Herta is a 4-stars playable character in the popular mobile game Honkai Star Rail. She specializes in the Erudition path and is known for dealing significant Ice damage.
Honkai Star Rail Herta Character Information
Honkai Star Rail Herta Backstory
Holding the position of Member #83 in the Genius Society, she commands the Herta Space Station, often manifesting through a puppet mirroring her youthful appearance. Together with Screwllum, Ruan Mei, and Stephen Lloyd, she pioneered the creation of the Simulated Universe to delve into the mysteries of Aeons. Additionally, she serves as an Emanator of Nous the Erudition.
HSR Herta Character Bio and Rating
| Rarity | 4-star |
| Path | Erudition |
| Combat Type | Ice |
| Species | Human (appears in the form of a remote-controlled puppet) |
| World | Herta Space Station The Blue |
| How to Obtain | Simulated Universe: First Closed Beta
Various Simulated Universe Worlds’ first clear rewards Any Warp Banner |
| Release Date | 2023-04-26 |
| HP | 129 (level 1) – 952 (level 80) |
| ATK | 79 (level 1) – 582 (level 80) |
| DEF | 54 (level 1) – 396 (level 80) |
| Speed | 100 (level 1) – 100 (level 80) |
| Taunt | 75 |
| Tier List Rating | A – Overall C – Single Target S – AoE Damage |
Should You Build Herta?
Herta proves to be a valuable character in game modes like Pure Fiction and Simulated Universe, showcasing her strength in unleashing AoE Follow-up Attacks. Although her damage output may falting against tougher foes, Herta excels in effortlessly dispatching hordes of smaller enemies. If you seek an additional Erudition DPS to aid in farming Calyxes and conquering Pure Fiction challenges, investing in Herta’s development is undoubtedly worthwhile.
Herta’s Best Build and Kit in Honkai
AoE Sub DPS Build: Her optimal build revolves around utilizing the Hunter of Glacial Forest, which enhances her CRIT DMG each time she activates her Ultimate ability.
For maximizing her potential, Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation, stands out as the top-rated ornament set by HSR players, boosting her CRIT DMG with every enemy vanquished.
| Main Stats | Best Sub Stats |
| Body: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Feet: SPD Sphere: Ice DMG Link Rope: Energy Regen Rate or ATK% |
CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG ATK% SPD Break Effect |
Best Light Cone Sets for Herta
1. Before Dawn
| HP | 48 (level 1) – 1058 (level 80) |
| ATK | 26 (level 1) – 582 (level 80) |
| DEF | 21 (level 1) – 463 (level 80) |
2. Night on the Milky Way
| HP | 52 (level 1) – 1164 (level 80) |
| ATK | 26 (level 1) – 582 (level 80) |
| DEF | 18 (level 1) – 396 (level 80) |
3. Today Is Another Peaceful Day
| HP | 38 (level 1) – 846 (level 80) |
| ATK | 24 (level 1) – 529 (level 80) |
| DEF | 15 (level 1) – 330 (level 80) |
4. The Seriousness of Breakfast
| HP | 38 (level 1) – 846 (level 80) |
| ATK | 21 (level 1) – 476 (level 80) |
| DEF | 18 (level 1) – 396 (level 80) |
5. The Birth of the Self
| HP | 43 (level 1) – 952 (level 80) |
| ATK | 21 (level 1) – 476 (level 80) |
| DEF | 15 (level 1) – 330 (level 80) |
Best Relic Sets for Herta
1. Hunter of Glacial Forest (4 pieces)
The ideal relic set for her in general, increasing Ice DMG and Crit DMG.
- Ice DMG is increased by 10%
- Crit DMG is increased by 25% for 2 turns on Ultimate.
2. Hunter of Glacial Forest (2 pieces), Musketeer of Wild Wheat (2 pieces)
This relic combo is a great budget one if the sub stats here are better.
- Ice DMG is increased by 10%
- ATK DMG is increased by 12%
3. The Ashblazing Grand Duke (4 pieces)
Works best in Pure Fiction, this relic build is a fair option against multiple targets.
- Follow-Up ATK DMG is increased by 20%
- Upon Follow-Up hit, ATK is increased by 6%, stacking up to 8, lasting for 3 turns. The effect disappears on the next Follow-UP.
Best Ornament for Herta
1. Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation
Sigonia is great for levels with multiple enemy waves, such as Pure Fiction. It gives her buffs that increase Critical Damage (CRIT DMG), and these buffs last until the end of the battle.
- Crit Rate is increased by 4%. When an enemy dies, Crit DMG is increased by 4%, stacking up to 40%.
2. Firmament Frontline Glamoth
As long as she has 135/160 SPD, her overall DMG will be enhanced.
- ATK is increased by 12%. When SPD is above 135/160, ATK is increased by 12/18%.
3. Inert Salsotto
Inert Salsotto amps up the CRIT Rate and supercharges her Ultimate and Follow-up attack damage. Getting 50% CRIT Rate is an easy task thanks to her CRIT Rate boosts and 2nd Eidolon.
- Crit Rate is increased by 8%. When Crit Rate is above 50%, Ultimate and Follow-Up DMG is increased by 15%.
Best Honkai Star Rail Herta Team Comps
Herta F2P Team Comp (Free to Play)
- Sub-DPS: Herta
- Main-DPS: Serval
- Shielder: March 7th
- Healer: Lynx
A wide range of single-target encounters is dealt with effectively by this team comp. Her Crit Rate stat and damage potential are enhanced by Yukong, thereby optimizing offensive capabilities. Support roles are carried out by Trailblazer and Natasha through the provision of protective shields and healing, prolonging the survivability of allies.
