point of Energy, up to 160 Energy.

Geniuses’ Repose Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name Geniuses’ Repose RarityLight Cone Type The Erudition How to Obtain Departure Warp, Stellar Warp, Character Event Warp, Light Cone Event Warp

Each Now Has a Role to Play

Increases the wearer’s ATK by 16%/20%/24%/28%/32%. When the wearer defeats an enemy, the wearer’s CRIT DMG increases by 24%/30%/36%/42%/48% for 3 turn(s).

The Day The Cosmos Fell Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name The Day The Cosmos Fell RarityLight Cone Type The Erudition

Stratagem

Increases the wearer’s ATK by 16%/18%/20%/22%/24%. When the wearer uses an attack and affects no fewer than 2 attacked enemies with a corresponding Weakness, the wearer’s CRIT DMG increases by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40% for 2 turn(s).

Best Relics

Scholar Lost in Erudition

• 2-piece: CRIT Rate increases by 8%.
• 4-piece: Increases DMG dealt by Ultimate and Skill by 20%. After using Ultimate, additionally increases the DMG dealt by the next Skill by 25%.

Hunter of Glacial Forest

• 2-piece: Increases Ice DMG by 10%.
• 4-piece: After the wearer uses their Ultimate, their CRIT DMG increases by 25% for 2 turn(s).

Other Relics Set

Best Ornaments

Sigonia the Unclaimed Desolation

2-piece: Increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 4%. When an enemy target gets defeated, the wearer’s CRIT DMG increases by 4%, stacking up to 10 time(s).

Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm

• 2-piece: Increases the wearer’s ATK by 12%. When entering battle, if at least one other ally follows the same Path as the wearer, then the wearer’s CRIT Rate increases by 12%.

Rutilant Arena

• 2-piece: Increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 8%. When the wearer’s current CRIT Rate reaches 70% or higher, the wearer’s Basic ATK and Skill DMG increase by 20%.

Best Stats

• Body: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
• Feet: ATK% / Speed
• Planar Sphere: Ice DMG
• Link Rope: ATK%

Substats

• CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
• Speed
• ATK%
• Break Effect

Honkai Star Rail The Herta Guide: Team Composition

Here’s a breakdown of team compositions for Honkai Star Rail The Herta:

Premium Team Composition

The Herta: Main/Sub DPS
Honkai Star Rail The Herta is a 5-star Ice Erudition character whose abilities revolve around stacking Interpretation. These stacks amplify her Ice DMG output, making her an effective DPS option in teams with frequent AoE attacks. Her Enhanced Skill and Ultimate directly benefit from these stacks, which increase her damage multipliers. Pairing her with characters who trigger follow-up attacks or apply AoE DMG ensures faster stack generation, optimizing her overall damage potential in both single-target and AoE scenarios.

Jade: Sub-DPS, Support
Jade is an ideal companion for Honkai Star Rail The Herta due to her supportive capabilities and strong follow-up attack potential. As an Erudition character, Jade can consistently trigger AoE Ice DMG and buff The Herta’s stats, particularly when her Ultimate or Skill is activated. Her synergy becomes especially prominent when The Herta serves as a Debt Collector, a mechanic that focuses on Interpretation stacks and Ice DMG amplification. Jade ensures a steady supply of stacks, enhancing The Herta’s performance in sustained fights.

Lingsha: Sub-DPS, Healer, Debuffer
Lingsha is the optimal sustain character for Honkai Star Rail The Herta’s team, offering healing, debuffing, and AoE attacks that complement stack generation. Lingsha’s ability to maintain allies’ HP counters The Herta’s HP drain as a Debt Collector, keeping her in the fight longer. Additionally, her AoE follow-up attacks increase Interpretation stack efficiency. Aventurine, another sustain option, provides robust shields, while characters like Huo Huo or Fu Xuan deliver alternative defensive utilities, such as energy regeneration and mitigation.

Robin: Support, Buffer
Robin is the strongest buffer for Honkai Star Rail The Herta, as she boosts follow-up attack damage for the entire team and provides DMG buffs. Her ability to advance allies’ turns ensures a quicker stack buildup for The Herta, making her indispensable for efficient gameplay. If Robin is unavailable, her brother Sunday offers similar utility. Ruan Mei is another excellent option, providing flexible buffs and SP efficiency. Both alternatives retain high synergy with The Herta, enhancing her damage output and overall team performance.

Honkai Star Rail The Herta benefits from allies with frequent AoE attacks, particularly follow-up attacks, to efficiently generate Interpretation stacks. The Herta’s bonus ability, Message From Beyond the Veil, grants all allies an additional 80% Crit DMG, provided there is at least one other Erudition character in the team, making her effective in duo DPS compositions.

