The Herta was introduced as the first character in the drip marketing for Version 3.0, indicating she will likely debut in Phase 1 of the update. Assuming Version 2.7 adheres to the typical six-week cycle, players can expect The Herta's release on January 14, 2025 (UTC-5).
Table Contents
Overview
- Title: Emanator of Erudition and #83 of the Genius Society
- Element: Ice
- Path: Erudition
- Significance: The real Herta makes her debut in HSR 3.0, distinct from her puppet form. Players might get a teaser of her true form in HSR 2.7, possibly through story events.
The Herta’s (True Form) Leaked Kit
Basic ATK： Wake Me Up When Slumber Ends
Deals Ice DMG equal to 100% of The Herta's ATK to one designated enemy target.
Skill: Big Brain Energy
Deals Ice DMG equal to 70% of The Herta's ATK to one designated enemy, and inflicts 1 stack of "Interpretation." Deals Ice DMG equal to 70% of The Herta's ATK to the target that has been hit by this instance of Skill and adjacent targets. This effect can repeat 2 times.
Hear Me Out
Consumes 1 stack of "Inspiration." Deals Ice DMG equal to 80% of The Herta's ATK to one designated enemy and inflicts 1 stack of "Interpretation." Deals Ice DMG equal to 80% of The Herta's ATK to the target that has been hit by this instance of Skill and their adjacent targets, repeating 2 times. Finally, deals Ice DMG equal to 40% of The Herta's ATK to all enemy targets.
Ultimate: Told Ya! Magic Happens
Rearrange the number of "Interpretation" stacks on all enemies, prioritizing the transfer of the higher number of "Interpretation" stacks to Elite level targets and above. And deals Ice DMG equal to 200% The Herta's ATK to all enemies. When using Ultimate, increases The Herta's ATK by 64%, lasting for 2 turns. After the use, The Herta immediately takes action and gains 1 stack of "Inspiration." "Inspiration" can stack up to 2 times. When holding "Inspiration," enhancesthe Skill to "Hear Me Out."
Talent: Hand Them Over
When enemy targets enter battle, The Herta inflicts 1 stack of "Interpretation" on them. When the Enhanced Skill's primary target has "Interpretation," the multiplier for the DMG dealt increases, with each stack granting an increase of 8%/5% on the primary target/other targets respectively. If at least 2 characters follow the Path of Erudition in the team, each stack grants an additional increase of 8%/5% on the primary target/other targets respectively. "Interpretation" can stack up to 42 times. When using the Enhanced Skill, resets the number of "Interpretation" stacks on the ability's target to 1. After the enemy target leaves the battle or gets defeated by any unit, "Interpretation" will be transferred, prioritizing the transfer to Elite-level targets and above.
Technique: Vibe Check
After using Technique, increases The Herta's ATK by 40% at the start of the next battle, lasting for 2 turns. And at the start of each wave, inflicts 4 "Interpretation" stacks on all enemies.
If there are Basic Treasures in this current map, using Technique will mark the locations of up to 3 Basic Treasures.
After entering battle by using Technique in Simulated Universe or Divergent Universe, deals True DMG equal to 99% of the target's Max HP to enemy targets lower than Elite-level, and deals True DMG equal to 30% of the target's Max HP to enemy targets at Elite-level and above.
Ture Damage
Non-type DMG that is not affected by any effects.
Bonus Ability
- Aloofly Honest
When ally targets attack, inflicts 1 stack of "Interpretation" on the hit enemy target. After attacking, for every 1 target hit by this attack, regenerates a fixed 3 Energy for The Herta, counting up to a maximum of 5 targets.
- Message From Beyond the Veil
When entering battle, if the team has no fewer than 2 characters following the Path of Erudition, increases all allies' CRIT DMG by 80%. After attacking, apply 1 stack of "Interpretation" to the target that has the highest existing stacks of "Interpretation" among the hit enemy targets. The Trace "Aloofly Honest" counts at least 3 targets when calculating the number of targets hit.
- Aloofly Honest
When ally targets attack, inflicts 1 stack of "Interpretation" on the hit enemy target. After attacking, for every 1 target hit by this attack, regenerates a fixed 3 Energy for The Herta, counting up to a maximum of 5 targets.
Eidolons
- E1
When Enhanced Skill calculates the number of "Interpretation" stacks, additionally counts 30% of the number of "Interpretation" stacks on the 2 targets with the highest stacks among the Skill's target and adjacent targets.
- E2
After an ally attacks, apply 1 stack of "Interpretation" to the target that has the highest "Interpretation" stacks among the hit enemy targets. When an enemy target gets inflicted with "Interpretation" and if their number of stacks reaches 42, The Herta gains 1 stack of "Inspiration." This effect can only trigger once per enemy target.
- E4
The SPD of characters following the Path of Erudition in the team increases by 10%.
- E6
In "Starved Landscape of Vacua," each stack additionally increases Ultimate's DMG multiplier by 4%, up to a maximum additional increase of 396%. The Trace "Starved Landscape of Vacua" needs to be unlocked first.
Signature Light Cone
- Name: Into the Unreachable Veil
- Effect
Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 12% / 14% / 16% / 18% / 20%. When the wearer uses their Ultimate, increases DMG dealt by the wearer's Skill and Ultimate by 48% / 60% / 72% / 84% / 96%, lasting for 3 turns. After the wearer uses their Ultimate, if this Ultimate consumes 140 or more Energy, recovers 1 Skill Point. This effect can trigger a maximum of 1 time every 2 turns.
Recommended Build
Relics
- Hunter of Glacial Winds (4-piece): Boosts Ice DMG and CRIT Rate after using her Ultimate.
- Planar Ornament: Inert Salsotto: Enhances CRIT DMG and Ultimate effectiveness.
Main Stats
- Body: Crit Rate or Crit DMG
- Boots: Speed
- Sphere: Ice DMG
- Link Rope: Energy Regeneration
Sub Stats
- Crit Rate > Crit DMG > Speed > ATK%
Team Compositions
- Main DPS: Herta excels as an AoE Ice DPS, fitting well in multi-target battles.
- Supports:
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- Bronya: Boosts her DMG and turn order.
- Robin: Boosts speed and turn order.
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- Healer: Huohuo or other any healer.
Prepare for The Herta’s Arrival
With her true form debuting in HSR 3.0, she’s set to become a powerhouse for AoE Ice DPS players. Make sure to stock up on Stella Jade and Oneiric Shards at LDShop, the safest and most reliable platform for discounted top-ups. Don’t miss out on maximizing your pulls for this icy genius! ❄️If you want to know more about 3.0 HSR banners, you can check here.
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