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Genshin Impact Gorou Build

Geo
BowBow GeoGeo Watatsumi Island 18/5 Canis Bellatoris Violet Court
The great general of Watatsumi Island's forces. He is deeply trusted by his subordinates.

Best builds for Gorou

BUFF SUPPORT Build

Weapons

Artifacts

Substats Priority

1Energy Recharge
2DEF%
3CRIT Rate

Talents Priority

1ESkill
2QBurst
3NANormal Attack

Recommended Primary Stats

Sands

Energy Recharge

Goblet

Geo DMG Bonus / DEF%

Circlet

CRIT Rate / DEF% / Healing Bonus

Gorou's Elemental Burst duration can be extended from 9 seconds to 12 seconds with C2 if the required Crystallize shields are obtained. This allows his teammates to gain the Geo DMG% 15% bonus for a longer duration, making it preferable to use Burst as the last ability before swapping to the DPS.
To maximize the Geo DMG% bonus, consider the following:

  • Use Gorou's Elemental Burst before swapping to the DPS to extend the Geo DMG% bonus duration
  • Obtain the required Crystallize shields to extend the Elemental Burst duration from 9 seconds to 12 seconds
  • Utilize the 15% Geo DMG% bonus to increase the team's overall damage output

Gorou is a Support character that can give increasing buffs to your party members from his Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst based on the number of Geo characters in your team (capped at 3). Casting his Elemental Skill sets up a banner which gives flat DEF (1 Geo), Interruption Resistance (2 Geo) and Geo DMG% Bonus (3 Geo) for your active character standing inside the banner radius. Casting his Elemental Burst creates a field following the active character which deals periodic damage and offers the same bonuses given by the Skill, destroying any placed banners in the process, it also pulls in nearby Elemental Shards created by Crystallize reactions. Due to his kit focusing on buffing DEF and Geo DMG, he's a specialised support geared towards Geo DPS that scales with DEF, such as Noelle or Itto. He can see niche use at C6 with other Geo characters as well.
Regarding Weapon Choices:

  • Elegy for the End: Elegy offers a helpful ER substat alongside an EM and ATK% buff for your teammates. While not directly useful in teams centered around Noelle or Itto, this could possibly be a good choice for future Geo DPS characters, or in a team which utilizes Geo Resonance.

Regarding Artifact Sets:
  • The Exile (4): Casting Elemental Burst regenerates a total of 6 Energy for each of your party member. This set reduces your Energy Requirements by a bit for all of your party members, which can be quite beneficial. Do note that this is a 4 star set so you're potentially missing out on 5 star stat scaling, which is a 34% difference in Main Stat value and 25% difference in individual substat value.
  • Noblesse Oblige (4): The effectiveness of this set increases if you've already met the ER requirement for Gorou. At that point, you'd no longer need to run the recommended ER% sets, which means you can opt for this instead.
  • Instructor (4): This is a set Gorou may run when used in a Lunar-Crystallize team, notably when paired with Zibai. Because this is a 4-star set, you're losing out on 5-star stat scaling. It is recommended to run an offpiece 5-star sands while running this set.
  • Silken Moon's Serenade (4): Can be used when Gorou is paired with Columbina or Zibai so that other units can run more beneficial artifact sets.

Regarding Artifact Main Stats and Substats Priority: DEF% Main Stats and substats (and potentially a Healing Bonus Main Stat on Circlet) can be considered at C4 due to being able to heal the active character based on his DEF during Burst. This is useful if you plan to use him as a solo healer. Crit Rate Circlet and substats can be considered when Gorou is using Favonius Warbow to trigger the passive comfortably. ER% substats can usually be more important than getting the right Main Stat, as Gorou's damage contribution to a team is negligible, while being able to get Energy for his Burst is a lot more important.

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Weapons

1
Favonius Warbow
Favonius Warbow

Energy Recharge

2
Sacrificial Bow
Sacrificial Bow

Energy Recharge

3
Elegy for the End
Elegy for the End

Energy Recharge

4
Rust
Rust

ATK%

5
The Stringless
The Stringless

Elemental Mastery

Artifacts

1
Husk of Opulent Dreams
Husk of Opulent Dreams
4
2
Emblem of Severed Fate
Emblem of Severed Fate
2
Husk of Opulent Dreams
Husk of Opulent Dreams
2
3
Noblesse Oblige
Noblesse Oblige
4
4
The Exile
The Exile
4
5
Resolution of Sojourner
Resolution of Sojourner
4

Best teams for Gorou

1

Gorou Geo Team #1

SS

Gorou provides Geo DMG Bonus and DEF Bonus to maximize Itto and Albedo's damage.

