Gerta in Honkai Star Rail: Best Cones, Relics, and Squad Build Guide ❄️

Detailed guide to Hertha artifacts and bundles of planar ornaments. What situations and commands best reveal the heroine, what exactly are her weaknesses.

Herta is a playable 4⭐ character who wields an ice damage element and adheres to virtual universe. Possessing the highest mental abilities, she is unnecessarily callous in with people around her, sends puppets in her place and is able to instantly lose interest in anything.

Rating	S-position in dash list
Rarity	⭐⭐⭐⭐
[Type] element	Ice Damage
Path	Erudition
when added to the game	April 26, 2023 (patch 1.0)
How to get a character	Banners: Star Jump, Starting Jump, Event Jump: Character, and Event Jump: Light Cone
Gender	Female
Home region	Unknown (possibly Blue)
Role in the squad	Secondary damage, main damage, area damage
Role in the game	The owner of the Hertha space station and creator virtual universe
signature light cone	"The Birth of the Self"
Voice actors	English voice actress - Patty Mattson Japanese voice actress - Haruka Yamazaki Chinese voice actress - Xiaofei Hou Korean voice actress - Kim Seo-yeong

Biography of Herta in Honkai: Star Rail

Hertha in Wayswhose secrets she is so curious about.

The scientist is so smart that she even loses interest in world discoveries and abandons them halfway. Gert sees no point in wasting time and energy on people, and therefore, most often, only one of the articulated puppets of a miniature girl appears in front of everyone, leading dialogues and deeds instead of the real one. According to the genius, the appearance of the doll reminds her of her childhood, and therefore one can only guess about the true age of Gert.

How to get Hertha in Honkai: Star Rail

Herta is given out for the first time as a reward for completing a mission "virtual universe: Primary test. 1 to 4 eidolons available for free, if you take part in that mode with the generation of levels and completely complete Worlds 2, 4, 6 and 7 on the first difficulty.

Additionally, Gert can be knocked out with a small probability from all types of banners: in the initial "Starting Jump", the basic "Star Jump", in the event "Event Jump: Character" and "Event Jump: Light Cone".

In a separate article, they spoke in more detail about gacha system and banner schedule in Honkai: Star Rail.

Features

Raising the level of Herta numerically increases her basic parameters of health, attack and defense. Indicators such as speed or taunt do not change with increasing lvl, but these characteristics can be affected light cones and skills of some heroes. Detailed information about the values ​​is provided in the plate.

Level of	Base HP	Basic Attack	Basic protection	base speed	Basic taunt
1	129	79	54	100	75
10	187	114	78	100	75
20	304	186	126	100	75
30	369	225	153	100	75
40	486	297	202	100	75
50	602	368	251	100	75
60	719	439	299	100	75
70	835	510	348	100	75
80	952	582	396	100	75

Basic skills

Herta's skills deal instant AoE damage and effectively break the shields of enemies vulnerable to the ice element. Through talent with fulfillment bonus attacks the heroine is able to act as a secondary dd, and not just the main one. Next, we’ll take a closer look at how Gert’s abilities work, and at the same time we’ll analyze how you can optimally pump them.

Active skills

• Technics "It can still be optimized» (gain)

Using a technique before a further battle will increase attack power by 40%. The effect extends for the first 3 turns of Hertha in combat.

• Basic AttackWhat are you staring at? (single attack)

Hits a single enemy with frost damage equal to 50-125% of the heroine's own attack power.

• Skill "One time offer» (area attack)

All enemy targets on the field receive ice damage equal to 50-130% of Herta's attack power. The damage is increased by an additional 20% if the opponent's HP is greater than or equal to 50% health.

• Superpower"I added some magic» (area attack)

Energy: 110

Blasts all enemies with frost damage equal to 120-240% of total attack power.

ive skills

• talent"Let me try» (area attack)

If an ally's attack brings the enemy's health below or exactly to 50%, Gert produces bonus attack, inflicting ice damage equal to 25-47,5% of personal attack power to absolutely all targets.

The order of leveling abilities

In order to balance the overall damage of Herta, it is recommended to pump the skill and talent first. One ability will strengthen the heroine if the HP of opponents is less than 50%, and the second will help when the amount of opponents' health is above half. The leveling order may change slightly if the heroine acts as the main damage instead of the secondary one. One ability will strengthen the heroine if the HP of the opponents is less than 50%, and the second, when the number of opponents' health is higher, will decently increase the overall damage of the scientist.

The other couple of abilities are less of a priority, but still important to upgrade if you want to maximize Gert's damage output. Among all skills superpower has the most damage, but it is more useful for protracted fights and against bosses. Basic Attack will deal the least amount of damage, but with a high character leveling, it can lower the HP of enemies below half and provoke a talent proc, since it has an increase in damage with the first eidolon of Herta. At the same time, the skill will not spend points for moves and save them for the future or for allies.

