Chastity 贞烈
Whenever Wang Yi flips a judgment card, she can choose to flip a second judgment card. The second flipped card is the judgment that goes into effect.
Secret Plan 秘计
At the beginning and end of her turn, if she is not at full health, Wang Yi can flip a judgment card. If it is black, she draws X cards from the deck, X being the difference between her current and maximum health. Wang Yi then gives these cards to any character.
"Chastity" can be used whenever Wang Yi flips a judgment card. This includes judgment cards flipped from delay tool cards, like Capture and Starvation, and judgment cards flipped for character abilities, such as Zhang Jiao's "Lightning Strike" and her own ability "Secret Plan."
When Wang Yi activates "Secret Plan", she must give all the cards she draws to one character. She cannot distribute the cards among multiple people.
Wang Yi can choose herself as the recipient when she activates "Secret Plan".
"Chastity" is a judgment tinkering ability like Sima Yi's "Devil" and Zhang Jiao's "Dark Magic". When these characters are present, the order of tinkering follows the seating arrangement. "Chastity" only affects Wang Yi's judgments, which limits its overall complexity in multi-tinkering situations. "Secret Plan" is triggered on Wang Yi's turn, meaning "Chastity" will apply first before others like Sima Yi or Zhang Jiao can tinker with the result.
"Chastity" and "Secret Plan" combine well, giving Wang Yi a 75% chance of drawing black-suited judgment cards, enhancing her draw power and supporting her team.
"Chastity" helps counter delay tools like Capture and Starvation, reducing their success rate from 75% to 56.25% when targeting Wang Yi.
"Chastity" works especially well with Eight Trigrams armor, increasing her chance of escaping an attack to 75%.
When Wang Yi is at full health, "Secret Plan" cannot be used, leaving her without much contribution to her team.
She is vulnerable to being overwhelmed by opponents if she is low on health and fails both judgment flips for "Secret Plan".
Outside of her own turn, Wang Yi's abilities offer limited advantage, making her fragile when focused by enemies.
Synergy with Cao Pi Loyalists:
Wang Yi pairs excellently with Cao Pi because his "Exalt" lets him draw cards from black-suited judgment flips. Since Wang Yi's abilities heavily favor flipping black suits, she greatly enhances the chances of Cao Pi benefiting from this ability, making her a strong loyalist option.
Judgment Tinkerers:
Wang Yi's judgment abilities interact uniquely with judgment-altering characters like Zhang Jiao and Sima Yi. Zhang Jiao’s "Dark Magic" can help Wang Yi pass a difficult judgment by flipping the result to a favorable suit, especially when they are on the same team. On the other hand, Sima Yi’s "Devil" ability could disrupt her judgments if he is an opponent, flipping a red card that could block her abilities. However, Wang Yi’s "Chastity" triggers early, giving her an edge by forcing Sima Yi to respond to her judgment, which limits his options.
Support from Healers:
Characters like Wu Guotai and Hua Tuo can keep Wang Yi alive at low health, which enables her to continue maximizing "Secret Plan". Since "Secret Plan" allows her to draw more cards based on the difference between her current and maximum health, healers ensure she stays in the game long enough to consistently support her team with extra resources.
Interaction with Cao Zhi:
Cao Zhi's "Fallen Bloom" can benefit from Wang Yi’s tendency to flip black-suited judgment cards, especially clubs. While this creates synergy if they are on the same team, it can also be risky if they are opponents. Wang Yi may inadvertently provide Cao Zhi with opportunities to trigger his ability, which could backfire on her team.
Countered by Ma Dai:
Ma Dai’s "Sneak Attack" can be a serious threat to Wang Yi. By reducing her maximum health, he limits the effectiveness of "Secret Plan", which relies on the gap between her current and maximum health. If her health is too low, "Secret Plan" becomes nearly useless, making her vulnerable in longer battles.
Wang Yi makes an excellent king choice. The extra health point enhances her "Secret Plan", increasing her draw power and benefiting her loyalists.
Wang Yi is a valuable loyalist, especially to kings like Cao Pi and Zhang Jiao, as her abilities can generate additional resources for them.
As a rebel, Wang Yi's power shines when taking damage, allowing her to maximize "Secret Plan". Since enemies will target her for the bounty, she can capitalize on being wounded to support her rebel allies.
The spy role is Wang Yi’s weakest. While competent, she can find it difficult to balance teams without clear ways to favor one side. However, keeping cards for herself can help maintain balance in uncertain situations.
Wang Yi stands out among fan-made characters due to her strong synergy between "Chastity" and "Secret Plan", reminiscent of Guo Jia's style. Though her abilities hinge on being damaged, players should be cautious not to overestimate her resilience. She works best when maintaining a buffer of around two health points, allowing her to make use of "Secret Plan" while keeping enough health to survive until her next turn.
Wang Yi, referred to as Lady Wang in Romance of the Three Kingdoms, is portrayed as a heroic figure with strong convictions and undying loyalty to her family and country. She was the wife of Zhao Ang, an official under the Han dynasty, and she became renowned for her involvement in the resistance against Ma Chao, who had rebelled against Cao Cao's control over Liang Province.
During the Siege of Jicheng, when Ma Chao's forces attacked the city, Wang Yi actively participated in the defense. She donned a battle dress, armed herself with a bow and arrows, and rallied the defenders. In the novel and historical records, she is depicted as raising morale by handing out her personal accessories as rewards to the soldiers. Her resolve was unshakable, even as the city ran out of supplies, and the defenders began to starve. When Zhao Ang’s superior, Wei Kang, considered surrendering to Ma Chao, Wang Yi vehemently opposed the idea, insisting that they should continue to fight and uphold their honor, rather than capitulate to the enemy.
Her actions went beyond just physical participation. Her unwavering moral stance inspired her husband to continue fighting, despite the peril they faced. Her resolve is reflected in her ability "Chastity" in Sanguosha, where she manipulates judgment cards to control her fate, much like how she used her intelligence and strength of character to outwit Ma Chao. Her determination to protect her family and people, even when the city was on the brink of collapse, mirrors her ability to withstand challenges in the game, symbolizing her resilience in both history and gameplay.
When Ma Chao eventually captured Zhao Ang, Wang Yi played a key role in keeping her husband alive by skillfully interacting with Ma Chao’s wife, Lady Yang. Wang Yi gained Lady Yang’s trust, allowing her husband to survive under Ma Chao’s rule, all while secretly plotting his downfall. This cunning and strategic behavior is represented by her "Secret Plan" ability in the game, which allows her to assist her allies when wounded, much like how she offered Zhao Ang and his allies strategic advice in a time of crisis.
The ultimate culmination of her efforts came when Zhao Ang and Wang Yi, along with other loyalists like Yang Fu, successfully conspired to drive Ma Chao out of Liang Province. Despite the fact that their son, Zhao Yue, was being held hostage by Ma Chao, Wang Yi did not hesitate to support the rebellion, believing that righteousness was more important than the life of her son. Her bravery, along with Zhao Ang’s strategic attacks, ultimately led to Ma Chao’s defeat and escape. Wang Yi’s participation in all nine of her husband’s attacks on Ma Chao demonstrates her warrior spirit and dedication to justice.
Wang Yi's depiction in the novel aligns closely with her abilities in the game. Her refusal to submit to Ma Chao’s forces and her clever maneuvering within enemy ranks are represented in her abilities, making her a formidable presence on the battlefield, both historically and in Sanguosha.