Honkai: Star Rail Leak Unveils Scrapped Fire Element Version of Herta

Honkai: Star Rail, the latest RPG from HoYoverse, has been captivating players with its rich storytelling and diverse cast of characters. However, a recent leak has shed light on an intriguing piece of the game's development history - the scrapped Fire version of the beloved character, Herta.

A Glimpse into Herta's Fiery Alternate Iteration

The leak, shared by prominent HoYoverse leaker Ubatcha, reveals an early scrapped version of Herta as a Fire element character. In this iteration, Herta's kit featured a unique "Pyrospirit" mechanic, which allowed her to stack these fiery spirits to increase her Crit Rate and advance her actions in combat.

Her Skill dealt AoE Fire damage and released all of her Pyrospirits to inflict additional damage on a single target, while her Ultimate similarly dealt AoE Fire damage while boosting the power of her Pyrospirits. This scrapped version of Herta showcased a markedly different playstyle compared to the Herta players know and love in the final release.

Honkai: Star Rail's Evolving Cast and Scrapped Concepts

Honkai: Star Rail's development has been a dynamic process, with the game's cast and mechanics undergoing numerous iterations and changes. The leak of the scrapped Fire Herta is just one example of the many scrapped characters and gameplay kits that have been explored during the game's creation.

One of the most notorious early scrapped kits was for a character codenamed "Dracula," who would consume their allies' HP to deal more Physical Damage. Fans have speculated that this concept may have eventually been reworked into Blade, another character who saw an early scrapped version as a Wind element Stellaron Hunter.

A Promising Future for Herta Fans

While HoYoverse continues to introduce new characters to Honkai: Star Rail, the developer has also shown a willingness to revisit and expand upon its existing cast. Multiple launch characters, such as Dan Heng and March 7th, have already received alternate versions, hinting at the possibility of a future Fire Herta making a comeback.

As Honkai: Star Rail's story and content continue to evolve, fans can only wonder what other scrapped concepts and hidden gems may be waiting to be unveiled. The leak of the Fire Herta has certainly piqued the curiosity of the community, leaving many eager to see if this fiery version of the character will ever make a return.