Herta's Top Light Cones in Honkai: Star Rail

S5 Passive: Increases the wearer's DMG by 24%. For every defeated enemy, the wearer's ATK increases by 8%, stacking up to 3 times.

This free Light Cone is a practical choice for new players. It offers straightforward damage boosts, making it a good placeholder until a better option becomes available. Obtainable via Lucent Afterglow, Echo of War drops, or a hidden task aboard the Herta Space Station.

S5 Passive: Increases the wearer's ATK by 24%. When the wearer uses an attack and affects no fewer than 2 attacked enemies with a corresponding Weakness, the wearer's CRIT DMG increases by 40% for 2 turns.

Another free Light Cone that performs slightly better than The Seriousness of Breakfast, provided players can consistently meet its conditions. It can be obtained via Lucent Afterglow, Echo of War drops, or finding all Origami Birds in Golden Hour.

S5 Passive: Increases the wearer's ATK by 12%. After using an attack, for each enemy target hit, additionally increases ATK by 8%. This effect can stack 5 times and lasts until the next attack. If there are 3 or more enemy targets hit, this unit's SPD increases by 16%, lasting for 1 turn.

A free 5-star Light Cone from Herta's Store. It offers a significant ATK% boost but is less effective in scenarios with fewer enemies. Its 16% SPD increase at S5 is helpful for reaching certain SPD breakpoints. Available for purchase with Herta Bonds.

S1 Passive: Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 16%. While the wearer is in battle, for every 20% CRIT DMG that exceeds 120%, the DMG dealt by follow-up attack increases by 12%. This effect can stack up to 4 times. When the battle starts or after the wearer uses their Basic ATK, enables Ultimate or the DMG dealt by follow-up attack to ignore 20% of the target's DEF, lasting for 2 turns.

Jade's signature Light Cone offers a valuable 16% CRIT Rate increase. However, it doesn't fully utilize The Herta's potential, making it a decent but not ideal choice. Best suited for units that can fully leverage its Follow-Up buffs.

S5 Passive: Increases the wearer's ATK by 32%. When the wearer defeats an enemy, the wearer's CRIT DMG increases by 48% for 3 turns.

Obtainable from the standard Stellar Warp, this 4-star Light Cone provides a 32% ATK boost and a 48% CRIT DMG buff. Maintaining the CRIT DMG buff is relatively easy, especially in battles with frequent enemy spawns. Ideal for most scenarios but less effective against single boss targets lacking regular summons.

S1 Passive: Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 36%. When the wearer uses their Ultimate, the wearer's Ultimate DMG increases based on their Max Energy; Ultimate DMG increases by 0.36% per point of Energy, up to 180 Energy.

Argenti's signature Light Cone offers a 36% CRIT DMG boost and a 64.8% Ultimate DMG increase at S1. While valuable, The Herta would benefit more from Skill DMG or general DMG. Best suited for players who already own it.

S1 Passive: Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 36%. Increases the wearer's Skill and Ultimate DMG by 18%. After the wearer uses their Skill or Ultimate, they gain Somnus Corpus. Upon triggering a follow-up attack, Somnus Corpus will be consumed and the follow-up attack DMG