Gorou is a character of Genshin Impact 5.4. See Gorou's, best build, support build, best weapon, 4 star weapon, tier, best team comp, rating, kit, & materials for Gorou.
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 Best Team for Gorou | Favonius Warbow | ||||
Gorou Tier & Review
| Rarity | Element | Weapon | |||||||||
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| Geo | Bow | |||||||||
| How To Get? | |||||||||||
| Obtained through Wishes | |||||||||||
| DPS | Sub-DPS | Support | Healer | ||||||||
| - | - | B | D | ||||||||
| ▶All Character Tier List | |||||||||||
**The Tiers above are ranked in 6 levels. With SS being the highest and D the lowest.
Tiers: SS → S → A → B → C → D
** Tiers above are at Zero Constellations
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What Kind Of Character Is Gorou?
Gorou is a Geo-Defense support that is best used with Geo DEF-scaling DPS like Noelle and Itto. His kit can provide Geo DMG Bonus and DEF% buff for the team. However, his buffs depend on the amount of Geo characters in a team, making him a mono Geo support for DEF-scaling DPS.
Strengths & Weakness Of Gorou
| Strengths |
|---|
| - Provides DEF Bonus ↳ Can also provide increased resistance to interruption & Geo DMG Bonus - Elemental Skill has 100% uptime - Very easy to build since its buff does not require specific stats. |
| Weakness |
| - Situational Elemental Skill ↳ Good for Mono-Geo team comp - Limited team comp options - High energy cost for Elemental Burst ↳ Can be aided with Favonius Warbow |
Gorou Best Build
Gorou is Best Built As Geo-Defense Support
| Weapon | Favonius Warbow |
|---|---|
| Substitute | 1. Elegy For The End 2. End Of The Line (F2P) |
| Best Artifact | The Exile x4 |
| Main Stat | Sands: Energy Recharge Goblet: Geo DMG Bonus / DEF Circlet: CRIT Rate / DEF |
| Sub-Stat | 1. Energy Recharge 2. DEF% 3. CRIT Rate 4. CRIT Damage |
| Sample Team | |
Great Build For Geo-Defense Teams
This build focuses increasing the up-time of support that Gorou provides and giving Energy to the team. Amazing when using Gorou as a buffer for Geo-Defense Teams.
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Gorou Best Weapon
Gorou Works Best With Energy Recharge Weapons
| Weapon | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Favonius Warbow | Energy Recharge 61.3% (Lvl. 90) - Allows Gorou to be a battery. - Huge Energy Recharge buff from sub-stat. - Requires you to invest on CRIT Rate. |
| 2nd | Elegy For The End | Energy Recharge 55.1% (Lvl. 90) - Huge Energy Recharge sub-stat. - Can provide ATK Buff. - EM Buff does not have much use for teams that uses Gorou. |
| 3rd (F2P) | End Of The Line | Energy Recharge 45.9% (Lvl. 90) - Amazing Energy Recharge Stats. - Additional DMG from effects of weapon. - Fairly difficult to obtain but it is obtainable for free. |
Energy Recharge Weapons Are Recommended
Maximizing Energy Recharge is great for the up-time of Elemental Burst of Gorou. Weapons that boost them are recommended.
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Gorou Geo-DEF Support Artifacts
Best Artifacts For Support Gorou
| Artifact | Recommendation Details |
|---|---|
| The Exile | ★★★★★ - Well-rounded support set that is great for Gorou since his stats are not used for buffs given to team. - Energy regen is great for Energy hungry teams. |
| Emblem Of Severed FateHusk Of Opulent Dreams | ★★★★ ・ - Increases Energy Recharge & DEF%, great for increasing Gorou's healing and ER for Burst uptime |
| Noblesse Oblige | ★★★ ・ ・ - Elemental Burst DMG is unused for Gorou. - Compared to other teams, ATK buff isn't as great for Gorou teams since he is often used with a DEF-scaling DPS. |
Artifact Stat Priority
| Main: Flat HP Sub: Energy Recharge / DEF% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG |
|---|---|
| Main: Flat ATK Sub: Energy Recharge / DEF% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG |
| Main: Energy Recharge Sub: Energy Recharge / DEF% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG |
| Main: DEF / Geo DMG Bonus Sub: Energy Recharge / DEF% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG |
| Main: CRIT Rate / DEF% Sub: Energy Recharge / DEF% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG |
Using Gorou for defense buff does not require high amounts of DEF from artifacts since the buff increases based on Talent Level and only DMG increases with Defense. Focusing on Energy Recharge is recommended. The Exile is recommended because it give energy to the team which is needed by most of Gorou's teams.
