The Secret War event in Genshin Impact is a temporary activity that appears with the latest game update. This guide explains how to start the event, complete every challenge, and pick the right units for battles in order to succeed.
Genshin Impact 2.8 Guides
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- A practical guide to Shikanoin Heizou in Genshin Impact 2.8: release date, skills, talents, leveling, ascension work, and builds.
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- How to acquire Eternal Night’s Dream and Scarlet Night skins in Genshin Impact 2.8. A guide to new costumes for Dilyuk and Fischl.
- Starting the Misty Mountains and Valleys Challenge in Genshin Impact 2.8. How to progress the quest Lentehof of recent years.
- Genshin Impact Misty Mountains and Valleys Challenge Guide: how to obtain all rewards.
- Tips to reach the summit of Dangerous Island quickly and what can be found on the hill.
- Guide to the Isle of Swinging Strings Challenge in Genshin Impact. How to complete the Flame Song quest and secure all rewards (updated).
- Steps to finish the Breaking Waves challenge sequence and claim every reward.
- Guide to Nirvana Night Citadel Challenge in Genshin Impact. How to complete the Apocalypse of Eternal Night quest and solve all puzzles.
- How to locate all Night’s Watch Bounty Treasure Chests in Genshin Impact. Why they matter and where to use them.
- Guide to the Temple of Star Latitudes challenge in Genshin Impact. Completing the Ancient Azure Stars quest, solving astral riddles, and finding all chests.
- A guide to the Dreamy Visions event in Genshin Impact. How to find all dream shells and unlock Fischl’s Midsummer Night’s Dream costume.
- How to complete the Rhyme and Melody of a Summer Dream quest in Genshin Impact. How to spin mechanisms and locate crystal nuclei.
- Genshin Impact 2.8 Discarded Chevron quest guide — how to start the quest, locate the Electro Hammerer, and retrieve the discarded chevron. How to change the state of Dangerous Island.
- Riddles, secrets, and puzzles of the Golden Apple Archipelago in Genshin Impact — how to open chests, locate cloud steps, and finish all challenges (updated).
- Genshin Impact Sweet Dreams by the Sea Event Guide: answering Paimon’s questions correctly (Updated).
- Genshin Impact Secret War Event Guide: complete challenges and claim all rewards.
How to participate in the Secret War event
Access to the event requires meeting several conditions:
- Reach adventure rank 25.
- Complete the quest chain Prologue: Act III. Song of the Dragon’s Freedom.
- Complete Dilyuk’s Legends quest Alibi of the Midnight Hero (optional).
Once the prerequisites are met, the event section appears in the event menu. Tap to the task to begin the Ghosts of the Past search and unlock seven challenges as part of the Secret War event.
Challenge Tips
- For best rewards and time efficiency, aim to clear challenges on Expert difficulty.
- Carefully review the residual Earth arteries effects and the conditions needed to reach each difficulty level.
- Gear up for battles by selecting the right team and gathering energy in advance to trigger an Elemental Burst when needed.
- Ensure the squad’s level matches the demands of the toughest encounters.
- If players lack well-developed heroes, consider skipping the Dead End difficulty.
After meeting the requirements, the Ghosts of the Past quest opens and grants access to the Secret War event challenges.
How to complete the Ghosts of the Past quest and access the challenges
Open the task log, locate the Ghosts of the Past quest, and select Track Target. The next destination is Teyvat, specifically the Rassvet Distillery.
Proceed to speak with the head maid Adeline. She explains that Dilyuk rests on the Falcon shore, east-northeast of Dragon Ridge. A campsite and a barrel journal can be found nearby. Interact with the journal and choose Research.
Following a dialogue between Paimon and the Traveler, an abnormal stagnation of Earth arteries appears on the beach. Approaching triggers a cutscene featuring Hilichurls and an Abyssal Mage, after which Diluc appears and the distillery owner takes over. Players must defeat enemies to complete the quest and unlock the Secret War challenges.
Rewards include Mora and Hero experience.
Complete the Furious Judgment challenge and claim all rewards
On Expert difficulty, players must meet these conditions:
- Use an elemental burst at least six times.
- Defeat one strong enemy.
- All objectives must be finished within 180 seconds.
Starting on Normal or Hard helps the team accumulate enough energy for the final Elemental Burst. Players may choose any heroes, but the key is to trigger six bursts and overwhelm a strong foe. A Geo user can shield the squad while bursts and weapon skills deal with enemies.
In this stage, expect several elite opponents. Attack until the first segment completes, then defeat the strong enemy to end the battle.
Awards vary by difficulty: Normal yields Source Stones and Hero Experience; Hard grants Hero Experience and Cracked Arctic Wolf Tooth; Expert provides Mora and Adventurer Experience; Dead End Mode offers Enchanting Magic Ore.
Complete the Scorching Sky challenge and claim all rewards
Details for difficulty settings will be provided soon.
Other guides
Note: This page consolidates multiple tips and strategies for Secret War and related events to help players navigate content, optimize team setups, and maximize rewards in Genshin Impact.