Genshin Impact’s 5.8 unleashes Strikers Through the Storm, a high-stakes event where lightning-fast teams clash amid raging tempests.
How to Unlock ‘Strikers Through the Storm’ in Genshin Impact
Finish the “To a Carefree Vacation” sub-quest by teleporting to the Easy Breezy Holiday Resort waypoint, where the main quest activates automatically and progresses to grant access. Head to Guiztli Ridge next and talk to Gaasira; the first conversation opens the challenge, and speaking again lets players pick a stage to begin. Stages release over time during Genshin Impact 5.8, so check back for new ones after clearing initial rounds.
‘Strikers Through the Storm’ is one of the Holliday events in Genhin Impact 5.8. You can unlock this event by finishing ‘To a Carefree Vacation’ sub-quest, which gives access to three of the Sunspray Summer Resort minigames. All you have to do is teleport to the Easy Breezy Holiday Resort waypoint. The main quest will begin automatically, and continue progressing until you unlock the Strikers Through the Storm minigame.
After you have unlocked the mission, head to Guiztli Ridge and and speak with Gaasira. The challenge will unlock after your first conversation with the NPC. Speak with the NPC again to start the challenges. Select the stage you want to play and choose Start.
How to Play ‘Strikers Through the Storm’ Event in Genshin Impact
In this event, players team up to tackle a stormy gauntlet across multiple stages, completing specific objectives and collecting rewards along the way. Coordinate roles, manage elemental reactions, and dodge environmental hazards to maximize your score and speedrun potential. Remember to upgrade characters and gear beforehand to endure tougher waves and secure premium loot.
Strikers Through the Storm is a single player minigame where players have to take the role of a sniper and shoot down bad guys from a distance. Identifying the bad guys is key and hitting them on their weak spot will save your bullets. The following sections will help you understand how to score the maximum points in Strikers Through the Storm with ease.
Locate Green Pickles (Bad Guys)
First and foremost, you have to locate the enemies. Each stage has different set of enemies, but all of them have one thing in common – they look like oversized green pickles. Now, even with an obvious giveaway like that, these bad boys can hide pretty well. A good technique to find them is zooming out and scanning the area.
Look behind the boxes and other obvious hiding places. Remember that you cannot shoot enemies when they are behind objects, even if you can see them. Wait for them to peek out before you shoot. This will save your bullets. Also, some of the enemies will appear in plain sight, but continuously move around unless you shoot them down.
Target Weak Points
Once you have located the bag guy, snipe at their heads. The head is the weak point and instantly downs the bad guys. Always target the head, even if the enemies are moving. Doing this will save your bullets and help you score more.
Use the Environment to Maximize Damage
Every stage has environmental objects that can be used to maximize damage. These objects can be red barrels, which can be shot to down all enemies in an area. Sometimes, you can only defeat an enemy by hitting at a nearby red barrel. Whenever you see an environment object, always try to use it to save bullets.
Every Shot Counts
You are likely wondering why I am continuously emphasizing on saving bullets. That’s because your score ultimately depends on the ammunitions remaining after defeating all the opponents in the given time. You need to have at least 20 ‘munitions’ left and defeal all enemies to get all the rewards in every stage.
‘Strikers Through the Storm’ Stage Guides in Genshin Impact
Each stage in Strikers Through the Storm features timed combat challenges where players must defeat waves of foes while managing special buffs and scoring multipliers. Formation choice and character synergy heavily influence point gains, as different enemies require distinct elemental strategies. Completing stages with higher scores grants better rewards, including upgrade materials and event currency used to exchange exclusive items.
There are four different stages for ‘Strikers Through the Storm’ event and they unlock slowly over Genshin Impact 5.8. Follow our guides for each individual stages to obtain all the rewards possible in this event.
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Stage 1. Ambush! Bad Guys Loose in Town
This stage has multiple rounds and feature only two types of enemies. Overall, it is pretty easy to complete. Make sure to zoom out if you are unable to find enemies and always target their heads. Now, let’s look at the enemies and scene objects for this stage:
- Bandolier (enemy): These are stronger enemies that require multiple shots to bring down. Hit at their weak spot to defeat them in one hit.
- Dud (enemy): Weaker enemies that are defeated with a single hit on any part of their body.
- Combustible Powderkeg (object): Hit it to make it explode and deal damage in an area. Can be used to defeat hidden enemies as well.
- S.S. Keel of Steel (object): These are boats used by enemies. They break easily, with either two shots or one hit of Powderkeg, making it easier to defeat the enemies riding it.
Stage 2. Incoming! Onslaught of Lackeys
This stage is yet to unlock.
Stage 3. Incoming! Surrounded by Scoundrels
This stage is yet to unlock.
Stage 4: Showdown! The Thuggiest Thug
How to unlock Strikers Through the Storm
Strikers Through the Storm unlocks as part of Genshin Impact 5.8’s Sunspray Summer Resort event through a straightforward quest progression.
Prerequisites
Complete the Archon Quest “Incandescent Ode of Resurrection” for the full event experience, though it’s not strictly required for this minigame. Adventure Rank 20 or higher is typically needed for events.
Step-by-Step Unlock
Teleport to the Easy Breezy Holiday Resort waypoint in the event area, triggering the “To a Carefree Vacation” sub-quest automatically-progress through its dialogues until the minigame access opens. Next, travel to Guiztli Ridge and speak with NPC Gaasira; your first conversation unlocks the challenge, and talking again lets you select and start stages.
Post-Unlock Access
Stages unlock progressively over the event period-claim rewards like Sunspray Spirits by defeating all enemies, conserving ammo (aim for 20+ bullets left), and maintaining HP.
Where is Guiztli Ridge located in Genshin Impact
Guiztli Ridge is a subarea in the Easybreeze Holiday Resort within Natlan, Genshin Impact’s fiery nation, serving as a key spot for the Sunspray Summer Resort event and Strikers Through the Storm minigame.
Exact Location
Find it as a small island topped by a rocky ridge in the Easybreeze Holiday Resort, just beneath Villa Guiztli-teleport to the nearby Easy Breezy Holiday Resort waypoint for quick access during event quests like “To a Carefree Vacation” or “To Guiztli Ridge!”.
How to Reach
From the Easybreeze Holiday Resort waypoint, head toward the island’s boat boarding spot or follow quest markers to approach via cavern paths or direct travel; speak with NPCs like Gaasira or Nanasian upon arrival to unlock challenges.
