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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, ATK, and boosts to Skill and Ultimate damage. We'll examine several options, ranging 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
The Herta's high base CRIT DMG makes CRIT Rate a priority. Let's examine her 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 straightforward damage boosts but is outclassed later.
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 conditional CRIT DMG buff makes it inconsistent.
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 effectiveness depends on the number of enemies. The SPD boost can be beneficial.
Yet Hope Is Priceless (S1)
HP
ATK
DEF
- S1 Passive: Increases CRIT Rate by 16%. DMG of follow-up attacks increases based on excess CRIT DMG above 120%. Ignores 20% of target DEF for 2 turns after Basic ATK, Ultimate use, or follow-up attack.
Provides valuable 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 from standard banner. Provides significant ATK and CRIT DMG boosts, but the CRIT DMG buff's duration depends on enemy defeat frequency.
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 boosts.
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 can't utilize this).
Excellent unconditional stats, boosting CRIT DMG and both Skill and Ultimate damage. 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).
An exceptional 4-star Light Cone with a substantial, unconditional damage boost. Highly recommended for F2P players.
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.
A strong 5-star option, 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%. Skill and Ultimate DMG increase by 60% for 3 turns after using Ultimate. Recovers 1 Skill Point if Ultimate consumed 140+ Energy.
The Herta's signature Light Cone, and her best-in-slot. Provides exceptional CRIT Rate, significant Skill and Ultimate damage boosts, and Skill Point recovery. Unmatched in overall value.
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