• "Grudge" is enforced. Fa Zheng cannot elect to not activate this power when another character hurts or heals him.

• "Grudge" is per-instance. Whether a character deals one, two, or even three units of damage to Fa Zheng, they must still give him one heart card or suffer one unit of negligence damage.

• If someone kills Fa Zheng, they do not worry about "Grudge" until he is saved. The character who saves Fa Zheng first gets to draw a card, then the character who brought him to the brink of death must give him a heart.

• When Fa Zheng gives another character a heart for "Dazzle," the recipient must shuffle the heart into their hand. If Fa Zheng takes a hand card, there’s a chance he could retrieve the original heart card he gave them.

• Fa Zheng cannot give the stolen card back to the original character. He must either keep it or give it to a third party.

• "Grudge" serves as an excellent deterrent. Most characters will avoid attacking Fa Zheng unless they have a heart they are willing to give up or an extra Peach.

• "Dazzle" is highly versatile, allowing Fa Zheng to steal a card from any character and give it to another character, or provide allies with useful cards like Peach or Escape.

• "Grudge" and "Dazzle" work in synergy. "Grudge" can provide Fa Zheng with heart cards to fuel his "Dazzle" ability.

• While "Grudge" is a good deterrent, most enemies will wait until they have a heart card they are willing to sacrifice, which might be a less valuable one like Harvest or Lightning.

• Since "Grudge" is enforced, even allies must give Fa Zheng a heart card or lose health if they accidentally damage him.

• Fa Zheng might get back the same heart card he used to activate "Dazzle" if he elects to take a hand card.

• "Armed Consorts" Combinations:
  Fa Zheng can use "Dazzle" to acquire equipment from another character and give it to Sun Shangxiang, allowing her to activate her ability, "Armed Consorts." In addition, "Grudge" synergizes with Sun Shangxiang’s "Marriage," letting her draw a card after healing Fa Zheng.

• Medical Combinations:
  With Hua Tuo, Fa Zheng can give him a heart card and take a black card for use in "First Aid" during Hua Tuo’s turn. Hua Tuo can then heal Fa Zheng, allowing him to draw extra cards from "Grudge," making Hua Tuo’s healing abilities essentially free.

• Damage Transfer Combinations:
  Xiao Qiao is another ideal match. She can pass damage to Fa Zheng, forcing the attacker to experience "Grudge" while Fa Zheng draws cards. Additionally, Fa Zheng can give Xiao Qiao heart cards to support her "Fantasy" ability.

• Negligence Damage Combinations:
  Zhang Chunhua counters Fa Zheng with her "Unfeeling" ability, which makes all damage she deals health loss. This nullifies "Grudge," leaving Fa Zheng without his defensive counterattack.

• High-Damage Characters:
  Dong Zhou can deal multiple units of damage by using Wine, and Zhang Jiao can hit with "Lightning Strike." Both can deal significant damage while only triggering "Grudge" once per instance.

• Execution and Killing Combinations:
  Jia Xu benefits from Fa Zheng’s vulnerability when he’s about to die. Jia Xu can kill Fa Zheng without worrying about "Grudge" unless Fa Zheng is saved by a Peach. Additionally, "Upheaval" can force Jia Xu or another character to face negligence damage or be damaged indirectly.

• Control Combinations:
  Diao Chan and Xun Yu can both force their teammates to attack Fa Zheng, making "Grudge" a potential trap even for his allies. Since "Grudge" is enforced, Fa Zheng cannot choose to avoid it.

King

• • Fa Zheng is sometimes chosen as King in Sanguosha Online. He tends to perform well, although he is not necessarily better than more natural King choices.

Loyalist

• • Fa Zheng makes for a competent Loyalist. He can use "Dazzle" to steal from Rebels and provide helpful cards to the King. However, the King must be cautious not to harm Fa Zheng.

Rebel

• • Fa Zheng excels as a Rebel. The King and Loyalists are forced to kill him, but they will suffer from "Grudge" in the process. Similarly, Rebels must be careful not to accidentally harm him.

Spy

• • Fa Zheng is an excellent Spy choice. Once his role becomes apparent, most players will avoid damaging him. "Dazzle" makes it easy for him to support the losing side, keeping the game balanced.

Fa Zheng is a highly versatile and powerful character. His abilities make him a great fit for most roles, and he works well both independently and as part of a team. However, his teammates must be mindful of his abilities—especially "Grudge"—to avoid accidentally triggering it. Additionally, enemies can hoard less useful heart cards to mitigate his deterrent. Despite these minor weaknesses, Fa Zheng is an incredibly enjoyable and challenging character to play, offering great strategic depth.

Fa Zheng, a trusted advisor to Liu Bei, was instrumental in the conquest of Shu. His political cunning and strategic acumen made him indispensable, and he often advocated for ruthless strategies to secure victories. One of his most famous contributions was advising Liu Bei to preemptively strike against Liu Zhang, leading to the conquest of Yi Province. Fa Zheng’s ability to draw cards through "Grudge" reflects his political leverage, making enemies wary of attacking him without paying a price. His "Dazzle" ability mirrors his manipulation of resources, using gifts and persuasion to sway others. This ties closely to his historical role as a tactical mastermind whose guidance often shifted the balance of power in Shu’s favor.