• Hua Xiong can choose to give himself the card he takes through "Decapitate."

• Unlike Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong, Hua Xiong can replace a player’s equipment regardless of whether they already have equipment in the same slot. This means he can force unwanted equipment onto others or replace their valuable gear with less useful options.

• "Decapitate" can target any equipment card in the attacker’s possession, including weapon, armor, horse, or treasure cards.

• Hua Xiong can steal powerful equipment and redistribute it strategically, disrupting opponents or bolstering his allies.

• His ability to punish players who damage him makes opponents hesitant to attack him directly, providing a psychological advantage.

• By redistributing equipment, Hua Xiong can either cripple his enemies or strengthen himself and his team.

• Hua Xiong’s ability only activates when he takes damage, making him reliant on enemy aggression or risky play to trigger his effects.

• His abilities are defensive and reactive rather than offensive, which may limit his direct impact in certain roles.

• Hua Xiong’s reliance on retaliation makes him less effective against characters who can attack him from beyond his range.

• Equipment-Dependent Allies:
  Allies such as Sun Shangxiang or Wu Guotai can benefit greatly from the redistribution of equipment to optimize their abilities.

• Disruptive Tactics:
  Paired with characters like Gan Ning or Zhang He, Hua Xiong’s ability to deny opponents key equipment adds to their control strategies.

King

• • Hua Xiong struggles as a King due to his reactive playstyle and lack of offensive pressure. His abilities are better suited for supporting roles.

Loyalist

• • As a Loyalist, Hua Xiong can disrupt Rebels and reinforce the King and other Loyalists with valuable equipment.

Rebel

• • Hua Xiong performs well as a Rebel, particularly against Kings who rely on specific equipment. His disruptive abilities can weaken the King’s defenses.

Spy

• • In the Spy role, Hua Xiong’s flexibility allows him to manipulate the flow of the game, redistributing equipment to control threats on both sides.

Hua Xiong is a reactive general who thrives on punishing aggression and redistributing equipment to shift the balance of power. His ability to replace equipment makes him a unique disruptor, capable of hindering opponents or empowering allies. While his reliance on taking damage can be risky, careful positioning and strategic play allow him to maximize his impact. Hua Xiong excels in roles where disruption and adaptability are key, making him a valuable asset in both team and individual settings.

Hua Xiong was a general serving under the warlord Dong Zhuo during the late Eastern Han dynasty. Renowned for his strength and brutality, he commanded Dong Zhuo’s forces during the campaign against the coalition of warlords formed to oppose Dong Zhuo’s tyranny. Hua Xiong earned infamy for his ruthless efficiency in defeating several notable generals during the conflict, including Pan Feng and Bao Zhong.

Hua Xiong's most famous moment came at the Battle of Sishui Pass, where he was challenged by the coalition’s forces. Despite his initial victories, Hua Xiong met his end at the hands of Guan Yu, who famously slew him in a single strike returning to finish a cup of warm wine. This story, romanticized in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, serves as the inspiration for Hua Xiong’s title, "Hatred of Warm Wine."

In Sanguosha, Hua Xiong’s "Decapitate" ability reflects his historical reputation for taking spoils from his fallen foes. His disruptive nature and ability to turn the tables on his enemies mirror his brief but impactful presence in the historical narrative.