Genshin Impact Exercise Surging Storm Event Guide and Rewards

Author : Eleanor Jan 18,2025

Dive into the tactical Genshin Impact event, Exercise Surging Storm, part of Version 5.2's second phase! While initially appearing complex, this strategic RPG-style event is surprisingly straightforward and boasts substantial Primogem rewards, making it a must-do. Here's your guide to participation and the rewards awaiting you.

Exercise Surging Storm: Entry Requirements

To join the Exercise Surging Storm event, you need:

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

Start your event journey at the Knights of Favonius Headquarters in Mondstadt, the game's first region.

Screenshot of the Exercise Surging Storm starting desk

Exercise Surging Storm: Gameplay Guide

The event kicks off with helpful tutorials. Don't be intimidated; it's easier than it seems! Here's a quick overview:

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

Exercise Surging Storm preparation screen

Analyze your opponent's lineup before the battle. The bottom-right diagram shows unit effectiveness. Adjusting your lineup costs Reinforcement Points, so use them strategically.

Here's a unit type breakdown:

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

Exercise Surging Storm fight screen

Leveling up units enhances their effectiveness. Use the same unit repeatedly to level it up. You can refresh Combat Units and Stratagems for better options. Remember, Elemental Reactions function as they do in the overworld – utilize them effectively!

Even losses earn Wargame Medals, accumulating towards rewards. Winning yields more medals, but consistent participation ensures reward acquisition, albeit at a slower pace.

Exercise Surging Storm: Reward Breakdown

The event rewards include 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 18 to December 30 (3:59 server time) in Genshin Impact Version 5.2. Secure your rewards before the event concludes!