Dive into the strategic depths of Genshin Impact's Exercise Surging Storm event, a key part of Version 5.2's second phase! While initially appearing complex, this tactical RPG-style event is surprisingly straightforward and boasts substantial Primogem rewards, making it a worthwhile endeavor. Here's your complete guide to participation and rewards.
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 War: Gameplay Mechanics
The event starts with comprehensive tutorials. Don't be intimidated; the core mechanics are simpler than they initially appear.
Before each wargame, select your Combat Units (your troops) and Stratagems (buffs and 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 provides unit effectiveness indicators, allowing you to strategically adjust your team. Remember, lineup changes consume Reinforcement Points, so plan carefully.
Understanding unit roles is crucial:
- Melee Units: High damage absorption, but slow movement.
- Ranged Units: Long-range attacks, but low health.
- AoE DMG Units: Deal damage to groups of units.
- Flying Units: Evade ground attacks, immune to specific damage types.
Upgrade units to enhance their effectiveness. Deploying the same unit repeatedly levels it up. Refresh your Combat Units and Stratagems for optimal choices. Elemental Reactions function as in the overworld; leverage them strategically.
Even defeats yield Wargame Medals, accumulating towards rewards. Victories grant more medals, but consistent participation guarantees reward acquisition, albeit at a slower pace.
Reap the Rewards: Event Prizes
The spoils of war are plentiful! Earn Primogems, Hero's Wit, Character Talent Materials, and more. Here's a detailed breakdown of rewards 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. Seize these rewards before the event concludes!
