Summary
Genshin Impacthas officially unveiled Iansan, the upcoming 4-Star character from the Collective of Plenty, who is set to make her playable debut in Version 5.5. While Natlan has had its fair share of fan-favorites, such as Citlali and Ororon,Genshin Impactplayers had years to build their expectations on what Iansan was going to be like. As one of the six Heroes of Natlan, Iansan had the spotlight during the Archon Quest, but most fans argue that she hasn’t had the chance to shine just yet.
Version 5.5 willintroduce Varesa and Iansan toGenshin Impact, but it will also see the launch of Natlan’s next map expansion. The Traveler will get to explore the Great Volcano of Tollan, befriend the Tatankasaurs, and engage with the Collective of Plenty. WhileGenshin Impactis still expected to add the Mare Jivari zone in the near future, Version 5.5 will complete the six tribal reputations for Natlan as a region.
Iansan was unveiled by the officialGenshin Impactaccount on Reddit, introducing her as Varesa’s mentor and fitness coach of the Collective of Plenty. Whereas Varesa is a 5-Star Electro Catalyst,Iansan inGenshin Impactis touted as a 4-Star Electro Polearm with an ability kit suited for Support. The most exciting thing about her gameplay is that she has a decent shot at replacing Bennett on certainGenshin Impactteams or, at worst, offering an alternative.
Genshin Impact: Who is Iansan?
Much like Bennett himself, Iansan is capable of providing a strong buff to the active character’s ATK, while also having limited healing abilities. While Bennett’s buff is infamously restricted to a rather small circle, Iansan’s buff is not only tethered to the active character, but it rewards players for moving around. Namely,Genshin Impactplayers can extend the duration of Iansan’s buff by recording any movement or combat animation. Assuming her multipliers remain untouched during the beta, Iansan will likely end up as one of thestronger 4-Star characters inGenshin Impact.
Given her rarity as a 4-Star, Iansan will not have a dedicated Story Quest or Tribal Chronicle. However, much like Kaveh orChevreuse inGenshin Impact, there is a chance that Iansan will feature in a Flagship Event as a central character. Moreover, if HoYovere hasn’t completely abandoned the concept, players may end up seeing Iansan in a Hangout that explores her character more thoroughly. Version 5.5 is set to launch on Jul 24, 2025.
