Honkai: Star Rail - The Herta\'s Best Light Cones

This guide analyzes the best Light Cones for The Herta in Honkai: Star Rail, a powerful 5-star Ice Erudition character. The ideal Light Cone maximizes her CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK, boosting her Skill and Ultimate damage. Her inherent 80% CRIT DMG buff makes CRIT Rate a priority.

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• The Seriousness of Breakfast (S5)
• The Day The Cosmos Fell (S5)
• Eternal Calculus (S5)
• Yet Hope Is Priceless (S1)
• Geniuses' Repose (S5)
• An Instant Before A Gaze (S1)
• Before Dawn (S1)
• Today Is Another Peaceful Day (S5)
• Night on the Milky Way (S1)
• Into the Unreachable Veil (S1)

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The Herta's optimal Light Cone choices are evaluated below:

The Seriousness of Breakfast (S5)

S5 Passive: Increases wearer's DMG by 24%. ATK increases by 8% per defeated enemy, stacking up to 3 times. A serviceable, readily available option for early game.

The Day The Cosmos Fell (S5)

S5 Passive: Increases wearer's ATK by 24%. CRIT DMG increases by 40% for 2 turns when hitting ≥2 enemies with a weakness. Performance depends on consistent weakness application.

Eternal Calculus (S5)

S5 Passive: Increases wearer's ATK by 12% + 8% per enemy hit (up to 5 stacks). 16% SPD increase for 1 turn if hitting 3+ enemies. Effectiveness varies with enemy count.

Yet Hope Is Priceless (S1)

S1 Passive: Increases wearer's CRIT Rate by 16%. Follow-up attack DMG increases based on excess CRIT DMG (above 120%). Ignores 20% target DEF for 2 turns after Basic ATK/Ultimate use. Not optimal for The Herta; better suited for other characters.

Geniuses' Repose (S5)

S5 Passive: Increases wearer's ATK by 32%. CRIT DMG increases by 48% for 3 turns per enemy defeated. Strong ATK boost, but CRIT DMG buff relies on defeating enemies.

An Instant Before A Gaze (S1)

S1 Passive: Increases wearer's CRIT DMG by 36%. Ultimate DMG increases based on Max Energy (up to 64.8% at max energy). Good CRIT DMG boost, but Ultimate DMG focus is less ideal.

Before Dawn (S1)

S1 Passive: Increases wearer's CRIT DMG by 36%. Increases Skill and Ultimate DMG by 18%. Follow-up attack DMG increases after Skill/Ultimate use (Herta cannot utilize this). Excellent overall damage boost.

Today Is Another Peaceful Day (S5)

S5 Passive: DMG increases based on Max Energy (up to 64% at max energy). Excellent unconditional damage boost, especially considering Herta's high energy cost.

Night on the Milky Way (S1)

S1 Passive: ATK increases by 9% per enemy (up to 45%). DMG increases by 30% for 1 turn when Weakness Break is applied. High ATK boost but dependent on enemy count and Weakness application.

Into the Unreachable Veil (S1)

S1 Passive: Increases wearer's CRIT Rate by 12%. Increases Skill and Ultimate DMG by 60% for 3 turns after Ultimate use. Recovers 1 Skill Point if Ultimate consumed 140+ Energy. The Herta's signature and best-in-slot Light Cone.

This analysis provides a comprehensive overview to help players choose the best Light Cone for The Herta based on their in-game resources and playstyle. Remember that team composition and enemy types also influence Light Cone effectiveness.