Gorou

Lore

The great general of Watatsumi Island's forces. He is deeply trusted by his subordinates.

Meta

• Title: Canine Warrior
• Birthday: 18 May
• Association: Inazuma
• Affiliation: Watatsumi Island
• Constellation: Canis Bellatoris
• Element: Geo
• Release: 2021-12-14
• Chinese voice actor: Min Yang
• Japanese voice actor: Yoko Hikasa
• English voice actor: Sarah Miller
• Korean voice actor: Kim I-an

Base Stats

• Base HP: 987
• Base ATK: 18
• Base DEF: 61
• CRIT Rate: 5%
• CRIT DMG: 62.2%
• Extra: Geo DMG Bonus +96

Why This Character Is Good

Gorou brings stable Geo application, enabling teams to rotate cleanly around Resonance.

Gorou rewards timing-based combos: weave Normal Attacks between Skill and Burst to maintain buffs and trigger Resonance.

Abilities

• Normal Attack - Verdant Sequence: Performs up to 5 strikes with bow techniques. Charged Attack consumes stamina to release a stronger Geo strike.
• Elemental Skill - Verdant Sigil (CD 15s): Marks nearby enemies with a sigil, dealing Geo DMG and granting a short team buff tied to Resonance.
• Elemental Burst - Requiem Manifest (Cost 80): Unleashes sustained Geo damage in an area and amplifies the on-field character reaction damage for 12s.

Talent Values

• Normal Attack (Lv.10): 182% total combo multiplier
• Elemental Skill (Lv.10): 440% Geo DMG
• Elemental Burst (Lv.10): 710% Geo DMG
• Passive Bonus: +15% Elemental DMG Bonus for 10s

Passive Talents

• A1: Triggering Resonance grants Gorou 20 Elemental Mastery for 8s (max 3 stacks).
• A4: After using Elemental Burst, all party members gain 12% Geo DMG Bonus for 10s.
• Utility: Expedition time in Inazuma is reduced by 25%.

Constellations

• C1 Verdant Opening: Elemental Skill gains 1 additional charge.
• C2 Requiem Oath: Burst duration increases by 3s and grants 15% Geo RES shred.
• C3 Refined Motion: Elemental Skill level +3.
• C4 Tactical Convergence: Party gains 80 Elemental Mastery for 8s after Burst cast.
• C5 Everbright Form: Elemental Burst level +3.
• C6 Verdant Zenith: Normal and Charged Attacks gain infusion and deal bonus Geo DMG based on Elemental Mastery.

Food Specialty

• Gorou's Signature Stew: Restores 34% HP and regenerates 1900 HP.

Ascension Cost

• Mora: 2092530
• Hero's Wit: 419
• Boss Drops: 54
• Local Specialty: 168
• Common Drops: 18

Ascension Materials

• Valberry
• Nagadus Emerald Sliver
• Hilichurl Mask
• Silent Pollen Beyond Embers
• Calla Lily

Talent Materials

• Celestial Seal Under Thunder
• Slime Secretions
• Stormbound Pollen Beyond Solstice
• Cecilia
• Varunada Lazurite Sliver

Build Suggestions

• Artifact: Echoes Of Mondstadt - Gorou needs uptime, reaction consistency, and burst scaling, all supported by this set.
• Recommended Weapon: Silent Compass (Bow, ★★★★) - Option 1 fits Geo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Crystallize damage windows.

Weapons

• Silent Compass (Bow, ★★★★): Option 1 fits Geo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Crystallize damage windows.
• Radiant Compass (Bow, ★★★★): Option 2 fits Geo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Crystallize damage windows.
• Radiant Refrain (Bow, ★★★★): Option 3 fits Geo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Crystallize damage windows.

Teammates

• Nicole (Shielder): Nicole adds value as Shielder because As a Shielder, Nicole helps stabilize team tempo around Crystallize.
• Durin (Main DPS): Durin adds value as Main DPS because Durin slots well into Geo teams thanks to steady pressure and Resonance triggers.
• Sucrose (Healer): Sucrose adds value as Healer because As a Healer, Sucrose helps stabilize team tempo around Crystallize.