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Exercise Surging Storm Event Guide

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Genshin Impact - Exercise Surging Storm Event Guide
Exercise Surging Storm is an assault strategy event in Genshin Impact 5.2. See the Exercise Surging Storm stages and schedule, as well as how to play it and all of the event rewards!

Exercise Surging Storm Schedule

Exercise Surging Storm Unlock Dates

Wargame Medals Limit Unlock Date
Genshin - Medal x2000
December 18, 2024
Genshin - Medal x3000
December 20, 2024
Genshin - Medal x4000
December 22, 2024

The maximum amount of Wargame Medals you can collect from playing the event increases every two days until it reaches 4000 Wargame Medals.

How to Play Exercise Surging Storm

Complete 10 Rounds of Wargames Against other Players

Genshin -  Complete 10 Rounds of Wargames Against other Players

During the event, you will play 10 rounds of wargames against other player units. You will be given 4 combat strength, and each defeat will cost one combat strength; after all four lives have been used, the game will be over for you. The more wins you score over the course of ten rounds, the more medals you can earn.

Draw Combat Units and Strategem

Select Combat Units Every Round

Genshin -  Select Combat Units Every Round
At the start of each round, you will be able to select combat units to use during combat. Each unit will have different types and characteristics that you can use in combat to oppose your opponent.

Aside from unit types, they are divided into three classes: Normal, Elite, and Apex, with each starting at Level 20, 25, and 30, respectively.

Select Strategem Every Round 1/3/5/7

Genshin -  Select Strategem
At the start of round 1/3/5/7, you will be able to select one strategem. This strategem can provide a variety of buffs, so choose the ones that can help your line-up.

Fuse Combat Unit to Level Up

Genshin -  Fuse Combat Unit to Level Up
When you draw a combat unit with the same rank and type, they will be quickly fused into a single combat unit of higher rank. You can level up a unit until it reaches rank 3, at which point its level and combat ability increase.

Organize your Combat Unit

Genshin -  Organize your Combat Unit
During the preparation phase, you will need to decide which units to deploy. Check your opponents' units and types to ensure that you can effectively counter them.

The order in which you deploy your units might also provide you with an advantage in defeating your opponent.

Wargame Rules and Combat Units

Rules for Obtaining Wargame Medals

Objectives Medals
Victorious Rounds: Total Score
150 Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal
Completed Combat Rounds: Total Score
50 Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal
Achieve victory in 4 rounds
50 Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal
Achieve victory in 6 rounds
50 Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal
Achieve victory in 8 rounds
50 Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal
Draw 1 Apex Unit
50 Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal
Gain 3 Rank 2 Combat Units through upgrading
50 Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal
Gain 6 Rank 2 Combat Units through upgrading
50 Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal
Gain 1 Rank 3 Combat Units through upgrading
50 Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal
Gain 2 Rank 3 Combat Units through upgrading
50 Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal
Command Combat Units of at least Lv. 40
50 Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal
Command Combat Units of at least Lv. 50
50 Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal
Command Combat Units of at least Lv. 60
50 Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal

All Unit Types

Unit Types Characteristics
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-Target Single-Target Strong against AoE
Weak against Team
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Team Team Strong against Single-Target
Weak against AoE
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoE AoE Strong against Team
Weak against Single-Target
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee Melee Strong against Ranged
Weak against Flying
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - RangedRanged Strong against Flying
Weak against Melee
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Flying Flying Strong against Melee
Weak against Ranged

All Combat Units

Normal Combat Units

List of All Normal Units
Genshin - Hydro SlimeHydro Slime
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - TeamGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Cryo SlimeCryo Slime
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - TeamGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Pyro SlimePyro Slime
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - TeamGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Electro SlimeElectro Slime
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - TeamGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Hilichurl FighterHilichurl Fighter
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - TeamGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Cryo Hilichurl ShooterCryo Hilichurl Shooter
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - TeamGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Ranged
Genshin - Electro Hilichurl ShooterElectro Hilichurl Shooter
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - TeamGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Ranged
Genshin - Electro CicinElectro Cicin
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - TeamGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Flying
Genshin - Hydro CicinHydro Cicin
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - TeamGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Flying
Genshin - Treasure Hoarders - HandymanTreasure Hoarders - Handyman
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - TeamGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Treasure Hoarders - Pyro PotioneerTreasure Hoarders - Pyro Potioneer
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoEGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Ranged
Genshin - Treasure Hoarders - ScoutTreasure Hoarders - Scout
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoEGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Ranged
Genshin - Hydro SamachurlHydro Samachurl
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Ranged
Genshin - Anemo SamachurlAnemo Samachurl
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Ranged
Genshin - Nobushi: KikoubanNobushi: Kikouban
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Ranged
Genshin - Hydro Mimic FinchHydro Mimic Finch
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoEGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Deploy Freely
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Floating Anemo FungusFloating Anemo Fungus
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoEGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Flying
Genshin - Floating Hydro FungusFloating Hydro Fungus
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoEGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Flying

