Here are the complete lists of Gorou materials for his ascension and talents in Genshin Impact. Learn more about his talent scaling stats, base stats, constellations, and community ratings on this page.
| BASIC INFO AND COMMUNITY RATINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Rarity | Element | Weapon |
| ★★★★ | Geo | Bow |
| DPS | SUB DPS | SUPPORT |
| Pros |
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| – Cheap support power. – Great constellations. – Insanely good in mono Geo defense team. |
| Cons |
| – High burst cost. – Lackluster damage multipliers. – Extremely niche. |
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Gorou Base Stats
Gorou’s ascension stat is bonus Geo Dmg, which increases with each ascension phase.
| Level | Hp | Atk | Def | Geo Dmg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 2661 | 51 | 180 | 0% |
| 40 | 4411 | 84 | 299 | 6% |
| 50 | 5642 | 108 | 382 | 12% |
| 60 | 6731 | 128 | 456 | 12% |
| 70 | 7818 | 149 | 530 | 18% |
| 80 | 8907 | 170 | 603 | 24% |
| 90 | 9570 | 183 | 648 | 24% |
Gorou Ascension Materials
Here is the list of Gorou materials needed to reach his maximum ascension level: Prithiva Topaz, Spectrals, and Perpetual Caliber. As for Sango Pearl, it can be found on Watatsumi Island in Inazuma.
Gorou Talent Materials
The materials to level up Gorou’s talent are Spectrals and Light book series from Violet Court domain located in Inazuma. His weekly boss material Molten Moment is a possible rewards from completing the Narukami Island: Tenshukaku trounce domain in Inazuma.
The total level-up materials required for each of Gorou’s Talents are as follows:
Gorou Talents
Gorou is absolutely a niche unit that only works best for DEF scaling Geo team mates.
 | Ripping Fang Fletching |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack | |
| Normal Attack Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow. Charge Attack 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. Plunge Attack Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact. | |
| Attributes | Level 1 | Level 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 37.75% | 74.63% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 37.15% | 73.44% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 49.45% | 97.75% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 59% | 116.62% |
| Aimed Shot | 43.86% | 86.7% |
| Fully-Charged Aimed Shot | 124% | 223.2% |
| Plunge DMG | 56.83% | 112.34% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 113.63% / 141.93% | 224.62% / 280.57% |
Gorou’s Normal Attack can combo up to 4 consecutive shots dealing Physical Damage. With a Charged Attack, Gorou executes a more precise Aimed Shot that deals increased damage. While aiming, Stone crystals accumulate on the arrowhead. A fully charged arrow will deal Geo Damage.
 | Inuzaka All-Round Defense |
|---|---|
| Elemental Skill | |
| 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:
Hold Adjust the location of the skill. | |
| Attributes | Level 1 | Level 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 107.2% | 254.6% |
| DEF Increase | 206 | 490 |
| Geo DMG Bonus | 15% | 15% |
| Duration | 10 Seconds | 10 Seconds |
| Cooldown | 10 Seconds | 10 Seconds |
The General’s War Banner provides buffs to active party members within its AoE and the more Geo characters in the party, the stronger the buffs.
Gorou can only deploy a single General’s War Banner at any given time. Also, characters can only benefit from one General’s War Banner at a time. Any active buffs will be cleared shortly after the character leaves the banner’s AoE.
 | Juuga: Forward Unto Victory |
|---|---|
| Elemental Burst | |
| 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:
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| Attributes | Level 1 | Level 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Burst DMG | 98.22% DEF | 233.26% DEF |
| Crystal Collapse DMG | 61.3% DEF | 145.59% DEF |
| Duration | 9 Seconds | 9 Seconds |
| Cooldown | 20 Seconds | 20 Seconds |
| Energy Cost | 80 | 80 |
General’s Glory provides the same buffs as the General’s War Banner created by Gorou’s Elemental Skill. Various buffs are granted to the active character within the skill’s AoE based on the number of Geo characters in the party, but this field moves with the active character.
At regular intervals, a Crystal Collapse occurs, dealing AoE Geo Damage to one enemy within the field and pulling an Elemental Shard from the Crystallize reaction to the active character’s location.
When Gorou uses his Elemental Burst, if there is a General’s War Banner on the field, it will be destroyed. Also, while General’s Glory is in effect, using Gorou’s Elemental Skill will not create a General’s War Banner.
Gorou Passive Talents
Unlock 2 more passive talents for Gorou on his first and fourth ascension phase.
 | Heedless of the Wind and Weather |
|---|---|
| 1st Ascension Passive | |
| After using Juuga: Forward Unto Victory, all nearby party members’ DEF is increased by 25% for 12s. | |
 | A Favor Repaid |
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| 4th Ascension Passive | |
Gorou receives the following DMG Bonuses to his attacks based on his DEF:
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 | Seeker of Shinies |
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| Utility Passive | |
| Displays the location of nearby resources unique to Inazuma on the mini-map. | |
Gorou Constellations
New constellation’s passive abilities can be unlocked for Gorou each time you obtain a character’s specific item called Stella Fortuna and these upgrades can permanently enhance Gorou in various ways.
 | Rushing Hound: Swift as the Wind |
|---|---|
| Constellation 1 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Constellation 2 | |
| 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. | |
 | Mauling Hound: Fierce as Fire |
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| Constellation 3 | |
| Increases the Level of Inuzaka All-Round Defense by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. | |
 | Lapping Hound: Warm as Water |
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| Constellation 4 | |
| 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 |
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| Constellation 5 | |
| Increases the Level of Juuga: Forward Unto Victory by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. | |
 | Valiant Hound: Mountainous Fealty |
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| Constellation 6 | |
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:
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Gorou wanters will be gorou havers!!
ty, this is the first banner im skiping poor kokomi (。_。)
I can’t tell you how much you’ve missed on skipping kokomi. she is INSANE….
Insanely not worth spending lol
wdym, she super good healer and hydro support :/