Herta Build Guide
Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
📖 Herta Overview
Herta (4-star) is a free Ice Erudition sub-DPS with Follow-Up Attacks when enemies drop to half HP. Great for auto-farming and a budget second Erudition for The Herta.
Element
Ice
Path
Erudition
Rarity
★★★★
Tier
B
⚔️ Skills Breakdown
Basic Attack
Deals Ice DMG to a single enemy.
Skill
Deals Ice DMG with enhanced effects based on Herta's kit.
Ultimate
Powerful Ice DMG ability with special effects.
Talent
Passive ability enhancing Herta's combat effectiveness.
Technique
Overworld ability providing combat advantages.
🛡️ Best Relics & Planar Ornaments
Relic Sets
🏆 Best in Slot
Hunter of Glacial Forest (4pc)
Alternatives
Scholar Lost in Erudition (4pc)
Planar Ornaments
🏆 Best in Slot
Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation
Alternatives
Rutilant Arena
🔮 Best Light Cones
🏆 Best in Slot
Night on the Milky Way
Alternatives (ranked)
Today Is Another Peaceful Day (4★), Passkey (3★)
📊 Stat Priority & Main Stats
Body
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Feet
SPD
Sphere
Ice DMG
Rope
ATK%
Sub-stat Priority
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > SPD
Target Stats
75%+ CRIT Rate
👥 Best Team Compositions
🏆 Optimal Teams
Alternative Teams
📈 Trace & Eidolon Priority
Trace Upgrade Order
Skill > Talent > Ultimate > Basic Attack
Eidolon Priority
E6 (free from Simulated Universe)
✅ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Free from Simulated Universe
Budget Erudition for The Herta
Follow-Up on half HP
Great for auto-farming
❌ Cons
Low personal damage
Niche
💡 Tips & Tricks
Free second Erudition for The Herta teams.
Follow-Up Attacks build Interpretation stacks.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best relics for Herta?
The best relic set is Hunter of Glacial Forest (4pc) paired with Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation as the planar ornament. Alternatives include Scholar Lost in Erudition (4pc).
What is the best Light Cone for Herta?
The best Light Cone is Night on the Milky Way. Good alternatives include: Today Is Another Peaceful Day (4★), Passkey (3★).
What tier is Herta in HSR 4.0?
Herta is ranked B Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
Is Herta worth pulling?
As a B Tier Sub-DPS, Herta is a solid option but consider higher-tier alternatives first.