Chastity 贞烈
Whenever Wang Yi is targeted by an attack or non-delay tool card, she can choose to lose one health. The card has no effect on her, and she discards one of the cards owned by the character who played it.
Secret Plan 秘计
At the end of her turn, Wang Yi can draw up to X cards. She must then give X cards from her hand to other players. X can be up to the difference between Wang Yi’s current and maximum health.
When Wang Yi activates "Chastity", she can discard either a hand card or an equipped card from the target, but not pending delay tool cards.
If Wang Yi is brought to the brink of death when activating "Chastity", she cannot discard a card until she is revived.
"Secret Plan" activates after her discard phase, and the cards given away need not be those she drew; she can distribute any hand cards to other players.
Cards given away with "Secret Plan" must come from her hand, not from equipped cards.
Like her original version, Wang Yi can use "Chastity" to decrease her current health level and discard an enemy's card, while "Secret Plan" helps her regain hand cards based on lost health.
"Chastity" is especially strong against characters like Lu Bu, Ma Chao, Xu Sheng, and Ma Dai, whose attacks are hard to evade or have special effects. Wang Yi can take damage instead to discard one of their key cards, limiting their effectiveness.
"Chastity" can prevent opponents from removing Wang Yi’s equipment, particularly useful in conjunction with Wood Armor, as she can nullify Fire Attacks and Blazes.
This version of "Secret Plan" is more reliable since it no longer requires a judgment card, offering a more flexible card distribution strategy.
While Wang Yi’s "Secret Plan" is versatile, it is only effective in team-based situations. She needs allies to benefit from her card distribution, making her less effective in solo games or environments without clear allies.
Overuse of "Chastity" leads to health loss, which can severely shorten her lifespan if misused.
"Chastity" does not protect Wang Yi from characters who deal direct damage, bypassing her ability entirely.
Unlike the original Wang Yi, this version’s "Secret Plan" can only activate at the end of her turn, significantly lowering her overall draw power.
Healing and Support Characters:
Wang Yi works well with characters like Wu Guotai, Hua Tuo, and Cheng Pu, who can keep her alive at low health, maximizing the effectiveness of "Secret Plan" by drawing more cards.
Direct Damage Dealers:
Characters such as Zhang Jiao, Dian Wei, and Xun Yu can deal direct damage, bypassing "Chastity" and making Wang Yi vulnerable to their abilities.
Although it may seem counter-intuitive at first, Wang Yi is likely best suited to the King role, especially in games with five or more players. The additional health point makes "Secret Plan" much more effective, giving her more flexibility to draw and distribute cards. Aggressive rebels will likely target her with attacks and tool cards, providing her with opportunities to activate "Chastity" and force them to discard their cards, weakening their position.
Wang Yi is a mediocre loyalist. She doesn’t have strong synergy with most default king choices, unlike her original version. Her "Chastity" ability can deter rebels from attacking her, leading them to target the King directly instead. While she can still support with "Secret Plan," her value as a loyalist is limited by the lack of direct cooperation with kings.
Wang Yi is a serviceable rebel. The three-card bounty on her head will make novice players eager to target her, allowing her to activate "Chastity" and disrupt their plans. Additionally, "Chastity" can serve as a way to "kill" herself on her own terms, denying an opponent the chance to claim the bounty. However, more experienced players may recognize this tactic and avoid falling for it.
Wang Yi is a poor choice for the spy role, largely because her abilities rely heavily on team dynamics. Her effectiveness diminishes in non-team situations where she cannot utilize "Secret Plan" to assist or collaborate with other players. Without strong allies, she struggles to hold her own.
Wang Yi's abilities in this version seem less impactful compared to the original, particularly due to her reliance on teammates and her reduced draw power. While "Chastity" helps against certain threats like Ma Chao, her overall potential is lower than her previous incarnation, which could draw significantly more cards per turn. The original Wang Yi's high turnover of cards was more dynamic, making her a more aggressive and independent character. Still, Wang Yi's "Chastity" can be a useful tool when opponents target her with inevitable damage, offering some tactical counterplay.
Wang Yi was the wife of Ma Qiu, and his family served under Zhang Lu, a warlord in the Hanzhong region, but tragedy struck when Ma Chao rebelled against Cao Cao and eventually caused the downfall of his own clan. Ma Chao’s campaign led to the deaths of many in the Ma family, including Wang Yi’s husband and father-in-law. As a result, Wang Yi harbored deep resentment against Ma Chao, vowing to avenge her fallen family members.
Wang Yi’s courage and determination are well-recorded. She attempted to assassinate Ma Chao and actively participated in efforts to protect her new household and Zhang Lu's regime against Ma Chao's advances. Her famous vow to kill Ma Chao, combined with her resolve in difficult circumstances, earned her a reputation as one of the rare female figures of the time known for seeking vengeance. Although she was ultimately unable to kill Ma Chao, her fierce loyalty to her family and dedication to her cause left a strong impression.
"Chastity" reflects her unyielding determination and willingness to sacrifice for her cause. In the game, when she chooses to lose health to discard one of her opponent's cards, it mirrors her selfless devotion to avenging her family, no matter the cost to herself. This aligns with her historical personality, showing a willingness to endure personal harm in pursuit of her greater goal.
"Secret Plan" relates to her strategic cunning. Historically, Wang Yi was not just driven by emotion; she also utilized planning and foresight to defend against Ma Chao's threat. In the game, "Secret Plan" allows her to carefully distribute cards to her allies, symbolizing her ability to rally support and strategically prepare for future conflicts, much like how she tried to gather resources and allies to resist Ma Chao.
These abilities reflect both the emotional and tactical sides of Wang Yi’s character, bringing to life her historical struggle for vengeance and survival against overwhelming odds.