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 Skill/Ultimate DMG boosts. We'll examine several options, ranging from readily accessible free Light Cones to her signature weapon.
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The Herta is a top-tier 5-star Ice Erudition damage dealer. Optimal Light Cones should prioritize CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK, and damage boosts, especially to her Skill and Ultimate. Her inherent 80% CRIT DMG buff often makes CRIT Rate a higher priority.
While her signature Light Cone is best, many viable alternatives exist, both free and limited. Below is a comparison of the top contenders:
HP | ATK | DEF |
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846 | 476 | 396 |
S5 Passive: Increases wearer's DMG by 24%. ATK increases by 8% per defeated enemy, stacking up to 3 times.
A readily available free Light Cone. Provides straightforward damage boosts, serving as a solid starting point.
HP | ATK | DEF |
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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.
Another free Light Cone, slightly better than The Seriousness of Breakfast, but its effectiveness depends on consistently meeting its conditional buff.
HP | ATK | DEF |
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1058 | 529 | 396 |
S5 Passive: Increases wearer's ATK by 12% + 8% per enemy hit (stacks 5 times). 16% SPD increase for 1 turn if hitting 3+ enemies.
A free 5-star Light Cone from Herta's Store. Significant ATK% boost, but performance varies with the number of targets.
HP | ATK | DEF |
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952 | 582 | 529 |
S1 Passive: 16% CRIT Rate increase. Follow-up attack DMG increases based on excess CRIT DMG above 120%. Ignores 20% target DEF for 2 turns after Basic ATK/Ultimate use.
While offering CRIT Rate, its follow-up attack buffs are less useful for The Herta. Performance is comparable to free options.
HP | ATK | DEF |
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846 | 476 | 396 |
S5 Passive: 32% ATK increase. 48% CRIT DMG increase for 3 turns after defeating an enemy.
A strong 4-star Light Cone from standard banner. Provides significant ATK and CRIT DMG, but the latter is conditional.
HP | ATK | DEF |
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1058 | 582 | 463 |
S1 Passive: 36% CRIT DMG increase. Ultimate DMG increases based on Max Energy (up to 64.8% at max energy).
Provides strong CRIT DMG and Ultimate DMG boosts, but The Herta benefits more from Skill DMG or general DMG.
HP | ATK | DEF |
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1058 | 582 | 463 |
S1 Passive: 36% CRIT DMG increase. 18% Skill and Ultimate DMG increase. Follow-up attack DMG increase after Skill/Ultimate use (not applicable to The Herta).
Excellent unconditional stats, offering substantial CRIT DMG and damage boosts to both Skill and Ultimate.
HP | ATK | DEF |
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846 | 529 | 330 |
S5 Passive: DMG increases based on Max Energy (up to 64% at max energy).
Exceptional 4-star Light Cone with a substantial unconditional damage boost, easily maximized by The Herta's high energy cost.
HP | ATK | DEF |
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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.
A strong 5-star option; high ATK boost but requires multiple enemies and Weakness Break application for full effectiveness.
HP | ATK | DEF |
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953 | 635 | 463 |
S1 Passive: 12% CRIT Rate increase. 60% Skill and Ultimate DMG increase for 3 turns after Ultimate use. Recovers 1 Skill Point if Ultimate consumed 140+ Energy.
The Herta's signature Light Cone; best-in-slot due to its significant CRIT Rate, Skill/Ultimate DMG boosts, and Skill Point recovery.