• Huangfu Song does not need to play an actual Duel card when triggering "Bandit Assault"; the effect is automatically initiated if he chooses.

• When "Bandit Assault" triggers, it counts as if Huangfu Song played a Duel. The opponent must respond first with an Attack, following standard Duel rules.

• If the target is unable to respond during the Duel initiated by "Bandit Assault," they will take damage as per normal Duel rules.

• "Bowmanship" only functions when Huangfu Song has no weapon equipped. As soon as a weapon is equipped, his normal weapon range applies instead.

• Horses and other range modifiers still function alongside "Bowmanship," allowing Huangfu Song to extend his range even further.

• "Bandit Assault" forces opponents into difficult situations, pressuring them even after successfully defending against an attack.

• "Bowmanship" allows for great flexibility, especially when he is without a weapon.

• Strong synergy with hand-control tactics, as opponents may be forced to expend more Attacks.

• Works well in mid-range combat roles, putting steady pressure on key enemy players without needing equipment reliance.

• Relies on opponents playing Escape against his attacks to trigger "Bandit Assault," making his threat somewhat dependent on their actions.

• Vulnerable to characters that can easily avoid Dueling or disrupt standard attack/Escape sequences.

• May struggle if opponents choose to take the hit from attack rather than play Escape, limiting his "Bandit Assault" opportunities.

• Card Pressure Allies:
  Characters like Zhang Liao and Gan Ning, who drain opponent hand cards, increase the odds that targets cannot properly defend against "Bandit Assault."

• Duel Attack:
  Opponents that are less venurable to traditional attacks, like Zhen Ji or Fire Zhuge Liang, can be damaged more easily using "Bandit Assault."

• Equipment Buffers:
  Characters like Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong, who can help retrieve or cycle equipment, can support Huangfu Song when he needs to shift from "Bowmanship" into more traditional weapon-based strategies.

King

• • Solid choice, as his "Bowmanship" provides early offensive reach, but he can be vulnerable without consistent defensive tools.

Loyalist

• • Effective in mid-game support, using "Bandit Assault" to weaken Rebels' hands and tempo.

Rebel

• • Good at applying steady pressure to Kings and Loyalists, forcing defensive errors.

Spy

• • Risky but rewarding—can bait opponents into resource exhaustion with "Bandit Assault" and capitalize when they are vulnerable.

Huangfu Song is a consistent mid-range threat who thrives on pressuring opponents into poor choices through "Bandit Assault" and leveraging "Bowmanship" to maintain surprise and reach. While not as flashy as other generals, his steady offensive pressure and flexibility make him a valuable addition to many lineups. Players who enjoy hand control and measured aggression will find Huangfu Song a satisfying and reliable pick.

Huangfu Song was a loyal general of the Eastern Han dynasty, recognized for his role in suppressing the Yellow Turban Rebellion. His aggressive yet disciplined campaigns mirror his gameplay, where he punishes opponents for defending and uses careful pressure to wear them down. "Bandit Assault" reflects his proactive strikes against rebels, while "Bowmanship" represents his battlefield adaptability—even without heavy equipment, he remained a deadly threat. His strong presence in historical campaigns is captured through his in-game consistency and calculated pressure tactics.