Use Gorou's buffs to enhance Itto's continuous Charge Attack and Albedo's Elemental Burst, while Zhongli provides a safe shield and ATK boost via Tenacity of the Millelith.

Team composition: Arataki Itto (Geo Main DPS), Albedo (Geo Sub DPS), Gorou (Geo Support), Zhongli (Geo Support)

Arataki Itto — Geo Main DPS
Geo
Main DPSArataki IttoGeo
Albedo — Geo Sub DPS
Geo
Sub DPSAlbedoGeo
Gorou — Geo Support
Geo
SupportGorouGeo
Zhongli — Geo Support
Geo
SupportZhongliGeo
Arataki Itto·Geo Main DPS

Main DPS using Arataki Kesagiri for continuous Charge Attack damage.

Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Whiteblind

Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF% > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Albedo·Geo Sub DPS

Elemental Burst damage maximized by Gorou's Geo DMG Bonus and DEF Bonus (C2).

Weapons: Cinnabar Spindle, Harbinger of Dawn

Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF% > DEF > Energy Recharge

Gorou·Geo Support

Provides Geo DMG Bonus (especially at C6) and DEF Bonus to boost Itto and Albedo.

Weapons: Favonius Warbow

Artifacts: 2pc Archaic Petra + 2pc Husk of Opulent Dreams

Substats: DEF% > DEF > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%

Zhongli·Geo Support

Shield provides safe environment; Tenacity of the Millelith increases whole team ATK.

Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel

Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

2

Gorou Pure Geo Team #2

SS

Itto and Noelle's DMG is maximized by Gorou in the team.

Maximize Itto and Noelle's damage using Gorou's Geo DMG Bonus and DEF bonus, with Zhongli providing shielding and ATK buff.

Team composition: Arataki Itto (Geo Main DPS), Noelle (Geo Sub DPS), Gorou (Geo Support), Zhongli (Geo Support)

Arataki Itto — Geo Main DPS
Geo
Main DPSArataki IttoGeo
Noelle — Geo Sub DPS
Geo
Sub DPSNoelleGeo
Gorou — Geo Support
Geo
SupportGorouGeo
Zhongli — Geo Support
Geo
SupportZhongliGeo
Arataki Itto·Geo Main DPS

Main DPS using continuous Charge Attack Arataki Kesagiri. Switched to Noelle when Elemental Burst is on cooldown.

Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Whiteblind

Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF% > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Noelle·Geo Sub DPS

Sub DPS when Itto's Elemental Burst is on cooldown.

Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Whiteblind

Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Gorou·Geo Support

Support providing Geo DMG Bonus (especially at C6) and DEF Bonus.

Weapons: Favonius Warbow

Artifacts: 2pc Archaic Petra + 2pc Husk of Opulent Dreams

Substats: DEF% > DEF > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%

Zhongli·Geo Support

Shield provides safe environment and increases ATK via Tenacity of the Millelith set.

Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel

Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

3

Gorou Geo Team

SS

Gorou is a Support in the team. Itto and Albedo's DMG is maximized by Gorou in the team.

Gorou provides Geo DMG Bonus and DEF Bonus to maximize Itto and Albedo's damage.

Team composition: Arataki Itto (Geo Main DPS), Albedo (Geo Sub DPS), Gorou (Geo Support), Jean (Anemo Support)

Arataki Itto — Geo Main DPS
Geo
Main DPSArataki IttoGeo
Albedo — Geo Sub DPS
Geo
Sub DPSAlbedoGeo
Gorou — Geo Support
Geo
SupportGorouGeo
Jean — Anemo Support
Anemo
SupportJeanAnemo
Arataki Itto·Geo Main DPS

Itto mainly uses his continuous Charge Attack – Arataki Kesagiri to deal DMG.

Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Whiteblind

Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF% > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Albedo·Geo Sub DPS

Albedo's Elemental Burst DMG is maximized by Geo DMG Bonus and DEF Bonus (when C2) provided by Gorou.

Weapons: Cinnabar Spindle, Harbinger of Dawn

Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF% > DEF > Energy Recharge

Gorou·Geo Support

Gorou supports Itto and Albedo by providing Geo DMG Bonus (especially when C6) and DEF Bonus.

