• Gan Ning can use equipped black cards to activate "Surprise."

• Break does not involve distance restrictions, so Gan Ning can use "Surprise" on any player regardless of how far they are on the battlefield.

• Gan Ning can be extremely disruptive to opponents, using multiple black cards to strip them of their equipment and hand cards with Break.

• His ability is excellent for countering time-delay tool cards like Starvation or Capture, helping his team avoid their effects.

• "Surprise" is particularly effective at breaking enemy equipment, which can significantly reduce their effectiveness.

• If Gan Ning overuses his black cards for "Surprise," he may leave himself vulnerable with no cards to defend or attack.

• He does not have many offensive abilities, so his success largely depends on working with teammates to finish off opponents.

• His effectiveness is limited by the number of black cards he draws, so luck may play a large factor in his performance.

• Hand-Reducing Allies:
  When Gan Ning teams up with characters like Zhang Liao, the combination of "Surprise" and "Raid" creates a devastating reduction in enemy hand size, leaving them helpless.

• Equipment-Centric Allies:
  Characters who benefit from losing equipment, such as Sun Shangxiang and Ling Tong, pair well with Gan Ning. His ability to break their equipment helps them trigger their abilities.

• Card-Swapping:
  Zhang Chunhua and Lu Xun ensure they retain a minimum hand size, allowing them to mitigate the effects of Gan Ning’s hand-depleting moves

• Card Supporting Roles:
  Because Gan Ning is often low on hand cards from using "Surprise," so Xun Yu's "Eternal Loyalty" is useful in re-filling his hand.

King

• • Gan Ning struggles as a king. His "Surprise" ability doesn’t provide much in the way of self-defense, and his primary strength—stripping cards from opponents—doesn’t help him when he’s under attack by rebels.

Loyalist

• • Gan Ning is a decent loyalist, particularly if positioned to the left of the king. His "Surprise" can protect the king by removing time-delay tools like Capture. If the king is Sun Shangxiang, Gan Ning can further support by breaking her equipment, helping trigger her abilities.

Rebel

• • Gan Ning shines as a rebel. He can focus on stripping the king of vital cards and equipment, leaving the king defenseless for a team assault. He is especially strong against Zhang Jiao, as he can break his Escape cards, negating his powers.

Spy

• • Gan Ning is a weak choice as a spy. His ability does not provide long-term survivability, and he lacks the subtlety required to manipulate the game effectively.

Gan Ning is a team player through and through. His "Surprise" ability allows him to play a strong support role by breaking enemy cards and equipment, but he relies heavily on teammates to finish off opponents. His utility in countering time-delay tools makes him a valuable asset to the team, but players must be cautious to not overuse his black cards, leaving him defenseless.

Gan Ning was a fierce and unpredictable warrior, whose military exploits earned him a reputation as one of the most daring generals in the Eastern Wu kingdom. He began his career as a pirate, leading a fleet of bandits in raiding and pillaging, but eventually became one of Sun Quan's trusted generals. Known for his audacious tactics, one of Gan Ning’s most famous exploits was his surprise attack on the Wei forces.

In a bold move, Gan Ning led a small force of just 100 elite riders in a raid against Wei. Despite being outnumbered and deep behind enemy lines, he successfully completed the attack without losing a single man. This feat showcases Gan Ning's daring nature, strategic mind, and ability to take calculated risks—qualities that are reflected in his "Surprise" ability in Sanguosha. Just as he was able to strike swiftly and with precision in history, his card ability allows him to discard and destroy key cards and equipment, leaving his opponents vulnerable.

Gan Ning's capacity for disruptive raids and his knack for striking at the heart of enemy forces aligns with his in-game role of stripping cards and rendering enemies powerless.