In the early story quests of Honkai: Star Rail, players encounter a tough enemy guarding a luxury chest. While it’s possible to bypass the fight, doing so costs you valuable loot, including Star Jade. This guide outlines how to defeat the forester and his entourage so that the luxury chest can be claimed without missing key rewards.
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How to defeat a ranger in the support zone on the Hertha space station
When players reach this location, their heroes may still be under-leveled to triumph over the ranger and his guards guarding the luxurious chest. A return later is always possible, but there is a valid approach to beat the enemies at this stage if players prefer to push forward.
Since completing the starting quests and inspecting chests on earlier stations, players have collected materials to raise hero levels. The recommended upgrades focus on three characters:
- Pioneer;
- March 7th;
- Dan Heng.
Before the fight, secure several power moves. It helps if March 7th can freeze enemies briefly, and pairing this with a strike from a trial hero like Himeko can soften the guard and deliver solid initial damage.
Cast the first shield on March 7th when the foes move in. If the shield breaks and the girl falls, the others may lose protection and the battle can tilt against the party quickly.
The main enemy has substantial health, so concentrating efforts there is wise. Don’t overlook Himeko’s extra ability. Once three enemies are defeated, a battle drone activates and inflicts significant damage on all adversaries, a moment that can swing the outcome in the players’ favor.
When the void ranger triggers an extra action aimed at a Pathfinders’ ally, strike with strong blows. This interrupts the attack and briefly disables the rival, creating a window to press the advantage.
Keep shielding vulnerable teammates and continue targeting the ranger. For visual confirmation and step-by-step playthrough, a video guide is available below. It demonstrates how to defeat the retinue and access the luxury chest at the Hertha station.
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Note: This guide remains a practical strategy for navigating the encounter and maximizing rewards during the early progression of Honkai: Star Rail.