Genshin Impact 2.3 update will bring in two new Geo characters named Arataki Itto and Gorou

Arataki Itto and Gorou, two new Geo characters, will be introduced in the Genshin Impact 2.3 update. Both characters were only recently introduced, and the community already has high hopes for them.

Itto and Gorou's Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst abilities have also been revealed. The meta in Genshin Impact appears to be undergoing major changes, with Geo taking over as the most potent element. The animations for Itto and Gorou's skill have been leaked, and they appear to be promising.

In Genshin Impact, Itto's Elemental Skill and Burst animations

Masatsu Zetsugi: Akaushi Burst is Itto's Elemental Skill. Itto uses this technique to summon Ushi, a juvenile akaushi bull on the field. For comparison, Xiangling can summon Guoba with her skill in a similar way.

Players can, however, hold down the Elemental Skill button and aim for a specific location to throw Ushi. The bull remains on the field until its HP is depleted or the time of the skill (six seconds) expires. Itto's Elemental Skill has a 10-second cooldown.

The leaked animations show Itto aiming and summoning Ushi perfectly:

Itto gameplay showcase

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Ushi, the small Geo bull, appears to be really cute. It is, nevertheless, an excellent combat tool for Itto because it offers him Superlative Superstrength stacks.

Elemental Burst by Itto has without a doubt one of the best animations in Genshin Impact. It's named Royal Descent: Behold, Itto the Evil, and it involves the Geo Claymore summoning a special weapon (teased in the official photos) that causes a lot of damage. Because of the Arataki Ichiban passive ability, Itto's attack speed in these animations is quite quick for a Claymore user. With his Elemental Burst, Itto appears to become an explosive Geo damage dealer.

In Genshin Impact, Gorou's Elemental Skill and Burst animations

Gorou, like Itto, is a member of the Geo element, although he fights with a bow. Naturally, this has a big impact on his playing style. When coupled with other Geo characters, it's easy to expect that Gorou will be a fantastic support character. His Elemental Skill and Burst are both designed to provide defence, interruption resistance, and a Geo DMG bonus, among other benefits. The number of Geo characters in the party determines which buffs are available.

Gorou's Elemental Skill and Burst have similar animations, in which he constructs a circle on the field that grants the aforementioned bonuses. When the character utilises the Elemental Burst, however, support powers are greatly enhanced.

It wouldn't surprise me if Genshin Impact now sees a dramatic shift in the meta, with three or four Geo-character parties gaining popularity. In such teams, Itto, Gorou, and Albedo/Zhongli can all be utilised.