It seems like finally we have gotten a competition for Bennet in Genshin Impact with the introduction of the latest 4-star character, Iansan. The coach is a versatile support suited for many teams, but there are certain gimmicks that you need to consider.
Iansan is a 4-star Electro Polearm user who excels as an ATK-buffer support in Genshin Impact. Her ability to provide significant ATK buffs makes her a sought-after support character, especially as a viable alternative to Bennett. Below is a detailed guide on her best builds, recommended weapons, artifacts, materials, and team compositions.
Quick Look: Iansan Build Guide
Attribute
Details
Role
Support
Weapon
Calamity Queller, Favonious Lance
Artifacts
4-piece Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
Talent Priority
Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill
Main Stat Priority
ATK%, Energy Recharge
Sub Stat Priority
ATK%
Team Role
Support, Pseudo Healer
Iansan Build Guide
Iansan’s Best Weapon Choices:
Best Weapon for Iansan
Calamity Queller – High ATK bonus, strong buff potential.
Engulfing Lightning – High Energy Recharge, increases ATK.
Tamayuratei no Ohanashi – F2P-friendly, boosts ATK and movement speed.
Favonius Lance – Energy generation support.
Best Artifacts:
Artifacts for Iansan
4-Piece Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City – Maximizes Elemental DMG Bonus and Energy Regeneration.
4-Piece Noblesse Oblige – General ATK buffing for the team.
Alternative 2-Piece Options: Gladiator’s Finale / Shimenawa’s Reminiscence (ATK% boost) + The Exile (Energy Recharge).
Artifact Main Stats:
Sands: ATK% or Energy Recharge
Goblet: ATK%
Circlet: ATK%
Recommended Substats: Energy Recharge > ATK% > CRIT Rate (if using Favonius Lance)
Stat Recommendations
Stat
Recommended Value
Energy Recharge
180% ~ 200%+
With Electro Teammate
140% ~ 160%+
ATK
2500+
Best Team Compositions
Overload Teams
Support
Main DPS
Sub-DPS
Additional Support
Iansan
Mavuika
Fischl
Chevreuse
Iansan
Clorinde
Bennett
Chevreuse
Aggravate Teams
Support
Main DPS
Sub-DPS
Additional Support
Iansan
Varesa
Nahida
Baizhu
Iansan
Clorinde
Nahida
Baizhu
Electro-Charge Teams
Support
Main DPS
Sub-DPS
Additional Support
Iansan
Ayato
Ororon
Kazuha
Iansan
Tartaglia
Ororon
Sucrose
Superconduct Teams
Support
Main DPS
Sub-DPS
Additional Support
Iansan
Eula
Raiden
Mika
Iansan
Freminet
Fischl
Mika
Iansan Constellations
Constellation
Effect
C1 – Starting’s Never Easy
Restores 15 Elemental Energy every 6 Nightsoul points consumed.
C2 – Laziness is the Enemy
Grants a 30% ATK boost when off-field during Burst.
C3 – Scientific Diet Planning
Increases Elemental Skill level by 3.
C4 – Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Enhances Nightsoul restoration mechanics for additional buffs.
C5 – We Can Push It Further
Increases Elemental Burst level by 3.
C6 – Teachings of the Collective of Plenty
Extends Scale duration and grants a 25% DMG buff upon Nightsoul overflow.
Rotation Guide
Elemental Skill → Quick Normal Attack → Charged Attack (Plunge Attack in Nightsoul’s Blessing state)
Elemental Burst → Switch to a movement-heavy DPS character.
Maintain Nightsoul Points by moving around to maximize ATK buffs.
Talent Overview
Normal Attack: Weighted Spike
Performs 3 consecutive strikes.
Charged Attack: Lunges forward, dealing damage along the way.
Plunge Attack: AoE Electro DMG (transforms when in Nightsoul’s Blessing state).
Elemental Skill: Thunderbolt Rush
Dashes forward, dealing AoE Electro DMG.
It activates Nightsoul’s Blessing state, enhances movement, and grants free Swift Stormflight Charged Attack.
Can be held to sprint, traverse water, and gain speed boosts.
Elemental Burst: The Three Principles of Power
Deals AoE Electro DMG and summons a Kinetic Energy Scale.
Scale follows the active character, providing ATK buffs.
ATK bonus strength depends on movement and Nightsoul Points.
Asil Ahsan is a Genshin Impact writer at GameRiv. Asil is an avid gamer and book reader. He primarily focuses on AAA tittles and Gacha games and loves to watch anime and eat food!
