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Gorou is a 4-star Geo bow user from Inazuma who serves as a general in the resistance army.

He is the cornerstone of any mono-Geo team, offering unique scaling buffs to DEF-based Geo allies. Gorou’s kit revolves around providing flat DEF bonuses, increased Geo damage, and resistance to interruption, making him a key support unit for characters like Itto, Albedo, and Noelle.

Though his personal damage is limited, his utility and team synergy make him indispensable in specific comps in Genshin Impact.

Gorou Build Guide: Overview

Attribute	Details
Rarity	★★★★
Element	Geo
Weapon	Bow
Role	Geo Buffer / Support
Best Stat Focus	Energy Recharge, DEF%, Geo DMG
Best Reactions	Crystallize

Best Weapons for Gorou

Gorou’s best weapons improve his Energy Recharge or boost his support consistency. His role is not damage-dealing but buff uptime.

Weapon Name	Rarity	Notes
Favonius Warbow	★★★★	High Energy Recharge and team particle generation — best-in-slot.
Elegy for the End	★★★★★	High ER and party-wide buffing via Elemental Mastery.
Sacrificial Bow	★★★★	Chance to reset Skill cooldown; useful for faster uptime.
Fading Twilight	★★★★	Passive damage buff; decent free-to-play support pick.
Recurve Bow	★★★	Boosts HP; not optimal but works in very early builds.

Best Artifacts for Gorou

Gorou scales with DEF and needs high Energy Recharge for consistent Burst uptime. His best sets focus on team buffs and personal utility.

Artifact Set Name	Effect Summary	Notes
Noblesse Oblige	Increases Burst DMG and grants team ATK buff	Best-in-slot for team support
Husk of Opulent Dreams	Boosts DEF and Geo DMG	Use for hybrid support/DPS builds or with high uptime
2pc ER + 2pc DEF%	Solid support option when full sets aren’t available	Flexible and easy to build early on

Gorou Artifact Stat Priority:

Slot	Main Stat
Sands	Energy Recharge or DEF%
Goblet	Geo DMG Bonus
Circlet	DEF%

Substat Priority:

• Energy Recharge
• DEF%
• CRIT Rate (if using Favonius)
• Flat DEF

Best Teams for Gorou

Gorou is vital in mono-Geo teams where his buffs empower DEF-scaling characters. He doesn’t perform well in teams without at least two other Geo allies.

Team Type	Team Members	Notes
Mono Geo Core	Itto, Gorou, Albedo, Zhongli	The premier mono-Geo team; Gorou boosts Itto and Albedo’s DEF-based damage
Geo Flex	Noelle, Gorou, Yun Jin, Diona	Strong defensive and healing synergy with full DEF scaling
Triple Geo	Itto, Gorou, Ningguang, Bennett	Stable Geo comp with added Pyro support for energy
F2P Friendly	Noelle, Gorou, (Geo) Traveler, Barbara	Budget-friendly defensive core with shields and healing

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Gorou Ascension & Talent Materials

These are the materials needed to ascend and triple-crown Gorou:

Gorou Ascension Materials:

Ascension Phase	Mora	Materials
1	20,000	Prithiva Topaz Sliver ×1, Sango Pearl ×3, Specter Husk ×3
2	40,000	Prithiva Topaz Fragment ×3, Sango Pearl ×10, Specter Heart ×15, Perpetual Heart ×2
3	60,000	Prithiva Topaz Fragment ×6, Sango Pearl ×20, Specter Heart ×12, Perpetual Heart ×4
4	80,000	Prithiva Topaz Chunk ×3, Sango Pearl ×30, Specter Core ×18, Perpetual Heart ×8
5	100,000	Prithiva Topaz Chunk ×6, Sango Pearl ×45, Specter Core ×12, Perpetual Heart ×12
6	120,000	Prithiva Topaz Gemstone ×6, Sango Pearl ×60, Specter Core ×24, Perpetual Heart ×20

Gorou Talent Materials:

Talent Level	Mora	Materials
2	12,500	Teachings of Light ×3, Specter Husk ×6
3	17,500	Guide to Light ×2, Specter Heart ×3
4	25,000	Guide to Light ×4, Specter Heart ×4
5	30,000	Guide to Light ×6, Specter Heart ×6
6	37,500	Guide to Light ×9, Specter Heart ×9
7	120,000	Philosophies of Light ×4, Specter Core ×4, Molten Moment ×1
8	260,000	Philosophies of Light ×6, Specter Core ×6, Molten Moment ×1
9	450,000	Philosophies of Light ×12, Specter Core ×9, Molten Moment ×2
10	700,000	Philosophies of Light ×16, Specter Core ×12, Molten Moment ×2, Crown ×1

Gorou Base Stats (Lv. 90):

Stat	Value
HP	9,570
ATK	185
DEF	628
Geo DMG Bonus	24.0%

Gorou Constellations:

Level	Name	Effect
C1	Rushing Hound: Swift as the Wind	Adds 1 Energy to team when Gorou’s Skill hits at least one Geo character.
C2	Sitting Hound: Steady as a Clock	Skill duration increased by 1s; DEF Bonus increases by 25%.
C3	Mauling Hound: Fierce as Fire	Increases Elemental Skill level by 3.
C4	Lapping Hound: Warm as Water	Heals active character within Skill field based on Gorou’s DEF.
C5	Striking Hound: Thunderous Force	Increases Elemental Burst level by 3.
C6	Valiant Hound: Mountainous Fealty	CRIT DMG bonus to Geo characters in Burst based on number of Geo allies.

How to Play Gorou Effectively

Gorou should always be used in teams with at least two other Geo characters to unlock his full buff potential.

Cast his Elemental Skill to provide DEF, Geo DMG, and interruption resistance based on the number of Geo allies present.

His Elemental Burst further boosts team defense and provides a field that benefits DEF-scaling characters. Rotate him quickly and stack Energy Recharge to ensure uptime.

Is Gorou Worth Building?

Yes — Gorou is essential in mono-Geo comps and elevates any DEF-scaling Geo team. While not universally versatile, his value in Geo synergy is unmatched.

Gorou Build Guide: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the best Gorou build?
Use 4pc Noblesse Oblige or 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams with Energy Recharge and DEF% stats.

Which bow is best for Gorou?
Favonius Warbow is best for ER and team utility. Sacrificial and Elegy are strong alternatives.

Who works best with Gorou?
Itto, Albedo, Noelle, and Zhongli are top Geo allies that benefit from Gorou’s full buffs.