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Genshin Impact: Surging Storm Event Guide

Jan 22,2025 Author: Thomas

The Genshin Impact Version 5.2 Exercise Surging Storm event: A tactical RPG challenge with rewarding prizes. This second-phase event, while initially appearing complex, is surprisingly straightforward once you grasp its mechanics. The plentiful Primogem rewards make it a worthwhile endeavor. Here's a guide to participation and the rewards on offer.

Event Entry Requirements:

To participate in Exercise Surging Storm, you need:

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

Begin the event at the Knights of Favonius Headquarters in Mondstadt.

Screenshot of the Exervise Surging Storm starting desk

Screenshot by The Escapist

Gameplay Overview:

The event starts with tutorials explaining the mechanics. Don't be intimidated; it's simpler than it seems. Here's a summary:

Before each wargame, select Combat Units (your troops) and Stratagems (buffs). Units have various 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 using the bottom-right diagram. Remember, changing your lineup costs Reinforcement Points, so strategize carefully.

Unit types explained:

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

Exercise Surging Storm fight screen

Screenshot by The Escapist

Upgrade units to increase effectiveness by selecting the same unit for subsequent rounds. Refresh Combat Units and Stratagems for better options. Elemental Reactions function as they do in the overworld; leverage them strategically.

Even losses yield Wargame Medals, redeemable for rewards. Winning earns more medals, but consistent participation guarantees rewards, albeit at a slower pace.

Rewards:

The event offers Primogems, Hero’s Wit, Character Talent Materials, and more. Here's a breakdown of rewards 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

The Exercise Surging Storm event runs from December 18 to December 30 (3:59 server time) in Genshin Impact Version 5.2. Don't miss out on these rewards!

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