In the war-torn nations of Teyvat, honor and accolades are reserved for the brave and those who achieve greatness. Wisdom in overcoming trials is paramount. Test your wisdom and strength, conquer the challenges, defeat your foes, and create your own “Canticle of Crowns” in this exciting Genshin Impact event!
Gameplay Overview
Event Duration: September 20, 2024, 10:00 AM (UTC+8) – September 30, 2024, 03:59 AM (UTC+8)
Eligibility:
- Adventure Rank 20 or above
- Complete Archon Quest Prologue: Act III “Song of the Dragon and Freedom”
- Unlock any Statue of The Seven
Event Summary: This event features 5 unique challenges, with a new one unlocking daily for the first five days. Each challenge is divided into two distinct combat modes: “Trial of Thorns” and “Canticle of Crowns.”
In the “Trial of Thorns,” your objective is to complete specific challenge goals using the methods provided. Success in the “Trial of Thorns” directly impacts the “Canticle of Crowns” by granting you powerful buffs.
The “Canticle of Crowns” mode requires you to leverage the buffs earned to defeat as many enemies as possible within a set time limit. Accumulate points by defeating enemies and reach score milestones to claim generous event rewards.
Gameplay Tutorial
Each stage in the “Of Thorns and Crowns” event consists of two combat rounds. The first round is the “Trial of Thorns,” where you must achieve specific objectives to earn buffs for the subsequent “Canticle of Crowns” round. The better you perform in the “Trial of Thorns,” the stronger the buffs you’ll receive.
The second round, “Canticle of Crowns,” challenges you to utilize these earned buffs to defeat waves of enemies within a time limit. Your goal is to maximize your score by defeating as many opponents as possible.
During battles, Wayob Manifestations may deploy their “Arena: Moment of Trial.” This arena shields them and absorbs the Elemental Energy of all party members. However, characters within the Arena gain significantly increased DMG. Breaking the shield before the Arena expires will also restore a large amount of Energy to the Manifestation. Failing to break the shield will result in the Manifestation generating a barrier based on the remaining shield value.
Of Thorns and Crowns Event Guide
Stage 1 – Trial of Bedrock, Song of the Fireflies
> Enemies List
| Trial of Thorns | |
|---|---|
| Accumulated target trials progress to gain buffs for Canticle of Crowns. Trial Objective: Break the Praetorian Golem’s Geo shield | |
| Canticle of Crowns | Use buffs to defeat as many opponents as possible within the time limit to score as many points as possible. |
> Team Recommendations
4-Star Characters Only (including Dendro Traveler)
With limited 5-Star Characters
| Trial of Thorns | (1) Navia + Kachina + Bennett + Fischl You can swap Bennett and Fischl for any (off-field) characters excluding Anemo, Cryo, and Geo |
|---|---|
| Canticle of Crowns | (1) Sucrose + Xingqiu + Kuki Shinobu + Dendro MC (2) Nilou + Nahida + Dendro MC + Barbara (3) Raiden + Xingqiu + Bennett + Xiangling (4) Kinich + Emilie + Bennett + Xiangling (5) Nahida + Xingqiu + Kuki Shinobu + Flex/Alhaitham |
Team Building Notes: For the Trial of Thorns, in addition to Geo characters, it’s highly recommended to bring a Pyro and Electro character. Overload reactions are effective in breaking Geo shields. For Canticle of Crowns, any team composition can work, but including at least one Dendro character is crucial to benefit from the stage buffs, which revolve around Dendro reactions.
> How to Complete Trial of Bedrock, Song of the Fireflies
In Trial of Thorns, your goal is to break the Praetorian Golem’s Geo shield at least 10 times within one minute to maximize your buffs. The trial provides Navia and Kachina as trial characters, who are excellent choices for this challenge. Start by using both of their Elemental Bursts.
Next, switch to Bennett and Fischl. Use their Skills and Bursts to trigger Overload reactions. Remember that Overload is effective against Geo shields, unlike some other elemental reactions.
Finally, return to Navia and use her Elemental Skill to deal significant damage. Remember to hold her Skill for a wider range and to avoid manually collecting Elemental Shards. While her Skill is on cooldown, you can also use Navia’s Normal Attacks as Claymores are also effective at breaking Geo shields. Repeat this process until you have broken 10 Geo shields.
In Canticle of Crowns, your objective is to defeat as many enemies as possible within the time limit. To achieve Platinum rank and maximize rewards, leverage the buffs you earned in Trial of Thorns. This stage provides Dendro-related buffs, so ensure you include at least one Dendro character in your team. The first wave features Fungi that spawn close together. Crowd control is helpful here as they can easily move apart.
