This guide explores the best Light Cones for The Herta in Honkai: Star Rail, a powerful 5-star Ice Erudition character. Her ideal stats focus on CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK, with a preference for Light Cones boosting CRIT Rate given her inherent 80% CRIT DMG buff. Skill and Ultimate DMG enhancements are also highly valuable.

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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 kit makes her a formidable damage dealer. Let's examine her Light Cone options:

Light Cone Options for The Herta:

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 readily accessible free Light Cone, suitable for early game. Provides a solid damage boost but is outclassed by other options later on.

The Day The Cosmos Fell (S5)

S5 Passive: Increases wearer's ATK by 24%. CRIT DMG increases by 40% for 2 turns after hitting at least 2 enemies with a Weakness.

Another free Light Cone, slightly better than The Seriousness of Breakfast, but its effectiveness depends on consistently applying Weakness.

Eternal Calculus (S5)

S5 Passive: Increases wearer's ATK by 12% + 8% per enemy hit (stacks 5 times). SPD increases by 16% for 1 turn if 3+ enemies are hit.

A free 5-star Light Cone. The ATK boost is significant but fluctuates based on the number of enemies. The SPD boost can be advantageous.

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% of target DEF for 2 turns after Basic ATK, Ultimate, or Follow-up attack.

While offering CRIT Rate, The Herta doesn't fully utilize its Follow-up attack buffs. Consider other F2P options first.

Geniuses' Repose (S5)

S5 Passive: Increases wearer's ATK by 32%. CRIT DMG increases by 48% for 3 turns after defeating an enemy.

A strong 4-star option with a substantial ATK boost and conditional CRIT DMG buff. Effectiveness may decrease in prolonged single-target fights.

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 180 Energy).

Provides a significant CRIT DMG boost and Ultimate DMG increase, but The Herta benefits more from Skill DMG boosts.

Before Dawn (S1)

S1 Passive: Increases wearer's CRIT DMG by 36%. Increases Skill and Ultimate DMG by 18%. Follow-up attack DMG increases by 48% after using Skill or Ultimate (consuming Somnus Corpus).

Excellent unconditional stats, boosting CRIT DMG, Skill, and Ultimate DMG. The Herta can't use the Follow-up attack buff, but the overall stats are strong.

Today Is Another Peaceful Day (S5)

S5 Passive: DMG increases based on Max Energy (up to 64% at 160 Energy).

An exceptional 4-star Light Cone with a large unconditional damage boost, especially effective for The Herta due to her high Energy cost.

Night on the Milky Way (S1)

S1 Passive: ATK increases by 9% per enemy (up to 45% with 5 enemies). DMG increases by 30% for 1 turn when Weakness Break is applied.

A strong 5-star option, but its effectiveness depends heavily on the number of enemies and applying Weakness Break.

Into the Unreachable Veil (S1)

S1 Passive: Increases wearer's CRIT Rate by 12%. Skill and Ultimate DMG increase by 60% for 3 turns after using Ultimate. Recovers 1 Skill Point after using Ultimate if it consumed 140+ Energy.

The Herta's signature Light Cone and her best-in-slot option. Provides significant CRIT Rate, Skill and Ultimate DMG boosts, and Skill Point recovery.

In summary, while several Light Cones offer viable options for The Herta, Into the Unreachable Veil remains her optimal choice due to its comprehensive stat boosts and unique Skill Point recovery mechanic. For F2P players, Today Is Another Peaceful Day provides excellent value.