To maximize The Herta's potential as a powerful main DPS in Honkai: Star Rail, building her correctly is crucial. As a 5-star Ice character on the Path of Erudition, The Herta excels at dealing significant damage to multiple enemies simultaneously. Unlike her 4-star puppet counterpart, The Herta's unique mechanics involve applying stacks of "Interpretation" on enemies whenever they are attacked. These stacks amplify the damage sustained by opponents and can be strategically consolidated on a single target, making her effective against both groups of enemies and formidable bosses. If you haven't got this character yet, you can recharge Honkai: Star Rail Oneiric Shards in Z2U to draw her. Properly investing in The Herta’s Light Cones, Relics, and team composition can make her an invaluable asset.

Best Light Cones for The Herta
The top Light Cone for The Herta is Into the Unreachable Veil. This 5-star signature Light Cone increases the user's CRIT Rate by 12%. Additionally, after using their Ultimate, it boosts Skill and Ultimate DMG by 60% for three turns. If the Ultimate consumes 140 or more Energy, the user also recovers one Skill Point, aligning perfectly with The Herta’s need for frequent Enhanced Skills following her Ultimate.

If her signature weapon is unavailable, Night on the Milky Way is an excellent substitute. This Light Cone increases the user’s ATK by 9% for every enemy on the field (up to five stacks) and boosts DMG by 30% after a Weakness Break for one turn. While most effective against groups, it performs well in challenging content like Pure Fiction.

A reliable free-to-play (F2P) option is Eternal Calculus, which increases the user’s ATK by 8% and grants an additional 4% ATK boost per enemy hit, stacking up to five times. It also enhances SPD by 8% for one turn when hitting three or more targets, offering solid versatility for The Herta.

For 4-star options, Today Is Another Peaceful Day is the best pick. It increases DMG based on the user’s Max Energy, up to 160 Energy, which synergizes well with The Herta's high Max Energy (220 Points). Another solid choice is Geniuses’ Repose, which boosts ATK by 16% and increases CRIT DMG by 24% for three turns after defeating an enemy. Focus on Light Cones that provide offensive bonuses like CRIT, ATK, and effects that complement her kit.

Best Relics and Ornaments for The Herta
Relics play a critical role in enhancing The Herta's performance. The Scholar Lost in Erudition set is her best option, offering an 8% CRIT Rate boost with two pieces. The four-piece bonus further increases Ultimate and Skill DMG by 20% and grants an additional 25% boost to Skill DMG after using her Ultimate, perfectly complementing her rotation. While Hunter of Glacial Forest is a decent alternative, it falls short of the synergy provided by Scholar Lost in Erudition.

For Planar Ornaments, the Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm set is ideal. It increases ATK by 12%, and when paired with at least one other Erudition character, The Herta’s CRIT Rate receives an additional 12% boost. Given her passive abilities, including another Erudition ally ensures these bonuses remain active.

When farming stats for her Relics and Ornaments, prioritize CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK. Secondary stats such as SPD and Ice DMG are also valuable, as is Energy Regeneration Rate to help manage her high Ultimate Energy cost.

Best Team Compositions for The Herta
The Herta thrives in teams that support her Interpretation stack mechanics and include at least one other Erudition character to activate her passives. In premium setups, pairing her with Jade (Erudition - Quantum), Robin (Harmony - Physical) or Sparkle (Harmony - Quantum), and Lingsha (Abundance - Fire) or Aventurine (Preservation - Imaginary) is highly effective. Allies like Jade and Lingsha contribute follow-up attacks, accelerating the accumulation of stacks.

For F2P players, a budget-friendly team might include The Herta, Trailblazer (Remembrance - Ice), 4-star Herta (Erudition - Ice), and Lynx (Abundance - Quantum). This composition leverages Herta’s follow-up attacks and synergy with the Remembrance Trailblazer for a robust, accessible build.

If you want to explore more about her team compositions, you can directly purchase a multi-character Honkai: Star Rail account on Z2U so that you can maximize her potential.

Skill Priority for The Herta

When leveling up The Herta's abilities, prioritize her Skill and Ultimate first, as they form the core of her damage output. Her Talent should follow, with her Basic Attack being the lowest priority since it sees little use in combat.

Conclusion
The Herta is a straightforward yet potent main DPS character with versatile multi-target and single-target capabilities. With the right Light Cones, Relics, and team setup, she can dominate various activities in Honkai: Star Rail. Focus on equipping her with tools that enhance her offensive potential, and she’ll lead your team to victory with her high-impact gameplay mechanics.