Within the ever-expanding tapestry of Teyvat, where elements dance and destinies intertwine, the arrival of the steadfast Watatsumi general, Gorou, heralded a new era for the Geo element. As the first to wield a bow with the unyielding power of stone, he did not merely join the roster; he became its cornerstone, a strategic keystone around which the very earth could be commanded. While the allure of new five-star constellations like the elegant Chiori captivates the realm, Gorou's enduring strength lies in his ability to elevate and harmonize, transforming a collection of Geo warriors into an indomitable phalanx. His support is not a whisper but a rallying cry, a banner under which the might of the earth is consolidated and unleashed.
8. Xinyan: The Resonant Rock 'n' Roll
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Four Star | Claymore
In the symphony of elements, Xinyan brings a fiery crescendo. This spirited rocker, though a child of Pyro, finds an unexpected harmony within Gorou's Geo ensemble. Her true value blooms under the dual aegis of Gorou's defensive fortifications and the stalwart Geo Elemental Resonance. 🛡️ Xinyan's shield, often considered a fleeting barrier, gains newfound resilience and duration, becoming a more reliable bastion against the onslaught of foes. Furthermore, her Pyro application becomes a tool for strategic crystallization, generating precious elemental shards that offer additional layers of protection. To maximize her rhythmic contributions, equipping her with the 🗡️ Sacrificial Greatsword is a masterstroke, potentially resetting her Elemental Skill cooldown and allowing for a near-constant serenade of fiery notes and protective shields, all amplified by the general's unwavering support.
7. Ningguang: The Jade Chamber's Artillery
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Four Star | Catalyst
Where Xinyan offers fiery support, 💎 Ningguang embodies the sheer, crystallized force of Geo. As the Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing, her versatility is legendary, and under Gorou's command, it is magnified tenfold. She can seamlessly transition from a devastating main DPS, raining down a hail of gemstone projectiles, to a formidable sub-DPS, her Star Jades accumulating for explosive charged attacks. Gorou's presence is the catalyst for her true potential. His Elemental Skill, Inuzaka All-Round Defense, bestows a significant DEF boost and resistance to interruption. With at least two Geo comrades—Ningguang and Gorou himself—this skill's potency surges, allowing the astute businesswoman to stand her ground amidst chaos, channeling her attacks without fear. After activating 🐕 Gorou's banner, Ningguang's every gem becomes a meteor, her screen a fortress, turning the battlefield into her personal jade treasury.
6. The Geo Traveler: The Foundation of Energy
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Five Star (free) | Sword
Often the silent cornerstone, the Geo manifestation of the Traveler is a testament to adaptable strength. In a composition centered on Gorou, they excel as a robust Sub-DPS and, most crucially, as an energetic wellspring. Gorou, a maestro of support, relies heavily on the swift and frequent activation of his Elemental Burst, Juuga: Forward Unto Victory. The Traveler's constructs, born from their Starfell Sword and Wake of Earth, serve a dual purpose: they deal substantial off-field Geo damage and, upon shattering, generate a generous flow of Geo Energy Particles. This constant stream of power fuels Gorou's ultimate ability, ensuring his banner of fortitude and damage amplification flies perpetually on the field. While other specialized Geo units may offer more focused damage, the Traveler's universal accessibility and potent energy generation make them a foundational piece, especially for those building their first Geo legion.
5. Noelle: The Indomitable Maid
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Four Star | Claymore
A gift to every fledgling adventurer, 🛡️ Noelle is the embodiment of Geo's protective and enduring spirit. Far from a mere beginner's character, she blossoms into a powerhouse within Gorou's ranks, fulfilling the coveted trinity of roles: damage, defense, and healing. Her entire kit scales magnificently with DEF, a stat that Gorou's skills fervently bolster. This synergy transforms her from a reliable maid into an unstoppable juggernaut. Her Breastplate skill not only summons a sturdy shield but also provides consistent party-wide healing with each strike. Under Gorou's influence, this shield's durability soars, and her healing pulses grow stronger. When her Elemental Burst, Sweeping Time, is activated, she becomes a whirlwind of Geo destruction, her massive claymore swings empowered by her DEF, which is now supercharged by her general's presence. She is the unwavering heart of the formation, taking the brunt of assaults while mending wounds and crushing adversaries.
