Genshin Impact | Chronicle Of Shifting Stratagems Event Guide

Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems is an event for Genshin Impact 5.6. See release date, how to unlock, gameplay, tips, strategy, and rewards for Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems!

Chronicle Of Shifting Stratagems Overview & Release Date

Release Date	05/27/2025 - 06/09/2025
Unlock Condition	- Adventure Rank 20 or above - Complete Archon Quest Prologue Act 3 Song Of The Dragon And Freedom
Reward	▼All Rewards

A New Domain Challenge For 5.6 Update

The Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems is a limited-time domain challenge event for the 5.6 Update that was released on May 27, 2025. This event has six (6) challenges and trial characters. Participate to this event and get Primogems, Mora and more!

Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems Tips & Recommended Characters

Snowrending Sun

First Half Second Half

Recommended Characters
Mavuika		Navia		Kachina		Pyro Traveler
Substitute Characters (F2P)
Mavuika		Navia		Kachina		Xiangling
Party Strategy
• Choose Mavuika as the main DPS • Citlali and Xilonen can boost Elemental damage, buffing Mavuika's DMG. • Pick Bennett as well for a good ATK buffer as well.

Team Rotation

1	Use Navia → Elemental Burst
2	Switch to Mavuika → Elemental Skill
3	Switch to Kachina → Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst
4	Switch to Pyro Traveler → Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst
5	Switch to Mavuika → Elemental Burst
6	Switch to Navia→ Elemental Skill → Normal Attack (4x) → Elemental Skill → Normal Attack (4x)

Recommended Characters
Mavuika		Citlali		Bennett		Xilonen
Substitute Characters (F2P)
Mavuika		Citlali		Kachina		Pyro Traveler
Party Strategy
• Choose Varesa and Chevreuse for Overload. • Add Iansan for support. • Choose Mavuika in your team for a powerful one-shot damage with Elemental Burst.

Team Rotation

1	Use Mavuika → Elemental Skill
2	Switch to Xilonen → Elemental Skill → Normal Attack (2x)
3	Switch to Bennett → Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst
4	Switch to Citlali → Elemental Skill → Burst
5	Switch to Mavuika → Elemental Burst → Charged Attack

All-Invigorating Flow

First Half Second Half

Recommended Characters No. 1
Yelan		Hu Tao		Xingqiu		Zhongli
Recommended Characters No. 2
Yelan		Arlecchino		Xilonen		Bennett
Substitute Characters (F2P)
Yelan		Xingqiu		Bennett		Xiangling
Party Strategy
• Trigger the Vape reaction consistently to take advantage of the Challenge Buff. • Using Xingqiu with Yelan helps Yelan charge her Burst faster. • Yelan's DMG buff ramps up with time • Hu Tao or Arlecchino will be the main DPS. • While not necessary, bringing a Geo unit to deal with the Lawachurl Geo Shield can help increase your score.

Yelan with Hu Tao Vape Team Comp Rotation

1	Start with Xingqiu → Elemental Skill
2	Switch to Yelan Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst
3	Switch to Xingqiu → Elemental Burst
4	Switch to Zhongli → Elemental Skill
5	Switch to Hu Tao → Elemental Skill → Normal ATK → Charged ATK → Jump (if C0) or Dash (if C1)

Yelan With Arlecchino Vape Team Comp Rotation

1	Start with Arlecchino → Elemental Skill
2	Switch to Yelan → Elemental Skill if not on cooldown → Elemental Burst if you have the Energy, otherwise, move to Step 3
3	Switch to Xilonen → Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst if Yelan has already activated her Burst, otherwise return to Step 2
4	Switch to Bennett → Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst
4	Switch to Arlecchino→ Charged ATK → Normal ATK (3x or 5x) → Dash └ Elemental Burst is optional

Recommended Characters No. 1
Yelan		Nahida		Shinobu		Alhaitham
Recommended Characters No. 2
Yelan		Nahida		Nilou		Kokomi
Substitute Characters (F2P)
Yelan		Xingqiu		Kuki Shinobu		Yaoyao
Party Strategy
• Hyperbloom or Bloom comps with Yelan and Nahida. • In the Hyperbloom team, Alhaitham will be the On-Field DPS. • In the Bloom team, Nahida and Kokomi can take turns being the On-Field unit. • Nahida provides Dendro Shred, Dendro Application and an Elemental Mastery (EM) buff • Kuki Shinobu will be your main Hyperbloom trigger and healer, so build her with EM • Nilou is required for a stronger Bloom team. • Kokomi is the main healer in the Bloom team, but its recommended (but optional) to build her with some EM in this team.

