Herta
Who is Herta?
Herta is a 4★ Ice AoE DPS following the Erudition Path. Her standout mechanic is a coordinated follow-up attack whenever any ally hits an enemy at 50% HP or below, making her the premier AoE sub-DPS in Pure Fiction. She gained significant new life in version 3.x as a required Erudition ally in The Herta teams, where she actively generates stacks for the 5★ Herta. Source: prydwen.gg.
Kit Summary
Deals Ice DMG to a single enemy.
Deals Ice DMG to all enemies (AoE nuke).
Whenever any ally attacks an enemy at 50% HP or below, Herta unleashes a bonus Ice coordinated attack on all enemies.
Pure Fiction AoE machine; Erudition stack-generator for The Herta teams.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Scholar Lost in Erudition (CRIT Rate + Skill/Ultimate DMG% + follow-up boost) + Inert Salsotto (planar, CRIT Rate + follow-up DMG when CRIT Rate ≥50%) or Izumo Gensei (for The Herta team)
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
I Shall Be My Own Sword (5★ opt.) / 4★ In the Name of the World or Geniuses' Repose (ATK + CRIT DMG). F2P: Passkey (Energy Regen for faster Ultimates in The Herta teams).
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
The Herta + Herta + Robin/Tribbie + sustain (The Herta team).
Argenti/Himeko + Herta + Ruan Mei + sustain (Pure Fiction AoE team).
F2P Verdict
Standard pool — always available. E2 adds a second hit to her bonus attack; E6 allows her to trigger her Talent on enemies above 50% HP too. High Eidolon value but excellent even at E0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4★ Herta needed for The Herta teams?
Yes — The Herta (5★) explicitly requires another Erudition character to function at full strength, and 4★ Herta is the most accessible Erudition ally who also provides active stack generation.
Where does Herta shine most?
Pure Fiction, where her coordinated follow-ups hit all enemies repeatedly and she can dominate the AoE damage charts even against 5★ units.