Iansan: The New Bennett Replacement in Genshin Impact?

In *Genshin Impact*, Bennett has long been hailed as one of the most versatile and powerful support characters, maintaining his relevance since the game's inception. However, with the introduction of Iansan in Version 5.5, launching on March 26, players are buzzing about whether she might serve as a new "Bennett replacement." Let's dive into the details and see if Iansan truly lives up to this moniker.

How Does Iansan’s Kit Compare to Bennett’s in Genshin Impact?

Iansan, a 4-Star Electro Polearm user from Natlan, steps into the game as a support character focused on providing DMG buffs and healing, much like Bennett. Her Elemental Burst, "The Three Principles of Power," is central to her support role, but it operates differently from Bennett's. Instead of a static field, Iansan summons a Kinetic Energy Scale that follows the active character, boosting ATK based on her Nightsoul Points.

The ATK bonus from Iansan scales differently depending on her Nightsoul Points. If she has less than 42 out of 54 maximum points, the bonus is influenced by both her Nightsoul Points and ATK. At 42 or more points, it scales solely off her ATK, emphasizing the need to build her with ATK in mind. Additionally, Iansan's scale requires the active character to move, logging distance traveled and restoring Nightsoul Points accordingly.

While both characters offer healing, Bennett's ability to restore up to 70% HP significantly outpaces Iansan's healing, who also cannot heal herself. Bennett also has the unique advantage at C6 of infusing Pyro into Normal Attacks, a feature Iansan lacks, which can be crucial depending on team composition.

Iansan brings unique exploration advantages, using Nightsoul Points to sprint without stamina and jump further. However, for Pyro teams, Bennett remains superior due to Elemental Resonance, offering a +25% ATK buff and Pyro infusion.

Should You Choose Iansan or Bennett in Genshin Impact?

Iansan could be seen as Bennett's counterpart rather than a direct replacement. Their kits are similar, yet Iansan offers a fresh approach, particularly beneficial for alternative team compositions in challenges like Spiral Abyss. Her Kinetic Scale encourages active movement, diverging from the "Circle Impact" gameplay that Bennett's static field necessitates.

Players eager to experiment with Iansan can try her out in Phase I of *Genshin Impact* Version 5.5, set to release on March 26. While Iansan introduces innovative mechanics and alternatives, Bennett's established strengths, particularly in healing and Pyro teams, continue to make him a staple choice.

*Genshin Impact is available to play now.*