Bennett remains one of the most essential characters in *Genshin Impact*, valued for his versatility and effectiveness since the game's launch. However, with the introduction of Iansan in Version 5.5 on March 26, many players are wondering if she could be the new "Bennett replacement." HoYoverse has a history of creating powerful support characters like Bennett, Xingqiu, and Xiangling, leading to speculation about Iansan's role.
How Does Iansan's Kit Compare to Bennett's in Genshin Impact?
Iansan, a 4-Star Electro Polearm character from Natlan, shares the support role with Bennett, focusing on DMG buffs and healing. Her Elemental Burst, The Three Principles of Power, functions differently from Bennett's. Instead of a fixed field, Iansan summons a Kinetic Energy Scale that follows the active character and increases ATK based on her Nightsoul Points.
If Iansan has fewer than 42 out of 54 maximum Nightsoul Points, her ATK bonus scales with both her Nightsoul Points and ATK. With at least 42 Nightsoul Points, the bonus scales solely off her ATK, emphasizing an ATK-focused build. The active character must move to generate Nightsoul Points, adding a unique dynamic to her support style.
While both characters provide healing, Bennett's healing capacity is superior, restoring up to 70% HP compared to Iansan's more limited healing. Additionally, Bennett can heal himself, while Iansan cannot. In terms of elemental infusion, Bennett's C6 ability to infuse Pyro into Normal Attacks is absent in Iansan, who does not provide Electro infusion.
For exploration, Iansan offers unique advantages, such as stamina-free sprinting and extended jumps using Nightsoul Points. However, Bennett remains the better choice for Pyro teams due to Elemental Resonance benefits.
Should You Choose Iansan or Bennett in Genshin Impact?
Iansan and Bennett share similarities in appearance and kit functionality, but she doesn't replace him outright. Instead, Iansan serves as a strong alternative, particularly for secondary teams in the Spiral Abyss requiring similar support roles.
One of Iansan's key advantages is the freedom of movement her Kinetic Scale offers, contrasting with the stationary requirement of Bennett's Burst. This encourages a more dynamic gameplay style. If you're interested in trying out Iansan, you can do so in Phase I of *Genshin Impact* Version 5.5, launching on March 26.
*Genshin Impact is available to play now.*