Following the Fungi, you’ll encounter three Tribal Warriors. They have relatively low HP and are easily staggered. Try to group them in a line before attacking so they don’t scatter too far when knocked back.
The third wave consists of three Hydro Boars. They are immune to Hydro, so avoid using Hydro characters in this wave. Focus on using Dendro and other elements to defeat them quickly. They tend to stay close together, making them easier to manage.
The fourth wave brings a group of Hydro Slimes. Similar to the Hydro Boars, they are also immune to Hydro. Use Dendro attacks to trigger Bloom reactions and swiftly eliminate them.
Finally, you’ll face two Ruin Guards. They will approach you, which is advantageous. However, be mindful that their attacks can knock back your characters, especially when you are trying to use Elemental Skills. After defeating the Ruin Guards, the enemy waves will restart from wave 1 (Fungi).
Stage 2 – Trial of Blossoms, Song of the Chilling Wind
> Enemies List
| Trial of Thorns | |
|---|---|
| Accumulated target trials progress to gain buffs for Canticle of Crowns. Trial Objective: Trigger Hyperbloom or Burgeon reactions | |
| Canticle of Crowns | Use buffs to defeat as many opponents as possible within the time limit to score as many points as possible. |
> Team Recommendation
4-Star Characters Only
With limited 5-Star Characters
| Trial of Thorns | (1) Raiden Shogun + Yaoyao + Barbara + Collei (2) Raiden Shogun + Yaoyao + Dendro MC + Xingqiu |
|---|---|
| Canticle of Crowns | (1) Sucrose + Xingqiu + Rosaria + Kaeya (2) Neuvillette + Furina + Flex + Anemo (3) Ayaka + Shenhe + Kokomi + Kazuha (4) Ganyu + Bennett + Xiangling + Kazuha |
Team Building Notes: For Trial of Thorns, you need Electro/Pyro, Dendro, and Hydro characters to trigger Hyperbloom or Burgeon reactions. Since Raiden Shogun is a trial character, Hyperbloom teams are easier to build. For Canticle of Crowns, an Anemo character is highly recommended due to Anemo-related buffs. Include a Cryo or Hydro character to take advantage of the final buff. Freeze, Hydro-based, or Cryo-based teams are all viable options.
> How to Complete Trial of Blossoms, Song of the Chilling Wind
In Trial of Thorns, remember that the objective is to trigger Hyperbloom or Burgeon reactions a maximum of 50 times, not to defeat all enemies. Even with low DPS teams, focus on applying Hydro and Dendro, then triggering Hyperbloom with Electro. Damage output is not the priority here.
A basic strategy is to start with Raiden’s Elemental Skill, then switch to other characters to use their Skills and Bursts (Collei’s Burst is especially useful). After that, switch back to Raiden and use her Burst to trigger Hyperbloom reactions. Xingqiu is preferable to Barbara for Hydro application, but Barbara can suffice if Xingqiu is unavailable.
When Hydro-related enemies appear, bench your Hydro character temporarily. Ensure Raiden’s Skill is active again, then switch to Yaoyao and Collei to use their Skills and Bursts.
Once the Breacher Primus arrives, immediately switch back to Barbara/Xingqiu to activate their Skill and repeat the cycle: Raiden’s Skill > Dendro Skills/Bursts > Raiden’s Burst > repeat.
In Canticle of Crowns, you begin with four Nobushi enemies spawning close together. They can charge attack and move away from crowd control, so immobilize them quickly with Freeze reactions if using a Freeze team. Otherwise, brute force is an option.
The second wave features three Eremite elite enemies. Focus on the Dendro Eremite, as she summons a beast and doesn’t immediately chase after you, unlike the other two. Be cautious of the other Eremites’ attacks, which can freeze you.
Next is another trio of enemies, this time Mekas. Their reactions are Vaporize-focused. You can focus on any of them as the others will approach you regardless.
The final wave consists of numerous Hilichurls and Slimes. These are essentially bonus points due to their low HP. Your buffed characters should easily defeat them. After clearing all Hilichurls and Slimes, the enemy waves will restart from wave 1 (Nobushi).