Yelan With Alhaitham Hyperbloom Team Rotation

1	Start with Nahida → Elemental Skill
2	Switch to Yelan → Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst if available, otherwise Normal Attack several times until you have enough Energy
3	Switch to Shinobu → Elemental Skill → Burst (optional) → Normal ATK (3x) if Low HP
4	Switch to Nahida → Elemental Burst
5	Switch to Alhaitham (No Burst) → Hold Elemental Skill, aim at target → Plunge → Normal ATK (3x) → Dash → Normal ATK (3x) until Support abilities expire
5.5	Switch to Alhaitham (With Burst) → Elemental Burst → Elemental Skill → 2x [ Normal ATK (3x) → Dash ] → Repeat until support abilities expire: [ Normal ATK (3x) into a Charged ATK → Dash ]

Yelan With Nilou Bloom Team Rotation

1	Start with Nahida → Elemental Skill
2	Switch to Nilou → Elemental Skill (3x) → Elemental Burst is optional and can be used to Dodge high damaging attacks instead
3	Switch to Kokomi → Elemental Skill
4	Switch to Yelan → Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst if its available, otherwise generate Energy using other teammates or by using Normal ATK
5	Switch to Nahida → Elemental Burst → Use Normal ATKs to apply Dendro
6	(Optional) Switch to Kokomi → Elemental Burst → Use Normal ATK and Charged ATK to apply Hydro and heal if needed

All-Binding Frost

First Half Second Half

Recommended Characters No. 1
Escoffier		Furina		Neuvillette		Citlali
Recommended Characters No. 2
Escoffier		Furina		Wriothesley		Yelan
Substitute Characters (F2P)
Escoffier		Furina		Freminet		Diona
Party Strategy
• Escoffier and Furina team up for freeze team comp. • Escoffier's Burst will allow her to be a perfect partner with Furina. • Furina will provide a large DMG buff for the team. • Neuvillette or Wriothesley will be the main DPS. └ Wriothesley can take full advantage of Yelan's Burst, since both can deal high Cryo & Hydro damage. • Citlali will be able to shred the Hydro RES of enemies when teammates trigger Frozen.

Escoffier With Neuvillette Freeze Team Comp Rotation

1	Start with Neuvillette → Elemental Skill
2	Switch to Furina Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst
3	Switch to Citlali → Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst
4	Switch to Escoffier → Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst
5	Switch to Neuvillette → Charged ATK → Elemental Burst → Charged ATK (2x)

Escoffier With Wriothesley Freeze Team Comp Rotation

1	Start with Furina → Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst
2	Switch to Yelan → Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst
3	Switch to Escoffier → Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst
4	Switch to Wriothesley → Elemental Skill → Normal ATK

Recommended Characters
Escoffier		Ayaka		Shenhe		Kokomi
Substitute Characters (F2P)
Escoffier		Ayaka		Xingqiu		Rosaria
Party Strategy
• Freeze team comp with Escoffier and Ayaka. • Ayaka will provide a strong Cryo DMG. • Shenhe will buff Elemental Skill, Burst, Normal, Charged, & Plunging Attack DMG of the whole team. • Kokomi will give constant hydro application and will provide healing to the team.

Team Rotation

1	Start with Kokomi → Elemental Skill
2	Switch to Shenhe → Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst
3	Switch to Escoffier → Elemental Skill → Burst
4	Switch to Shenhe → Dash → Normal Attack
5	Still using Shenhe → Elemental Skill → Burst
6	Still using Shenhe → Normal ATK (3x)

Blazing Verdance

First Half Second Half

Recommended Characters
Kinich		Emilie		Xiangling		Bennett
Substitute Characters (F2P)
Kinich		Emilie		Bennett		Pyro Traveler
Party Strategy
• Choose Kinich and Emilie since burning will boost both of their damages • Pick Bennett for ATK buff and healing. • Choose Xiangling as well for an off-field Pyro.

Team Rotation

1	Use Emilie and use her Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst
2	Switch to Bennett, then use his Elemental Burst → Elemental Skill
3	Switch to Xianging → Elemental Burst → Elemental Skill
4	Switch to Kinich → Elemental Skill → Normal Attack (3x) → Elemental Skill

Recommended Characters
Kinich		Mavuika		Furina		Baizhu
Substitute Characters (F2P)
Kinich		Mavuika		Xingqiu		Xiangling
Party Strategy
• Choose Kinich and Mavuika for a good Burgeon-Vaporize team comp. • Use Mavuika as a sub-DPS. • Kinich and Furina with Burning will give a constant Burgeon and Vaporize reactions. • Use Baizhu for healing and dendro application. • Furina will provide an amazing buff for the team.

Team Rotation

1	Use Furina → Elemental Skill → Burst
2	Switch to Baizhu → Elemental Burst → Elemental Skill
3	Switch to Mavuika → Elemental Skill → Burst
4	Switch to Kinich → Elemental Skill → Normal Attack (3x) → Elemental Skill

Heaven-Cast Thunder

First Half Second Half

Recommended Characters
Varesa		Xianyun		Furina		Bennett
Substitute Characters (F2P)
Varesa		Xianyun		Xingqiu		Iansan
Party Strategy
• Choose Varesa as DPS and Xianyun as a healer. • Recommended to use Furina since she can provide DMG buff to team. └ Substitute characters: Xilonen and Mona • Choose Bennett in your team as well for buff and healing.