Honkai Star Rail The Herta Guide: Ascension Materials

Level Credits Enemy Drops Stagnant Shadow Drops 204,0005x Extinguished Core– 308,00010x Extinguished Core– 4016,0006x Glimmering Core3x Dream Fridge 5040,0009x Glimmering Core7x Dream Fridge 6080,0006x Squirming Core20x Dream Fridge 70160,0009x Squirming Core35x Dream Fridge

Extinguished Cores
Extinguished Cores are versatile materials that can be obtained through completing Daily Assignments or by challenging the Golden Calyxes on the Xianzhou Luofu. These Cores can be upgraded using the Omni-Synthesizer to create higher-tier materials like Glimmering Cores and Squirming Cores, essential for character ascension and Trace upgrades.

Dream Fridges
Dream Fridges are rare drops obtained from defeating the Shape of Nectar Stagnant Shadow, located within the Reverie (Dreamscape) map. Additionally, players can use the Omni-Synthesizer to convert other Stagnant Shadow drops, such as Immortal Scionettes or Regret of Infinite Ochema, into Dream Fridges, offering flexibility in acquiring these materials.

Basic Attack Trace Materials

Level Credits Calyx Materials Enemy Drops 25,0003x Rough Sketch6x Extinguished Core 310,0003x Dynamic Outlining3x Glimmering Core 420,0005x Dynamic Outlining4x Glimmering Core 545,0003x Exquisite Colored Draft3x Squirming Core 6160,0008x Exquisite Colored Draft4x Squirming Core

Rough Sketch Material
The Rough Sketch material and its advanced versions, such as Fine Sketch and Master Sketch, are crucial for upgrading characters like Honkai Star Rail The Herta. These materials can be obtained from the Penacony Grand Theater Crimson Calyx. Players can repeatedly challenge this Calyx to farm the required amounts, ensuring they have enough for character traces and abilities.

Trace Talent, Skill, and Ultimate Materials

Level Credits Calyx Materials Enemy Drops Echoes of War Drops Tracks of Destiny 2 2,500 – 3x Extinguished Core – – 3 5,000 3x Rough Sketch 6x Extinguished Core – – 4 10,000 3x Dynamic Outlining 3x Glimmering Core – – 5 20,000 5x Dynamic Outlining 4x Glimmering Core – – 6 30,000 7x Dynamic Outlining 6x Glimmering Core – – 7 45,000 3x Exquisite Colored Draft 3x Squirming Core – – 8 80,000 5x Exquisite Colored Draft 4x Squirming Core 1x Auspice Sliver – 9 160,000 8x Exquisite Colored Draft – 1x Auspice Sliver 1x Tracks of Destiny 10 300,000 14x Exquisite Colored Draft – 1x Auspice Sliver 1x Tracks of Destiny

Auspice Sliver
Auspice Sliver is a unique material essential for character Ascension. It is acquired by completing the Inner Beast’s Battlefield in the Echo of War challenge, located within the Skysplitter area on the Xianzhou Luofu. This weekly challenge is a reliable source of rare resources and offers a limited number of attempts each week.

Tracks of Destiny
Tracks of Destiny are vital for unlocking powerful Ascension abilities. These are typically obtained as rewards during time-limited events or by increasing your level in the Simulated Universe. Players can focus on event participation and Simulated Universe progression to stock up on this valuable material.

Ascension Abilities Materials

Name Credits Calyx Materials Echoes of War Drops Tracks of Destiny Aloofly Honest 5,000 3x Rough Sketch 1x Auspice Sliver – Message From Beyond the Veil 20,000 5x Dynamic Outlining 1x Auspice Sliver 1x Tracks of Destiny Starved Landscape of Vacua 160,000 8x Exquisite Colored Draft 1x Auspice Sliver 1x Tracks of Destiny

Honkai Star Rail The Herta Guide: Conclusion

Honkai Star Rail The Herta stands out as a versatile and strategic Ice damage dealer, capable of excelling in AoE-heavy battles. Her unique “Interpretation” mechanic is the centerpiece of her kit, providing a dynamic way to amplify her damage output. With a well-thought-out team composition and optimized build, Herta can dominate group encounters and bring consistent value to her team. Her ability to synergize with other Erudition characters makes her an excellent choice for players looking to unleash devastating AoE damage while maintaining a cohesive and efficient team dynamic.

To maximize Honkai Star Rail The Herta’s potential, players should focus on her build priorities, including relics like Scholar Lost in Erudition and light cones like Into the Unreachable Veil, which enhance her core strengths. Building around her Ice DMG, CRIT Rate, and speed ensures consistent performance, while her Eidolons unlock even greater versatility and impact, particularly in scaling her Ultimate’s power and optimizing her skill rotations. Herta benefits significantly from teammates who complement her AoE-heavy playstyle, such as those who can apply “Interpretation” stacks or provide buffs that amplify her strengths.

In conclusion, Honkai Star Rail The Herta offers a rewarding and effective gameplay experience for players who invest in her capabilities. With her ability to deal heavy Ice AoE damage, her synergy with allies, and the potential to amplify her strength through Eidolons, she becomes a valuable asset in any challenging battle scenario. Whether you’re facing hordes of enemies or strategizing team compositions, Honkai Star Rail The Herta delivers a balanced mix of power and precision that’s both impactful and fun to play.