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Guide to 'Surging Storm' Event and Rewards in Genshin Impact

by Michael Jan 20,2025

The Genshin Impact Version 5.2 Exercise Surging Storm event, a tactical RPG-style challenge, is now live as part of the second phase. While initially appearing complex, this event offers substantial rewards, including Primogems, making it a worthwhile endeavor. This guide outlines participation and rewards.

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 features in-game tutorials. Here's a simplified explanation:

Before each wargame, select Combat Units (your troops) and Stratagems (buffs). Units have various types (AoE Damage, Flying, Ranged, Melee) with type-based counters (e.g., Melee strong against Ranged). Review your opponent's lineup and adjust yours using the bottom-right effectiveness diagram. Note that lineup changes cost Reinforcement Points.

Unit Roles:

  • 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 certain damage types.

Exercise Surging Storm preparation screen

Screenshot by The Escapist

Level up units by re-selecting them in subsequent rounds. Refresh Combat Units and Stratagems for better options. Elemental Reactions function as in the overworld; strategize accordingly.

Even losses earn Wargame Medals, redeemable for rewards. Wins yield more medals, but consistent participation guarantees rewards, albeit at a slower rate.

Exercise Surging Storm fight screen

Screenshot by The Escapist

Rewards:

Rewards include Primogems, Hero’s Wit, Character Talent Materials, and Mora. The reward table below details medal requirements:

**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 concludes December 30 (3:59 server time). Don't miss out on these rewards!