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Gorou Best Team Comp
Gorou Works Best As Geo-Defense Support For Mono Geo
| Support | DPS | Sub-DPS | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorou | Itto | Chiori | Zhongli |
| Details | |||
| - Gorou buffs the damage dealt by Itto and Chiori. - Zhongli provides shields and prevents interruption for maximizing Itto's Burst duration. | |||
Free-To-Play Party
| Team | Detail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gorou | Noelle | - F2P team with two (2) free characters and Fischl who can be obtained from wishing. - Gorou buffs the damage of Noelle and Kachina since they scale on DEF. - Kachina with Scroll set can buff Noelle and Fischl's Elemental DMG. - Fischl's Energy Particle generation can help in Energy management. |
| Kachina | Fischl | |
Gorou Ascension Materials
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Materials Needed for Level Ascension
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80 |
|---|
| Prithiva Topaz Sliver x 1Prithiva Topaz Fragment x 9Prithiva Topaz Chunk x 9Spectral Husk x 18Spectral Heart x 30Spectral Nucleus x 12Sango Pearl x 108Perpetual Heart x 26 |
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90 |
| Prithiva Topaz Sliver x 1 Prithiva Topaz Fragment x 9Prithiva Topaz Chunk x 9Prithiva Topaz Gemstone x 6Spectral Husk x 18Spectral Heart x 30Spectral Nucleus x 36Sango Pearl x 168Perpetual Heart x 46 |
Sango Pearl Farm Routes
Sango Pearl Farm RouteTalent Materials For Gorou
| Enemy Drops (Specter) | Domain Drops (Wed/Sat/Sun) | Big Boss Drops (La Signora Boss) |
|---|---|---|
| Spectral Husk | Teachings Of Light | Molten Moment |
| Spectral Heart | Guide To Light | |
| Spectral Nucleus | Philosophies Of Light |
Gorou 's Recommended Talent Priority
| Talent | Level Up Priority |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack: Ripping Fang Fletching | ★・・・・ |
| Inuzaka All Round Defense (Elemental Skill) | ★★★★★ |
| Juuga: Forward Unto Victory (Elemental Burst) | ★★★★・ |
Gorou Skill Guide & How To Use Gorou
Recommended Rotation for Gorou
| Recommended Rotation | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Use Elemental Skill to setup General's War Banner. |
| 2 | Switch and fight until Gorou's Elemental Burst is ready. |
| 3 | Switch to Gorou and use Elemental Burst to provide buffs and shields. |
| 4 | Repeat from number 1. |
Uses Of Elemental Skill
Provides Buffs Based On Number Of Geo Characters
Gorou's Elemental Skill bonuses activate when the required number of party members is present at the time of casting. The field will be destroyed when you cast another Elemental Skill or Burst.
Buff Scales On Talent Level
You do not need to increase the defense of Gorou to increase its buff but instead you need to increase its Talent Lvl.
Uses Of Elemental Burst
Provides Shields That Pulls Elemental Shards With His Burst
His Burst provides similar buffs with his Elemental Skill but it will also generate crystal collapses that deals AoE Geo DMG to opponents. Gorou will pull an elemental shard in the AoE of his burst towards the active character every 1.5s. This can easily provide your characters a shield created from the Crystallize reaction.
Buff Follows Active Character
Unlike his Elemental Skill, the field created by his Elemental Burst follows the active character.
C4 Will Give Healing
Having Gorou's C4 will give you access to healing whenever his Elemental Burst is in the "Impregnable" or "Crunch" states. The heal is based on 50% of Gorou's DEF and triggers every 1.5s. This applies to active characters within the field's AoE.
Works Best As A Team Buffer
Gorou can buff the team while dealing Geo DMG to enemies. He works best as a team buffer that will only be on the field during the start of the combo with your characters or when his Elemental Burst can be unleashed.
Gorou Wish & Constellation Guide
Should You Get Or Wish For Gorou?
Pull If You Need A Geo-Defense Specific Support
Gorou is a support that can increase the DEF of the whole party. He is a perfect partner for Itto, Albedo, & Noelle. His constellations can be obtained in all banners and limited banners that feature Gorou. If you use a mono-Geo team comp, it is recommended to pull for his constellations.
Best Constellation For Gorou
| Rating | Constellation Effect |
|---|---|
| ★・・・・ | C1: Rushing Hound: Swift As The Wind 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. |
| ★★・・・ | C2: Sitting Hound: Steady As A Clock 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. This effect can occur once every 0.1s. Max extension is 3s. |
| ★★★・・ | C3: Mauling Hound: Fierce As Fire Increases the Level of Inuzaka All-Round Defense by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| ★★★★・ | C4: Lapping Hound: Warm As Water 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. |
| ★★★・・ | C5: Striking Hound: Thunderous Force Increases the the Level of Juuga: Forward Unto Victory by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| ★★★★★ | C6: Valiant Hound: Mountainous Fealty For 12s after using Inuzaka All-Round Defense of 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. |
Constellation 4 For Healing Access
With Constellation 4, Gorou will not only provide buffs and shields but also healing. This gives Gorou another role to fulfill besides buffing and shielding your party.
