Events are time-limited activities in Genshin Impact, where players get to complete small tasks and receive rewards in return. Every patch includes at least three to four events in total, and they are released across the duration of an entire update.
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One such activity that players can enjoy in version 5.2 of the game is Exercise Surging Storm. If you want to participate in this event to receive all the rewards, including the Primogems and Ascension materials, here’s a detailed guide to help you complete the tasks in no time.
Exercise Surging Storm Event Guide
The Exercise Surging Storm Event in Genshin Impact is a combat-oriented activity where you have to create a lineup that will fight against other players. However, in this case, the lineup isn’t your heroes but the various enemies that you have fought during your journey through Tevyat.
You’ll need to be at least Adventure Rank 20 to participate in this event. Additionally, you’ll also need to complete Archon Quest Prologue: Act III “Song of Dragon and Freedom” to be eligible. The event duration is from December 18, 2024, to December 30, 2024.
Here’s a list of steps that you’ll have to consider before you can start picking up wins in the event.
Selecting Your Units
The first step is setting up your units, which will fight for you. The units are primarily divided into three kinds: Normal, Elite, and Apex. The base levels of the three kinds of units are 20, 25, and 30, respectively.
The more you progress, the higher your chances are of receiving Elite and Apex units. The Apex units are marked in Gold, while others are normal white cards. It’s also important to remember that while the units have base levels, you can level them up by selecting duplicates.
The various units you can select are as follows:
|
Normal |
Elite |
Apex |
|---|---|---|
|
Hydro Slime |
Eremite Sunfroast |
Consecrated Red Vulture |
|
Cryo Slime |
Eremite Desert Clearwater |
Consecrated Scorpion |
|
Pyro Slime |
Kairagi: Fiery Might |
Eremite Scorching Loremaster |
|
Electro Slime |
Cryo Specter |
Eremite Galehunter |
|
Hilichurl Fighter |
Hydro Specter |
Frostarm Lawachurl |
|
Cryo Hilichurl Shooter |
Pyro Specter |
Hydro Hilichurl Rogue |
|
Electro Hilichurl Shooter |
Blazing Axe Mitachurl |
Eye of the Storm |
|
Electro Cicin |
Geovishap Hatchling |
– |
|
Hydro Cicin |
Ruin Guard |
– |
|
Treasure Hoarder’s Handyman |
Bubbler Seahorse |
– |
|
Treasure Hoarder’s Pyro Potioner |
Suppression: Specialist Mek |
– |
|
Treasure Hoarder’s Scout |
Nimble Harvester Mek |
– |
|
Hydro Samachurl |
Winged Cryoshroom |
– |
|
Anemo Samachurl |
Kairagi: Dancing Thunder |
– |
|
Nobushi Kikouban |
Large Hydro Slime |
– |
|
Hydro Mimic Finch |
Large Cryo Slime |
– |
|
Floating Anemo Fungus |
Mutant Electro Slime |
– |
|
Floating Hydro Fungus |
– |
– |
Collecting Stratagems
Alongside your units, you’ll need to collect special buff cards called Stratagems. These Stratagems can be selected at the start of rounds 1, 3, 5, and 7. You’ll have to be strategic in how you select the Stratagems as the buffs they provide will define whether you win or lose a fight.
For instance, if you have powerful units towards the end of your lineup, you can select a Stratagem that will increase the levels of those units when any of the starting characters die. This will make the Apex units you placed toward the end of the lineup exceptionally strong.
You’ll have to think about how you want your team to function before selecting any of the buffs.
Set up Your Lineup
Once the Stratagems have been collected and the units have been selected, it is time to set them up in a particular order. This order will depend on the units you have picked and how you want your team to function.
It’s advisable to keep your Apex units towards the end of the lineup and pick up Stratagems that will boost them in some way. Make sure you always use the leveled-up units, as an Apex unit at level 30 won’t do much against an Elite at level 50.
You’ll have to strategize depending on what kind of cards you get during the preparation phase.
You get to see your enemy’s lineup before the fight begins. This means you can make changes to your lineup accordingly. However, you won’t be able to level-up units or select Stratagems at the lineup selection stage.
Additionally, there are unit types that you have to consider before deciding on the lineup. The various unit types include Single Target, AoE, Team, Melee, Ranged, and Flying. Here’s a description of how they work and the various colour codes to identify them:
|
Unit Type |
Strong Against |
Weak Against |
Unit Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Single Target (Purple) |
AoE |
Team |
These units always attack one target at a time and deal devastating damage but lack survivability. |
|
Team (Dark Green) |
Single Target |
AoE |
Spawn in groups and deal coordinated damage. |
|
AoE (Brown) |
Team |
Single Target |
Deal large AoE damage and take down multiple enemies. |
|
Melee (Red) |
Ranged |
Flying |
These units act as the frontline for the team and can absorb hits. |
|
Ranged (Blue) |
Flying |
Melee |
Deal high damage from a distance over a very long range. |
|
Flying (Light Green) |
Melee |
Ranged |
These units can fly and dodge all grounded attacks. They can deal AoE damage. |
Battle Phase
Once everything is ready, the battle will begin. You’ll be matched against a random opponent who will also deploy their lineup. You don’t have any control over your units once the battle phase begins, and your win or loss is entirely dependent on the preparation phase.
There will be ten back-to-back fights called Wargames that you’ll need to go through and grab as many wins as possible. You’ll have four lives called Remaining Combat Strength, and if you are defeated, you’ll lose one of them.
Once all four lives are extinguished, you’ll be taken back to the main menu.
Try to win as many fights as possible among the ten to receive a greater number of Wargame Medals.
Exercise Surging Storm Event Rewards
Once you complete a battle set of ten Wargames, you’ll be able to grab multiple rewards. The number of rewards you can grab will depend on how many Wargame Medals you can get in one single battle set. You’ll need a total of 4000 points to claim all the rewards.
Here’s a list of the various rewards you receive as part of this event:
- Primogem x420
- Chains of Dandelion Gladiator x6
- Debris of Decarabian’s City x6
- Boreal Wolf’s Cracked Tooth x6
- Hero’s Wit x14
- Mystic Enhancement Ores x42
- Sanctifying Unction x10
- Guide to Freedom x2
- Guide to Resistance x2
- Mora x 200,000
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