Let’s dive into the recent buzz in the Genshin Impact community—everyone’s talking about a leaked ability kit for Iansan, a new 4-star Electro Polearm character. Slated to join the game in Version 5.5, Iansan is making waves even before her grand entrance. Long-time fans have been eagerly anticipating the debut of Travail characters, who have played a foundational role in the lore of Teyvat since they were first hinted at back in September 2020. As Natlan’s gates swung open in August 2024, players started to form high expectations for Iansan.
Iansan’s initial appearance in the Archon Quest may have been on the shorter side compared to characters like Citlali or Ororon. Yet, her persona as a diminutive yet mighty warrior and fitness instructor has made her a hit among fans. But not everyone is thrilled about her classification as a 4-star character. The announcement stirred some debate, particularly because her counterpart in the same patch, the 5-star character Varesa, was also part of the Collective of Plenty and wielded the same element.
Thanks to Seele Leaks, we’ve learned that Iansan is built as a Support character, bringing healing, an ATK buff, and a distinctive attack combo activated through her Elemental Skill. The most intriguing aspect of her ability kit mirrors Bennett’s role, except Iansan’s Elemental Burst doesn’t limit the active character to a specific area but instead follows them around. This buff is dynamic, extending as long as the character keeps moving, though it’s unclear if movements like Plunging Attacks count towards this. If they do, Iansan could become an essential asset for teams focusing on Plunge attacks.
Let’s break down her abilities:
Base Abilities
- Normal Attack: Iansan can launch a series of up to three spear strikes.
- Charged Attack: By consuming some stamina, she dashes forward, striking enemies in her path.
- Plunging Attack: Launches from midair to hit the ground, causing area-of-effect damage upon impact.
Under Nightsoul’s Blessing, her Charged Attack transforms into "Thunderous Dive," using stamina to perform an electrifying AoE attack.
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Elemental Skill: She dashes forward causing Electro damage and can use Thunderous Dive without stamina cost. The skill replenishes her Nightsoul Points, entering the Nightsoul’s Blessing state.
- Elemental Burst: Summons a kinetic marker upon casting, granting her Nightsoul Points and entering the Nightsoul’s Blessing state. This marker tracks the active character and boosts their attack.
Passive Talents
- P1 & P2: After executing Thunderous Dive, her ATK boosts, and when others consume or restore Nightsoul Points, she gains additional recovery abilities.
- P3: Depleting Nightsoul Points allows Iansan to continue the Blessing state by using Phlogiston.
- P4: In areas with a Phlogiston mechanism, Nightsoul Points can be restored when resource levels drop.
Constellations
- C1-C6: These enhance her combat capabilities, energy restoration, and teamwork, notably bolstering Natlan characters and enhancing her effectiveness when paired with them.
Many players are enthusiastic about Iansan’s Constellations, feeling her C2 alone could bring significant power. Notably, pairing her with a Natlan character can maximize her healing abilities. However, some fans are concerned that her high potential might lead to gameplay adjustments during the beta.
As we eagerly await Genshin Impact’s Version 5.5, launching on March 26, 2025, the community is buzzing with speculation. Will Iansan be sharing the stage with Varesa, Venti, or Xianyun in the upcoming Event Banners? Only time will tell.
