Iansan: The New Bennett Replacement in Genshin Impact?

Bennett has long been hailed as one of the most versatile and valuable characters in *Genshin Impact*, maintaining his relevance and utility in numerous team compositions since the game's inception. However, with the introduction of Iansan in *Genshin Impact* Version 5.5, set to launch on March 26, players are buzzing about whether she could be the new "Bennett replacement." Let's delve into this comparison to see if Iansan truly lives up to the hype.

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

Iansan, a 4-Star Electro Polearm character from Natlan, primarily serves as a support, offering both damage buffs and healing—much like Bennett. Her Elemental Burst, "The Three Principles of Power," is central to her support capabilities, 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 has fewer than 42 out of a maximum of 54 Nightsoul Points, the ATK bonus scales with both her Nightsoul Points and her ATK. When she reaches or exceeds 42 Nightsoul Points, the bonus scales solely based on her ATK, emphasizing the need to build her with ATK in mind. Moreover, the active character must move to generate Nightsoul Points for Iansan, with the scale logging distance traveled to restore these points over time.

While both characters provide healing, Bennett's healing capacity is significantly higher, reaching up to 70% of the active character's HP. Iansan also heals, but not to the same extent, and unlike Bennett, she cannot heal herself. Additionally, Bennett at Constellation 6 (C6) can infuse Pyro into the Normal Attacks of the active character, a feature absent in Iansan's kit.

In terms of exploration, Iansan offers unique advantages. She can consume Nightsoul Points to sprint without using stamina and jump longer distances, which can be handy for navigating the game's world. However, Bennett remains superior for Pyro-based teams due to Elemental Resonance, which provides a +25% ATK buff and Pyro infusion.

Should You Choose Iansan or Bennett in Genshin Impact?

Iansan and Bennett share striking similarities, both in appearance and function, earning Iansan the nickname of Bennett's "long-lost sister." Yet, rather than replacing Bennett outright, Iansan seems to be a compelling alternative, particularly for secondary teams in challenges like the Spiral Abyss that benefit from a Bennett-like support.

One of Iansan's key advantages is the freedom of movement she offers. Unlike Bennett's static field, Iansan's Kinetic Scale encourages active movement, adding a dynamic twist to gameplay. This could be a refreshing change for players tired of the "Circle Impact" strategy often required with Bennett's Burst.

If you're eager to test out Iansan's capabilities, you'll have the chance in Phase I of *Genshin Impact* Version 5.5, launching on March 26.

*Genshin Impact is available to play now.*