Tracks

Herta's footprints provide a nice boost to her top-priority stats: Ice Damage and Crit Chance. Moreover, special ive talents are gradually unlocked that increase the damage inflicted by the character and reveal it even more. Bonus among all will be increased survivability.

Efficiency: Activating a skill increases damage against enemies with high HP by 25%.	Glaciation: The damage of the ultimate is increased by 20% if it hits targets with the Freeze status.	Baby Doll: Chance to avoid control effects is increased by 35%.
Defense +5%.	Critical Chance +4%.	Ice Damage Bonus +4,8%.
Ice Damage Bonus +3,2%.	Defense +10%.	Defense +7,5%.
Critical Chance +2,7%.	Ice Damage Bonus +4,8%.

The final increase in parameters will be:

Ice Damage Bonus	+ 14,4 %
Critical Chance	+ 6,7 %
DEF	+ 22,5 %

Eidolons [Constellations]

All eidolons of Herta:

number	Name	<font><font>Materials</font></font>
1	I kick the recumbent	In case the enemy's health is less than or equal to 50%, Gert deals additional frost damage with a basic attack equal to 40% of her total attack power.
2	Always in pursuit of victory	For the first 5 instances of the talent, the critical chance is increased by 3% each time, for a total of a maximum of 15%
3	That's the kind of girl I am	Raises a skill by 2 lvl, maximum - 15. Raises basic attack by 1 lvl, maximum - 10.
4	If you hit, then hit in the face	When the talent is triggered, the damage dealt is increased by 10%.
5	Swear loudly or be silent	Increases superpower by 2 lvls, max lvl 15. Increases talent by 2 lvls, max lvl 15.
6	Never betray me	If the ultimate ability is used, then the attack power is increased by 25%, but only for 1 turn.

The best constellations of Herta: E2, E4 и E6.

• Feature of the second eidolon: Full stacks of the buff can increase critical hit chance by 15%. Traces of the character also increase the critical chance, and all this together will allow you to invest more in other characteristics when placing relics or make the hero's damage even higher.
• Feature of the fourth eidolon: a constellation that is the peak of Herta's power. The character's talent can often work on several enemies, and an additional increase in damage caused by him will allow him to finish off stronger opponents and generally strengthen the hero.
• Feature of the sixth eidolon: not the best, but with each use of the ult will increase the power of Gert's attack on the next turn. All her abilities are dependent on this parameter, which will increase the total damage dealt by the hero. With a high amount of energy and the ability to use the super ability more often, the constellation will help Gert act as the main damage if necessary, or her damage as a sub damage, since it will also affect the talent.

Advantages and disadvantages of Hertha

After studying the basic mechanics and skills of Herta, you can see her "pluses" and "cons".

Advantages	Disadvantages
The first 3 constellations of the hero are easy to get - although the last one may be difficult, but at least they can all be obtained as you progress through the content. Half of the eidolons will allow you to get a boost in Gert's damage.	With an increase in the level of Mastery, Gert is forced out by the rest of the representatives of the Path of Erudite, among which there are two free 4☆ characters, although she is able to synergize with the same standard 5☆ Himeko.
It is able to significantly save time and help with quick clearing of content with groups of monsters, among which there is a daily farm of dungeons, levels Oblivion Hall.	Gert, unlike some heroes, does not know how to freeze enemies with abilities, therefore she is a damage-dealing character, and not a ing one for the team. This is also a negative point, since she needs the help of stronger damage dealers or (de-)bufferers.
Gerta's tracks mainly improve almost the most important stats of the character, while she is the second free hero with ice damage and, unlike March 7 can act as a damage dealer.	Weak against bosses, which is not only a minus of the class, but also of Gert herself because of her abilities, tied to the percentage of the opponent's health.

Pumping Hertha

Let's consider all the necessary resources for the maximum leveling of Herta, containing materials for increasing talents, traces and ascension.

Elevation materials

As a result, the following amount of materials is needed to raise Gert to level 80:

• Credits - ×246,400. The resource is obtained from ing the test of the Chashelist in the Big Mine on Yarilo-6, it is a reward for daily errands and missions.
• Extinguished Core - ×12. The material is mined at Yarilo-6 in the Sewage age, Zaklepkograd and in Lofu Xianzhou for battles with Spawns of ice, fire, thunder and wind. Other Loot Locations: Worlds virtual universe, errands, and the Pom-Pom store.
• Shimmering Core - ×13. All methods of obtaining as for the Fallen, but from and above the 2nd level of Equilibrium.
• Wriggling Core - ×12. Similar farming methods, but from and above 4 levels of Equilibrium.
• Snow Horn - ×50. A rare material is found among the rewards of the Stagnant Shadow challenge on Yarilo-6 in the Corridor of Disappearing Echoes.