Constellation 6 For Geo Comps
Constellation 6 is ideal for Geo Comps since it will increase the Crit DMG of party members' Geo DMG based on the buff level of the skill.
Gorou Skills & Talents Details
Normal Attack: Ripping Fang Fletching
Normal Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 37.8% | 40.8% | 43.9% | 48.3% | 51.4% | 54.9% | 59.7% | 64.5% | 69.4% | 74.6% | 79.9% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 37.2% | 40.2% | 43.2% | 47.5% | 50.5% | 54% | 58.8% | 63.5% | 68.3% | 73.4% | 78.6% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 49.5% | 53.5% | 57.5% | 63.3% | 67.3% | 71.9% | 78.2% | 84.5% | 90.9% | 97.8% | 104.7% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 59% | 63.8% | 68.6% | 75.5% | 803% | 85.8% | 93.3% | 100.8% | 108.4% | 116.6% | 124.9% |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Charged Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Perform a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG. While aiming, stone crystals will accumulate on the arrowhead. A fully charged crystalline arrow will deal Geo DMG. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aimed Shot | 43.9% | 47.4% | 51% | 56.1% | 59.7% | 63.8% | 69.4% | 75% | 80.6% | 86.7% | 92.8% |
| Fully-Charged Aimed Shot | 124% | 133% | 143% | 155% | 164% | 174% | 186% | 198% | 211% | 223% | 236% |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Plunging Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plunge DMG | 56.8% | 61.5% | 66.1% | 72.7% | 77.3% | 82.6% | 89.9% | 97.1% | 104.4% | 112.3% | 120.3% |
| Low Plunge DMG | 114% | 123% | 132% | 145% | 155% | 165% | 180% | 194% | 209% | 225% | 240% |
| High Plunge DMG | 142% | 153% | 165% | 182% | 193% | 206% | 224% | 243% | 261% | 281% | 300% |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Inuzaka All-Round Defense (Elemental Skill)
| Effect |
|---|
| Deals AoE Geo DMG and sets up a General's War Banner. |
General's War Banner
| Effect |
|---|
| Provides up to 3 buffs to active characters within the skill's AoE based on the number of Geo characters in the party at the time of casting: • 1 Geo character: Adds Standing Firm - DEF Bonus. • 2 Geo characters: Adds Impregnable - Increased resistance to interruption. • 3 Geo characters: Adds "Crunch" - Geo DMG Bonus. Gorou can deploy only 1 General's War Banner on the field at any one time. Characters can only benefit from 1 General's War Banner at a time. When a party member leaves the field, the active buff will last for 2s. |
Hold
| Effect |
|---|
| Adjust the location of the skill. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | lv12 | Lv13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 107.2% | 115.2% | 123.3% | 134% | 142% | 150.1% | 160.8% | 171.5% | 182.2% | 193% | 203.7% | 214.4% | 227.8% |
| DEF Increase | 206 | 222 | 237 | 258 | 273 | 289 | 309 | 330 | 350 | 371 | 392 | 412 | 438 |
| Geo DMG Bonus | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Duration | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s |
| CD | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Juuga: Forward Unto Victory (Elemental Burst)
| Effect |
|---|
| Displaying his valor as a general, Gorou deals Aoe Geo DMG and creates a field known as General's Glory to embolden his comrades. |
General's Glory
| Effect |
|---|
| This field has the following properties: • Like the General's War Banner created by Inuzaka All-Round Defense, provides buffs to active characters within the skill's AoE based on the number of Geo characters in the party. Also moves together with your active character. • Generates 1 Crystal Collapse every 1.5s that deals AoE Geo DMG to 1 opponent within the skill's AoE. • Pulls 1 elemental shard in the skill's AoE to your active character's position every 1.5s (elemental shards are created by Crystallize reactions). If a General's War Banner created by Gorou currently exists on the field when his ability is used, it will be destroyed. In addition, for the duration of General's Glory, Gorou's Elemental Skill Inuzaka All-Round Defense will not create the General's War Banner. If Gorou falls, the effects of General's Glory will be cleared. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 98% | 106% | 113% | 123% | 130% | 138% | 147% | 157% | 167% | 177% | 187% | 196% | 209% |
| Crystal Collapse DMG | 62% | 66% | 70% | 77% | 81% | 86% | 92% | 98% | 104% | 110% | 116% | 123% | 130% |
| Duration | 9s | 9s | 9s | 9s | 9s | 9s | 9s | 9s | 9s | 9s | 9s | 9s | 9s |
| CD | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s |
| Energy Cost | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Heedless Of The Wind And Weather
| Effect |
|---|
| After using Juuga: Forward Unto Victory, all nearby party members' DEF is increased by 25% for 12s. |
A Favor Repaid
| Effect |
|---|
| 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
| Effect |
|---|
| Displays the location of nearby resources unique to Inazuma on the mini-map. |
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|---|---|---|---|
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