Honkai: Star Rail 2.6: Is Herta's Leaked 5-Star Form Finally Coming?
Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6: New Event Hints at Herta's 5-Star Upgrade!
Get ready, Honkai: Star Rail fans! Version 2.6 (arriving October 23rd) is bringing a massive update and the rumors, and leaks, suggest that a big change might finally reveal what many have been awaiting – that much anticipated 5-star version of Herta! This exciting new update takes players to Penacony (featuring a brand new map, Paperfold University!), introduces some cool new characters (like Mr. Reca and Rappa), and includes those other recurring events, such as Shadow of the Ranger, Garden of Plenty, and Gift of Odyssey. But the biggest excitement may be tied to the new event.
There is that new Simulated Universe: Unknowable Domain event. This mode, the new third mode, is what might actually tease Herta's 5-star form. It's officially announced in Version 2.6 and we know from those recent leaks on Reddit that this event will reveal additional things not found in other modes, including additional information that could involve details never discussed officially; thus creating an opportunity for many long-held fan requests and assumptions.
Herta's 5-Star Form: Leaks and an Official Teaser!
HoYoverse hasn't confirmed a 5-star Herta, but leaks are saying it’s coming; and now, there’s even some very recent supporting official content!. This new form will function like Imbibitor Lunae (for Dan Heng)—a completely new and separate unit; not an interchangeable version (unlike March 7th or Trailblazer’s Paths).
The newly revealed artwork, discussed extensively on Reddit and initially revealed on those Ubatcha leaks; features Herta with an awesome makeover! We are talking a different body type, new clothes (a striking dress, a huge hat)—the official image feels very much like the very kind of "true self" design concept that might involve this upgraded character, adding immense curiosity and generating incredible levels of anticipation. The recent imagery only bolsters previous rumors and makes the anticipation even more pronounced for the impending storyline arc!
Could Herta’s 5-Star Arrival Be Sooner Than Expected?
While the artwork’s not a final 5-star Herta design, her release sounds imminent. Some leaks suggest an arrival within a few months— possibly even in Version 3.0 (which is leaked on X/formerly Twitter)! If the latest estimates remain reliable; including those estimates regarding Aglaea's release in the same Version 3.0 patch; Version 3.0 might drop around February 26, 2025 (that assumes typical patch cycles– delays could obviously push things back, although these changes are infrequent). This is entirely plausible. And we have an additional critical development, which gives those recent rumors and additional, exciting content which fully establishes even greater belief among fans! We only get these hints through new content updates.
Leaked Abilities: A Main DPS Herta?!
More interesting news: Some leaks discuss 5-star Herta's potential abilities and suggests she’ll be even more deadly and powerful, compared to those previous 4-star iterations, which shows exactly how great her actual design concept is; enhancing it from that sub-DPS unit. The latest reports imply a potential shift into main DPS units that should increase how people choose their units based upon their relative combat skill sets! These additional elements really emphasize her improved overall combat capability!
- She'll be Ice element, hitting multiple enemies.
- Her Skill marks opponents, causing damage when they detonate; the mark will also spread.
- Her Ultimate hits everyone; it buffs her Skill.
- She gets Energy and ATK buffs when allies use Ultimates.
This kind of main DPS upgrade from those previous support roles is big and completely shows those immense improvements which makes many existing players eager to see those changes.
Conclusion: The Hype is Real!
The latest hints from Honkai: Star Rail's Version 2.6 strongly suggest that Herta's much-awaited 5-star form is on its way! This amazing reveal should happen in a future update. Although those details still remain unconfirmed and potentially changeable in upcoming updates – everything from the design to its abilities. It is highly expected that the leaks, from those who actively watch the game; such as those found on Reddit and X, have access to various details not typically shared in official content. These teasers in the game combined with many leaked images only raises those anticipation levels for this extremely valuable 5-star upgrade, demonstrating the impact of using already leaked imagery to support official announcements; and the impending update suggests things will only become even more exciting; possibly leading to more creative developments from unexpected areas that nobody truly ever guessed prior.
