Herta emerges as a five-star Ice-aligned figure following the Erudition path within Honkai: Star Rail, initially appearing during update 3.0. Though currently featured on her limited-time banner in version 3.6, this cryogenic tactician will reappear in subsequent character rotations.
Combat Capabilities Overview
This strategic ice wielder employs unique mechanics centered around ‘Interpretation’ stacks and enhanced abilities. Key attributes include:
- Elemental Alignment: Cryo-based attacks
- Combat Role: Area-of-effect specialist
- Signature Move: Snowfield Rearrangement (Ultimate) redistributes status effects before delivering massive ice damage
- Enhanced Techniques: Consumes ‘Inspiration’ charges to amplify skill potency
| Ascension Tier | Required Components | Currency Cost | Unlock Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 70 | x9 Squirming Core, x35 Dream Fridge | 160,000 | None |
| Level 60 | x6 Squirming Core, x20 Dream Fridge | 80,000 | x1 regular Star Pass |
| Level 50 | x9 Glimmering Core, x7 Dream Fridge | 40,000 | None |
| Level 40 | x6 Glimmering Core, x3 Dream Fridge | 16,000 | x1 regular Star Rail Pass |
| Level 30 | x10 Extinguished Core | 8,000 | None |
| Level 20 | x5 Extinguished Core | 4,000 | x1 regular Star Rail Pass |
Progression Essentials
Maximizing Herta’s potential demands significant resource investment. Key materials include:
- Dream Fridge x65
- Core components (varying tiers) x41-58
- 3 million in-game currency
Genetic Enhancements (Eidolons)
Duplicates unlock advanced combat protocols:
- Coastal Nightfall (E1): Enhances status redistribution mechanics during empowered skills
- Keyhole Breeze (E2): Accelerates action sequence post-ultimate activation
- Summer Gateway (E3): Boosts fundamental combat techniques
- Arcane Sequence (E4): Enhances team mobility for Erudition specialists
- Truth Serum (E5): Amplifies ultimate capacity and basic strikes
- Final Revelation (E6): Dramatically increases cryo penetration against clustered foes