Battle's End 战绝
During your turn, you may use any of your hand cards as Duel. Both you and the damaged character draw a card. If you draw two or more cards in this way during the turn, this ability becomes disabled for the rest of the turn.
Rally to the King 勤王
King Ability: You may discard a card to activate "Fierce General". If any character responds, they draw a card.
You may transform any of your hand cards into Duel for "Battle's End", regardless of suit or type.
Both you and the character who takes damage from the Duel draw one card after the Duel resolves when using "Battle's End". If these two people are the same, then that person draws two cards.
If Liu Chen uses a normal Duel card, he does not need to use "Battle's End", to allow card drawing.
Once you have drawn two or more cards through this ability in a single turn, it becomes disabled for the remainder of the turn.
"Rally to the King" is only available when Liu Chen serves as the King.
"Fierce General" is Base Liu Bei's king ability. When using "Rally to the King", Liu Chen can call upon other Shu characters to provide him with Attack cards when needed. If a character responds to "Fierce General" by playing an Attack, they also draw one card as a reward.
Liu Chen must discard a card first when using "Rally to the King". It is up to the other players then if they respond with an Attack.
"Battle's End" allows Liu Chen to continuously pressure enemies by transforming his cards into Duel, which can bypass defensive cards like Escape.
Both Liu Chen and his opponent gain cards after a Duel, providing him with a steady card flow even as he applies offensive pressure.
"Rally to the King" incentivizes loyalty by granting rewards to allies who respond to the "Fierce General" effect, creating opportunities for strategic collaboration.
"Battle's End" disables itself after drawing two cards in a turn, curbing Liu Chen's offensive potential in prolonged skirmishes.
Both abilities rely heavily on having enough cards in hand, making him vulnerable to discard effects and resource depletion.
"Rally to the King" is only active when Liu Chen is the King, reducing his versatility in other roles.
Defensive Support Characters:
Characters like Liu Bei can mitigate Liu Chen’s vulnerabilities by providing healing or additional cards, enabling him to sustain "Battle's End" longer.
Card-Recycling Allies:
Teammates such as Guo Jia or Xun Yu can exploit the mutual card gain from Duel to fuel their own abilities while supporting Liu Chen’s offensive strategy.
Aggressive Duel Partners:
Characters with abilities that interact positively with Duel, such as Lu Bu or Guan Yu, are less afraid of Liu Chen’s relentless dueling style.
Dueling Partner:
Liu Chen is a great loyalist for Sun Ce. Liu Chen is able to use Duels on the king Sun Ce. This will allow Sun Ce to draw cards from being targeted by the Duel and when hurt by Liu Chen. This will put him into a position to awaken with a large hand of cards.
Liu Chen thrives as King due to "Rally to the King," which rewards cooperation. The ability incentivizes allies to protect him while maintaining a balance of power.
As a Loyalist, Liu Chen can pressure Rebels with "Battle's End" while using his card gain to assist the King.
His offensive capabilities make him a capable threat to the King, though his card-dependent nature can hinder prolonged combat.
Liu Chen’s abilities allow him to tread carefully, applying pressure as needed while drawing enough cards to adapt to shifting alliances.
Liu Chen’s abilities embody a mix of aggression and strategy, rewarding players who can carefully manage their resources while pressuring opponents. His potential as King is particularly notable, as "Rally to the King" creates a dynamic of loyalty and cooperation. However, his card-dependency and self-limiting abilities demand precise timing and careful planning to maximize effectiveness.
Liu Chen, the son of Liu Shan and a prince of Shu Han, faced tragic circumstances during the decline of the Shu Han state. During the Wei invasion of Shu, Liu Chen proposed rallying forces to resist the invaders. However, his suggestion was rejected by the emperor Liu Shan, who chose to surrender instead. In despair over the fall of his family’s legacy and his inability to prevent it, Liu Chen committed suicide, an act often described as offering his blood to the mythical Xuanyuan, Yellow Emperor, in a symbolic plea for justice.
In the game, "Battle's End" reflects his relentless fighting spirit, as he uses his resources to challenge enemies despite the personal toll. "Rally to the King" represents his loyalty and his efforts to inspire others to rise in defense of Shu Han, encapsulating his tragic yet noble legacy.