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Surge Over Storm: Unveiling Genshin Impact's Latest Challenge

by Lucy Jan 24,2025

Dive into the tactical depths of Genshin Impact's Exercise Surging Storm event! This engaging, RPG-style event, part of Version 5.2's second phase, might initially appear complex, but its mechanics are surprisingly straightforward. With lucrative rewards including Primogems, it's a must-do for all players.

Event Entry Requirements:

To participate in Exercise Surging Storm, you need:

  • Adventure Rank 20 or higher.
  • Completion of the Mondstadt Archon Quest Prologue.

Start your strategic journey at the Knights of Favonius Headquarters in Mondstadt.

Screenshot of the Exercise Surging Storm starting desk

Screenshot by The Escapist

Gameplay Mechanics:

The event kicks off with helpful tutorials. Here's a simplified overview:

Before each wargame, select your Combat Units (troops) and Stratagems (buffs/power-ups). Units have diverse types (AoE Damage, Flying, Ranged, Melee), each with strengths and weaknesses (e.g., Melee counters Ranged).

Exercise Surging Storm preparation screen

Screenshot by The Escapist

Analyze your opponent's lineup and adjust yours accordingly using the bottom-right effectiveness diagram. Remember, changing your lineup consumes Reinforcement Points, so strategize carefully.

Key Unit Roles:

  • Melee Units: High damage absorption, low speed.
  • Ranged Units: Long-range attacks, low health.
  • AoE DMG Units: Damage multiple units simultaneously.
  • Flying Units: Immune to ground attacks.

Exercise Surging Storm fight screen

Screenshot by The Escapist

Upgrade units to enhance their effectiveness by re-selecting them for subsequent rounds. Refresh your units and stratagems for optimal choices. Elemental Reactions function as they do in the main game, so leverage them strategically.

Winning isn't everything! Even losses earn Wargame Medals, accumulating towards rewards. Victories yield more medals, but consistent participation guarantees reward acquisition, albeit at a slower pace.

Reward Breakdown:

Earn Primogems, Hero's Wit, Character Talent Materials, and more! Here's a detailed reward table based on accumulated Wargame Medals:

**Requirement****Medal Rewards**
Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 40040x Primogem 2x Chains of the Dandelion Gladiator 20,000x Mora
Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 80040x Primogem 2x Debris of Decarabian’s City 20,000x Mora
Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 120040x Primogem 2x Boreal Wolf’s Cracked Tooth 20,000x Mora
Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 160040x Primogem 2x Chains of the Dandelion Gladiator 20,000x Mora
Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 200040x Primogem 2x Debris of Decarabian’s City 20,000x Mora
Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 240040x Primogem 2x Boreal Wolf’s Cracked Tooth 20,000x Mora
Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 280040x Primogem 2x Chains of the Dandelion Gladiator 20,000x Mora
Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 320040x Primogem 2x Debris of Decarabian’s City 20,000x Mora
Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 360040x Primogem 2x Boreal Wolf’s Cracked Tooth 20,000x Mora
Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 400040x Primogem 2x Hero’s Wit 20,000x Mora
**Requirement****Challenge Rewards**
Claim victory in at least 3 rounds in a single wargame20x Primogem 2x Guide to Freedom 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore
Claim victory in at least 5 rounds in a single wargame2x Hero’s Wit 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore
Claim victory in at least 7 rounds in a single wargame2x Sanctifying Unction 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore
Gain 3 total Rank 2 Combat Units through upgrading2x Guide to Resistance 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore
Gain 6 total Rank 2 Combat Units through upgrading2x Hero’s Wit 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore
Gain 12 total Rank 2 Combat Units through upgrading2x Sanctifying Unction 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore
Gain 1 total Rank 3 Combat Units through upgrading2x Hero’s Wit 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore
Gain 3 total Rank 3 Combat Units through upgrading2x Sanctifying Unction 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore
Draw a total of 3 Elite-class or higher Combat Units2x Guide to Ballad 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore
Draw a total of 6 Elite-class or higher Combat Units2x Hero’s Wit 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore
Draw a total of 12 Elite-class or higher Combat Units2x Sanctifying Unction 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore
Draw a total of 1 Apex-class Combat Units2x Hero’s Wit 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore
Draw a total of 2 Apex-class Combat Units2x Hero’s Wit 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore
Draw a total of 4 Apex-class Combat Units2x Sanctifying Unction 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore

Don't miss out! The Exercise Surging Storm event runs from December 18th to December 30th (3:59 server time) in Genshin Impact Version 5.2. Claim your rewards before the event concludes!