• If the Attack used is already an elemental attack, such as a Lightning Attack, the Fire Fan’s ability does not apply.

• The weapon’s ability is optional, meaning the attacker can choose whether or not to turn their Attack into a Fire Attack.

• While the Fire Fan converts an Attack into a Fire Attack, it does not alter the card’s color. For example, the Black Shield still blocks black-colored Attacks, even if they are converted into Fire Attacks.

• Characters that Ensure Hits:
  Characters who can force an Attack to land gain extra benefits from the Fire Fan. When targeting someone with Wood Armor, this weapon is invaluable. Normally, opponents save an Escape card for rare Fire Attacks, but these characters can ensure their Fire Attack connects, causing extra damage. Excellent users include Ma Chao, Huang Zhong, and Lu Bu.

• Huang Zhong:
  Huang Zhong excels with the Fire Fan in any situation. The weapon’s large reach allows him to maximize his abilities. If his target is wearing Wood Armor, Huang Zhong becomes even more dangerous. With this weapon, he is a formidable force regardless of the circumstances.

The Fire Fan is a nightmare for anyone equipped with Wood Armor. It is the perfect tool to bypass the strong defense that Wood Armor provides. However, its specialization is somewhat limited. Throughout most of the game, the Fire Fan simply offers a large attack range to its user. While it’s possible to pull off strategies involving Chains, most players won’t risk equipping Wood Armor if this weapon is in play. Therefore, when you draw the Fire Fan, you gain the upper hand in pursuing an opponent. The Fire Fan carries no drawbacks, so there’s no reason not to use it to deal fire damage instead of regular damage.

The Fire Fan likely belonged to Zhuge Liang, who was famously depicted holding a fan made of crane feathers. The fire element likely refers to the many fire-based strategies Zhuge Liang employed throughout his military career. He famously used fire to defeat foes like Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren, Cao Cao, and Sima Yi. Zhuge Liang often commanded smaller forces and had to rely on fire to even the odds. His strategies were consistently effective, often leaving his enemies devastated by the flames.