Stage 3 – Trial of the Wayob, Song of Lightfall
> Enemies List
| Trial of Thorns | |
|---|---|
| Accumulated target trials progress to gain buffs for Canticle of Crowns. Trial Objective: Break the Wayob Manifestation’s Shield or Elemental Shield. | |
| Canticle of Crowns | Use buffs to defeat as many opponents as possible within the time limit to score as many points as possible. |
> Team Recommendation
4-Star Characters Only (+ Furina)
With limited 5-Star Characters
| Trial of Thorns | (1) Kinich + Dehya + Bennett + Emilie (2) Kinich + Furina + Bennett + Xiangling (3) Nahida + Xingqiu/Yelan + Fischl + Kuki Shinobu (4) Nahida + Fischl + Keqing + Zhongli |
|---|---|
| Canticle of Crowns | (1) Heizou + Xingqiu + Rosaria + Kaeya (2) Raiden Shogun + Bennett + Xiangling + Xingqiu/Furina (2) Neuvillette + Furina + Flex + Anemo (3) Flex + Bennett + Xiangling + Yelan (4) Raiden + Kujou Sara + Kazuha + Bennett |
Team Building Notes: In Trial of Thorns, focus on fast, consecutive attacks to quickly break the Wayob’s non-elemental shield and regain Energy. Avoid characters heavily reliant on Elemental Bursts initially, as the Wayob will drain Energy at the start. For Canticle of Crowns, prioritize characters with low Elemental Burst cooldowns and those who rely on bursts for damage.
> How to Complete Trial of the Wayob, Song of Lightfall
In Trial of Thorns, Wayob will immediately absorb your Energy and create a non-elemental shield at the challenge start. To circumvent this, use Elemental Bursts before initiating the challenge. Repeat this for each Wayob spawn. Use Bursts just before the next Wayob appears to prevent energy drain.
If using the recommended Kinich team, deploy Furina’s Skill and Burst before starting. Upon challenge start, immediately use Bennett and Xiangling’s Bursts (if not pre-cast, do so before starting). Then switch to Kinich and use his Skill and Scalespiker Cannon.
Once you regain Energy, use Kinich’s Burst and engage the second Wayob. Teammates’ Bursts should still be active. Continue using Kinich’s Skill on the second Wayob’s shield. When the shield breaks and you gain Energy again, activate Elemental Bursts for all characters (Kinich’s Burst might still be on cooldown).
Use Kinich’s Skill again on the third Wayob. Once its shield is down, consider your teammates’ Burst cooldowns. If Bursts are ready, use them. If not, continue attacking the fourth Wayob with Kinich’s Skill. Prioritize Burst usage if time permits.
In Canticle of Crowns, strategy is minimal. Simply spam Skills and Elemental Bursts. Enemies should fall quickly due to stage buffs. This is why characters with low Burst cooldowns are recommended, allowing for frequent Burst usage. Enemy waves for this stage are: Wave 1: 2 Fatui Hydrogunners, Wave 2: Hydro Mimics, Wave 3: 4 Eremite elite enemies, Wave 4: Mekas, Wave 5: Consecrated Horned Crocodile, Wave 6: Consecrated Flying Serpent, Wave 7: 2 Eremite elite enemies (beast summoners).
Stage 4 – Trial of Thunderous Roars, Song of Swift Advances
> Enemies List
| Trial of Thorns | |
|---|---|
| Accumulated target trials progress to gain buffs for Canticle of Crowns. Trial Objective: Utilize the Thunderous Loops in the challenge and defeat enemies in synergy with your character’s rapid movements. | |
| Canticle of Crowns | Use buffs to defeat as many opponents as possible within the time limit to score as many points as possible. |
> Team Recommendation
4-Star Characters Only
With limited 5-Star Characters
| Trial of Thorns | (1) Mualani + Lynette + Sayu + Flex |
|---|---|
| Canticle of Crowns | (1) Yanfei + Xingqiu + Bennett + Xiangling (2) Arlecchino + Kazuha + Flex + Flex (3) Hu Tao/Noelle + Furina + Kazuha + Yelan (4) Navia + Chiori/Kachina + 2 Elemental that reacts with Geo (Preferably Pyro) (5) Itto + Gorou + Albedo/Chiori + Zhongli |
Team Building Notes: Trial of Thorns doesn’t require high DPS. Focus on mobility characters like Mualani, Yelan, and Sayu. If lacking these, use trial characters and stamina reduction characters to sprint effectively when trial character Skills are on cooldown. For Canticle of Crowns, bring a single-target DPS as stage buffs will handle mobs; you primarily need to defeat elite enemies.
> How to Complete Trial of Thunderous Roars, Song of Swift Advances
In Trial of Thorns, DPS is unnecessary. Upon starting, use Mualani’s Skill and surf through enemies to activate Thunderous Loops and defeat them. Phlogiston will be active at the start, allowing Mualani to surf for approximately 15 seconds. After her Skill ends, use other characters’ Skills for swift movement toward enemies until 100 are defeated.
In Canticles of Crowns, waves of enemies will appear, positioned similarly each time. Elite enemies spawn in the center, while mobs spawn around the outer circle marked on the floor.
