The Herta Build Guide
Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
📖 The Herta Overview
The Herta, Genius Society member #83, is an Emanator of Erudition dealing massive AoE Ice damage through her Interpretation mechanic. Enemies gain stacks when attacked, and she redistributes them with her Ultimate for devastating Enhanced Skill damage. Requires an Erudition teammate for her 80% CRIT DMG passive.
Element
Ice
Path
Erudition
Rarity
★★★★★
Tier
SS
⚔️ Skills Breakdown
Basic Attack
Deals Ice DMG to a single enemy.
Skill
Deals Ice DMG to target and adjacent enemies. Enhanced after Ultimate deals massive damage based on Interpretation stacks.
Ultimate
Deals Ice DMG to all enemies. Redistributes Interpretation stacks. Grants Inspiration for Enhanced Skill.
Talent
Enemies gain Interpretation when attacked. The Herta gains energy from ally hits.
Technique
Locates Treasure Chests. Deals Ice DMG on entering battle.
🛡️ Best Relics & Planar Ornaments
Relic Sets
🏆 Best in Slot
Scholar Lost in Erudition (4pc)
Alternatives
Hunter of Glacial Forest (4pc)
Planar Ornaments
🏆 Best in Slot
Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm
Alternatives
Rutilant Arena
🔮 Best Light Cones
🏆 Best in Slot
Into the Unreachable Veil (Signature)
Alternatives (ranked)
Night on the Milky Way, Eternal Calculus (F2P), Today Is Another Peaceful Day (4★)
📊 Stat Priority & Main Stats
Body
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Feet
ATK% or SPD
Sphere
Ice DMG Bonus
Rope
ATK%
Sub-stat Priority
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > SPD
Target Stats
80%+ CRIT Rate, 150%+ CRIT DMG, 134+ SPD
👥 Best Team Compositions
🏆 Optimal Teams
Team 2
Alternative Teams
📈 Trace & Eidolon Priority
Trace Upgrade Order
Skill > Ultimate > Talent > Basic Attack
Eidolon Priority
Signature LC > E1 > E2
✅ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Massive AoE damage — best Pure Fiction character
Auto 80% CRIT DMG buff with Erudition teammate
Strong F2P options
Treasure Chest detection utility
❌ Cons
Requires another Erudition teammate
Single-target damage weaker
SP hungry rotations
Performance drops in 1-2 enemy fights
💡 Tips & Tricks
Always pair with another Erudition character for 80% CRIT DMG passive.
Jade is her best Erudition partner — Debt Collector SPD boost.
Use Enhanced Skill on enemy with most Interpretation stacks.
Signature LC SP generation is nearly as valuable as its damage.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best relics for The Herta?
The best relic set is Scholar Lost in Erudition (4pc) paired with Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm as the planar ornament. Alternatives include Hunter of Glacial Forest (4pc).
What is the best Light Cone for The Herta?
The best Light Cone is Into the Unreachable Veil (Signature). Good alternatives include: Night on the Milky Way, Eternal Calculus (F2P), Today Is Another Peaceful Day (4★).
What tier is The Herta in HSR 4.0?
The Herta is ranked SS Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
Is The Herta worth pulling?
As a SS Tier Main DPS, The Herta is absolutely worth pulling and one of the best investments in the game.