Mistake 曲误
Once per turn, you can select a player within your attacking range.
During their next turn, they will draw one card fewer, and you will draw one card during their drawing phase.
Bronze Bird 铜雀
You can choose for Wine and Chains to have no effect on you.
Mourn 冢殇
For every player that has died, your hand limit increases by 1.
For "Mistake", the affected player loses one draw from their regular drawing phase and Xiao Qiao’s additional draw happens at the same time.
If the target of "Mistake" loses their drawing phase due to Starvation, or any other reason, Xiao Qiao will not get to draw the card.
If you choose to negate the effects of Wine using "Bronze Bird", an attack directed at you will still cause the standard damage.
Chains have no effect on Xiao Qiao if she opts out, meaning she cannot be linked or affected by Chains without her consent.
"Mourn" increases the hand limit as soon as a player dies and remains for the rest of the game.
"Mistake" allows Xiao Qiao to manipulate opponents’ resources while gaining extra cards for herself, giving her consistent card advantage.
"Bronze Bird" makes Xiao Qiao a reliable survivor by protecting her from Chains and Wine.
"Mourn" becomes more powerful as the game progresses, particularly in large-scale battles.
"Mistake" can only target players within Xiao Qiao’s attacking range, making her less effective without proper equipment.
Xiao Qiao lacks offensive abilities, relying more on control and support rather than direct combat.
"Mourn" provides minimal benefit in games with fewer players or quick resolutions.
Range Extenders:
Equipping weapons like Wu Guotai can extend Xiao Qiao’s attacking range, enabling her to use "Mistake" on a broader selection of targets.
Late-Game Survivors:
Generals such as Lu Meng, who thrive in late-game scenarios, will compete with Xiao Qiao’s growing hand limit through "Mourn".
Xiao Qiao is a mediocre King due to her lack of offensive abilities and reliance on specific equipment to maximize "Mistake." Her hand limit increase from "Mourn" provides some survivability, but it is not enough to secure her leadership position.
As a Loyalist, Xiao Qiao can use "Mistake" to weaken Rebels and support the King by gaining extra cards. Her immunity to Chains ensures she avoids damage from allies during large-scale battles.
Xiao Qiao is a decent Rebel, using "Mistake" to disrupt the King’s draws and build her hand advantage over time. However, her lack of offensive pressure may slow down the Rebel team’s efforts.
Xiao Qiao performs well as a Spy, leveraging "Mistake" and "Mourn" to control resources and stay alive. Her immunity to Chains makes her a resilient choice in chaotic battles.
Xiao Qiao is a control-oriented character who excels at disrupting opponents while gaining incremental advantages for herself. Her abilities make her a versatile pick in longer games, where her growing hand limit through "Mourn" becomes a significant asset. However, her reliance on attacking range for "Mistake" and her limited offensive capabilities can make her less impactful in fast-paced games. To maximize Xiao Qiao’s potential, players should equip her with weapons to extend her range and focus on outlasting opponents with her unique blend of immunity and hand growth.
Xiao Qiao, the younger of the famed Qiao sisters, was celebrated for her beauty and elegance. She married Zhou Yu, the brilliant strategist of Wu. Though her historical contributions are less well-documented, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and folklore romanticize her as a symbol of grace and inspiration. The title "Eternal Youth at the Bronze Bird Tower" references the rivalry between Wu and Wei, particularly the ambitions of Cao Cao, who allegedly sought to claim the Qiao sisters for himself.
In Sanguosha, Xiao Qiao’s abilities reflect her storied elegance and resourcefulness. "Mistake" mirrors the cunning required to outmaneuver rivals, while "Bronze Bird" symbolizes her defiance against being used as a pawn in Cao Cao’s schemes. "Mourn" highlights the enduring impact of her presence, even as allies fall, making her a symbol of grace and resilience amid turmoil.