Bennett has long been celebrated as one of the most valuable and versatile characters in *Genshin Impact*, maintaining his relevance since the game's inception and being a staple in numerous team compositions. However, with the introduction of Iansan in *Genshin Impact* Version 5.5, launching on March 26, many players are questioning if she could be the new Bennett replacement. Let's dive into this comparison and see how true this claim is.
How Does Iansan’s Kit Compare to Bennett’s in Genshin Impact?
Iansan, a 4-Star Electro Polearm character from Natlan, steps into the game as a support character, echoing Bennett's role in providing damage buffs and healing. Her Elemental Burst, "The Three Principles of Power," is pivotal for boosting other characters, similar to Bennett's approach. Yet, while Bennett's buffs require characters to remain within his field, Iansan introduces a unique twist with her Kinetic Energy Scale. This scale follows the active character, enhancing their ATK based on her Nightsoul Points.
If Iansan's Nightsoul Points are below 42 out of a maximum of 54, the ATK bonus scales with both her Nightsoul Points and her ATK. At 42 or more Nightsoul Points, the bonus scales solely with her ATK, suggesting an ATK-focused build for optimal performance. However, the active character needs to move to trigger the scale, which logs the distance traveled and replenishes Iansan's Nightsoul Points accordingly.
In terms of healing, Bennett outshines Iansan significantly, offering up to 70% HP recovery within his field, while Iansan's healing capabilities are less potent and she cannot heal herself. Another key difference lies in elemental infusion; Bennett can add Pyro to the active character's Normal Attacks at C6, whereas Iansan does not offer Electro infusion, impacting team synergy differently.
For exploration, Iansan provides unique advantages, utilizing Nightsoul Points to enhance sprinting and jumping distances without stamina consumption. However, in Pyro-centric teams, Bennett remains superior due to Elemental Resonance, which boosts ATK by 25% and provides Pyro infusion.
Should You Choose Iansan or Bennett in Genshin Impact?
While Iansan may seem like Bennett's counterpart with their similar kits and aesthetics, she doesn't outright replace him. Instead, she serves as a compelling alternative, particularly for secondary teams in challenges like Spiral Abyss that benefit from a support similar to Bennett.
Iansan's Kinetic Scale introduces a fresh dynamic, encouraging active movement rather than staying stationary within a field, as required by Bennett's Burst. This change can enhance gameplay variety and strategic options.
If you're eager to try out Iansan, you'll have the opportunity during Phase I of *Genshin Impact* Version 5.5, launching on March 26.
*Genshin Impact is available to play now.*
