BEST
GENSHIN IMPACT GUIDES & BUILDS
Geo · BowGOROU
★★★★
DEF and Geo Buffer
BEST ARTIFACTS
ALTERNATIVE
The Exile
ALTERNATIVE
Noblesse
BEST WEAPONS
BEST IN SLOT
Elegy for the End
OPTION
Favonius Warbow
OPTION
Sacrificial Bow
OPTION
Recurve Bow
OPTION
The Stringless
RECOMMENDED STATS
SandsMain scaling or ER
GobletGeo DMG or support stat
CircletCRIT or support statBEST TEAMS
Itto
Noelle
Albedo
Accessible
ALTERNATIVES
Support
Heal / Shield
Sub DPS
BEST CONSTELLATIONS
C1Rushing 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.
C2Sitting 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, or triggers a Lunar-Crystallize reaction. This effect can occur once every 0.1s. Max extension is 3s.
C3Mauling Hound: Fierce as Fire
Increases the Level of Inuzaka All-Round Defense by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4Lapping 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.
C5Striking Hound: Thunderous Force
Increases the Level of Juuga: Forward Unto Victory by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6Valiant Hound: Mountainous Fealty
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.
ABILITIES PRIORITY
HIGHEST PRIORITY
Inuzaka All-Round Defense
Deals AoE Geo DMG and sets up a General's War Banner. General's War Banner 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.
SECOND PRIORITY
Juuga: Forward Unto Victory
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 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.
LOWEST PRIORITY
Ripping Fang Fletching
Normal Attack Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow. Charged Attack Performs 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. Plunging Attack Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
PASSIVE TALENTS
PASSIVE
Heedless of the Wind and Weather
After using Juuga: Forward Unto Victory, all nearby party members' DEF is increased by 25% for 12s.
PASSIVE
A Favor Repaid
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
PASSIVE
Seeker of Shinies
Displays the location of nearby resources unique to Inazuma on the mini-map.
QUICK ANSWERS
GOROU BUILD FAQ
Clear answers to the most common GOROU build questions.
What is the best GOROU build?
GOROU is built as DEF and Geo Buffer. Start with Husk of Opulent Dreams, use Elegy for the End when available, then meet the recommended stat targets before chasing additional damage substats.
Which artifact set is best for GOROU?
Husk of Opulent Dreams is the primary recommendation in this guide. The alternative sets above may perform better when another teammate already supplies the same buff or when their substats are substantially stronger.
What weapon should GOROU use?
Elegy for the End is the featured best-in-slot option. The weapon section also lists accessible alternatives with their Level 90 stats and the situation where each choice is most useful.
Which stats should I prioritize on GOROU?
Prioritize the main stats and substats listed in the Recommended Stats section.
Which talent should I level first on GOROU?
Prioritize Inuzaka All-Round Defense. Raise the remaining talents according to the priority cards above so resources are spent on the abilities that contribute most to GOROU's role.
What team works well with GOROU?
Itto is the first recommended composition. The Teams section includes additional premium and accessible alternatives so you can replace unavailable characters without losing the core game plan.