Team Rotation

1	Use Furina Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst
2	Switch to Bennett, then use his Elemental Skill then Elemental Burst
3	Switch to Xianyun → Elemental Skill → Plunge → Burst
4	Switch to Varesa → Plunge Attack (3x)
5	Use Varesa's Elemental Skill → Normal Attack → Fall Attack (3x)
6	Use Varesa's Elemental Burst
7	Repeat 5 to 6

Recommended Characters
Varesa		Chevreuse		Iansan		Mavuika
Substitute Characters (F2P)
Varesa		Chevreuse		Bennett		Fischl
Party Strategy
• Choose Varesa and Chevreuse for Overload. • Add Iansan for support. • Choose Mavuika in your team for a powerful one-shot damage with Elemental Burst.

Team Rotation

1	Use Varesa → Normal Attack
2	Switch to Chevreuse → Elemental Burst → Elemental Skill
3	Switch to Iansan → Elemental Skill → Normal Attack → Elemental Burst
4	Switch to Mavuika → Elemental Skill → Burst
5	Use Varesa's Elemental Skill → Normal Attack → Fall Attack (2x)
6	Use Varesa's Elemental Burst
7	Repeat 5 to 6

First Half Challenge Overview

Varesa and Xianyun have strong synergy, especially for plunge attack-focused teams. Xianyun boosts Varesa’s plunge damage and provides healing, making Varesa a powerful Electro DPS. To maximize this duo, you can pair them with two supportive characters based on needed elements, enhancing reactions and team advantage during combat.

Second Half Challenge Overview

Varesa and Chevreuse in the second half work well together since Pyro and Electro produce an overload reaction which deals high AoE damage. Mavuika boosts Pyro application, keeping reactions consistent and letting Varesa focus on DPS. Iansan supports the team by increasing overall damage output, making this a well-rounded and powerful reaction-based team.

Chronicle Of Shifting Stratagems Gameplay

Combat Event With Trial Characters And Team Comp Recommendations

Travelers can clear each event stage with the Trial character and test out various team compositions with them. You can gain buffs by completing certain conditions during the stage.

You Can Check How Your Friends Cleared A Stage

Challenge Records among your friends can be shared. You can use it to check how your friend cleared a certain stage and what characters they've used.

Chronicle Of Shifting Stratagems Rewards

Heaven-Cast Thunder Rewards

Obtain 1,000 points	Primogem x40 Hero's Wit x2
Obtain 2,000 points	Primogem x20 Talent Ascension Materials x2
Obtain 4,000 points	Primogem x10 Mist Veiled Mercury Elixir x3
Obtain 8,000 points	Mystic Enhancement Ore x3 Mora x20,000
Obtain 16,000 points	Sanctifying Unction x2 Mora x20,000

Blazing Verdance Rewards

Obtain 1,000 points	Primogem x40 Hero's Wit x2
Obtain 2,000 points	Primogem x20 Guide to Diligence x2
Obtain 4,000 points	Primogem x10 Piece of Aerosiderite x3
Obtain 8,000 points	Mystic Enhancement Ore x3 Mora x20,000
Obtain 16,000 points	Sanctifying Unction x2 Mora x20,000

All-Binding Frost Rewards

Obtain 1,000 points	Primogem x40 Hero's Wit x2
Obtain 2,000 points	Primogem x20 Guide to Gold x2
Obtain 4,000 points	Primogem x10 Lustrous Stone From Guyun x3
Obtain 8,000 points	Mystic Enhancement Ore x3 Mora x20,000
Obtain 16,000 points	Sanctifying Unction x2 Mora x20,000

All-Invigorating Flow Rewards

Obtain 1,000 points	Primogem x40 Hero's Wit x2
Obtain 2,000 points	Primogem x20 Guide to Prosperity x2
Obtain 4,000 points	Primogem x10 Mist Veiled Mercury Elixir x3
Obtain 8,000 points	Mystic Enhancement Ore x3 Mora x20,000
Obtain 16,000 points	Sanctifying Unction x2 Mora x20,000

Boltborne Blitz

Obtain 1,000 points	Primogem x40 Hero's Wit x2
Obtain 2,000 points	Primogem x20 Guide to Diligence x2
Obtain 4,000 points	Primogem x10 Piece of Aerosiderite x3
Obtain 8,000 points	Mystic Enhancement Ore x3 Mora x20,000
Obtain 16,000 points	Sanctifying Unction x2 Mora x20,000

Snowrending Sun

Obtain 1,000 points	Primogem x40 Hero's Wit x2
Obtain 2,000 points	Primogem x20 Guide to Diligence x2
Obtain 4,000 points	Primogem x10 Piece of Aerosiderite x3
Obtain 8,000 points	Mystic Enhancement Ore x3 Mora x20,000
Obtain 16,000 points	Sanctifying Unction x2 Mora x20,000

BEP Rewards

Obtain 4,000 points	BEP x1,500

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