Genshin Impact: 5 Mistakes Players Make When Using Iansan
Iansan is **Natlan’s newest 4-star support** in Genshin Impact, offering massive ATK and DMG buffs that rival Bennett—but only if used correctly. While she has the **potential to surpass Bennett** in Natlan-based teams, many players misuse her kit, leading to underwhelming performance.
Here are the top 5 mistakes to avoid when playing Iansan:
5. Ignoring Her Nightsoul Point Mechanics
Iansan’s ATK buff depends on maintaining 42+ Nightsoul points. Luckily, she has multiple ways to restore them:
• Elemental Skill grants 54 points.
• Elemental Burst gives 15 points and activates her buff.
• Passive Regeneration:
• Gains 4 points every 2.8s when the active character consumes/restores energy.
• Restores points based on movement distance.
Key Tip: Always pre-fill her Nightsoul gauge before swapping to maximize buff uptime.
4. Mistaking Her for a Healer
While Iansan’s Kinetic Energy passive heals (60% of her ATK), it’s unreliable due to:
• 3-second cooldown per heal.
• Requires active Nightsoul regeneration to trigger.
Verdict: She’s not a dedicated healer—bring a proper sustain unit (e.g., Kokomi, Kuki) if needed.
3. Building Full ATK (Instead of Energy Recharge)
Many players stack ATK% for her buffs, but Energy Recharge (ER) is crucial because:
• Her Elemental Burst is essential for buffing.
• Without 180-200% ER, she struggles to burst off-cooldown.
Recommended Build:
• Sands: ER% (until requirements are met).
• Goblet/Circlet: ATK% (after ER needs are satisfied).
2. Skipping Her Constellations
Iansan’s **C2 and C6** drastically improve her support value:
• C2: +30% ATK buff.
• C6: +25% DMG bonus.
Since she’s a 4-star, pulling duplicates is easier than 5-star Constellations—prioritize her banners!
1. Using the Wrong Artifacts & Weapons
Best Artifact Set:
• Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City (4pc) → +40% DMG for the team (best for Natlan units).
• Noblesse Oblige (4pc) → Universal +20% ATK (fallback option).
Best Weapons:
• Favonius Lance (ER + team energy).
• Skyward Spine (higher base ATK + ER).
• Prototype Starglitter (F2P-friendly ER option).
Exception: If supporting Mavuika (no Energy needs), use ATK% or EM weapons instead.
Final Verdict: Is Iansan Better Than Bennett?
• In Natlan Teams:Yes (with proper setup).
• Elsewhere:No—Bennett’s universal healing + buffing still wins.
Optimize Iansan by avoiding these mistakes, and she’ll shine as a top-tier support!
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