Iansan: The New Bennett Replacement in Genshin Impact?

Bennett is widely recognized as one of the most valuable characters in *Genshin Impact*, maintaining his relevance since the game's inception and featuring prominently in various team compositions. However, with the introduction of Iansan in *Genshin Impact* Version 5.5 on March 26, players are buzzing about whether she might be the new Bennett replacement. Let's dive into the details and see how true this claim is.

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

Iansan, a 4-Star Electro Polearm character from Natlan, steps into the game as a support unit, focusing on 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.

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. However, with at least 42 Nightsoul Points, the bonus increases and solely scales off her ATK, emphasizing the need to build her with ATK in mind. The unique twist is that the Kinetic Scale requires the active character to move, logging distance traveled and restoring Nightsoul Points accordingly.

While both characters offer healing, Bennett's field can restore up to 70% of the active character's HP, significantly outpacing Iansan. Moreover, Bennett can heal himself, whereas Iansan cannot. In terms of elemental infusion, Bennett's C6 constellation allows for Pyro infusion into Normal Attacks, an advantage Iansan lacks, which can be critical depending on your team setup.

For exploration, Iansan offers unique benefits, such as consuming Nightsoul Points to sprint without stamina and jump longer distances. However, Bennett remains the superior choice for Pyro teams due to Elemental Resonance, providing 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 similarities in appearance and function. Yet, she doesn't replace him outright but serves as a strong alternative, particularly for secondary teams in Spiral Abyss that require a similar support role.

One of Iansan's key advantages is the freedom from the "Circle Impact" phenomenon, where players must remain within Bennett's static field for buffs. Iansan's Kinetic Scale encourages movement, offering a fresh gameplay dynamic compared to Bennett's stationary approach.

If you're eager to try 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.*