Elite Combat Units

List of All Elite Units
Genshin - Eremite - SunfrostEremite - Sunfrost
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoEGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Eremite - Desert ClearwaterEremite - Desert Clearwater
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Meele
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Kairagi: Fiery MightKairagi: Fiery Might
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Cryo SpecterCryo Specter
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Flying
Genshin - Pyro SpecterPyro Specter
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Flying
Genshin - Electro SpecterElectro Specter
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoeGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Flying
Genshin - Blazing Axe MitachurlBlazing Axe Mitachurl
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoEGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Geovishap HatchlingGeovishap Hatchling
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoEGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Deploy Freely
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Ruin GuardRuin Guard
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoEGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Bubbler SeahorseBubbler Seahorse
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoE Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Ranged
Genshin - Suppression Specialist MekSuppression Specialist Mek
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single Target Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Ranged
Genshin - Nimble Harvester MekNimble Harvester Mek
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoEGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Meele
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Winged CryoshroomWinged Cryoshroom
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Flying
Genshin - Kairagi: Dancing ThunderKairagi: Dancing Thunder
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Large Hydro SlimeLarge Hydro Slime
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Large Cryo SlimeLarge Cryo Slime
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Mutant Electro SlimeMutant Electro Slime
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee

Apex Combat Units

List of All Apex Units
Genshin - Consecrated Red VultureConsecrated Red Vulture
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoEGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Consecrated ScorpionConsecrated Scorpion
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Meele
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Eremite - Scorching LoremasterEremite - Scorching Loremaster
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee
Genshin - Eremite - GalehunterEremite - Galehunter
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Flying
Genshin - Frostarm LawachurlFrostarm Lawachurl
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Single-TargetGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Flying
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Hydro Hilichurl RogueHydro Hilichurl Rogue
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoeGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Flying
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - Cannot Target Flying
Genshin - Eye of the StormEye of the Storm
Genshin - Mutual Security Event - AoEGenshin - Mutual Security Event - Melee

Exercise Surging Storm Event Information

Exercise Surging Storm Event Details

Genshin Impact - Exercise Surging Storm Event

Event Start December 18, 2024
Event End December 30, 2024
How to Unlock Reach Adventure Rank 20+
Complete the Archon Quest Prologue Act 3
Rewards
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image

What is the Exercise Surging Storm event?

Exercise Surging Storm is the sequel event to Mutual Security Enhancing Simulation for Version 5.2! Help the Knights of Favonius conduct friendly wargames with the other regions' armed forces to get rewards.

List of Events and Schedule

Exercise Surging Storm Event Rewards

All Exercise Surging Storm Rewards

All Shared Sight Event Rewards
Genshin - Primogem Icon Primogem Genshin - Mora Icon Mora Genshin - Hero Hero's Wit
Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Icon Mystic Enhancement Ore

Medal Rewards

Total Medals Rewards
Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal 400
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20000
Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal 800
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20000
Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal 1200
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20000
Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal 1600
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20000
Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal 2000
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20000
Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal 2400
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20000
Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal 2800
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20000
Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal 3200
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20000
Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal 3600
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20000
Gesnhin - Wargame_Medal 4000
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20000

Challenge Rewards

Objectives Rewards
Claim victory in at least 3 rounds in a single wargame
Claim victory in at least 5 rounds in a single wargame
Claim victory in at least 7 rounds in a single wargame
Gain 3 total Rank 2 Combat Units through upgrading
Gain 6 total Rank 2 Combat Units through upgrading
Gain 12 total Rank 2 Combat Units through upgrading
Gain 1 total Rank 3 Combat Units through upgrading
Gain 3 total Rank 3 Combat Units through upgrading
Draw a total of 3 Elite-class or higher Combat Units
Draw a total of 6 Elite-class or higher Combat Units
Draw a total of 12 Elite-class or higher Combat Units
Draw a total of 1 Apex-class Combat Units
Draw a total of 2 Apex-class Combat Units
Draw a total of 4 Apex-class Combat Units

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Genshin - Crown of Insight Image Genshin - Sanctifying Elixir Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
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Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Dust of Enlightenment
Genshin Impact - TravelersTravelers' Tales Permanently Available after Version 6.0
Genshin - Primogem Image
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Genshin - Primogem Image
Genshin Impact - Test Run Event GuideTest Run Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Adventurer Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Ascension Materials
Genshin Impact - Hangout Events Event GuideHangout Events Permanently Available after Version 1.4
Genshin - Adventure EXP Image Genshin - Primogem Image
+ Talent Materials
+ Specialty Dish
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+ Free Barbara
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List of Past Events

Comment

7 Anonymous Anonymous 6 months

As far as a PvE auto fighter goes, I thought it was great. Very chill. If you did the right things, you could win, while also finding it challenging. Instead of saying the event is bad, ever consider your just bad?

6 Anonymous Anonymous 12 months

This is by far the worst event I ever participated in. Makes sense why the "Players" were all actually bots

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