• Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong can discard either equipment or hand cards to activate "Seize Weapon" when they are damaged by an attack.

• To activate "Seize Weapon," the damage must come from an attack. Damage caused by tools does not trigger this ability. They can also use it when they are damaged by elemental attacks through chains.

• If Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong damage themselves with an Attack, they can activate "Seize Weapon" on themselves.

• "Silent Arrow" is enforced automatically. They cannot opt out of activating the ability when its conditions are met.

• "Seize Weapon" allows Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong to take away opponents’ weapons, which can significantly weaken enemies. This gives them excellent control over combat flow by disarming powerful attackers.

• "Silent Arrow" boosts their offensive capabilities when the conditions align, dealing extra damage to opponents who are far from them.

• "Seize Weapon" and "Silent Arrow" work well together. Taking weapons makes it harder for enemies to retaliate, while "Silent Arrow" increases their threat at long range.

• The value of "Silent Arrow" hinges on their distance from enemies. If they are too close to their targets, their extra damage won’t trigger.

• "Seize Weapon" requires them to be damaged first, which makes them reactive rather than proactive.

• Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong are heavily dependent on weapons and attack range, making them vulnerable if disarmed or in an unfavorable seating arrangement.

• Range Manipulators:
  Characters like Ma Chao and Pang De, who can manipulate attack range, can reduce the damage output from "Silent Arrow." These characters can increase their attack range, ensuring their bonus damage triggers less often.

• Defense Characters:
  With high health but reliant on damage triggers, Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong benefit from strong defensive characters like Xun Yu or Guo Jia. These characters can defend Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong, allowing them to conserve their hand cards for "Seize Weapon."

• Weapon Controllers:
  Characters that interact with weapons such as Wu Guotai or Zhang He create an interesting dynamic. Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong can capitalize on discarded or stolen weapons from these characters, making them more efficient at seizing and controlling weapons throughout the game.

King

• • As a king, Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong are mediocre at best. Their abilities don’t inherently protect them from early aggression, and they struggle without powerful weapons.

Loyalist

• • In this role, they excel if they are close to the king. By maximizing "Silent Arrow" and using "Seize Weapon" against nearby enemies, they can neutralize powerful threats.

Rebel

• • Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong are dangerous rebels, especially if seated far from the king. Their extra damage from "Silent Arrow" makes them a real threat to loyalists and the king alike.

Spy

• • As a spy, their abilities can go either way. The key for Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong in this role is to maintain control over their positioning, targeting isolated enemies for heavy damage and seizing key weapons to manipulate combat.

Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong are powerful in the right circumstances, with a strong emphasis on weapon control and positional strategy. While they may seem weaker without an immediate impact, their abilities shine when they can maintain range and strip enemies of their weapons. Players using them should focus on manipulating the battlefield to ensure "Silent Arrow" is active, and capitalize on every opportunity to take away enemy weapons.

Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong were key generals who served under Sun Quan during the Three Kingdoms period. Pan Zhang is particularly famous for his role in the capture of Guan Yu, one of Shu's greatest generals, during the Battle of Maicheng. Ma Zhong, Pan Zhang's subordinate, delivered the finishing blow by capturing Guan Yu after Pan Zhang cut off his retreat. Together, their efforts marked a turning point in the war between Shu and Wu.

In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the novel dramatizes their actions, highlighting their teamwork and cunning in battle. This historical partnership is reflected in their Sanguosha abilities, where they work together to seize weapons and punish distant enemies. "Seize Weapon" ties into Pan Zhang's famous capture of Guan Yu's Green Dragon Blade, while "Silent Arrow" represents their deadly precision and surprise tactics that helped secure key victories for Wu.