This guide explores the best Light Cones for The Herta in Honkai: Star Rail, a powerful 5-star Ice Erudition character. Her ideal stats focus on CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK, with a preference for Light Cones boosting CRIT Rate due to her inherent 80% CRIT DMG buff. Skill and Ultimate DMG boosts are also highly valuable.
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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 kit makes her a formidable damage dealer. While many Light Cones are viable, their effectiveness varies depending on team composition and combat scenarios.
Light Cone Analysis:
The Seriousness of Breakfast (S5)
| HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|
| 846 | 476 | 396 |
S5 Passive: Increases wearer's DMG by 24%. ATK increases by 8% per defeated enemy (stacks up to 3 times).
A readily available option, suitable for early game. Provides straightforward damage boosts but is outclassed by other choices later on.
The Day The Cosmos Fell (S5)
| HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|
| 953 | 476 | 331 |
S5 Passive: Increases wearer's ATK by 24%. CRIT DMG increases by 40% for 2 turns when hitting ≥2 enemies with a Weakness.
Conditional CRIT DMG buff makes its performance inconsistent. A decent placeholder, but effectiveness depends on consistent Weakness application.
Eternal Calculus (S5)
| HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|
| 1058 | 529 | 396 |
S5 Passive: Increases wearer's ATK by 12% + 8% per enemy hit (stacks up to 5 times). SPD increases by 16% for 1 turn if hitting ≥3 enemies.
ATK boost varies based on the number of targets. Solid when facing multiple enemies; less effective against single targets. The SPD boost can be advantageous.
Yet Hope Is Priceless (S1)
| HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|
| 952 | 582 | 529 |
S1 Passive: Increases wearer's CRIT Rate by 16%. Follow-up attack DMG increases based on excess CRIT DMG (above 120%). Ignores 20% target DEF for 2 turns after Basic ATK/Ultimate use.
Provides valuable CRIT Rate but The Herta doesn't fully utilize the follow-up attack buff. DEF penetration is situational. Not recommended unless already owned.
Geniuses' Repose (S5)
| HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|
| 846 | 476 | 396 |
S5 Passive: Increases wearer's ATK by 32%. CRIT DMG increases by 48% for 3 turns per defeated enemy.
Strong ATK boost and CRIT DMG buff. Buff duration makes it effective in most scenarios, though less so against single bosses without summons.
An Instant Before A Gaze (S1)
| HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|
| 1058 | 582 | 463 |
S1 Passive: Increases wearer's CRIT DMG by 36%. Ultimate DMG increases based on Max Energy (up to 64.8% at max energy).
Provides a substantial CRIT DMG boost and a significant Ultimate DMG increase. However, The Herta benefits more from Skill DMG boosts, limiting its overall ranking.
Before Dawn (S1)
| HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|
| 1058 | 582 | 463 |
S1 Passive: Increases wearer's CRIT DMG by 36%. Increases Skill and Ultimate DMG by 18%. Follow-up attack DMG increases by 48% after using Skill or Ultimate (consuming Somnus Corpus).
Excellent unconditional stats, boosting both CRIT DMG and Skill/Ultimate DMG. The Herta cannot utilize the follow-up attack buff, but the overall stat boosts make it a top contender.
Today Is Another Peaceful Day (S5)
| HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|
| 846 | 529 | 330 |
S5 Passive: DMG increases based on Max Energy (up to 64% at max energy).
Exceptional unconditional damage boost, easily maximized by The Herta's high energy cost. High base ATK also contributes to its effectiveness. A top choice for F2P players.
Night on the Milky Way (S1)
| HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|
| 1164 | 582 | 396 |
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 requires multiple enemies to maximize its potential. Performance significantly decreases against single targets. Effectiveness hinges on consistent Weakness application.
Into the Unreachable Veil (S1)
| HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|
| 953 | 635 | 463 |
S1 Passive: Increases wearer's 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. Best-in-slot due to the significant CRIT Rate and Skill/Ultimate DMG boosts. Skill Point recovery is a crucial advantage. Highest base ATK among Erudition Light Cones.
Conclusion:
While many Light Cones offer viable options for The Herta, Into the Unreachable Veil remains the undisputed best-in-slot. For F2P players, Today Is Another Peaceful Day provides exceptional value. Other options serve as strong alternatives depending on team composition and enemy types.
