Genshin Impact: Stormy Shoals Event Unveils Rewards and Guide

Author : Alexis Jan 26,2025

Dive into the strategic depths of Genshin Impact's Exercise Surging Storm event, a key part of Version 5.2's second phase! While initially appearing complex, this tactical RPG-style event offers generous rewards, including Primogems, making it a worthwhile endeavor. Let's explore how to participate and the rewards awaiting you.

Exercise Surging Storm: Event Entry Requirements

To join the fray:

  • Achieve at least Adventure Rank 20.
  • Complete the Mondstadt Archon Quest Prologue.

Begin your strategic campaign by visiting the Knights of Favonius Headquarters in Mondstadt, the game's initial region.

Screenshot of the Exercise Surging Storm starting desk

Mastering the Art of Wargame Warfare

The event unfolds with helpful tutorials. Don't be intimidated; the mechanics are simpler than they initially seem. Here's a concise overview:

Before each wargame, select your Combat Units (troops) and Stratagems (buffs/power-ups). Units are categorized (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 beforehand. The bottom-right diagram shows unit effectiveness, allowing strategic adjustments. Remember, changing your lineup consumes Reinforcement Points, so plan carefully.

Key Unit Roles:

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

Exercise Surging Storm fight screen

Upgrade units to enhance their effectiveness. Repeating units in subsequent rounds levels them up. Refresh Combat Units and Stratagems for better options. Elemental Reactions function as they do in the overworld; leverage them strategically.

Even defeats yield Wargame Medals, accumulating towards rewards. Winning earns more medals, but consistent participation ensures reward acquisition, albeit at a slower rate.

Reap the Rewards of Strategic Victory

The spoils of war? Primogems, Hero's Wit, Character Talent Materials, and more! Here's a detailed reward breakdown 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

The Exercise Surging Storm event concludes on December 30 (3:59 server time) in Genshin Impact Version 5.2. Don't miss out on these valuable rewards!