Grudge 恩怨
Whenever Fa Zheng receives two or more cards from another person, he can let them draw one card. For each unit of damage that another character causes Fa Zheng, he can force the source to give him one of their hand cards or lose one health.
Dazzle 眩惑
During Fa Zheng's drawing phase, he can forego drawing two cards from the deck and instead force another character to draw two cards. Fa Zheng then chooses one character in the target's attacking range. The target then must attack this character.
If they do not, Fa Zheng can select two of their cards and place them in his hand.
Fa Zheng is not required to allow another player to draw a card when he receives two or more cards from them through "Grudge." This can be skipped at his discretion.
The retaliatory effect of "Grudge" triggers on a 'per-damage' basis, meaning if Fa Zheng takes multiple units of damage in one instance, he can activate the ability for each unit.
For "Dazzle," Fa Zheng can take any of the target’s cards, equipped or in hand, if they do not attack his chosen character. However, pending Delay tool cards cannot be taken.
If there are no characters in the target's attack range, Fa Zheng can still use "Dazzle" to target them and take two of their cards.
Fa Zheng’s abilities offer excellent card control, allowing him to dictate the flow of cards between players.
"Dazzle" is particularly useful when targeting characters with equipment, allowing Fa Zheng to acquire important cards easily.
"Grudge" allows Fa Zheng to punish enemies for damaging him, while also potentially gaining cards.
Fa Zheng struggles in one-on-one situations where his abilities are less impactful.
The effectiveness of "Grudge" is reduced when he receives only one unit of damage, as the opponent can give an unimportant card.
Fa Zheng is reliant on other players' actions to gain his card advantage, which can be limiting in certain game states.
Boosting Allies with Equipment:
Fa Zheng can use "Dazzle" to allow Sun Shangxiang to draw two cards, after which he can take two pieces of equipment to activate her "Armed Consorts." This results in a cycle where Sun Shangxiang can draw more cards, and Fa Zheng can let her draw one more through "Grudge," boosting both players.
Card Synergy:
Fa Zheng benefits greatly from card-gifting characters like Guo Jia, Liu Bei, or Lu Su. When they give him cards, Fa Zheng can activate "Grudge" to allow them to draw additional cards, increasing overall card flow for the team.
Amplifying Attackers:
Using "Dazzle," Fa Zheng can allow powerful attackers like Ma Dai, Ma Chao, or Xu Sheng to attack more frequently by drawing cards and creating attack opportunities. This synergy makes them even more threatening to enemies.
Countered by Unfeeling:
Zhang Chunhua’s "Unfeeling" ability nullifies Fa Zheng’s "Grudge" because all damage she deals is treated as negligence. This robs Fa Zheng of his retaliation, leaving him without his key defensive ability against her.
Fa Zheng is a strong king due to his ability to support loyalists with card draws and punish rebels with "Grudge."
Fa Zheng excels in the loyalist role, using "Grudge" to benefit the king while controlling the flow of cards for his team.
As a rebel, Fa Zheng’s ability to help his teammates with card draws through "Dazzle" makes him a valuable asset, though his lack of offensive power limits his potential.
Fa Zheng can function well as a spy, using "Dazzle" and "Grudge" to manipulate both sides. However, he should be careful, as he may struggle in one-on-one situations against a strong king.
Fa Zheng is versatile, working well in team-based roles where his abilities can shine. However, his reliance on others' actions for card gain and his weaker performance in direct combat situations make him less favorable for players who prefer aggressive playstyles. His synergy with card-giving allies is powerful, but he lacks the uniqueness of his original version, making him somewhat less exciting to play.
Fa Zheng was an advisor to Liu Bei and played a crucial role in Liu Bei’s conquest of Yi Province. Known for his strategic brilliance, Fa Zheng was instrumental in convincing Liu Bei to take advantage of the internal strife in Yi Province and secure control over it. His plans and counsel were integral in several key victories, including the Battle of Mount Dingjun, where Fa Zheng devised the strategy that led to the death of Xiahou Yuan, a significant blow to Cao Cao’s forces.
In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Fa Zheng's devious nature is also highlighted, as he was known to be ruthless in his tactics, harboring personal grudges and using them to his advantage. His game abilities "Grudge" and "Dazzle" reflect his historical cunning and manipulative tendencies, as he often punished those who opposed him and strategically influenced the course of battles.