Honkai: Star Rail's 5-Star Herta Detail is Begging for One Crossover

As a seasoned Honkai: Star Rail enthusiast with countless hours spent traversing the cosmos and uncovering its mysteries, I can hardly contain my excitement for the arrival of The Herta in Version 3.0! Her enigmatic key-shaped staff is reminiscent of Sora’s iconic Keyblade from Kingdom Hearts, fueling speculation about a potential crossover that would send shockwaves through the gaming community.

Following encounters with numerous puppets within “Honkai: Star Rail”, the Trailblazer is set to encounter the true form of Herta, known as The Herta, in Version 3.0. This character, who goes by the name Herta, is a five-star figure from the Ice Erudition class and is said to reside at the outermost reaches of the cosmos. Managing activities at the Space Station, her appearance in “Honkai: Star Rail” may signal an issue requiring her attention.

According to Herta’s illustration, she appears as a graceful, tall figure adorned in a long gown and a magical hat reminiscent of a witch’s hat. Notably, her tool is an oversized key-shaped staff, which has been noted by many Honkai: Star Rail enthusiasts as bearing a striking resemblance to Sora’s Keyblade from the Kingdom Hearts series.

The Herta’s Key-Shaped Weapon Could Open the Door to an Interesting Honkai: Star Rail Crossover

Honkai: Star Rail's 5-Star Herta Detail is Begging for One Crossover

Name & Star LevelThe Herta (5-star)
Element & PathIce, Path of Erudition
Release DateVersion 3.0 (January 15, 2025)

Similar to her 4-star counterpart, Herta is an Ice-type character adhering to the Path of Scholarship. This allows her to inflict Area of Effect (AoE) damage on numerous foes. There are rumors that a 5-star Herta might forgo follow-up attacks in favor of a different mechanic; she may accumulate Clue stacks on enemies, potentially increasing their vulnerability to harm. In battle, it’s anticipated that Herta will exhibit stylish animations with her distinctive staff for both her Skill and Ultimate abilities.

From a lore perspective, the significance of Herta’s key-shaped staff remains a mystery and may be explored in Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0’s storyline. This could potentially pave the way for Honkai: Star Rail to collaborate with Kingdom Hearts, offering a Keyblade-inspired cosmetic weapon for Herta. Although some fans might express reservations about this collaboration, it is worth mentioning that HoYoverse has previously engaged in intriguing partnerships with other video games. For instance, Genshin Impact introduced Horizon Zero Dawn’s Aloy as a playable character, and there was a roundtable discussion between the creators of Zenless Zone Zero and Street Fighter 6. Therefore, partnering with Square Enix and Disney for a possible Keyblade skin in Honkai: Star Rail might not be too far-fetched, and this could also serve as an effective marketing strategy for Kingdom Hearts 4’s upcoming release.

Star Rail is set to introduce a character from the renowned Fate/Stay Night series in their upcoming collaboration, due for release next year and potentially making them playable.

In a comparable fashion, HoYoverse and Square Enix exhibit certain parallels in their gameplay experiences. For instance, many games from the renowned Final Fantasy series offer open-world exploration, as well as turn-based and hack-and-slash combat systems, much like those found in most titles by HoYoverse. Moreover, the whimsical atmosphere of Kingdom Hearts might resonate with Honkai: Star Rail, considering the cheerful characters and fantastical landscapes within Penacony. Interestingly, both Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts and HoYoverse’s Trailblazer share themes of vanquishing darkness and restoring balance to their respective worlds in Honkai: Star Rail.

Honkai: Star Rail's 5-Star Herta Detail is Begging for One CrossoverHonkai: Star Rail's 5-Star Herta Detail is Begging for One CrossoverHonkai: Star Rail's 5-Star Herta Detail is Begging for One CrossoverHonkai: Star Rail's 5-Star Herta Detail is Begging for One CrossoverHonkai: Star Rail's 5-Star Herta Detail is Begging for One Crossover

HoYoverse places significant emphasis on providing characters with optimal weapons, but hasn’t yet introduced weapon skins, which could significantly elevate gameplay for players. Given that HoYoverse has previously released various character skins in games such as Genshin Impact, it seems reasonable to prioritize customizable weapons next. Additionally, it would be intriguing if these weapons came with unique abilities from the skins, like emulating the Keyblade’s magical powers and showcasing how this might manifest during battle.

It’s likely that a collaboration between HoYoverse, Square Enix, and Disney for Honkai: Star Rail could be some way off, given that Amphoreus is approaching as their next major arc. However, given the strong financial performance of Honkai: Star Rail and its current story progression, HoYoverse seems to have ample time to fine-tune gameplay mechanics and prepare for future collaborations that could be thrilling.

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2024-12-02 17:25