Weapons: Favonius Warbow

Artifacts: 2pc Archaic Petra + 2pc Husk of Opulent Dreams

Substats: DEF% > DEF > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%

Jean·Anemo Support

Jean can assist the team by reducing Elemental Resistance of enemies.

Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword

Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Gorou Skills

Passive Talents

Heedless of the Wind and Weather

Heedless of the Wind and Weather

Ascension Phase 1
After using Juuga: Forward Unto Victory, all nearby party members' DEF is increased by 25% for 12s.
A Favor Repaid

A Favor Repaid

Ascension Phase 4
Gorou receives the following DMG Bonuses to his attacks based on his DEF:
· Inuzaka All-Round Defense: Skill DMG increased by 156% of DEF
· Juuga: Forward Unto Victory: Skill DMG and Crystal Collapse DMG increased by 15.6% of DEF
Seeker of Shinies

Seeker of Shinies

Passive
Displays the location of nearby resources unique to Inazuma on the mini-map.

Constellations

Rushing Hound: Swift as the Wind

Rushing Hound: Swift as the Wind

C1
When characters (other than Gorou) within the AoE of Gorou's General's War Banner or General's Glory deal Geo DMG to opponents, the CD of Gorou's Inuzaka All-Round Defense is decreased by 2s.
This effect can occur once every 10s.
Sitting Hound: Steady as a Clock

Sitting Hound: Steady as a Clock

C2
While General's Glory is in effect, its duration is extended by 1s when a nearby active character obtains an Elemental Shard from a Crystallize reaction, or triggers a Lunar-Crystallize reaction.
This effect can occur once every 0.1s. Max extension is 3s.
Mauling Hound: Fierce as Fire

Mauling Hound: Fierce as Fire

C3
Increases the Level of Inuzaka All-Round Defense by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Lapping Hound: Warm as Water

Lapping Hound: Warm as Water

C4
When General's Glory is in the "Impregnable" or "Crunch" states, it will also heal active characters within its AoE by 50% of Gorou's own DEF every 1.5s.
Striking Hound: Thunderous Force

Striking Hound: Thunderous Force

C5
Increases the Level of Juuga: Forward Unto Victory by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Valiant Hound: Mountainous Fealty

Valiant Hound: Mountainous Fealty

C6
For 12s after using Inuzaka All-Round Defense or Juuga: Forward Unto Victory, increases the CRIT DMG of all nearby party members' Geo DMG based on the buff level of the skill's field at the time of use:
· "Standing Firm": +10%
· "Impregnable": +20%
· "Crunch": +40%

This effect cannot stack and will take reference from the last instance of the effect that is triggered.

Outfits

Panoply of a Hundred Hunts

Panoply of a Hundred Hunts

Panoply of a Hundred Hunts icon
Default

Gorou's outfit. This light armor is designed to allow the marksman-general Gorou to handle his bow with ease. The armoring at the shoulder and elbow is also designed with this in mind.

Stats

Before Ascension
After Ascension
Ascend
-
1
Base HP
-
802
Base ATK
-
15
Base DEF
-
54
Geo DMG Bonus
-
0.0%

Ascension Materials

Mora

420,000

Prithiva Topaz Sliver

1

Prithiva Topaz Fragment

9

Prithiva Topaz Chunk

9

Prithiva Topaz Gemstone

6

Perpetual Heart

46

Sango Pearl

168

Spectral Husk

18

Spectral Heart

30

Spectral Nucleus

36

LevelMoraMaterials
Lv.40
20,000
1
1
—
3
3
3
3
Lv.50
40,000
3
3
2
2
10
10
15
15
Lv.60
60,000
6
6
4
4
20
20
12
12
Lv.70
80,000
3
3
8
8
30
30
18
18
Lv.80
100,000
6
6
12
12
45
45
12
12
Lv.90
120,000
6
6
20
20
60
60
24
24

Talent Materials

Mora

1,652,500

Teachings of Light

3

Guide to Light

21

Philosophies of Light

38

Spectral Husk

6

Spectral Heart

22

Spectral Nucleus

31

Molten Moment

6

Crown of Insight

1

LevelMoraMaterials
Lv.1→2
12,500
3
6
Lv.2→3
17,500
2
3
Lv.3→4
25,000
4
4
Lv.4→5
30,000
6
6
Lv.5→6
37,500
9
9
Lv.6→7
120,000
4
4
1
Lv.7→8
260,000
6
6
1
Lv.8→9
450,000
12
9
2
Lv.9→10
700,000
16
12
2
1