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The Herta is not an entirely unfamiliar character to Honkai: Star Rail players, as many have anticipated her eventual introduction, especially considering the Herta puppets many have interacted with or used in team compositions since the launch of the game. Interestingly, unlike characters such as Fugue or Imbibitor Lunae, The Herta retains the same path and element as her 4-star counterpart. Nevertheless, The Herta plays significantly differently compared to the puppet version. Her kit revolves around stacking as many Interpretation stacks as possible. These stacks are gained whenever any ally attacks enemies and are utilized to substantially amplify The Herta’s damage output.

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With this being the case, to maximize her potential, players should prioritize team compositions featuring allies with frequent AoE attacking capabilities, such as in form of follow-up attacks, which are particularly valuable for generating stacks efficiently.

Notably, The Herta’s bonus ability, Message From Beyond the Veil, grants all allies an additional 80% Crit DMG, provided there is at least one other

Erudition character
in the team. This makes The Herta especially effective in duo DPS compositions, where she pairs with another Erudition character for optimal synergy. Below are some of the best pairing options to make the most out of The Herta’s unique playstyle.

The Herta + Jade + Robin + Lingsha

Best the Herta Premium Team Composition

A team composition featuring Jade, Robin, and Lingsha alongside The Herta is her strongest lineup upon release, as each ally in this roster aligns exceptionally well with her kit requirements. Given The Herta’s reliance on allies who can frequently perform AoE attacks, particularly while being SP-positive, Jade stands out as her ideal Erudition companion. Not only can

Jade further buff The Herta
, but her relatively quick follow-up activation synergizes seamlessly with The Herta’s stacking mechanic. This is especially effective when The Herta becomes targeted as a Debt Collector, allowing her to rapidly trigger Jade’s follow-up attacks.

For the remaining team slots, including a buffer support unit and a sustain character is essential.

Lingsha is the optimal sustain option
, given her ability to maintain high HP for allies—very useful since The Herta’s HP will be periodically drained due to being the Debt Collector.Lingsha also has the unique advantage of performing AoE follow-up attacks, further contributing to The Herta’s stack generation. Alternatively,

Aventurine is a strong contender
for this role due to his exceptional shielding capabilities. However, as his follow-up attack is a bouncing attack rather than AoE, it may not be as consistently effective as Lingsha’s. Other sustain options like Huo Huo or Fu Xuan can also be considered; while their utility leans more towards additional buffing than frequent attacking, they still offer valuable team support.

In the buffer support slot,

Robin proves to be the best option
, thanks to her ability to buff follow-up attacks for the entire team while also providing general DMG buffs and advancing allies’ turns. This is especially valuable in turn-sensitive endgame content. For players without access to Robin, her brother Sunday serves as a viable alternative. While Sunday focuses more on single-target buffs, he still provides impactful benefits for The Herta. Another excellent option is Ruan Mei, who acts as a versatile support buffer. Overall, these options are also SP-efficient, which works in The Herta’s favor, ensuring she can consistently use her Skill.

Team Roles

• The Herta: Main/Sub DPS
• Jade: Sub-DPS, Support
• Robin: Support, buffer
• Lingsha: Sub-DPS, healer, debuffer

The Herta + Herta + Remembrance Trailblazer + Gallagher

Best the Herta F2P Team Composition

While it may be a F2P option, The Herta also has access to a unique and fun team composition alongside Herta, Remembrance Trailblazer, and Gallagher. Among Erudition options, Herta is the most synergistic companion for The Herta after Jade, offering players the chance to use both versions of this character in the same team. While

Herta’s follow-up attack
depends on enemies’ HP dropping below 50%, meaning she might not act as often as Jade in certain scenarios, the two still work remarkably well together to stack Interpretation. For those looking for an alternative to Herta, Serval is another strong 4-star option, as her AoE capabilities and synergy with The Herta‘s stacking mechanics make her a viable replacement.

For the third spot, Remembrance Trailblazer is an excellent choice, particularly in Ice DPS-oriented content. Even in situations where Ice DPS isn’t a priority, this new version of Trailblazer performs admirably alongside The Herta. Remembrance Trailblazer’s summon, Mem, deals True DMG once its charge meter is full and can further buff allies’ Crit DMG through its talent, adding valuable team utility. If players prefer to use Trailblazer in another form or team, Pela is a solid substitute. Pela’s ability to debuff enemies while maintaining a highly SP-positive playstyle and performing AoE attacks makes her a strong alternative. Another viable F2P option is Tingyun, who provides ATK and Energy buffs to The Herta. However, as Tingyun lacks AoE capabilities, her contribution to Interpretation stacks is minimal, making her less synergistic compared to other choices.

For the final team spot,

Gallagher is a flexible and reliable option
. His SP-positive playstyle and AoE Ultimate provide consistent value, although this position ultimately depends on which healer or sustain options players have available.

Team Roles

• The Herta: Main/Sub DPS
• Herta: Sub-DPS
• Remembrance Trailblazer: Support, Sub-DPS, Buffer
• Gallagher: Healer, Debuffer

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Released

April 26, 2023

Engine

Unity

ESRB

T for Teen

How Long To Beat

24hours

Steam Deck Compatibility

yes

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Cross Save

yes

Cross-Platform Play

Yes, Honkai Star Rail does have cross progression on PS5

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