"Is Iansan Replacing Bennett in Genshin Impact?"

Bennett has long been celebrated as one of the most valuable characters in *Genshin Impact*, maintaining his relevance since the game's launch due to his versatile support abilities. However, with the introduction of Iansan in *Genshin Impact* Version 5.5 on March 26, many players are wondering if she could be the new Bennett replacement. Let's delve into the specifics and see how Iansan's kit compares to Bennett's in *Genshin Impact*.

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

Iansan, a 4-Star Electro Polearm character from Natlan, is designed as a support character, much like Bennett, focusing on providing DMG buffs and healing. Her Elemental Burst, The Three Principles of Power, plays a crucial role in enhancing other characters. Unlike Bennett's stationary 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 54 maximum Nightsoul Points, her ATK bonus scales with both her Nightsoul Points and ATK. With 42 or more Nightsoul Points, the bonus increases and scales solely off her ATK, indicating that building her with ATK in mind is optimal. The active character must move to benefit from Iansan's scale, which logs the distance traveled and restores Nightsoul Points accordingly.

While Iansan does offer healing, Bennett's field provides a more substantial heal, up to 70% of the active character's HP, and he can heal himself, which Iansan cannot. Bennett also has the advantage of Pyro infusion at C6, a feature Iansan lacks, impacting team compositions differently.

For exploration, Iansan offers unique advantages, such as consuming Nightsoul Points to sprint without stamina and jump longer distances. However, Bennett remains the preferred 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 shares many similarities with Bennett, both in appearance and functionality, but she doesn't replace him outright. Instead, she serves as a strong alternative, particularly for secondary team compositions in the Spiral Abyss that need a support similar to Bennett. Iansan's Kinetic Scale encourages movement, offering a fresh gameplay experience compared to Bennett's stationary field.

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.*