Verdict of Blades is a Fontaine combat event in Genshin Impact 4.0. See all Steadfast stage guides, event duration, how to unlock, how to play, and event rewards here!

Verdict of Blades Event Guides
Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
Day 4	Day 5	Day 6

Verdict of Blades Event Schedule

Verdict of Blades Stages and Unlock Date

Verdict of Blades Challenge	Unlock Date
Day 1 - Resolute Mettle	September 4, 2023
Day 2 - Inexorable Spread	September 5, 2023
Day 3 - Engulfing Torrents	September 6, 2023
Day 4 - Horns Blaring, Drums Rolling	September 7, 2023
Day 5 - Chains of Wrath	September 8, 2023
Day 6 - Charge and Breach	September 9, 2023

Verdict of Blades Steadfast Day 1

Blade Mirage Effect	When a character loses HP, that character gains 60% increased All Elemental and Physical DMG Bonus for 6 seconds. Ousia Blocks will be present during the challenge.
Enemies
Recommended Teams	Lyney Team Hyperbloom Team

For Verdict of Blades Day 1, you must defeat 10 enemies in 180 seconds for Surge Mode, and 14 enemies within 150 seconds in Steadfast Mode!

The Clockwork Meka enemies in the challenge are all Pneuma aligned, its best to use the Ousia Blocks or an Ousia character like Lynette to incapacitate them as much as possible.

Resolute Mettle Day 1 Guide

Verdict of Blades Steadfast Day 2

Blade Mirage Effect	When characters trigger Quicken, Aggravate, Spread, Burning, and Bloom reactions against opponents, or deal DMG to opponents through Dendro Cores (including Burgeon and Hyperbloom), the opponents' DEF will be decreased by 75% for 8s. Hydrograna will be present during the challenge.
Enemies
Recommended Teams	Hyperbloom Team Burgeon Team

In Verdict of Blades Day 2, the ruin machine enemies have sizable health bars that can be hard to shred on time! You must defeat 7 enemies in 180 seconds for Surge Mode, and 11 enemies in 150 seconds for Steadfast Mode.

Hyperbloom and Burgeon teams are the best teams for this challenge, dealing the most damage while activating the Blade Mirage effect as much as possible.

Inexorable Spread Day 2 Guide

Verdict of Blades Steadfast Day 3

Blade Mirage Effect	When characters trigger Electro-Charged and Vaporize reactions against opponents, increase the Electro-Charged DMG and the Vaporize DMG by 50% and 50% respectively. When characters trigger Frozen reactions against opponents, increase the characters' ATK by 50% for 6s.
Enemies
Recommended Teams	Vaporize Team Freeze Team

Verdict of Blades Day 3 requires you to defeat 11 enemies in 180 seconds during Surge Mode, and 15 enemies in 150 seconds on Steadfast Mode!

Using Vaporize, Electro-Charged, and Freeze reactions can deal the most damage, especially against the Hydro Slimes and new Phantasm enemies who are always affected by Hydro!

Engulfing Torrents Day 3 Guide

Verdict of Blades Steadfast Day 4

Blade Mirage Effect	Increase characters' Energy Recharge by 60% and Elemental Burst DMG by 50% respectively.
Enemies
Recommended Teams	Hyperbloom Team Freeze Team

In Verdict of Blades Day 4, you must defeat 11 opponents within 180 seconds for Surge Mode, and 13 opponents in 150 seconds for Steadfast Mode. The enemies in this stage are mobs of Treasure Hoarders and Fatui.

The best characters to use in this stage are Crowd Controllers like Venti or Kazuha who can group the mobs together and do Swirl damage as well! This stage is also great for Burst-focused teams like Ayaka's Freeze team and the All-Archon team.

Horns Blaring, Drums Rolling Day 4 Guide

Verdict of Blades Steadfast Day 5

Blade Mirage Effect	Increase characters' ATK SPD by 25%. When characters' Charged or Plunging Attack hits an opponent, it will unleash a shockwave at the opponent's location that deals True DMG. This effect can be triggered once every 2s.
Enemies
Recommended Teams	Hyperbloom Team Freeze Team

Verdict of Blades Day 5 will have you defeat 12 opponents within 180 seconds in Surge Mode, and 16 opponents in 150 seconds in Steadfast Mode. Crowds of Hilichurls will storm you in this stage, with Hilichurl Rogues and a Thunderhelm Lawachurl.

Charged and Plunging Attacks will set off a shockwave that is useful for eradicatig surrounding enemies, and ATK SPD will be increased dramatically for good synergy. Bringing characters like Ayaka who excel in these attacks is very ideal.

