Summary
Honkai: Star Railhas revealed the first 5-star character for Version 3.0, The Herta. The much-awaited update is the next major arc forHonkai: Star Rail, which will take place on Amphoreus.
Releasing early next year, there’s a lot of excitement aroundHonkai: Star RailVersion 3.0, especially when it comes to the possible story and content. Rumors claim thatHonkai: Star Rail’s fourth planet may be Greek-inspired, which could be a hint about the aesthetic of the world’s environment and character designs. That being said, many fans are already looking forward to official announcements about the next update, and HoYoverse is slowly starting to roll them out.
Honkai: Star Railrecently announced that Herta’s 5-star variant, named The Herta, will become playable in Version 3.0. She is an Ice-type Erudition character, which likely makes her an AoE damage dealer, just like her original 4-star form. The difference between the two characters is that The Herta is a taller woman with a witch-like hat and a staff as her weapon, unlike Herta, who has a giant hammer.
Name and Star Level
Element and Path
Release Date
Version 3.0 (approximately comes out on June 28, 2025)
Many fans on social media expressed their excitement for The Herta, especially after she was teased inHonkai: Star Rails’s new Simulated Universe mode, Unknowable Domain. They also appreciate how The Herta has the same element and Path as her 4-star form, which further emphasizes that they’re the same people.
Who is The Herta in Honkai: Star Rail?
Honkai: Star Railis known for creating alternate versions of characters, such as Imbibitor Lunae (Dan Heng) and Fugue (Tingyun), with skills and functions that are different from their original forms. What makes The Herta interesting is that she is actually the original form of Herta, who has been showing up as various puppets around Herta Space Station since the game came out more than a year ago. Version 3.0 will be the first time that players will encounter Herta in her true form, and she’s rumored to be living in Amphoreus this whole time.
With The Herta now revealed, the game’s fans can expect more announcements about Version 3.0 in the coming days and weeks. There are rumors claiming that the arc will introduce anew Path toHonkai: Star Railcalled Remembrance, which will allegedly give units the ability to summon independent servants on the battlefield.
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