This guide explores the best Light Cones for The Herta in Honkai: Star Rail, a powerful 5-star Ice Erudition character. Her kit benefits greatly from CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK, with a particular emphasis on Skill DMG. We'll examine various options, from readily available free Light Cones to her signature weapon.
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- The Seriousness of Breakfast (S5)
- The Day The Cosmos Fell (S5)
- Eternal Calculus (S5)
- Yet Hope Is Priceless (S1)
- Geniuses' Repose (S5)
- An Instant Before A Gaze (S1)
- Before Dawn (S1)
- Today Is Another Peaceful Day (S5)
- Night on the Milky Way (S1)
- Into the Unreachable Veil (S1)
The Herta
Ice
Erudition
5-Star
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The Herta's high CRIT DMG buff makes CRIT Rate a priority. Let's delve into the Light Cone options:
The Seriousness of Breakfast (S5)
HP ATK DEF
- S5 Passive: Increases DMG by 24%. ATK increases by 8% per defeated enemy, stacking up to 3 times.
A readily accessible free Light Cone, suitable for early game. Provides a basic damage boost.
The Day The Cosmos Fell (S5)
HP ATK DEF
- S5 Passive: Increases ATK by 24%. CRIT DMG increases by 40% for 2 turns after hitting at least 2 enemies with a Weakness.
Another free option, slightly better than The Seriousness of Breakfast, but its effectiveness depends on consistent Weakness application.
Eternal Calculus (S5)
HP ATK DEF
- S5 Passive: Increases ATK by 12% + 8% per enemy hit (up to 5 stacks). 16% SPD increase for 1 turn if hitting 3+ enemies.
A free 5-star Light Cone from Herta's Store. Strong ATK% boost, but its effectiveness varies with the number of enemies.
Yet Hope Is Priceless (S1)
HP ATK DEF
- S1 Passive: Increases CRIT Rate by 16%. Follow-up attack DMG increases based on excess CRIT DMG above 120%. Ignores 20% of target DEF for 2 turns after Basic ATK, Ultimate, or Follow-up attack.
Provides CRIT Rate, but The Herta doesn't fully utilize its Follow-up attack buffs. Not recommended unless already owned.
Geniuses' Repose (S5)
HP ATK DEF
- S5 Passive: Increases ATK by 32%. CRIT DMG increases by 48% for 3 turns after defeating an enemy.
A strong 4-star option with high ATK and conditional CRIT DMG. Effectiveness depends on combat scenarios.
An Instant Before A Gaze (S1)
HP ATK DEF
- S1 Passive: Increases CRIT DMG by 36%. Ultimate DMG increases based on Max Energy (up to 64.8% at max energy).
Provides CRIT DMG and a substantial Ultimate DMG boost, but The Herta benefits more from Skill DMG.
Before Dawn (S1)
HP ATK DEF
- S1 Passive: Increases CRIT DMG by 36%. Increases Skill and Ultimate DMG by 18%. Follow-up attack DMG increases by 48% after using Skill or Ultimate (The Herta cannot utilize this).
Excellent unconditional stats, boosting CRIT DMG and both Skill and Ultimate DMG. A top contender.
Today Is Another Peaceful Day (S5)
HP ATK DEF
- S5 Passive: DMG increases based on Max Energy (up to 64% at max energy).
Exceptional 4-star Light Cone with a substantial unconditional DMG boost, especially effective on The Herta due to her high energy cost.
Night on the Milky Way (S1)
HP ATK DEF
- S1 Passive: ATK increases by 9% per enemy (up to 45%). DMG increases by 30% for 1 turn when Weakness Break is applied.
High ATK boost, but its effectiveness is heavily dependent on the number of enemies and Weakness Break application.
Into the Unreachable Veil (S1)
HP ATK DEF
- S1 Passive: Increases CRIT Rate by 12%. Increases Skill and Ultimate DMG by 60% for 3 turns after using Ultimate. Recovers 1 Skill Point if Ultimate consumed 140+ Energy.
The Herta's signature Light Cone, offering the best overall performance due to its significant CRIT Rate, Skill/Ultimate DMG boosts, and Skill Point recovery. The best-in-slot option.
