• "Giant Elephant" is the same power as the original Zhu Rong.

• "Intense Edge" is almost the same power as before.  The only difference is that Zhu Rong can now use Throw Knife in addition to an attack to activate the original power.  

• With "Giant Elephant," you are completely unaffected by Barbarians, preserving your strategy while opponents lose key cards.

• "Intense Edge" not only rewards you for dealing damage but also forces opponents to sacrifice valuable cards, weakening their overall position.

• "Dark Mark" enables you to strike at any opponent with Throw Knife, making it a versatile tool that bypasses traditional range limitations.

• "Intense Edge" only triggers when you successfully deal damage; if your attacks are frequently evaded or nullified, you lose a major source of card advantage.

• Your offensive capabilities are tied to attacks and Throw Knife; a shortage of these can hamper your overall effectiveness.

• Skilled opponents may adapt by protecting their hand or using cards that reduce the effectiveness of your competitions, lessening the impact of "Intense Edge."

• Card Generation Allies:
  Pairing with characters like Guo Jia or Liu Bei can help ensure you always have sufficient cards in hand to fuel your offensive and defensive strategies.

• Defensive Synergy:
  Allies who can force opponents to discard or manipulate hand sizes, such as Zhang Liao or Gan Ning, complement your ability to capture key cards from rivals.

• Range-Independent Attackers:
  Working with characters who bypass distance limitations can further enhance the strategic advantage of "Dark Mark," ensuring your attacks always find a target.

King

• • Zhu Rong is less effective as King due to her focus on disruption and resource manipulation rather than direct protection. However, her ability to steal cards and neutralize Barbarians can indirectly fortify the King's position.

Loyalist

• • As a Loyalist, Zhu Rong excels by destabilizing enemy resources with "Giant Elephant" and "Intense Edge." Her ability to ignore distance with "Dark Mark" makes her a valuable asset in coordinating attacks against key threats.

Rebel

• • In the Rebel role, Zhu Rong's disruption and card-stealing capabilities allow her to erode the King's support over time. Her unrestricted Throw Knife attacks help maintain pressure even when opponents try to regroup.

Spy

• • Zhu Rong's flexible toolkit enables her to adapt to shifting alliances. By selectively targeting opponents and acquiring their cards, she can influence the battlefield subtly and opportunistically.

Zhu Rong is a versatile and disruptive character, blending immunity, resource acquisition, and unrestricted offense. Her "Giant Elephant" ability protects her from one of the most common disruptive cards, while "Intense Edge" rewards her for engaging in combat by forcing opponents to sacrifice valuable cards. "Dark Mark" further enhances her threat by allowing her to bypass all range limitations with Throw Knife. However, her effectiveness relies on successfully dealing damage and the availability of key cards. Players who enjoy a strategy centered around disruption and resource control, while maintaining a relentless offensive edge, will find Zhu Rong to be a compelling choice.

Zhu Rong, historically recognized as the wife of Meng Huo during Zhuge Liang’s southern campaign, stands out as the only recorded woman who actively participated in battle during that era. As the consort of the Southern Barbarian King, she not only shared Meng Huo's martial spirit but also demonstrated formidable combat prowess on the front lines. Historical and literary accounts portray her as both a devoted partner and a fierce warrior—a rarity in the predominantly male military narratives of the Three Kingdoms period.

Her abilities in Sanguosha reflect this dual nature. "Giant Elephant" echoes the idea that she was impervious to the chaotic forces of war, much like how she defied conventional expectations to maintain her own power and influence. "Intense Edge" symbolizes her capacity to seize opportunities in battle, turning each successful strike into a means of weakening her adversaries by stealing their resources. Meanwhile, "Dark Mark" captures her extraordinary range and independence in combat, enabling her to engage foes regardless of distance—an attribute that was vital during the turbulent campaigns of the southern regions. Zhu Rong's portrayal in Sanguosha honors her historical legacy as a pioneering female warrior who not only stood by Meng Huo but also carved out her own niche as a formidable combatant, defying the norms of her time and leaving an indelible mark on history.