Bennett has long been hailed as one of the most versatile and valuable characters in *Genshin Impact*. Since the game's inception, he has maintained his status as a top pick for numerous team compositions due to his robust support capabilities. With the introduction of Iansan in *Genshin Impact* Version 5.5, set to launch on March 26, the community is buzzing about whether she could serve as a new "Bennett replacement." Let's delve into the specifics and see if Iansan truly lives up to this moniker.

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

Iansan, a new 4-Star Electro Polearm character from Natlan, steps into the game with a kit designed for support, much like Bennett. Her Elemental Burst, "The Three Principles of Power," is central to her support role, offering DMG buffs and healing. However, unlike Bennett's stationary field that requires characters to remain within it, Iansan's approach is unique. She summons a Kinetic Energy Scale that follows your active character, boosting ATK based on her Nightsoul Points.

If Iansan's Nightsoul Points are below 42 out of a possible 54, the ATK bonus scales with both her Nightsoul Points and her ATK. Once she reaches 42 or more Nightsoul Points, the ATK bonus scales exclusively off her ATK, encouraging a build focused on ATK. The twist with Iansan's scale is that it rewards movement; the more the active character moves, the more Nightsoul Points are restored to Iansan, based on the distance traveled.

In terms of healing, Bennett outshines Iansan significantly, with his field capable of restoring up to 70% of the active character's HP. Iansan also heals, but not to the extent Bennett does, and crucially, she cannot heal herself. Additionally, while Bennett at C6 can infuse Pyro into the Normal Attacks of the active character, Iansan lacks this Electro infusion capability, which could be a disadvantage depending on your team's elemental needs.

For exploration, Iansan offers unique advantages. She can use her Nightsoul Points to sprint without consuming stamina and jump longer distances. However, for Pyro-centric teams, Bennett remains the superior choice due to Elemental Resonance, which boosts ATK by 25% and provides Pyro infusion.

Should You Choose Iansan or Bennett in Genshin Impact?

Iansan can be seen as a kindred spirit to Bennett, sharing similarities in appearance and functionality. Rather than completely replacing him, she offers a strong alternative, particularly for secondary teams in challenges like the Spiral Abyss where a similar support role is needed.

One of Iansan's key advantages is the freedom she provides from the "Circle Impact" strategy, a term coined by the community to describe the need to stay within Bennett's field for optimal buffs. Iansan's Kinetic Scale, which encourages movement, introduces a fresh gameplay dynamic compared to Bennett's static field.

If you're interested in experimenting with Iansan, you'll have the chance during Phase I of *Genshin Impact* Version 5.5, launching on March 26.

*Genshin Impact is available to play now.*