Bennett has long been celebrated as one of the most versatile and powerful characters in *Genshin Impact*. Since the game's launch, he has been a staple in numerous team compositions, thanks to his robust support capabilities. However, with the introduction of Iansan in *Genshin Impact* Version 5.5 on March 26, there's a buzz about whether she could be the new "Bennett replacement." Let's dive into the details and see if Iansan truly steps into Bennett's shoes.
How Does Iansan’s Kit Compare to Bennett’s in Genshin Impact?
Iansan, a new 4-Star Electro Polearm character from Natlan, shares the support role with Bennett, focusing on providing DMG buffs and healing. Her Elemental Burst, "The Three Principles of Power," mirrors Bennett's in its buffing capabilities but operates differently. Instead of a static field, Iansan's Burst summons a Kinetic Energy Scale that follows the active character, boosting ATK based on her Nightsoul Points.
The ATK bonus from Iansan's scale scales off both her Nightsoul Points and ATK if she has less than 42 out of a maximum of 54 points. If she reaches 42 or more Nightsoul Points, the bonus increases and scales purely off her ATK, making ATK-centric builds essential for her. Additionally, the scale encourages movement, as it restores Nightsoul Points based on the distance traveled by the active character.
While Iansan also heals, Bennett's healing capacity is far superior, restoring up to 70% HP. Notably, Iansan cannot heal herself, a significant drawback compared to Bennett. Furthermore, Bennett's C6 constellation allows for Pyro infusion in Normal Attacks, a feature Iansan lacks, which could be crucial depending on your team setup.
For exploration, Iansan offers unique advantages, such as sprinting and jumping longer distances using Nightsoul Points. 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, given the similarities in their kits and appearance. Rather than replacing Bennett outright, Iansan serves as a strong alternative, particularly for secondary teams in the Spiral Abyss that require a similar support role.
One of Iansan's key advantages is the freedom of movement her Kinetic Scale provides, eliminating the need to stay within a fixed field for buffs, a common complaint with Bennett's Burst. This offers a fresh gameplay dynamic, encouraging players to be more mobile with their active characters.
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.*
