• Ling Tong cannot voluntarily lose his last hand card to trigger "Heavy Justice." The card must be used normally or removed from him through external means such a Break, ability, or responding to Barbarians.

• Ling Tong’s "Heavy Justice" only triggers once per instance of losing his last hand card. For example, if Ling Tong loses two cards simultaneously and one of them was his last, he still only draws cards once.

• The number of cards Ling Tong draws is always equal to his current health, not his maximum health.

• "Heavy Justice" allows Ling Tong to bounce back quickly after losing cards, keeping him competitive even when under pressure.

• Characters or strategies that help maintain Ling Tong’s health indirectly increase the number of cards he can recover, making him more sustainable.

• Opponents targeting Ling Tong to deplete his cards might inadvertently trigger his ability, turning an apparent disadvantage into an advantage.

• Since Ling Tong cannot always trigger it himself, he relies on opponents or allies to remove his last card.

• Lacks built-in defense against attacks or negative status effects, making him dependent on drawing defensive cards.

• Does not provide additional damage output or aggressive playstyles, making him less threatening on his own.

• Card-Stealers:
  Characters like Gan Ning and Zhang Liao can take Ling Tong’s last card, ensuring he gains the maximum benefit from "Heavy Justice."

• Discard Enablers:
  Xiahou Dun can force Ling Tong to discard, allowing him to trigger "Heavy Justice" at key moments.

• Serpent Spear:
  Ling Tong pairs well with abilities that let him discard his cards and the Serpent Spear can turn two less useful cards into an Attack. This allows him to drain and cycle his hand.

King

• • Not an ideal choice due to his lack of survivability and defensive tools.

Loyalist

• • Can serve as a solid support, drawing extra cards when under pressure and maintaining flexibility in response to opponents.

Rebel

• • Works well in aggressive strategies, as his ability punishes attempts to deplete his resources.

Spy

• • Decent in this role, as he can manipulate situations where his last card gets removed to maintain an unpredictable game state.

Ling Tong is a reactive character who thrives when opponents attempt to weaken him. His ability ensures that losing his last card is not a major disadvantage, but rather a source of renewal. However, because he cannot activate "Heavy Justice" on his own, he requires strategic play and cooperation with allies to maximize his effectiveness. He is best suited for players who enjoy baiting opponents into triggering his ability while maintaining strong adaptability in battle.

Ling Tong was a prominent Wu general known for his bravery and strong sense of loyalty. His most famous moment was his bitter rivalry with Gan Ning, whose father had killed Ling Tong’s father, Ling Cao. Despite this personal hatred, Ling Tong eventually overcame his grudge and fought alongside Gan Ning in multiple battles, demonstrating his deep commitment to justice and the greater good.

In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Ling Tong plays a minor but notable role as a talented warrior in Sun Quan’s forces. His ability "Heavy Justice" reflects his resilience and ability to turn dire situations into opportunities, much like his historical perseverance despite personal loss.