• For "Peace", the chosen cards must match the same suit and are used directly as the corresponding tool card.

• If Zhang Jiao's health is higher than his current hand size, "Cycle of Heaven" allows him to draw enough cards to match his health. If Zhang Jiao's health is already equal to or less than his hand size, he does not draw additional cards.

• "Disciples" allows Zhang Jiao to only heal one player, and the target must not already be at full health.

• Zhang Jiao can choose himself with "Disciples".

• "Disciples" can benefit Zhang Jiao or his allies only if he is the king.

• "Peace" provides access to powerful tool cards, allowing Zhang Jiao to adapt to various scenarios, whether it’s controlling the battlefield, healing allies, or bolstering resources.

• "Cycle of Heaven" ensures that Zhang Jiao can replenish his hand every turn, making him a consistent and resilient character.

• As King, "Disciples" allows Zhang Jiao to sustain his allies, creating a strong support dynamic.

• The effectiveness of "Peace" is entirely dependent on drawing pairs of the same suit, which may limit Zhang Jiao’s options in critical moments.

• Zhang Jiao lacks inherent abilities to prevent or reduce damage, making him somewhat vulnerable in extended engagements.

• While "Disciples" is excellent in the King role, it cannot be used in other roles, potentially leaving Zhang Jiao at a disadvantage as a Rebel or Spy.

• Supportive Allies:
  Characters like Hua Tuo and Cai Wenji, who excel in healing and recovery, complement Zhang Jiao’s "Peace" and "Disciples," creating a durable and supportive team dynamic.

• Card Recycling Generals:
  Generals like Xun Yu or Guo Jia, who excel at generating and cycling cards, ensure Zhang Jiao has a steady supply of resources for "Peace."

King

• • Zhang Jiao excels as King due to "Disciples," allowing him to heal loyalists and maintain the team’s strength over time. His ability to use different cards through "Peace" further enhances his role as a leader.

Loyalist

• • As a Loyalist, Zhang Jiao can utilize "Peace" and "Cycle of Heaven" to support the King and disrupt Rebels. His versatility makes him a strong ally.

Rebel

• • While not as effective in this role, Zhang Jiao’s ability to generate Barbarians or Hail of Arrows can pressure the King’s team. However, his limited offensive tools make him less suited for this role.

Spy

• • Zhang Jiao can perform adequately as a Spy, using "Peace" to manipulate the battlefield and "Cycle of Heaven" to maintain his hand size. However, his lack of offensive power can make achieving his win condition challenging.

Zhang Jiao’s versatility and adaptability make him a strong support character capable of influencing the battlefield in many ways. His ability to use Barbarians and Peach Garden gives him excellent control and healing potential. However, he is reliant on specific card suits to maximize "Peace," which can occasionally hinder his effectiveness. Zhang Jiao shines as King or Loyalist, where his team-oriented abilities can be fully utilized.

Zhang Jiao was the leader of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, a major peasant uprising during the late Eastern Han Dynasty. As a healer and mystic, Zhang Jiao founded the religious movement of the Way of Peace, which attracted thousands of followers with its promises of salvation and equality. Zhang Jiao proclaimed himself the "Great Virtuous Teacher" and used his teachings to inspire the rebellion, which sought to overthrow the corrupt Han government.

In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Zhang Jiao is depicted as a charismatic and mystical figure who used supernatural powers to aid his followers. His fictionalized portrayal emphasizes his role as both a spiritual leader and a military strategist. Zhang Jiao’s ability "Peace" reflects his movement's goal of creating harmony and equality, while "Cycle of Heaven" ties to his belief in cosmic cycles and divine favor. His King ability, "Disciples," symbolizes his role as a leader who empowered and supported his followers during their struggle against oppression.