In *Genshin Impact*, Bennett stands out as one of the most valuable and versatile characters, maintaining his relevance and utility in numerous team compositions since the game's inception. However, with the introduction of Iansan in Version 5.5, set to launch on March 26, players are buzzing about whether she might be the new "Bennett replacement." This discussion stems from the perception that HoYoverse may have unintentionally created overpowered support characters like Bennett, Xingqiu, and Xiangling, prompting the development of new characters with more targeted roles.
How Does Iansan's Kit Compare to Bennett's in Genshin Impact?
Iansan, a 4-Star Electro Polearm character from Natlan, serves primarily as a support unit, focusing on providing damage buffs and healing. Her Elemental Burst, "The Three Principles of Power," mirrors Bennett's in its ability to buff other characters. However, Iansan's method differs significantly. Instead of a static field, she summons a Kinetic Energy Scale that follows the active character, boosting ATK based on her Nightsoul Points. If Iansan has fewer than 42 out of 54 maximum Nightsoul Points, the ATK bonus scales with both her Nightsoul Points and ATK. With 42 or more Nightsoul Points, the bonus scales solely off her ATK, suggesting an ATK-focused build for optimal performance.
The catch with Iansan's scale is that it requires the active character to move to function effectively. Both vertical and horizontal movements contribute to the scale's logging of distance traveled, which in turn restores Nightsoul Points to Iansan every second based on that distance. This unique mechanic encourages a more dynamic playstyle compared to Bennett's stationary field.
In terms of healing, Bennett outshines Iansan significantly. Bennett's field can heal the active character up to 70% of their HP, while Iansan's healing capabilities are less potent, and she cannot heal herself. Additionally, Bennett at C6 can infuse Pyro into the Normal Attacks of the active character, a feature Iansan lacks, which might be a disadvantage depending on your team's composition.
For exploration, Iansan offers unique advantages. She can consume Nightsoul Points to sprint a certain distance quickly without using stamina and can jump longer distances in this state. However, Bennett remains the superior 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 Bennett's counterpart, sharing similar aesthetics and functional roles. Rather than replacing Bennett, Iansan presents a strong alternative, particularly for secondary team compositions in Spiral Abyss that require a similar support role. Her biggest advantage is eliminating the need to stay within a fixed field for buffs, as her Kinetic Scale encourages movement and offers a distinct gameplay experience.
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.*
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