Dive into the tactical depth of Genshin Impact's Exercise Surging Storm event, a key part of Version 5.2's second phase! While initially appearing complex, this strategic RPG-style event is surprisingly straightforward and offers a bounty of Primogems and other valuable rewards. Let's explore how to participate and maximize your gains.
Exercise Surging Storm: Entry Requirements
To join the fray, ensure you meet these prerequisites:
- Adventure Rank 20 or higher.
- Completion of the Mondstadt Archon Quest Prologue.
Begin your strategic campaign by visiting the Knights of Favonius Headquarters in Mondstadt.
Mastering the Art of Wargame
The event starts with insightful tutorials. Don't be intimidated; the mechanics are easier than they seem. Here's a concise overview:
Before each wargame, strategically select your Combat Units (troops) and Stratagems (buffs/power-ups). Units are categorized (AoE Damage, Flying, Ranged, Melee), each with strengths and weaknesses (e.g., Melee excels against Ranged).
Analyze your opponent's lineup beforehand. The bottom-right diagram highlights unit effectiveness, allowing for strategic counter-selection. Remember, lineup changes consume Reinforcement Points—use them judiciously.
Key Unit Roles:
- Melee Units: High damage absorption, but slow.
- Ranged Units: Long-range attacks, but low health.
- AoE DMG Units: Inflict damage on groups of units.
- Flying Units: Evade ground attacks, immune to specific damage types.
Leveling up units enhances their effectiveness. Repeating units in subsequent rounds grants experience. Refresh Combat Units and Stratagems for optimal choices. Elemental Reactions function as in the overworld; leverage them for maximum impact.
Even defeats yield Wargame Medals, accumulating towards rewards. Winning earns more medals, but consistent participation guarantees rewards, albeit at a slower pace.
Reap the Rewards!
Your efforts are handsomely rewarded with Primogems, Hero's Wit, Character Talent Materials, and more. Here's the complete reward breakdown based on accumulated Wargame Medals:
| Requirement | Medal Rewards |
| Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 400 | 40x Primogem 2x Chains of the Dandelion Gladiator 20,000x Mora |
| Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 800 | 40x Primogem 2x Debris of Decarabian’s City 20,000x Mora |
| Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 1200 | 40x Primogem 2x Boreal Wolf’s Cracked Tooth 20,000x Mora |
| Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 1600 | 40x Primogem 2x Chains of the Dandelion Gladiator 20,000x Mora |
| Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 2000 | 40x Primogem 2x Debris of Decarabian’s City 20,000x Mora |
| Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 2400 | 40x Primogem 2x Boreal Wolf’s Cracked Tooth 20,000x Mora |
| Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 2800 | 40x Primogem 2x Chains of the Dandelion Gladiator 20,000x Mora |
| Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 3200 | 40x Primogem 2x Debris of Decarabian’s City 20,000x Mora |
| Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 3600 | 40x Primogem 2x Boreal Wolf’s Cracked Tooth 20,000x Mora |
| Total Wargame Medals Obtained: 4000 | 40x Primogem 2x Hero’s Wit 20,000x Mora |
| Requirement | Challenge Rewards |
| Claim victory in at least 3 rounds in a single wargame | 20x Primogem 2x Guide to Freedom 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Claim victory in at least 5 rounds in a single wargame | 2x Hero’s Wit 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Claim victory in at least 7 rounds in a single wargame | 2x Sanctifying Unction 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Gain 3 total Rank 2 Combat Units through upgrading | 2x Guide to Resistance 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Gain 6 total Rank 2 Combat Units through upgrading | 2x Hero’s Wit 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Gain 12 total Rank 2 Combat Units through upgrading | 2x Sanctifying Unction 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Gain 1 total Rank 3 Combat Units through upgrading | 2x Hero’s Wit 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Gain 3 total Rank 3 Combat Units through upgrading | 2x Sanctifying Unction 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Draw a total of 3 Elite-class or higher Combat Units | 2x Guide to Ballad 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Draw a total of 6 Elite-class or higher Combat Units | 2x Hero’s Wit 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Draw a total of 12 Elite-class or higher Combat Units | 2x Sanctifying Unction 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Draw a total of 1 Apex-class Combat Units | 2x Hero’s Wit 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Draw a total of 2 Apex-class Combat Units | 2x Hero’s Wit 3x Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Draw a total of 4 Apex-class Combat Units | 2x 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. Secure your rewards before the event concludes.
