1. Gorou’s Artifacts
Let’s outfit Gorou, our favorite canine commander, with cool artifacts in Genshin Impact. We want him to look sharp. More importantly, we want him to buff your team effectively. Forget fashion contests in Teyvat. It’s time to maximize his support.
What are the best artifact sets for Gorou? Let’s find out!
- Best Artifact Sets:
- The Exile
- Husk of Opulent Dreams
- Emblem of Severed Fate
You noticed? Yes, The Exile appears twice. Don’t adjust your screen. It’s for emphasis. Let’s break down these sets and why they suit Gorou.
Artifact Set Bonuses: What Makes Them Tick?
Artifact set bonuses are crucial for Genshin Impact character builds. They change character performance significantly. For Gorou, we want sets that boost his support skills. Here are the details:
- Husk of Opulent Dreams 2-piece bonus: DEF +30%
- Emblem of Severed Fate 2-piece bonus: Energy Recharge + 20%
Yes, Husk of Opulent Dreams appears again. It’s that good! Let’s explore these bonuses further.
The Husk of Opulent Dreams 2-piece bonus offers a 30% DEF boost. Why does defense matter for support Gorou? It relates to his scaling and survivability. Bigger numbers on the stat screen are always welcome, even if it’s defense.
Now, Emblem of Severed Fate‘s 2-piece bonus provides 20% Energy Recharge. Gorou needs this to use his Elemental Burst effectively. Keeping buffs rolling is essential, just like coffee is for a tired writer.
Artifact Main Stats: Getting Down to Brass Tacks
Main stats on artifacts are key to fine-tuning your build. For support Gorou, focus on one main stat:
- Artifact Main Stats:
- Defense (support and sub DPS) – at least 1000. Healer Gorou heals little. It’s best to achieve that minimum, especially against corrosion-type enemies.
Defense is crucial for our Geo general. Aim for at least 1000 Defense, especially if you’re planning a “healer” Gorou. His healing is more a gentle pat with a wet tissue than a full hospital visit. Against corrosion enemies, even minimal healing can be helpful.
Stacking Defense supports his meager healing. It also boosts characters like Arataki Itto and Noelle, who scale off DEF. It’s a win-win situation if winning means less panic when your HP bar dips.
2. Gorou’s Weapon
Now, let’s equip our furry friend! Choosing the right weapon for Gorou is vital for maximizing his support potential. He isn’t a main damage dealer; he buffs and enables.
As noted briefly:
- Favonius Warbow is the best weapon for Gorou in Genshin Impact.
Favonius Warbow sets the standard for support Gorou. Why? Energy Recharge! It provides a large Energy Recharge substat and generates more energy particles for the team. This consistency keeps Gorou’s Burst up, which means those valuable Geo buffs keep flowing.
But Favonius Warbow isn’t your only choice. Let’s look at other viable options:
- Weapon Options:
- Favonius Warbow (Four-Star)
- Alley Hunter (Four-Star)
- Sacrificial Bow (Four-Star)
- Polar Star (Five-Star)
- Elegy For The End (Five-Star)
- Skyward Harp (Five-Star)
Alley Hunter is interesting. It lacks Energy Recharge but boosts damage when Gorou is off-field. It may work if you already have enough Energy Recharge from artifacts and want a bit of damage boost for Gorou himself.
Sacrificial Bow is another Energy Recharge option. Its passive might reset Gorou’s Elemental Skill cooldown, allowing for more frequent energy generation and field application. However, it’s more situational than Favonius Warbow.
Let’s discuss five-star bows. Polar Star, Elegy for the End, and Skyward Harp are powerful but may not be necessary for Gorou. Polar Star and Skyward Harp focus more on damage rather than his support role. Elegy for the End can buff team Attack and Elemental Mastery, making it a solid option if available. Still, Favonius Warbow remains the most efficient choice due to its easier availability and refinement.
3. Gorou’s Buff
The heart of Gorou’s kit lies in his buffs. He doesn’t steal the spotlight with flashy damage; he supports. Let’s analyze his buff mechanics.
- Gorou’s Buff Mechanic:
- Gorou’s Elemental Skill creates an AOE field that grants buffs.
- This bonus scales with party Geo characters.
- The extra DEF is a flat bonus; no need to raise his DEF to improve this buff.
- The bonus goes to the active character.
- With three Geo characters, Gorou increases Geo damage by 15%.
Gorou’s Elemental Skill is crucial. It drops a General’s War Banner to create an Area of Effect field with buffs for active characters inside. These buffs strengthen based on Geo characters in your party. Geo synergy is key!
The buff scaling is simple. With one Geo character (besides Gorou), there’s one level of buff. With two Geo characters, you get another level. Three Geo characters provide the maximum buff potential. Thus, Gorou thrives in mono-Geo teams or ones focused on Geo damage dealers like Itto, Noelle, or Ningguang.
The extra DEF bonus Gorou gives is flat. No need to stack Defense thinking it boosts his buffs. Buff strength relies on the number of Geo characters in the party rather than his stats (beyond needing sufficient Energy Recharge for his Burst).
The buffs apply to the *active character*. Ensure your main damage dealer stands in Gorou’s field to enjoy those benefits. No use in buffing someone sidelined.
Finally, with three Geo characters, Gorou boosts Geo damage by 15%. This significant boost helps any Geo damage dealer and showcases Gorou as a precious support in Geo-heavy compositions. It supercharges your Geo DPS.
So, there you go! Learn to build Gorou into the best support doggo he can be. Equip him correctly, understand his buffs, and watch your Geo team dominate in battle. Go forth and conquer Teyvat with Gorou by your side!
