• "Give and Take" can only be used during your own turn, in the play phase.

• "Blunt Speech" can trigger multiple times in a round, as long as the conditions are met.

• "Give and Take" allows Kong Rong to maintain card flow by cycling through his hand, which can be very helpful in long games. Sharing this card draw with an ally can also aid their hand size.

• "Blunt Speech" provides Kong Rong with additional cards when others take damage, giving him resources without requiring him to be in combat. This indirect form of card advantage can build momentum in extended games.

• "Blunt Speech" relies on other players taking damage, making it somewhat situational. If you can't predict when others will take hits, you may struggle to get extra cards.

• "Give and Take" helps other players too, which can be problematic if you have no allies.

• Healing Characters:
  When paired with characters who can heal others, Kong Rong can use "Blunt Speech" to gain cards from damage and then support with healing, creating a loop of sustain and advantage. Pairing him with characters like Hua Tuo or Cai Wenji can be powerful.

• Characters with High Damage Output:
  Kong Rong works well alongside characters who deal frequent damage to enemies, as this triggers "Blunt Speech" more often. Characters like Zhang Fei or Huang Zhong can allow Kong Rong to keep drawing cards while they attack.

• Discard-Heavy Characters:
  Combining Kong Rong with characters who discard many cards can synergize with "Give and Take," as both you and those characters could benefit from more frequent card draw. Lu Meng or Zhuge Liang can benefit from this cooperation.

King

• • As King, Kong Rong’s defensive abilities and ability to support others make him a decent choice, though his lack of direct offensive power can be a liability.

Loyalist

• • Kong Rong performs well as a Loyalist, especially with "Give and Take" helping the King’s hand size and "Blunt Speech" keeping him stocked with cards as others take damage.

Rebel

• • While he can serve as a Rebel, Kong Rong’s abilities are more geared toward support than direct aggression, so he might not be the most ideal for quickly taking down the King.

Spy

• • Kong Rong’s indirect advantages make him an interesting Spy, as he can subtly aid whichever side is most advantageous to him while using his abilities to prepare for the endgame. He will need something to end the game to win though. 

Kong Rong’s combination of card draw and shared benefits make him a unique and supportive character in Sanguosha. His abilities focus on creating synergy with others while still maintaining his own hand size, allowing him to excel in longer games where resource management becomes crucial. Players should take advantage of his ability to gain cards outside of his turn and selectively choose who benefits from "Give and Take" to tilt the game in their favor.

Kong Rong was famously known for his unyielding moral integrity and sharp wit. As the governor of Beihai, he openly opposed Cao Cao’s rise to power and refused to yield to pressure, a stance that ultimately cost him his life. His unrestrained personality and willingness to speak bluntly, even at great personal risk, earned him both respect and enmity from his peers.

One famous story reflects his direct nature. When the Yellow Turbans attacked Beihai, many other regions quickly submitted to him. However, Kong Rong refused to surrender, even as other governors yielded. Despite overwhelming odds, Kong Rong chose to fight and defend his city. While he eventually required outside assistance from Liu Bei, this incident showed his resolve and his belief in righteousness over expedience.

Kong Rong’s defiance in the face of Yellow Turbans directly ties into his Sanguosha ability "Blunt Speech." His ability to draw cards when others are harmed reflects how he stayed sharp and resourceful even during difficult times. His "Give and Take" ability reflects his well-known generosity—most famously depicted in the tale of him sharing pears with his brothers as a child, a symbol of his early maturity and sense of fairness.