The materials discussed above, in addition to credits, can additionally be exchanged and / or developed from resources of lower rarity in the Universal Synthesis Machine.

Skill Leveling Materials

To enhance Gert's abilities, it is necessary to prepare additional materials. The exact amount of all resources is displayed in the table.

Not yet mentioned resources for pumping will be:

• Keys to inspiration, knowledge and wisdom - issued as a reward for testing the crimson sepal in Zaklepkograd on Yarilo-6. From lower rarities, it is possible to obtain higher ones using the Universal Synthesis Machine.
• Tracks of Destiny - issued for clearing the levels of the Virtual Universe, at the same time in the Honor of the Nameless and bought in the Pom-Pom store, and also provided as a reward for temporary events.
• Destroyer’s Final Road - mined from Echoes of war, located on the second floor of the Zone at the location of the Hertha Space Station.

The sequence of pumping traces

The plate shows the total amount of all materials for pumping Herta's traces in order of improvement.

Best builds for Herta in Honkai: Star Rail

Gert follows the class Path of Erudite, so her role is to deal damage in an area, which is why her stats that increase it are important. When choosing light cones it is important to pay attention to characteristics such as Attack Power и crits (damage and chance), don't forget about ice damage. Depending on the chosen role of the hero in the team, it is worth focusing on different stats, but in general, the assembly is the same. It is worth noting that most often Hertha is chosen as a secondary dd.

Recommended characteristic values

Characteristics to look for in relics for Herta:

Relic	Main characteristic
Head	HP (permanent)
Arms	Attack Power (constant)
Body	Crete. damage, crit chance hits
Legs	Attack power (or speed)
planar sphere	Bonus ice. damage
Connecting rope	Attack power (or penetration effect)

In advanced settings, note the following:

• Crete. damage, crit chance hit.
• Attack power and basic attack.
• Speed.
• Energy recovery.
• Breakthrough effect.

Important stats start with attack power, since all of Herta's abilities are scaled from this parameter. Do not forget about the sufficient ratio critical damage и a chance critical hit - 1:2. Approximately 50-60 chance for 100-120 damage is a good amount, after which you can already fully focus on crit. damage. Herta in particular can afford it, as she has the standard crit chance bonus. hits in the traces and the constellation E2, accessible to absolutely everyone. According to the element of the scientist, it is necessary to increase it ice damage.

thanks energy recovery the character will be able to use the superpower more often, but Gert's ultimate requires a small amount of energy. Speed will not become superfluous, especially if you decide to collect the heroine as the main DD, but you should not try to intentionally unscrew this parameter in artifacts. Penetration effect will be effective in opponents that are vulnerable to this element, but for the same reason, the characteristic is not required.

Ultimate Light Cone [Weapon]

The essential criterion is to choose light cone of the Path of Erudition for Herta, because otherwise the ive effect of the cannon will not be activated, and the weapon will become a kind of stub that gives the hero only the main stats of health, defense and attack power.

When deciding whether to use a weapon, look at the following parameters:

• Damage % increased.
• Increased attack power.
• Increase bonus attacks.
• Crete. damage and crit chance. hits.

Separately, we will focus on the fact that Hertha's signature is "The Birth of the Self».

Best Relics [artifacts]

In artifacts for Hertha, you should first of all pay attention to several stats:

• Attack Power;
• ice damage;
• chance of a critical hit;
• critical damage.

Other parameters, such as the penetration effect, speed and energy recovery are not so priority. There is no point in them if the character does not have a normal amount of attack power or does not have an acceptable crit ratio.

Cave relics [main artifacts]

Planar Ornaments [Additional Artifacts]

Detachments for Hertha

In the team, Gerta is usually found as a secondary damage dealer, in addition, sometimes she is collected as the main one. Because of this, allies of the Path of the Hunt will approach her against bosses / elite opponents or Destruction, while for farming - Erudite. Since Gert deals damage, a Replenishment character with healing or Preserve with shields is needed in a squad with her for survival. Heroes of the Oblivion or Harmony class will be a great addition to buff allied heroes or weaken enemies. Being a sub dd, Herta can a squad with everyone Heroes of Honkai: Star Rail depending on the requirements and specific situations, but some go especially well with it.

Best characters

Top Teams

With the above characters, you can make a variety of units with Hertha:

In a separate guide you can find best squad builds in Honkai Star Rail.

How to play Hertha

Herta's skills are focused on area hitting enemies as she is a hero Paths of Erudite. The style of play for her varies slightly depending on the specific purpose for which she is in the team. Most often, she stands in the team as a secondary damage dealer, but in some cases she can act independently if there is good in the squad.

