With Genshin Impact Version 5.5, Iansan is finally making her debut as a 4-star Electro support, and she’s already being touted as a Bennett alternative. However, there are huge questions surrounding her viability, as her full potential only shines at C6.
According to Jello Impact, Iansan’s effectiveness in teams will heavily depend on her Constellations and whether she can truly replace Bennett in top-tier compositions.
Let’s break down Iansan’s best teams, whether she’s worth pulling, and if she’s really an upgrade for your account.
⚡ Who is Iansan in Genshin Impact?
✔ Element: Electro ⚡
✔ Rarity: 4-Star
✔ Role: Attack Buffer & Energy Support
✔ Best For: Mobile DPS units (Plunging, Dash, or Sprint-Based Combat)
✔ Constellation Importance: C6 required for maximum effectiveness
🎯 What Makes Iansan Unique?
- Her buffs scale based on movement, meaning characters who dash, sprint, or plunge frequently benefit the most.
- Provides an Attack buff based on her own Attack stat (similar to Bennett).
- Works best with characters like Varesa, Xiao, Chiori, or Clorinde, who are constantly mobile during combat.
💡 Takeaway: Iansan is a movement-based support, meaning static DPS units may not benefit as much from her buffs.
📊 Who Benefits the Most from Iansan?
To determine whether Iansan is worth pulling, we need to look at who she actually benefits.
🔥 S-Tier Synergy – Characters That Benefit the Most
| Character | Why Iansan Works Well |
|---|---|
| Varesa (Electro Plunging DPS) | Best synergy—her buffs activate during plunging attacks. |
| Xiao (Anemo Plunging DPS) | Buffs work during his plunging rotations, but Faruzan is still essential. |
| Chiori (Geo Dash-Based DPS) | Her fast mobility aligns with Iansan’s movement-based buffing. |
| Clorinde (Electro DPS – Dash Mechanic) | Perfect synergy as Clorinde’s kit revolves around dashing & quick attacks. |
💡 If you play Varesa, Xiao, or Clorinde, Iansan is a top-tier support.
🔄 Decent Buff, but Not Essential
| Character | Why She’s Not a Must-Have |
|---|---|
| Mavuika (Pyro DPS – Geo Synergy) | Iansan provides buffs, but Xilonen & Bennett are more reliable. |
| Kunikuzushi (Electro Hypercarry) | Doesn’t rely on movement-based buffs, making her less useful. |
| Alhaitham (Dendro Spread DPS) | Prefers Dendro supports like Nahida or Baizhu over Iansan’s attack buffs. |
| Wriothesley (Cryo Melee DPS) | Works, but Xingqiu or Furina offer stronger support options. |
💡 These characters CAN use Iansan, but she’s not necessary for their optimal teams.
❌ Minimal Impact – Not Worth Running with Iansan
| Character | Why She Doesn’t Work Well |
|---|---|
| Raiden Shogun (Electro Burst DPS) | Already generates Energy for her team, making Iansan redundant. |
| Eula (Physical DPS – Superconduct Focused) | Needs Cryo support, not an Attack buff. |
| Hu Tao (Pyro Vaporize DPS) | HP-scaling characters don’t benefit from Attack buffs. |
| Cyno (Electro Quickbloom DPS) | Prefers Elemental Mastery-based supports. |
🎯 Takeaway: If your main DPS is in this list, pulling for Iansan won’t add much to your team.
⚖️ Is Iansan a True Bennett Alternative?
✔ At C6, Iansan provides a strong Attack buff like Bennett.
✔ Unlike Bennett, she is not tied to a stationary buff circle.
✔ However, she lacks Bennett’s healing and Energy generation, making her harder to use in some teams.
💡 Conclusion: She is an alternative, but not a full replacement for Bennett unless you have her at C6.
📌 Final Verdict – Should You Pull for Iansan in 5.5?
✔ Best pick if you play Varesa, Xiao, or Clorinde.
✔ At C6, she can be a powerful support, but at lower Constellations, she’s underwhelming.
✔ Not a full Bennett replacement, as she lacks healing & Energy support.
✔ If you’re not already pulling for Varesa or Xianyun, it’s not worth chasing Iansan.
💡 If you need a movement-based Attack buffer, Iansan is a solid choice. But for general support, Bennett still wins.
💬 Are you pulling for Iansan, or saving for another banner? Let us know in the comments!
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