• "Progressive Strategy" activates on the same turn Ju Shou uses a card with the matching color or number. Both the color (red or black) and the specific number (e.g., 5, 7, etc.) can trigger this ability.

• If Ju Shou does not play a second matching card on a given turn, he does not receive the additional draw.

• "Arrow of the North" is an enforced ability and therefore always active.

• If Ju Shou receives multiple units of damage in a single turn, he only gains one health for the first instance.

• Damage from different players in the same turn is still counted as multiple instances, with only the first instance providing health recovery.

• "Arrow of the North" allows Ju Shou to recover health when taking only one instance of damage per turn, making him hard to eliminate if opponents cannot overwhelm him quickly.

• With "Progressive Strategy," Ju Shou can increase his hand size by matching card colors or numbers, enhancing his ability to respond to threats and improving his survivability.

• Ju Shou’s "Arrow of the North" turns detrimental if he takes more than one instance of damage in a turn, making him vulnerable to concentrated attacks from multiple opponents.

• "Progressive Strategy" requires matching cards, which may not always be possible depending on his draw, potentially limiting its effectiveness during a turn.

• Healers:
  Characters with healing abilities, such as Hua Tuo, work well with Ju Shou by keeping his health high, allowing him to recover more easily if he suffers multiple attacks.

• Attack-Redirecting Characters:
  Generals who can divert incoming attacks, such as Da Qiao or Xiao Qiao with their ability to disrupt attacks, can help or interfere with Ju Shou managing his vulnerability to consecutive damage from his "Arrow of the North".

• Multiple Hit Generals:
  Characters that can hit Ju Shou multiple times each turn are dangerous.  If they hit Ju Shou twice, they are breaking even, and beyond that, is a loss for him.  Zhang Fei and Gao Shun are prime threats for him.  

King

• • Ju Shou’s defensive capabilities make him a decent choice as King, but he is susceptible to focused damage, which can quickly drain his health if attacked by multiple Rebels. His role as King would therefore depend on the presence of a strong Loyalist to cover his weaknesses.

Loyalist

• • As a Loyalist, Ju Shou can use his abilities to both support the King and shield himself from frequent damage. "Progressive Strategy" helps him keep his hand well-supplied, which is especially useful in aiding the King’s defense.

Rebel

• • Ju Shou’s ability to withstand some damage makes him a capable Rebel, but he needs to be wary of repeated attacks that could quickly wear him down.

Spy

• • With access to both card advantage and conditional healing, Ju Shou can be a challenging Spy, utilizing "Arrow of the North" for occasional recovery while his hand advantage from "Progressive Strategy" allows him to navigate alliances carefully.

Ju Shou is a calculated strategist whose abilities reward measured gameplay. "Progressive Strategy" enables him to maintain a steady hand size, while "Arrow of the North" supports his defense by allowing him to recover from the first damage he takes each turn. However, this combination can also work against him if opponents coordinate multiple attacks, turning "Arrow of the North" into a risk rather than an advantage. Ju Shou performs best in roles where he can manage the pace of attacks and maximize his card-drawing potential, making him a unique asset for players who prefer a strategic, calculated approach.

Ju Shou displayed ambition early on, securing roles under Han Fu, the Governor of Ji Province. After Han Fu yielded his authority to Yuan Shao, Ju Shou joined Yuan’s service, proposing a strategy for domination over northern China by consolidating Ji, Qing, You, and Bing provinces and bringing Emperor Xian to Yuan’s territory. Yuan Shao appreciated the plan, appointing Ju Shou as an Army Supervisor and later General of Vehement Might.

Throughout his service, Ju Shou repeatedly urged Yuan Shao toward prudent and calculated approaches. He advised caution in both the allocation of territories to Yuan Shao’s sons and the attack strategy against Cao Cao. Unfortunately, Yuan Shao often ignored his advice. For instance, Ju Shou’s warning about the reckless deployment of Yan Liang at the Battle of Boma was dismissed, leading to the general’s death and a blow to Yuan’s forces. Similarly, at the pivotal Battle of Guandu, Ju Shou’s recommendations for a slow, attritional strategy went unheeded, resulting in Yuan Shao’s defeat due to a raid on his supply depot at Wuchao. After Yuan’s loss, Ju Shou was captured by Cao Cao but refused to surrender. His attempt to escape captivity led to his death.

Ju Shou’s character abilities in Sanguosha highlight his caution and foresight, mirroring his real-life strategic perspective. His “Progressive Strategy” rewards using similar cards in succession, aligning with Ju Shou’s methodical, step-by-step approach in military planning. “Arrow of the North,” also reflects his readiness to handle both the benefits and risks of conflict—first recovering from damage before weakening under sustained assault. These abilities offer a nuanced portrayal of Ju Shou’s careful but resilient nature, making him a complex character in the game.