• Ling Tong cannot activate "Whirlwind" by simply discarding an equipped card. The card must be forcibly removed or replaced.

• When activating the first option of "Whirlwind," Ling Tong does not need to play an Attack card; the target is automatically attacked.

• This attack generated by "Whirlwind" does not count toward the limit of one attack per turn, allowing Ling Tong to attack again during the same turn.

• If Ling Tong replaces a piece of equipment, "Whirlwind" takes effect after the old equipment is discarded and before the new one is equipped. His attack range is calculated based on this temporary state.

• If Ling Tong uses Wine before triggering "Whirlwind," the attack benefits from the Wine boost.

• When losing multiple pieces of equipment in a single instance, Ling Tong can only activate "Whirlwind" once, but if they are discarded separately, it can trigger multiple times.

• The attack from "Whirlwind" is a neutral attack with no elemental effects unless Ling Tong uses an equipped weapon’s special ability.

• "Whirlwind" gives Ling Tong versatility, allowing him to either attack or deal damage directly whenever he loses equipment.

• The threat of "Whirlwind" discourages enemies from removing Ling Tong's equipment, providing a layer of defense.

• He can bypass many defensive character abilities such as Zhuge Liang's "Empty City" or Zhen Ji's "Overturned Country" with the second option of "Whirlwind", which deals unavoidable damage.

• Ling Tong's reliance on losing equipment makes it difficult to consistently activate "Whirlwind" without the right support.

• He requires allies to provide him with equipment or an enemy to forcefully discard it, limiting his autonomy.

• Without help, Ling Tong may struggle to keep pace in games where equipment and supportive teammates are scarce.

• Equipment Providers:
  Characters like Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Liu Bei, and Xu Shu can support Ling Tong by providing equipment through their abilities. Guo Jia and Liu Bei are particularly effective, as they can directly give him equipment cards, while Xun Yu and Xu Shu help indirectly.

• Exposure:
  Wu Guo Tai can force Ling Tong to swap equipment with others, consistently activating "Whirlwind". However, Ling Tong can only trigger "Whirlwind" once per instance of equipment swapping.

• Forced Discards:
  Sun Jian, Sun Ce, Gan Ning, and Jiang Wei have abilities that force the discard of cards. These abilities help Ling Tong trigger "Whirlwind" by discarding his equipment, allowing him to strike or deal damage. Gan Ning’s "Surprise" and Jiang Wei’s "Instigate" are particularly useful for this.

• Retaliatory Abilities:
  Sima Yi, Xiahou Dun, and Fa Zheng have abilities that trigger in response to damage. Ling Tong must be cautious when targeting them with "Whirlwind", as they can counterattack or cause problems for him.

King

• • Ling Tong is a poor king choice, as his ability doesn’t focus on long-term survival.

Loyalist

• • As a loyalist, Ling Tong can apply pressure to rebels with "Whirlwind", especially with supportive teammates.

Rebel

• • Ling Tong excels as a rebel. His ability to deal damage or attack the king from any distance makes him effective in this role.

Spy

• • Ling Tong struggles as a spy, as he requires a team’s support to make "Whirlwind" reliable. Once revealed, allies may be reluctant to help him.

Ling Tong shines with a well-constructed team, but struggles to operate independently. Unlike characters like Sun Shangxiang, whose abilities can self-sustain, Ling Tong requires consistent access to equipment and timely discards to be effective. With the right support, Ling Tong’s "Whirlwind" can be a devastating tool for dealing damage, but he is far less threatening when left on his own. Ling Tong players should prioritize acquiring equipment and working closely with allies to maximize his potential.

Ling Tong was a courageous general in the Wu kingdom, best known for his rivalry with Gan Ning. The conflict between the two stemmed from Gan Ning's killing of Ling Tong’s father, Ling Cao, in battle. This event led to deep enmity between them, as they both served under Sun Quan.

Despite this bitter rivalry, Ling Tong and Gan Ning eventually found common ground and mutual respect through their shared service to the Wu kingdom. One famous story involves Gan Ning saving Ling Tong’s life during a duel, which marked a turning point in their relationship. From that moment on, the two became close friends and strong allies on the battlefield, placing their loyalty to Sun Quan above personal animosity.

This reconciliation and shared loyalty mirror Ling Tong's "Whirlwind" ability. The tension between his past losses and his ability to turn those into offensive opportunities reflects the way he grew past his father's death and found strength in teamwork. Just as he adapted to the loss of his father and the rivalry with Gan Ning, "Whirlwind" allows him to retaliate after losing equipment, using difficult circumstances to his advantage.