The strategy is simple: focus on the elite enemy and ignore the mobs. A stage buff will release a shockwave upon defeating the elite enemy, which is sufficient to eliminate the mobs. If mobs crowd your position, still prioritize the elite enemy. In the first wave, you’ll face Ruin enemies, with the Ruin Guard as the elite. Don’t waste time aiming for weak points.
In the second wave, the elite enemy is Frostarm Lawachurl, surrounded by Hilichurl Shooters. Pyro characters are effective against its Cryo shield.
Next, you’ll encounter Mekas. The elite enemy is Construction Specialist Mek. Ousia/Pneuma alignment is not crucial here, brute force is sufficient. However, this Mek deals Cryo damage, so be cautious of being frozen if using Hydro characters like Xingqiu or Barbara.
The fourth wave features Vishaps, with Primordial Bathysmal Vishap as the elite enemy. They are easily staggered, allowing for continuous attacks. Beware of their Cleansing Shower attack, which reduces Energy (or HP if Energy is depleted).
The final wave is composed of Hydro creatures, with Tainted Water-Spouting Phantasm as the elite enemy. It is immune to Hydro damage. After defeating this wave, enemy waves restart from wave 1 (Ruin enemies).
Stage 5 – Trial of Shattered Fragments, Song of Melting
> Enemies List
| Trial of Thorns | |
|---|---|
| Accumulated target trials progress to gain buffs for Canticle of Crowns. Trial Objective: Break the Abyss Mage’s Elemental Shield. | |
| Canticle of Crowns | Use buffs to defeat as many opponents as possible within the time limit to score as many points as possible. |
> Team Recommendation
4-Star Characters Only
With limited 5-Star Characters
| Trial of Thorns | (1) Kazuha + Heizou + Sucrose (2) Heizou + Sucrose + Dendro MC + Kuki Shinobu |
|---|---|
| Canticle of Crowns | (1) Kaeya + Rosaria + Bennett + Xiangling (2) Arlecchino + Yelan/ Xingqiu + Flex + Flex (3) Hu Tao + Furina + Yelan + Xiangling (4) Ayato/Childe + Furina + Bennett + Xiangling (5) Neuvillettte + Furina + Kazuha + Xiangling (6) Ganyu + Bennett + Xiangling + Zhongli |
Team Building Notes: In Trial of Thorns, Anemo crowd control is crucial for breaking Abyss Mage shields. Sucrose with a Sacrificial Fragments weapon is highly recommended. Kazuha, Heizou, or other Anemo characters are also valuable. Dendro MC or Kuki Shinobu can provide additional support. For Canticle of Crowns, prioritize Vaporize or Melt teams to maximize stage buffs. Other reaction teams may struggle due to high enemy DEF.
> How to Complete Trial of Shattered Fragments, Song of Melting
In Trial of Thorns, positioning is key. When attacking Abyss Mages surrounded by mobs, ensure you are positioned correctly to avoid scattering mobs with Anemo attacks. Position yourself at one end of the enemy group to keep them in a line of sight.
Each wave features an Abyss Mage with mobs that can help remove their elemental shield using Swirl reactions (e.g., Electro Mage with Cryo Slimes, Cryo Mage with Pyro torch Hilichurls). Swirl the elements together to quickly break the shields. Defeat all mobs to trigger the next wave. Repeat until you break 30 shields.
Don’t hesitate to use Elemental Bursts frequently, even when enemies are at low HP. Mobs provide ample Energy, ensuring Bursts are available when cooldowns end. If Energy is insufficient, consider using Energy Recharge Sands on non-trial characters.
In Canticle of Crowns, strategy is less complex due to strong stage buffs. The 3rd and 4th buffs create an Anemo Vortex upon triggering Vaporize or Melt, pulling in nearby opponents. Spam Skills and Bursts when available, and enemies will gather automatically.
If you haven’t obtained all four buffs, focus on the ‘elite’ enemy in each wave. Most mobs tend to approach you, minimizing the need to chase them. Wave compositions for this stage are: Wave 1: Breacher Primus, Wave 2: Hilichurls (Mitachurl elite), Wave 3: Tribal Warriors (Yumkasaurus and Koholasaurus Warrior elites), Wave 4: Samachurls and Hilichurl Rogues, Wave 5: Fungi (Large Fungi elite). Consider bringing an Anemo crowd control character like Venti or Lynette for easier mob management if you lack full buffs.
Gameplay Rewards
Remember to claim your rewards manually from the event page! Completing all event challenges will grant you the following rewards:
- Primogems x 420
- Blazing Sacrificial Heart’s Hesitance x 6
- Mora x 200,000
- Hero’s Wit x 15
- Mystic Enhancement Ore x 15
- Delirious Desolation of the Sacred Lord x 6
- Night-Wind’s Mystic Premonition x 6
- Sanctifying Unction x 12
