Genshin Impact: Complete Guide to Gorou’s Ascension and Talent Materials
Gorou, the loyal and courageous general of the Watatsumi Island resistance, is a Geo bow user in Genshin Impact. As a specialized support unit, he excels in buffing Geo-based teams, making him a must-have for players who use characters like Itto, Albedo, and Zhongli.
To unlock Gorou’s full potential, you’ll need to ascend him and upgrade his talents using specific materials. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of all the items required for Gorou’s Ascension and Talent upgrades, as well as where to find them.
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Gorou Ascension Materials
Like all characters in Genshin Impact, Gorou must be ascended at certain levels to increase his base stats and unlock his full power. Below is a breakdown of the EXP, Mora, and materials required for each Ascension stage.
EXP & Mora Required for Ascension
| Level | EXP Needed | Mora Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 → 20 | 120,175 | 24,200 |
| 20 → 40 | 578,325 | 115,800 |
| 40 → 50 | 579,100 | 116,000 |
| 50 → 60 | 854,125 | 171,000 |
| 60 → 70 | 1,195,925 | 239,200 |
| 70 → 80 | 1,611,875 | 322,400 |
| 80 → 90 | 3,423,125 | 684,800 |
| Total | 8,362,650 | 1,673,400 |
All Ascension Materials for Gorou
| Material | Quantity Needed | Where to Find It |
|---|---|---|
| Prithiva Topaz (Sliver/Fragment/Chunk/Gemstone) | 1 / 9 / 9 / 6 | Dropped by Geo bosses |
| Perpetual Heart | 46 | Dropped by the Perpetual Mechanical Array |
| Sango Pearl | 168 | Found in Watatsumi Island & Enkanomiya |
| Spectral Husk/Heart/Nucleus | 18 / 30 / 36 | Dropped by Specters |
| Mora | 420,000 | Earned from quests, Ley Lines, and events |
Where to Farm Gorou’s Ascension Materials
1. Prithiva Topaz (Geo Character Ascension Material)
All Geo characters require Prithiva Topaz to ascend. You can obtain these gemstones from defeating the following weekly and world bosses:
- Geo Hypostasis (Liyue)
- Primo Geovishap (Liyue)
- Golden Wolflord (Inazuma)
- Perpetual Mechanical Array (Inazuma)
- Azhdaha (Beneath the Dragon Queller Weekly Boss)
2. Perpetual Heart (Boss Drop from Perpetual Mechanical Array)
Gorou requires 46 Perpetual Hearts, which can be farmed from the Perpetual Mechanical Array, located in Inazuma.
- Found underground in Jinren Island.
- Can be accessed permanently after completing part of the Cleansing Defilement questline.
3. Sango Pearls (Local Specialty in Inazuma)
Gorou’s local specialty is Sango Pearls, which can only be found in Watatsumi Island and Enkanomiya.
- Often located near bodies of water.
- Merchant Yamashiro Kenta in Ritou sells 5 Sango Pearls for 1,000 Mora each (Restocks every 3 days).
4. Spectral Husk, Heart, and Nucleus (Enemy Drop from Specters)
Specters are floating elemental enemies found in Inazuma’s Watatsumi Island, Seirai Island, and Enkanomiya.
- Spectral Husk drops from all levels of Specters.
- Spectral Heart drops from Lv. 40+ Specters.
- Spectral Nucleus drops from Lv. 60+ Specters.
Using Elemental Reactions like Cryo, Pyro, and Electro can help defeat Specters faster, as they have high HP scaling.
Gorou’s Talent Materials
To fully upgrade all three of Gorou’s talents to Level 10, you’ll need the following materials:
| Material | Quantity Needed (One Talent) | Where to Farm |
|---|---|---|
| Teachings/Guide/Philosophies of Light | 3 / 21 / 38 | Violet Court Domain (Wed, Sat, Sun) |
| Spectral Husk/Heart/Nucleus | 6 / 22 / 31 | Specter Enemies |
| Molten Moment (La Signora Boss Drop) | 6 | Weekly Boss Domain |
| Crown of Insight | 1 | Event Rewards |
| Mora | 1,652,500 | Ley Lines, Quests, Events |
Where to Farm Gorou’s Talent Upgrade Materials
1. “Light” Talent Books (Violet Court Domain)
Gorou uses Light Series books to upgrade his talents. These books can be obtained from the Violet Court domain in Inazuma on:
- Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays
2. Molten Moment (Weekly Boss Drop – La Signora)
Gorou requires Molten Moment, which is obtained by defeating La Signora in the Narukami Island: Tenshukaku Weekly Boss Domain.
- Unlocked after completing Archon Quest Chapter II: Act III (Omnipresence Over Mortals).
3. Crown of Insight (Limited Event Item)
To max out Gorou’s talents, you’ll need a Crown of Insight, which is only available through limited-time events and Sacred Sakura Tree & Frostbearing Tree rewards.
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