Honkai: Star Rail - The Herta\'s Best Light Cones

This guide analyzes the best Light Cones for The Herta in Honkai: Star Rail, a powerful 5-star Ice Erudition character. Her ideal stats prioritize CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK, with a focus on boosting Skill and Ultimate damage due to her Interpretation mechanic. While her inherent 80% CRIT DMG buff makes CRIT Rate a priority, many viable options exist.

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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 excels with CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK boosts. Her Light Cone choices should reflect this, prioritizing CRIT Rate given her high CRIT DMG buff. Skill and Ultimate damage enhancements are also beneficial.

Here's a breakdown of Light Cone options:

The Seriousness of Breakfast (S5)

HP	ATK	DEF
846	476	396

S5 Passive: Increases 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 others.

The Day The Cosmos Fell (S5)

HP	ATK	DEF
953	476	331

S5 Passive: Increases ATK by 24%. CRIT DMG increases by 40% for 2 turns if hitting ≥2 enemies with a Weakness.

Conditional CRIT DMG buff; effectiveness depends on consistent Weakness application. A decent placeholder.

Eternal Calculus (S5)

HP	ATK	DEF
1058	529	396

S5 Passive: Increases ATK by 12% + 8% per enemy hit (stacks 5 times). 16% SPD increase for 1 turn if hitting ≥3 enemies.

Strong ATK% boost, but effectiveness varies with enemy count. The SPD boost is a valuable addition.

Yet Hope Is Priceless (S1)

HP	ATK	DEF
952	582	529

S1 Passive: Increases CRIT Rate by 16%. Follow-up attack DMG increases based on excess CRIT DMG above 120%. Ignores 20% of target DEF for 2 turns after Basic ATK/Ultimate use.

Provides CRIT Rate and DEF penetration, but The Herta doesn't fully utilize its mechanics. Not recommended unless already owned.

Geniuses' Repose (S5)

HP	ATK	DEF
846	476	396

S5 Passive: Increases ATK by 32%. CRIT DMG increases by 48% for 3 turns after defeating an enemy.

Excellent 4-star option with high ATK and conditional CRIT DMG. Effectiveness might decrease against single bosses.

An Instant Before A Gaze (S1)

HP	ATK	DEF
1058	582	463

S1 Passive: Increases CRIT DMG by 36%. Ultimate DMG increases based on Max Energy (up to 64.8% at 180 Energy).

Good CRIT DMG boost and Ultimate damage increase, but The Herta benefits more from Skill DMG or general DMG increases.

Before Dawn (S1)

HP	ATK	DEF
1058	582	463

S1 Passive: Increases CRIT DMG by 36%. Increases Skill and Ultimate DMG by 18%. Follow-up attack DMG increases by 48% when consuming Somnus Corpus.

Excellent unconditional stats, boosting CRIT DMG and both Skill and Ultimate damage. The Herta doesn't use the follow-up attack bonus.

Today Is Another Peaceful Day (S5)

HP	ATK	DEF
846	529	330

S5 Passive: DMG increases based on Max Energy (up to 64% at 160 Energy).

Exceptional 4-star Light Cone with a substantial unconditional damage boost, easily maximized by The Herta's high Energy cost.

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 applying Weakness Break.

High ATK boost dependent on enemy count; requires Weakness Break application for additional damage. Performance fluctuates.

Into the Unreachable Veil (S1)

HP	ATK	DEF
953	635	463

S1 Passive: Increases CRIT Rate by 12%. Increases Skill and Ultimate DMG by 60% 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 significant CRIT Rate and Skill/Ultimate damage boosts, plus Skill Point recovery.

This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of Light Cone options for The Herta, catering to different playstyles and resource availability. Remember that optimal Light Cone selection depends on your team composition and overall strategy.