Herta Follow-Up ATK Team Comp
- Sub-DPS: Herta
- Main-DPS: Himeko
- Support: Ruan Mei
- Sustain: Fu Xuan
Highly effective in modes such as Simulated Universe, Pure Fiction, and Calyx farming, this team stands out in mob clearance. When enemies’ Weakness is Broken, a Follow-up attack is triggered by Himeko, and Herta unleashes extra Follow-ups on enemies with HP below 50%. Both her and Himeko receive buffs from Ruan Mei, hastening the weakening of enemy defenses.
Herta Remembrance Team Comp
- DPS: Herta
- Tank: Gepard
- Support: March 7th
- Healer: Luocha
In Simulated Universe game modes, the Path of Remembrance choice significantly amplifies the performance of this team. Mobs find their Weakness broken with ease by her AoE attacks, and March 7th can employ her Ultimate to freeze adversaries.
Herta’s Abilities
- Basic Attack – What Are You Looking At?: Inflicts Ice DMG on a single enemy, equal to 50% of her ATK power.
- Skill – One-Time Offer: Inflicts Ice DMG on the enemy team, equal to 50% of her ATK power. If the enemy’s HP is above 50%, DMG dealt is increased by 20%.
- Ultimate – It’s Magic, I Added Some Magic: Inflicts Ice DMG on a single enemy, equal to 120% of her ATK power.
- Talent – Fine, I’ll Do It Myself: When an enemy’s HP to fall below 50%, launch a follow-up attack to all enemies, dealing Ice DMG equal to 25% of her ATK.
- Basic Attack – What Are You Looking At?: Inflicts Ice DMG on a single enemy, equal to 100% of her ATK power.
- Skill – One-Time Offer: Inflicts Ice DMG on the enemy team, equal to 75% of her ATK power. If the enemy’s HP is above 50%, DMG dealt is increased by 20%.
- Ultimate – It’s Magic, I Added Some Magic: Inflicts Ice DMG on a single enemy, equal to 160% of her ATK power.
- Talent – Fine, I’ll Do It Myself: When an enemy’s HP to fall below 50%, launch a follow-up attack to all enemies, dealing Ice DMG equal to 32.5% of her ATK.
- Skill – One-Time Offer: Deals Ice DMG equal to 87.5% of her ATK to all enemies. If the enemy’s HP is 50% or higher, DMG dealt to this target increases by 20%.
- Ultimate – It’s Magic, I Added Some Magic: Deals Ice DMG equal to 170% of her ATK to all enemies.
- Talent – Fine, I’ll Do it Myself: When an enemy’s HP to fall below 50%, launch a follow-up attack to all enemies, dealing Ice DMG equal to 36.2% of her ATK.
- Skill – One-Time Offer: Deals Ice DMG equal to 100% of her ATK to all enemies. If the enemy’s HP is 50% or higher, DMG dealt to this target increases by 20%.
- Ultimate – It’s Magic, I Added Some Magic: Deals Ice DMG equal to 180% of her ATK to all enemies.
- Talent – Fine, I’ll Do it Myself: When an enemy’s HP to fall below 50%, launch a follow-up attack to all enemies, dealing Ice DMG equal to 40% of her ATK.
Honkai Star Rail Herta Eidolon
- Eidolon 1: Kick You When You’re Down – If the enemy’s HP is below 50%, Basic ATK deals 40% more Ice DMG equal to her ATK.
- Eidolon 2: Keep the Ball Rolling – CRIT Rate is increased by 3% on Talent, stacking up to 5 times.
- Eidolon 3: That’s the Kind of Girl I Am – Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
- Eidolon 4: Hit Where It Hurts – DMG is increased by 10% on Talent.
- Eidolon 5: Cuss Big or Cuss Nothing – Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent ATK Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
- Eidolon 6: No One Can Betray Me – ATK is increased by 25% for a turn on Ultimate.
Herta Traces
In total Stats:
- Ice DMG +22.4%
- DEF +22.5%
- CRIT Rate +6.7%
Here’s a summary of Herta Traces in Honkai Star Rail:
- Ascension 2: Efficiency – When Skill is used, the DMG Boost on target enemies increases by an extra 25%.
- Ascension 4: Puppet – Crowd Control RES chance is increased by 35%.
- Ascension 6: Icing – Deal 20% more DMG to Frozen enemies on Ultimate.
HSR Herta Ascension Level-up Materials
In total:
- 246,400 Credits
- x50 Horn of Snow
- x12 Extinguished Core
- x13 Glimmering Core
- x12 Squirming Core
| Ascension Level-up | Ascension Upgrade Materials | Credit Costs | Reward |
| Level 20 > 30 | x4 Extinguished Core | 3,200 | x1 regular Star Rail Pass |
| Level 30 > 40 | x8 Extinguished Core | 6.400 | None |
| Level 40 > 50 | x5 Glimmering Core, x2 Horn of Snow | 12,800 | x1 regular Star Rail Pass |
| Level 50 > 60 | x8 Glimmering Core, x5 Horn of Snow | 32,000 | None |
| Level 60 > 70 | x5 Squirming Core, x15 Horn of Snow | 64,000 | x1 regular Star Pass |
| Level 70 > 80 | x7 Squirming Core, x28 Horn of Snow | 128,000 | None |
Reference sources:
- https://genshin.gg/
- https://game8.co/