4. Zhongli: The Pillar of Celestial Might
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Five Star | Polearm
The Archon of Geo himself, 🪨 Zhongli, represents the apex of defensive and supportive grandeur. Integrating this venerable sovereign into a team with Gorou creates an edifice of near-absolute impunity. Zhongli's Dominus Lapidis summons a stele that resonates with other Geo constructs and, when held, erects a shield so formidable it renders most enemy attacks inconsequential. This is where Gorou's genius amplifies divinity. With Geo Resonance strengthening all shields and Gorou's DEF and Geo DMG buffs layered atop, Zhongli's protective dome becomes an impervious fortress. Furthermore, Zhongli's presence shreds enemy elemental resistances with his Jade Shield, making every Geo attack from the team strike with the force of a meteor. His Planet Befall burst remains a spectacular display of petrifying crowd control and catastrophic damage, now backed by a chorus of Geo empowerment. Together, they offer not just strength, but sublime, unshakeable security.
3. Albedo: The Chalk Prince's Transient Blossoms
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Five Star | Sword
The genius of Mondstadt, 🧪 Albedo, is a master of elegant, off-field artistry. His synergy with Gorou is one of beautiful, automated devastation. Albedo's Abiogenesis: Solar Isotoma creates a luminous field that deals explosive Geo damage whenever active characters strike enemies within its radius. This passive, persistent damage becomes the perfect canvas for Gorou's buffs. With three Geo party members—a simple feat with Albedo and Gorou as the core—Gorou's skill grants an additional boost to Geo DMG. Suddenly, every transient blossom triggered by Albedo's field detonates with significantly greater force, creating a relentless barrage of crystalline explosions. Moreover, Albedo's blossoms also generate Energy Particles, feeding into Gorou's burst requirement and creating a virtuous cycle of empowerment and eruption. He is the silent strategist whose creations turn the battlefield into a deadly garden under the general's banner.
2. Chiori: The Seamstress of Swift Stone
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Five Star | Sword
The dawn of Version 4.5 brought a long-awaited and exquisite new thread to the Geo tapestry: Chiori. For 🐕 Gorou, her arrival was a renaissance, adding a premier off-field DPS who shares his reliance on the DEF stat. Chiori's elegance is lethal; she deploys her automaton, Tamoto, to weave a dance of swift, slicing Geo attacks independently of her active presence. This makes her an ideal partner for Gorou, as she can benefit from his DEF buffs while contributing massive damage without occupying field time. The pinnacle of this partnership is achieved in a triple-DEF-scaling dream team: Gorou providing support, Chiori dealing off-field damage, and a primary DPS like Noelle or Arataki Itto dominating the forefront. With her sixth constellation, Chiori herself can take center stage as a breathtaking main DPS, her every stitch reinforced by Gorou's unwavering command. She is the precision to his broad support, a seamless addition that elevated Geo team-building to new heights of sophistication and power.
1. Arataki Itto: The Oni King's Unbridled Fury
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Five Star | Claymore
The undisputed sovereign of Geo's offensive might, Arataki Itto is Gorou's destined battlefield counterpart. Released together, their synergy is the stuff of legend, a perfect storm of unyielding force and tactical brilliance. Itto is a DPS who thrives on defiance and supercharged normal attacks through his Royal Descent: Behold, Itto the Evil! burst. Gorou is the engine that pushes this oni king's power into the stratosphere. Every buff from Gorou's banner—the DEF increase, the Geo DMG bonus, and at higher talent levels, the resistance to interruption—feeds directly into Itto's monstrous damage output. His trusted bull, Ushi, serves as both a taunt and a battery; the damage it absorbs translates into stacks for Itto's powerful charged attacks, Arataki Kesagiri. With Gorou ensuring his DEF is sky-high and his Geo damage amplified, each of Itto's sweeping slashes becomes a cataclysmic event. Their partnership is more than teamwork; it is a display of raw, joyous power, where the general's strategy unlocks the oni's full, devastating potential, turning every conflict into a celebration of supreme strength.
In the grand chronicle of Teyvat, as of 2026, Gorou stands not as a lone warrior, but as the brilliant conductor of a geological orchestra. From the free-spirited resonance of Xinyan to the foundational energy of the Traveler, from the protective embrace of Noelle and Zhongli to the artistic eruptions of Albedo and Chiori, and culminating in the glorious frenzy of Itto, each character adds a unique movement to the symphony. Under his command, the steadfast Geo element, once perceived as isolated, reveals its true nature: an interconnected foundation of immense power, versatility, and unbreakable resolve.