Genshin Impact Gorou Build, Weapons, & Artifacts

Find Gorou Build, Weapons, and Artifacts that are suitable for Gorou here.

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Gorou

Best Weapons For Gorou

Best 3 Star Weapons

In the early game, it's difficult to find 4 or 5-star weapons. Therefore, there are some 3-star bows that are the best for Gorou. Here is the best weapon list from best to good.

Weapon	Passive
Slingshot	If a Normal or Charged Attack hits a target within 0.3s of being fired, increases DMG by 36%. Otherwise, decreases DMG by 10%.
Sharpshooter's Oath	Increases DMG against weak spots by 24%.
Messenger	Charged Attack hits on weak points deal an additional 100% ATK DMG as CRIT DMG. Can only occur once every 10s.

Best 4 Star Weapons

In the mid-game, 4-star weapons that are the best for Gorou can be getting from wish or find materials to forge at the blacksmith. We try to focus on his CRIT Rate, Energy Recharge, and Elemental Mastery.

Weapon	Passive
The Vriridescent Hunt	Upon hit, Normal and Aimed Shot Attacks have a 50% chance to generate a Cyclone, which will continuously attract surrounding opponents, dealing 40% of ATK as DMG to these opponents every 0.5s for 4s. This effect can only occur once every 14s.
The Stringless	Increases Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 24%.
Favonius Warbow	CRIT Hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will generate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s.
Sacrificial Bow	After damaging an opponent with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40% chance to end its own CD. Can only occur once every 30s.

Best 5 Star Weapons

The only way to get the best 5-star Bow for Gorou is by wishing. It will randomly drop when you are doing wish if you are a lucky one. We try to focus on his CRIT Rate/DMG and Energy Recharge.

Weapon	Passive
Polar Star	Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG increased by 12%. After Normal attack, Charged attack, Elemental skill or Elemental Burst hits an opponent, 1 stack of Byakuya Kyousei will be gained for 12s. When 1/2/3/4 stacks of Byakuya Kyousei are present, ATK is increased by 10/20/30/45%. The stack of Byakuya Kyousei created by the Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Elemental skill or Elemental Burst will be counted independently of the others.
Thundering Pulse	Increases ATK by 20% and grants the might of Thunder Seal. At stack levels 1/2/3, the Thunder Seal increases Normal Attack DMG by 12/24/40%. The character will obtain 1 stack of Thunder Seal in each of the following scenarios: Normal Attack deals DMG (Stack lasts 5s), casting Elemental skill (stacks lasts 10s); Energy is less than 100% (stack disappears when Energy full). Each stack's duration is calculated independently.
Elegy for the End	A part of the "Millennial Movement" that wanders amidst the winds. Increases Elemental Mastery by 60. When the Elemental Skills or Elemental Burst of the character wielding this weapon hit opponents, the character gains a Sigil of Remembrance. This effect can be triggered once every 0.2s and can be triggered even if said the character is not on the field. When you possess 4 Sigil of Remembrance, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain the "Millennial Movement: Farewell Song" effect for 12s. "Millennial Movement: Farewell Song" increases Elemental Mastery by 100 and increases ATK by 20%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Remembrance for 20s. of the many effects of the "Millennial Movement," buffs of the same type will not stack.
Skyward Harp	Increases CRIT DMG by 20%. Hits have a 60% chance to inflict a small AoE attack, dealing 125% Physical ATK DMG. Can only occur once every 4s.

Best Artifacts For Gorou

Here is the best artifacts list for Gorou from best to good.

Set	Bonus
Archaic Petra	2 Piece: Gain a 15% Geo DMG Bonus 4 Piece: Upon obtaining a crystal created through a Geo Elemental Reaction, all party members gain 35% Elemental DMG Bonus to that particular element for 10s. Onlt once form of Elemental DMG Bonus to that particular element for 10s. Only one form of Elemental DMG Bonus can be gained in this manner at any one time.
Noblesse Obilge	2 Piece: Elemental Burst DMG +20% 4 Piece: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
Emblem Of Severed Fate	2 Piece: Energy Recharge +20% 4 Piece: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.
Wanderer's Troupe	2 Piece: Elemental Mastery +80 4 Piece: Increases Charged Attack DMG by 35% if the character uses a Catalyst or Bow.
Scholar	2 Piece: Energy Recharge 20% 4 Piece: Gaining Energy gives 3 Energy to all party members who have a bow or a catalyst equipeped. Can only occur once every 3s.
Instructor	2 Piece: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80. 4 Piece: Upon triggering an Elemental Reaction, increases all members' party Elemental Mastery by 120 for 8s.
Berserker	2 Piece: CRIT Rate +12% 4 Piece: When HP is below 70%, CRIT Rate increases by an additional 24%.

Best Build For Gorou

Best Geo DPS Build

Here is the best Geo DPS Build for Gorou. This build focuses more on Geo DMG then CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG to deal high elemental DMG output to enemies.

Weapon	Artifact Set
Polar Star Or Thundering Pulse Or Skyward Harp	Archaic Petra (4P) Or Noblesse Obilge (2P) + Archaic Petra (2P)
The Vriridescent Hunt	Archaic Petra (4P)

Best Geo DPS Build Stats

Best Geo Support Build

Here is the best Geo Support Build for Gorou. This build focuses more on Energy Recharge and Elemental Mastery to support the team for Elemental reaction.

Weapon	Artifact Set
Elegy for the End	Emblem Of Severed Fate (4P) Or Noblesse Obilge (4P) Or Wanderer's Troupe (4P)
Favonius Warbow Or Sacrificial Bow Or The Stringless	Emblem Of Severed Fate (4P) Or Noblesse Obilge (4P) Or Wanderer's Troupe (4P)

Best Geo Support Build Stats

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