Chains of Wrath Day 5 Guide

Verdict of Blades Steadfast Day 6

Blade Mirage Effect	Increase characters' Incoming Healing Bonus by 40%. When a character is healed, their ATK is increased by 20% for 8s. Max 3 stacks. Pneuma Blocks will be present during the challenge.
Enemies
Recommended Teams	Hyperbloom Team Vaporize Team

The final stage's Blade Mirage aims the spotlight at healers, increasing incoming healing and providing ATK buffs to party members at the same time. Healers like Baizhu, Kokomi, and Bennett will be able to take full advantage of this buff.

Additionally, putting these healers in appropriate teams in accordance to their elements can help with Elemental Reactions dramatically. Be sure to use the Pnuema Blocks present in the battlefield to give yourself more edge in this challenge!

Charge and Breach Day 6 Guide

Verdict of Blades Event Information

Verdict of Blades Event Duration and Details

Event Start	September 04, 2023
Event End	September 18, 2023
How to Unlock	Reach Adventure Rank 18+ Complete Archon Quest Prologue Act 3 - Song of the Dragon and Freedom

Verdict of Blades is a combat event in Version 4.0. Defeat various opponents in a Fontaine arena to claim the title of Teyvat's Strongest!

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How to Unlock Verdict of Blades

Complete Archon Quest Prologue Act 3

To unlock the Verdict of Blades event, reach Adventure Rank 18 or above and complete the Archon Quest Prologue Act 3, Song of the Dragon and Freedom.

Archon Quest Prologue: Act 3 Guide

How to Play Verdict of Blades

Head to the Arena Location in Elynas Fontaine

The Verdict of Blades event challenges are located in the arena south of Elynas in the Fontaine region! The arena is right by the beach on the left side of the large island, and you can teleport there directly.

Fontaine Map Guide

Battle Various Enemy Domains

Throughout the event, you will be able to challenge several domains with various opponents. Set up your party members to counter the enemies and complete the challenge to receive the prizes!

Defeat the Enemies in the Allotted Time

To complete the challenge, you must clear all of the enemies before the timer runs out.

Choose a Difficulty Level

Before beginning the challenge, you can choose between three levels of difficulty: Perilous, Quandry, and Desperate.

As the difficulty level increases, enemies become stronger, but completing the higher difficulties will result in extra rewards!

Utilize the Blade Mirage Effects

Every stage has its own unique Blade Mirage Mechanics with its own distinctive effects. Take note of them and make use of them during the challenge.

Can You Co-Op Verdict of Blades?

No, Verdict of Blades is Not Available in Co-Op

The Verdict of Blades event cannot be played in Co-Op mode. The domain becomes unavailable during Co-Op and must be completed solo.

Verdict of Blades Event Rewards

Total Verdict of Blades Rewards

All Verdict of Blades Event Rewards
Primogem x420	Mora x240,000	Guide to Equity x4
Guide to Justice x4	Guide to Order x4	Sublimation of Pure Sacred Dewdrop x4
Chapter of an Ancient Chord x4	Wine Goblet of the Pristine Sea x4	Mystic Enhancement Ore x24

Verdict of Blades Rewards Breakdown

Challenge	Completion Rewards
Day 1 Resolute Mettle	Primogem x70 Mora x40,000 Guide to Equity x2 Chapter of an Ancient Chord x2 Mystic Enhancement Ore x4
Day 2 Inexorable Spread	Primogem x70 Mora x40,000 Guide to Justice x2 Sublimation of Pure Sacred Dewdrop x2 Mystic Enhancement Ore x4
Day 3 Engulfing Torrents	Primogem x70 Mora x40,000 Guide to Order x2 Wine Goblet of the Pristine Sea x2 Mystic Enhancement Ore x4
Day 4 Horns Blaring, Drums Rolling	Primogem x70 Mora x40,000 Guide to Equity x2 Chapter of an Ancient Chord x2 Mystic Enhancement Ore x4
Day 5 Chains of Wrath	Primogem x70 Mora x40,000 Guide to Justice x2 Sublimation of Pure Sacred Dewdrop x2 Mystic Enhancement Ore x4
Day 6 Charge and Breach	Primogem x70 Mora x40,000 Guide to Order x2 Wine Goblet of the Pristine Sea x2 Mystic Enhancement Ore x4

Battle Pass Achievement

Complete the final challenge stage in Verdict of Blades to get a Battle Pass achievement worth 1500 Points!

Battle Pass Guide and Best Weapons

Verdict of Blades Release Date

Released in Version 4.0

Verdict of Blades Release Date
Release Date	September 04, 2023

Verdict of Blades runs from September 4, 2023 to September 18, 2023 during Phase 2 of Version 4.0!

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