Genshin Impact Exercise Surging Storm Event Guide and Rewards

Dive into the tactical fun of Genshin Impact's Exercise Surging Storm event! This engaging event, part of Version 5.2's second phase, offers a rewarding strategic challenge with plentiful Primogems up for grabs. While initially appearing complex, the event's mechanics are surprisingly straightforward once understood. Here's your guide to participation and rewards.

Event Entry Requirements:

To join the Exercise Surging Storm, you'll need:

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

Start your strategic campaign at the Knights of Favonius Headquarters in Mondstadt.

Screenshot of the Exercise Surging Storm starting desk

Screenshot by The Escapist

Gameplay Mechanics:

The event begins with helpful tutorials. Here's the core gameplay:

Before each wargame, select your Combat Units (troops) and Stratagems (buffs/power-ups). Units have various types (AoE, Flying, Ranged, Melee) 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 your team accordingly using the bottom-right effectiveness diagram. Remember, lineup changes cost Reinforcement Points, so strategize carefully.

Key Unit Roles:

Melee: High damage absorption, slow speed.
Ranged: Long-range attacks, low health.
AoE DMG: Damages multiple units simultaneously.
Flying: Immune to ground attacks.

Exercise Surging Storm fight screen

Screenshot by The Escapist

Upgrade units to boost their effectiveness by re-selecting them for subsequent rounds. Refresh units and stratagems for better options. Elemental Reactions function as they do in the main game, so utilize them strategically.

Winning isn't mandatory! Earn Wargame Medals regardless of victory or defeat. Wins yield more medals, but consistent participation guarantees rewards, albeit at a slower pace.

Event Rewards:

Participate to earn Primogems, Hero's Wit, Character Talent Materials, and more! The reward table below details medal thresholds:

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