Gorou in Genshin Impact: Release date, banner, abilities, more

Gorou is an upcoming Geo Archer in Genshin Impact, and a major part of the Inazuma storyline. Get to know everything about the Resistance General here, including his release date, abilities, and more.

Gorou is one of the final major characters released as part of Genshin Impact’s epic Inazuma storyline covering the Raiden Archon – Ei the true rule of the region.

The upcoming Geo Archer is a part of the Resistance fighting back against her rule, partnering with the Sangonomiya clan and its leader Kokomi. Here’s what we know about his upcoming release in the game so far.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Genshin Impact’s Inazuma storyline.

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Gorou is coming to Genshin Impact as a playable character soon.

Gorou release date in Genshin Impact

Gorou’s release date hasn’t been confirmed by miHoYo yet, with the Genshin Impact developers only teasing his imminent release in the Inazuma region launch.

However, Gorou’s banner will be arriving sometime during the 2.3 update, which arrives on November 24, 2021.

Gorou abilities in Genshin Impact

“Kindness and loyalty are the representation of virtue. Without a doubt, my friend Gorou is a virtuous general.” — Kaedehara Kazuha

◆ Gorou ‧ Canine Warrior
◆ General of the Watatsumi Army
◆ Geo
◆ Canis Bellatoris#GenshinImpact pic.twitter.com/YEDrXXikKS

— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) October 12, 2021

Gorou’s abilities gives players a glimpse into his overall playstyle. The Geo Archer’s Elemental Skill (Inuzuka All Round-Defense) deals AoE Geo DMG, granting various defensive bonuses to those that stand within the ability’s radius.

Meanwhile, his Elemental Burst (Juuga: Forward Unto Victory) deals further AoE DMG, buffing fellow Geo units, and has the same effects as the war banner from his Elemental Skill.

MiHoYo has released the following description: “Born with a beast-like fighting intuition and tenacious will, he can find a way to victory even in the most critical moments. Within Gorou exists a soul as vast and reliable as the earth.”

Gorou will soon arrive for players during the 2.3 patch.

Gorou weapon in Genshin Impact

Gorou is set to be the game’s first Geo Archer, showcasing his abilities on the battlefield and the Inazuma in-game story. He wields the Dreams of Dragonfell bow in his renders – his signature weapon.

However, whether his kit will make him a DPS carry or more of a supportive unit remains to be seen. Some Geo characters and Archers have made for great Main DPS units, and Gorou being on the frontlines of battle could make the combination a lethal mix.

Gorou Genshin Impact character trailer

Gorou story in Genshin Impact

If you’ve played through the Inazuma story in Genshin Impact, you’ll know a bit about the Geo Archer. If you haven’t, this is your warning for just a couple of spoilers.

Gorou is the General of the Sangonomiya Resistance, fighting back against the Raiden Archon’s Vision Hunt Decree. Leading a rag-tag army based out of Watatsumi Island, he is on the front lines of battle ⁠— with his own vision ⁠— trying to stop the decline of Inazuma.

He partners with the likes of Kokomi and Kazuha in battle, and faces off against Kojou Sara on the shores of Nazuchi Beach.

You first meet Gorou in Fort Fujitou in the Genshin Impact story.

Gorou voice actor in Genshin Impact

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