Herta: The Ice-Wielding Erudite from Honkai: Star Rail

Herta, the talented Erudite from Herta Space Station, is a powerful 4★ character in the popular game Honkai: Star Rail. Her mastery of ice-based attacks, combined with her vast knowledge and intellectual abilities, make her a formidable foe in any battle.

Personal Information

Herta is affiliated with the Herta Space Station, and her name is well-known among the intellectual elite. Her analytical mind and inquisitive nature have earned her many accolades, and she is highly respected among her peers.

Combat Information

As a 4★ character in Honkai: Star Rail, Herta possesses impressive combat abilities. Her element is Ice, and her path is Erudition, which allows her to utilize her intelligence and knowledge in battle.

Skills

Herta's skills are as follows:

• What Are You Looking At?: This basic skill deals Ice damage equal to 50/100/110% of Herta's ATK to a single enemy.

• One-Time Offer: This skill deals Ice damage equal to 50/100/110% of Herta's ATK to all enemies. If the enemy's HP is at 50% of their Max HP or higher, DMG dealt to this target increases by 20%.

• t's Magic, I Added Some Magic: Herta's ultimate skill deals Ice damage equal to 120/200/216% of her ATK to all enemies.

• I'll Take a Swing: Herta's talent allows her to launch a follow-up attack, dealing Ice DMG equal to 25/40/43% of her ATK to all enemies when an ally's attack causes an enemy's HP to fall to 50% of their Max HP or lower.

• It Can Still Be Optimized: After using her Technique, Herta's ATK increases by 40% for 3 turns in the next battle.

Availability and VA Information

Herta was released with the game's initial launch, and her English voice actor is PJ Mattson. Her Japanese voice actor is Yamazaki Haruka, her Chinese voice actor is Xiaofei Hou, and her Korean voice actor is 김서영.

Traces

Efficiency: Major Trace Unlocks at A2

Herta's Skill is one of her most powerful tools, and with the Efficiency major trace unlocked at A2, it becomes even more potent. This trace increases the DMG Boost effect of Herta's Skill on enemies with high HP by an additional 25%. With this trace, Herta becomes a force to be reckoned with, as she can quickly take down even the most challenging foes.

• DEF and Ice DMG: Minor Traces
  Two of the minor traces that can be unlocked for Herta are DEF and Ice DMG. These traces may not seem like much, but they can make a significant difference in battle. The DEF trace, which unlocks at A2, increases Herta's DEF by 5%, making her more resistant to attacks. The Ice DMG trace, which unlocks at A3, increases her Ice DMG by 3.2%, giving her attacks an added punch.

• CRIT Rate: Minor Trace Unlocks at A3 and A6
  Herta's attacks have a high chance of landing critical hits, and with the CRIT Rate minor trace unlocked at A3, her critical hit rate increases by 2.7%. This trace can be further improved with the CRIT Rate minor trace unlocked at A6, which increases her critical hit rate by an additional 4%. With these traces, Herta becomes a formidable opponent, able to dish out massive damage to her enemies.

Puppet: Major Trace Unlocks at A4

Herta is vulnerable to crowd control debuffs, which can hamper her ability to fight effectively. However, with the Puppet major trace unlocked at A4, her RES to Crowd Control debuffs increases by 35%, making her more resistant to these debilitating effects. With this trace, Herta can take on multiple enemies without fear of being immobilized.

Freeze: Major Trace Unlocks at A6

Herta's Ultimate is one of her most potent abilities, and with the Freeze major trace unlocked at A6, it becomes even more deadly. This trace increases the damage of Herta's Ultimate by 20% against Frozen enemies, making it a devastating attack that can take down even the toughest foes.

Floating: Minor Traces

Finally, there are two minor traces that can be unlocked for Herta that provide a boost to her Ice DMG. The first of these traces unlocks at Lv. 1 and increases her Ice DMG by 3.2%. The second trace unlocks at Lv. 80 and increases her Ice DMG by 6.4%. These traces may not seem like much, but they can make a significant difference in battle, especially when combined with her other abilities.

Honkai: Star Rail - Meet Herta Eidolon and Her Abilities

If you're a fan of Honkai: Star Rail, you've likely come across Herta, the Eidolon with unique abilities. Let's take a closer look at what Herta can do and how you can use her to your advantage.

• Kick You When You're Down - Herta Eidolon Level 1
  At level 1, Herta's basic attack has an additional ability. If the enemy's HP is 50% or less of their Max HP, Herta's basic attack deals 20% additional Ice DMG equal to Herta's ATK.

• Triumph and Pursuit - Herta Eidolon Level 2
  At level 2, Herta's CRIT Rate increases by 3% each time her talent is triggered. This ability can come in handy when you're facing tougher enemies.

• That’s the Kind of Girl I Am - Herta Eidolon Level 3
  Herta's skills get a boost at level 3, with Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15, and Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10. This boost can help you deal more damage in battles.

• Hit Where it Hurts - Herta Eidolon Level 4
  Herta's DMG increases by 10% when her talent is triggered at level 4. This boost in damage can help you take down tougher enemies.

• Swear Big or Don’t Swear at All - Herta Eidolon Level 5
  Herta's ultimate gets a boost at level 5, with Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15, and Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. This ultimate ability can help you turn the tide of battles.

• No One Can Betray Me - Herta Eidolon Level 6
  At level 6, Herta's ATK increases by 25% for one turn after using her ultimate. This boost in ATK can help you deal massive damage and defeat tougher enemies.

Herta Lore

Herta is the true master of the Herta Space Station, with the highest IQ in The Blue. She only works on projects that interest her, dropping them immediately when she loses interest. Her appearance is typically that of a ranged puppet, which she says is about 70% similar to how she looked as a child.