Gerta's token is her talent, thanks to which an AoE attack is carried out if a monster with a health value of less than 50% has previously been damaged. Keep an eye on your opponents' HP and weaknesses to create perfect combos in turn-based combat. The scientist is best revealed against several waves of opponents or those with ice vulnerability.

Rotation

It is not necessary to adhere to each subsequent point, since it all depends on the situation, or, for example, the use of Herta's vehicles is not always the highest priority in the squad with a limited number of units for them. In general, to maximize the disclosure of the character, follow a few tips:

• Before the start of the battle, use the effect of the skill "It can still be optimizedto increase Herta's attack power for the first three turns. This will allow you to quickly destroy the waves of opponents, but do not forget about the techniques of other characters in the team.
• If the first move goes to Gert, use her skill "One time offer, because when the HP of the enemies is above half, it will deal additional damage.
• If the role of the scientist is secondary, then, depending on the remaining number of points, either use a skill, or use a normal attack that deals ice damage.
• Herta is still useful due to ive procs. bonus attacks.
• Keep an eye on the percentage of health of monsters in order to properly distribute abilities and thereby self-activate Gert's talent "Let me try"With bonus attack after the attacks of the allies. If necessary, remove the shields of enemies vulnerable to it with ice damage.
• As soon as the energy for the superpower is accumulated "I added some magic» apply it. Using the ult at the right time can not only deal damage, but also save the team in order to bring down the enemy’s vulnerability and cancel the cast of his ability. As another option, the ultimate can destroy, for example, exploding opponents when there are no points left for action or all the heroes have already managed to walk.

Conclusion on the character

Hertha representing Path of Erudite, is endowed with high AoE damage and is most often played as a secondary damage dealer. The only problem is that the hero has weaknesses against large single opponents, except for the very initial boss. The character is especially good against certain enemies due to the talent being tied to the health of the enemies. Herta is able to reduce the time for farming materials, while being underestimated in oblivion hall with numerous waves of enemies.

The scientist is not just a free character with the first eidolons available, but also the only one that deals full ice damage in an area. Although in general dash list she is in first place from the end, in a separate list for farming her position is much better. Herta is able to unexpectedly show up on her good side in different situations, with a competent selection of teams, a choice of artifacts and a gun.

We hope our guide helped you put together the best Hertha build in HSR. IN comments ask any questions about the character so that the author or other players can help. Read builds.

Achievements with Hertha

For playing with Hertha you can get 1 achievement:

• Four and a half pirouettes - Activate Gertha's talent after an ally's attack and make her spin 5 times. Reward: star jade ×5.

Questions and answers about Hertha

How to get Gerta in Honkai: Star Rai?

Herta is given as a reward for completing the "Virtual Universe: Primary Test" mission. Eidolons are available for free if you complete Worlds 2, 4 and 6 of the first difficulty in the Virtual Universe.

What are the main skills of Herta?

Herta's skills are aimed at inflicting ice damage on several opponents. She can also perform bonus attacks, allowing her to act as a secondary damage dealer.

What active skills does Herta have?

Technique “It can still be optimized”, Basic attack “What are you staring at?” , Skill "One Time Offer", Superpower "I added a touch of magic."

What is the order of leveling Herta's abilities?

Skill = Talent > Superpower > Normal Attack.

What are the best eidolons for Herta?

Herta's best eidolons are E2, E4 and E6.

How many resources do you need to upgrade Herta?

Credits ×246,400; extinct core ×12; flickering core ×13; wriggling core ×12; snow horn - ×50.

What is Hertha's signature cone?

Signa Herta - The birth of oneself.

What is the best light cone for Hertha?

Until dawn, Night on the Milky Way, The birth of oneself, The importance of breakfast, Today is also a peaceful day.

What are the best relics for Hertha?

Cave Relics: Glacial Forest Hunter, Wild Wheat Shooter, Falling Meteor Thief. Planar Ornaments: Frozen Salsotto, Celestial Differentiator, Space Sealing Station.

What are the best characters for Herta?

Pioneer (Physical, Imaginary, Fire), Clara, Yunli, Jingliu, Arlan, Xueyi, Hook, Misha, Seele, Dr. Ratio, Yanqing, Topaz, Dan Heng, Sushan, Great Hertha, Rappa, Jing Yuan, Argenti, Himeko, Serval, Qingque, Tribby, Armor, Sparkle, Ruan Mei, Asta, Yukun, Hanya, Tingyun, Silver Wolf, Welt, Pela, Sampo, Cheetah, Aventurine, Fu Xuan, March 7, Locha, Hoho, Bailu, Natasha, Lynx, Gallagher.