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Best Gorou Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)

Geo
BowBowGeoGeoWatatsumi Island18/5Canis BellatorisViolet Court
The great general of Watatsumi Island's forces. He is deeply trusted by his subordinates.

Best builds for Gorou

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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 BonusDEF%
Circlet
CRIT RateDEF%Healing Bonus

C2 extends Gorou's Burst from 9s to 12s after obtaining Crystallize shields. This prolongs the 15% Geo DMG Bonus for a 3-Geo party. Activate Burst last before swapping to your DPS to maximize the buff's uptime.

Gorou is a Geo support buffing allies based on Geo characters (max 3). Elemental Skill places a banner granting flat DEF (1 Geo), Interruption Resistance (2), and Geo DMG% Bonus (3) to the active character inside. Elemental Burst creates a mobile field dealing damage, offering same buffs, destroying banners, and pulling Crystallize shards. Specialized for Geo DPS scaling with DEF (e.g., Noelle, Itto). At C6, niche use with other Geo units.

Weapon Choice:
Elegy for the End gives Energy Recharge substat and Elemental Mastery/ATK% buffs. Not ideal for Noelle/Itto but viable for future Geo DPS or teams using Geo Resonance.

Artifact Sets:
The Exile (4): After Burst, regenerates 6 Energy per party member. 4-star set loses 34% main stat and 25% substat value vs 5-star.
Noblesse Oblige (4): Switch to this once Energy Recharge requirement is met—provides team ATK% buff.
Instructor (4): For Lunar-Crystallize teams (e.g., with Zibai). Use offpiece 5-star Sands to compensate for 4-star loss.
Silken Moon's Serenade (4): Pair with Columbina or Zibai so others run better sets.

Artifact Main Stats / Substats:
Prioritize DEF% main stats and substats. At C4, Healing Bonus Circlet enables solo healing via Burst scaling on DEF.
CRIT Rate Circlet with Favonius Warbow to trigger passive reliably.
Energy Recharge substats often outweigh correct main stat—Gorou’s personal damage is negligible, but Burst uptime is critical.

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Weapons

1
Favonius Warbow
Favonius Warbow

Energy Recharge

2
Sacrificial Bow
Sacrificial Bow

Energy Recharge

3
The Stringless
The Stringless

Elemental Mastery

4
Elegy for the End
Elegy for the End

Energy Recharge

5
Rust
Rust

ATK%

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
Resolution of Sojourner
Resolution of Sojourner
4
4
Noblesse Oblige
Noblesse Oblige
4
5
The Exile
The Exile
4

Best teams for Gorou

Full team guide
1

Gorou Geo Team #1

SS

SS-tier mono Geo team: Gorou's DEF/Geo DMG buffs boost Itto and Albedo, while Zhongli provides shielding and ATK buffs.

Gorou's DEF and Geo DMG buffs supercharge Itto and Albedo's damage, while Zhongli's shield provides safety and Tenacity of the Millelith boosts the whole team's ATK.

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. Uses Charged Attack Arataki Kesagiri for continuous Geo DMG.

Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Whiteblind

Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams

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

Albedo·Geo Sub DPS

Sub DPS. Burst DMG boosted 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

Support. Grants DEF and Geo DMG Bonus to 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

Support. Shield creates safe environment; Tenacity of the Millelith buffs 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

Gorou maximizes Itto and Noelle's damage with <element type='geo'>Geo</element> DMG and DEF buffs, while Zhongli provides shields and ATK support.

Gorou provides <element type='geo'>Geo</element> DMG Bonus and DEF Bonus to supercharge Itto and Noelle's damage. Zhongli's shield keeps the team safe and his Tenacity of the Millelith set boosts party ATK.

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 who spams Arataki Kesagiri to deal <element type='geo'>Geo</element> DMG. Swaps to Noelle when 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 Burst is on cooldown. Uses her own Burst to deal continuous <element type='geo'>Geo</element> damage.

Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Whiteblind

Artifacts: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams

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

Gorou·Geo Support

Support who provides <element type='geo'>Geo</element> DMG Bonus and DEF Bonus to Itto and Noelle.

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 support. His shield provides safety and his Tenacity of the Millelith set increases party ATK.

Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel

Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith

Substats: HP% > HP > 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best artifact set for Gorou?+

The best artifact set for Gorou is the 4-piece The Exile set.

What is the best weapon for Gorou?+

The best weapon for Gorou is Favonius Warbow.

What main stats should I focus on for Gorou?+

Prioritize Energy Recharge, Geo DMG Bonus, CRIT Rate on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.

What is the talent priority for Gorou?+

Upgrade Gorou's talents in this order: Skill > Burst > Normal Attack.

What are the best teams for Gorou?+

Some of the best teams for Gorou are Gorou Geo Team #1, Gorou Pure Geo Team #2, Gorou Geo Team.