Iansan: The New Bennett Replacement in Genshin Impact?

In the ever-evolving world of *Genshin Impact*, Bennett has long been celebrated as one of the game's most valuable characters. Since the game's inception, he has been a staple in numerous team compositions due to his powerful support capabilities. However, with the introduction of Iansan in *Genshin Impact* Version 5.5 on March 26, many players are wondering if she could be the new Bennett replacement. Let's dive into the details and see how these two characters stack up.

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

Iansan, a 4-Star Electro Polearm character from Natlan, is designed primarily as a support, offering damage buffs and healing much like Bennett. Her Elemental Burst, "The Three Principles of Power," serves a similar role to Bennett's, but with a unique twist. Instead of requiring characters to remain within a fixed field, Iansan's ability involves summoning a Kinetic Energy Scale that follows the active character, boosting ATK based on her Nightsoul Points.

If Iansan's Nightsoul Points are below 42 out of a maximum of 54, the ATK bonus scales with both her Nightsoul Points and ATK. At or above 42 points, the ATK bonus increases and scales purely off her ATK, suggesting a focus on building her ATK. The Kinetic Energy Scale tracks the active character's movement, both vertically and horizontally, restoring Nightsoul Points based on the distance traveled.

While both characters offer healing, Bennett's healing capability is superior, restoring up to 70% of the active character's HP, whereas Iansan's healing falls short. Additionally, Bennett can heal himself, a feature Iansan lacks. Another key difference is that Bennett can infuse Pyro into the Normal Attacks of the active character at C6, while Iansan does not provide Electro infusion, which may impact team compositions.

For exploration, Iansan has unique advantages. She can use Nightsoul Points to sprint quickly without stamina and jump longer distances. However, Bennett remains the better choice for Pyro teams due to Elemental Resonance, which provides a +25% ATK buff and Pyro infusion.

Should You Choose Iansan or Bennett in Genshin Impact?

Iansan can be seen as a close relative to Bennett, with similar appearances and kit functionalities. Rather than replacing him, Iansan serves as a strong alternative, particularly useful for secondary teams in Spiral Abyss where a similar support role is needed. Her Kinetic Energy Scale offers a fresh gameplay dynamic, encouraging movement rather than staying within a fixed area, unlike Bennett's Burst which necessitates staying in a specific field.

If you're interested in trying out Iansan, you can do so during Phase I of *Genshin Impact* Version 5.5, launching on March 26.

*Genshin Impact is available to play now.*