Herta Team Composition Guide for Honkai: Star Rail

The Herta is a character long-anticipated by Honkai: Star Rail players. Though her puppet version has been part of the game since its launch, The Herta herself brings a fresh dynamic to Erudition-based teams. Unlike some characters who undergo major changes when upgraded from their 4-star counterparts, The Herta retains both her element and path. However, her playstyle diverges significantly—revolving around stacking multiple Interpretation buffs.

These stacks are generated whenever an ally attacks an enemy and directly enhance The Herta’s damage output. Therefore, building a team with frequent AoE attackers, especially those capable of follow-up attacks, is key to maximizing her potential.

Her bonus ability, Message From Beyond the Veil, grants all allies an impressive 80% Crit DMG boost, provided there is at least one other Erudition character in the lineup. This makes her particularly effective in dual DPS or support-heavy compositions where she can synergize with another Erudition unit.

Below are two top-tier team builds designed to unlock The Herta's full power:

The Herta + Jade + Robin + Lingsha

Best Premium Team Composition for The Herta

This composition represents The Herta’s strongest setup upon release, as each member complements her mechanics seamlessly.

Jade serves as the ideal Erudition partner due to her rapid AoE follow-up attacks. These not only generate Interpretation stacks quickly but also trigger efficiently when The Herta is targeted as the Debt Collector. Additionally, Jade provides valuable buffs that further empower The Herta’s offensive capabilities.

For the remaining slots:

• Lingsha functions as the optimal sustain choice. Her ability to keep allies' HP high is crucial given The Herta’s periodic HP drain. She also contributes AoE follow-up attacks, making her doubly useful for stacking.
• Alternatively, Aventurine offers excellent shielding, though his non-AoE follow-up may be less consistent for stack generation.
• Robin acts as the primary buffer and support unit, boosting follow-up attack damage across the team while advancing turns—a major benefit in turn-sensitive content.
• If Robin isn't available, Sunday or Ruan Mei serve as solid alternatives, offering reliable buffs and SP-efficient actions that align well with The Herta’s resource needs.

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 F2P Team Composition for The Herta

This unique and accessible lineup allows players to field both versions of Herta together, offering synergy and fun gameplay.

Herta pairs well with The Herta thanks to her AoE follow-up potential, although it's conditional on enemies being below 50% HP. Despite this limitation, the duo works effectively together to build stacks. An alternative is Serval, whose AoE attacks provide strong synergy.

Remembrance Trailblazer adds flexibility and utility. Her summon, Mem, deals True DMG and boosts team Crit DMG through her talent. She shines especially in Ice-oriented lineups but remains viable otherwise. Pela is another good substitute, providing debuffs and AoE attacks, while Tingyun offers ATK and Energy buffs but lacks AoE efficiency.

Gallagher rounds out the team as a flexible healer and debuffer. His SP-positive nature and AoE Ultimate make him a consistent pick, though the final slot can vary depending on available healing options.

Team Roles

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

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