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This guide details the optimal build for Herta in Honkai: Star Rail, covering Light Cones, Relics, and stats. Herta, a 5-Star Ice Erudition character, excels in AoE combat. Her kit revolves around Inspiration and Interpretation stacks, enhancing her Skill and Ultimate damage.

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Herta, the founder of the Herta Space Station, boasts significant self-buffs and damage multipliers, making her relatively easy to build effectively.

Best Herta Build in Honkai: Star Rail

Herta Build

Light Cone	Relic Sets	Relic Stats
1. (S1) Into the Unreachable Veil (BIS)	4pc Scholar Lost in Erudition (BIS)	Body: CRIT Rate; Feet: ATK% or SPD; Planar Sphere: Ice DMG or ATK%; Link Rope: ATK%
2. (S1) Night on the Milky Way (5 Targets)	4pc Hunter of Glacial Forest
3. (S5) Today is Another Peaceful Day	Any 2pc combination of Crit Rate, Ice DMG, or ATK%
4. (S1) Before Dawn (Stat Stick)
5. (S1) An Instant Before A Gaze
6. (S5) Geniuses' Repose
7. (S1) Yet Hope Is Priceless (Stat Stick)
8. (S5) Eternal Calculus
9. (S5) The Day the Cosmos Fell
10. (S5) The Seriousness of Breakfast

Planar Ornaments:

Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm (Overall BIS)
Rutilant Arena
Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation (Pure Fiction BIS)

Best Herta Relics in Honkai: Star Rail

Herta Relics

Herta benefits greatly from ATK, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG. Scholar Lost in Erudition is the best set, boosting Skill and Ultimate damage. Hunter of Glacial Forest is a viable alternative. For Planar Ornaments, Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm provides the best overall stats, while Rutilant Arena is a strong contender. Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation is best suited for Pure Fiction.

Ideal Stats:

2,500-2,800 ATK (SPD Boots) | 3,000-3,400 ATK (ATK% Boots) | 3,600-3,900 ATK (ATK% Boots & Sphere) Base SPD or 134 SPD | 80%-100% CRIT Rate (In Combat) | 180%-200%+ CRIT DMG (w/ A4 Trace)

Best Herta Light Cones in Honkai: Star Rail

Herta Light Cones

Into the Unreachable Veil (Herta's signature Light Cone) is the best option. Night on the Milky Way is a strong alternative for 5-target scenarios. Today Is Another Peaceful Day (4-star) provides excellent value. Before Dawn and Yet Hope Is Priceless are good stat sticks. For early game, Eternal Calculus, The Day The Cosmos Fell, and The Seriousness of Breakfast are serviceable.