Verdict Of Blades is an event in Genshin Impact 4.0. This guide includes Verdict Of Blades release date, how to unlock, challenges, difficulties, Ousia Blocks, tips & rewards!
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Verdict Of Blades Gameplay & Challenges
A Combat Event

Verdict of Blades is a combat challenge that has 2 Modes and 4 difficulties. The Surge Mode has 3 Difficulties and the Steadfast has only 1. Each stage will have an Ousia Blocks which players can use to make the combat easier.
Verdict Of Blade Modes & Difficulties
Surge Mode Difficulties

There are three (3) Surge Mode difficulties that you can choose from. Each difficulty corresponds to a reward upon completing the criteria challenge.
Steadfast Mode & Difficulty

In Steadfast there is only consist of 1 difficulty, which is also named Steadfast. The criteria under this mode are much harder compared to the Surge Mode's difficulties.
Complete The Easiest Mode (Perilous) For Primogems

You can opt to just complete the Perilous difficulty, which is the easiest difficulty in the challenge if you are aiming to collect and save Primogems
Verdict Of Blades Challenges Strategy Tips
Verdict Of Blades Strategy Tips
Use The Gimmicks On The Field
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There will be different gimmicks available per challenge that will help you defeat the enemies. Use these gimmicks on the field to take advantage in battle and easily complete the challenges.
Use A Good Shielder & Healer

The enemies in this challenge are quite strong with higher HPs, so make sure to use your best shield and healer characters before starting the challenge.
Use Your Best & Strongest Teams For Steadfast Mode

The criteria for the Steadfast Mode challenge is quite difficult so make sure to equip your strongest characters before starting this challenge.
Verdict Of Blades Rewards
Rewards List

Complete Perilous difficulty | ![]() |
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Complete Quandary difficulty | ![]() ![]() |
Complete Desperate difficulty | ![]() ![]() |
Complete Steadfast | ![]() |
Verdict Of Blades Release Date & How To Unlock
Was Released On September 4, 2023
Part Of 4.0 Update Phase 2

Release Date | 09/04/2023 10:00 ~ 09/18/2023 3:59 |
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The Verdict of Blades is a challenge event for the 4.0 Update, phase 2. This event was released on September 4, 2023.
4.0 Update Banners & Release DateHow To Unlock
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- Adventure Rank 18 or above - Complete the Song Of The Dragon And Freedom (Archon Quest) |
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